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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1929
Page
4
The Canberra Times offers early daily delivery and morning circulation to readers. Readers can obtain the paper at bookstalls in Canberra and stations in Goulburn, Albury, and nearby towns.
Weather record shows barometer 30.08 at 9 am and 4.23 inches at 3 pm. Thermometer readings ranged from 32.8 at noon to 22.2 degrees by 8 pm. Max 65.4 F, min 22.5 F on grass 19 F. Wind NE by night, BN.E by evening. Rainfall totals for the year are listed in a garbled monthly table.
The bulletin notes a mix of showers on coastal New South Wales and parts of Tasmania with widespread frost and fog inland. West to southwest winds prevail along coastlines, while Canberra and Victoria show fine conditions with frosty, light and variable winds. South Australia and Queensland trend fine with milder temps and frosts in subtropical areas.
State Meteorologist issues a forecast at 8 p.m. predicting fine conditions with a cold night, frosts on the tablelands, some fogs, and moderate winds across the region.
The article analyzes federal arbitration and uniform laws across states, debating government aims for unity and the impact on state rights. It weighs the merits of Commonwealth control versus state autonomy, noting potential political and legal tensions in pursuing a uniform national policy.
A dated weather synopsis reports Victoria cloudy with misty rain in the south and fresh northwest to southwest winds. New South Wales mainly cloudy with frequent fronts and localized light rain near Sydney to Forster. South Australia overcast in the south with misty rain in the lower southeast. Tasmania cloudy west and south with frosts and fogs. West Australia mostly fine with light rain in some coastal and inland pockets. Queensland data unavailable.
Rainfall figures reported at 9 o clock show widespread precipitation across many Victorian towns including Warragul, Wonthaggi, Portland, Ballarat, and Beulah with notable totals at Cape Otway 18 and Werribee 2. The data extends to South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales, and Western Australia with varied readings such as Zechan 25 and Cape Otway 18 among others.
A special meeting of the FCT branch of the Returned Soldiers League at Acton Hall discussed retrenchment of the Port of the Commission as it affects returned soldiers. President R Rowe defended policy, urged representation on the Stalf Committee, and backed withdrawing notices of termination until Home Affairs resolves the issue. Rowe appointed delegate to the RB.B.LLA Congress in Perth. funds to be augmented with Canberra Dramatic Society support and a Returned Soldiers Ball planned for September.
Debates weigh two main options to establish a Canberra university. One favors a Research University linked to national science bodies, later expanding to teaching. The other backs a teaching university first, expanding into research as courses grow, utilizing existing institutions and facilities. Both aim to serve Canberra and surrounding areas within a feasible timetable.
The report outlines the Commonwealths plan to care for aboriginals in a special compound at Jay's Creek near Alice Springs. Drought and aging natives strain towns resources, Hermannburg Mission requests 60 780 annually for maintenance. Mr Abbott says prior funding was 400 and a new site is being prepared. Government awaits South Australian advice before proceeding, while the work continues under criticism deemed unjustified by supporters.
Walter Lindrum, the renowned billiards player, plans to depart for England on September 3 to compete in a series of matches. A fatal wharf accident in Melbourne reports John Brenela, 48, dying after a 40 foot fall into a steam hold. the incident occurred this afternoon. Custodian For Cenotaph. Return ed Soldiers conference backs appointing the State Branch president as cenotaph custodian. a motion to jail desecrators without fine was defeated. America Takes Golf Seriously. Dr Lee Brown after returning from America praises Americans for stringent training and notes they may improve Australian standards by about three strokes per round.
Former Canberra nurse Fidel Tasker writes from Shanghai where Shanghai Hospital houses over a hundred doctors of English French German American and other nationalities. The hospital is international and patronized by wealthy Chinese. Nurses mainly come from the English Nurse Club London on three year contracts. The hospital is large and handsome with stone structure and several storeys, resembling a private hospital. Each patient often has a private room with a custom bed and its own doctor.
The Farmers and Settlers conference opened in Sydney with President H. K. Neek condemning the Lang Government. He urged amendments to the Local Government Act and Workers' Pension Act, attacked the Family Endowment Act as demoralizing, and warned that wage subsidies and dole payments distort incentives while calling for policy changes to boost production and purchasing power.
Yesterday doctors and others attempted to induce her to remain but Mrs Mearsen declared she was not a prisoner and would not stay any longer.
In Lupeni 2,660 coal miners walked out demanding higher wages. They seized the power station and clashed with called out troops who fired, killing 10 and wounding nearly 100 over continued demonstrations.
Mr K Sayers was unanimously selected as patron of the Manuka Cricket Club at the annual meeting. The event highlighted ongoing support for the club and its programs.
Farmers press stay on policies as H. N. Nowk addresses the conference in Sydney. He argues unified support could lift wheat prices and stabilize markets, warning against prolonged delays. The discussion centers on exports, low premiums, and potential government action timing.
Sydney report on the Farmers and Settlers Association annual conference notes executive discussions on government aid for farmers. Delegates consider wheat marketing reforms, price support, and possible compulsory appeals. Mr Nock cites limited state powers and Federal contact concerns as key factors shaping proposals. Markets officials advised on overcoming barriers through consensus and policy action.
A resigning National RUS delegate and a contentious boys captain selection sparked a conflict at a Westridge meeting last night. Eight electors voted on the matter, with allegations of unfair methods and planned deviations from the agreed goals.
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