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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1933
Page
2
Fragmented OCR shows Canberra Times ad copy about prepaid subscriptions and pricing terms. Text references Commonwealth capital, Canberra city, service details, and local context but specifics are obscured by garbled characters.
Fragmented OCR weather note lists temperatures and conditions for Canbrara region with unclear times and readings. Mentions Thomney Aur Raremeter and 40.19 incnen, 84 hours, Stalin reference unclear. Overall unreadable weather specifics and measurements.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear names places dates or events to summarize into a coherent news card.
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce discussed reviving the Yass Canberra railway project. Proponents argued a direct rail or, failing that, a high quality road link would shorten travel, boost stock sales, and improve access between Canberra, Yass, Melbourne, and the Riverina. Critics warned of political cost and limited benefit without strong development.
Canberra Rugby League committee approved the Carr Cup fixture against Crookwell at the Nanaw Termes ground under agreed terms. Negotiations continue for Queanbeyan to join Sundays, while Crookwell aims to stage later matches. Names listed include Jon Grant and Gribble among others.
Registrar in bankruptcy frames the husband for letting the business run in his wife’s name. Mrs Brentel’s testimony is questioned as the examiner adjourns the examination to August 2.
A holiday crowd of about 14,000 watched the Wallabies lose in Johannesburg. Key players White and Ammets delivered notable plays, while Blilmane and Foal contributed for the Wallabies.
Canberra Chamber of Commerce held a monthly meeting at the Wellington Hotel with B A Mokitlap presiding. Interior Department advised land provisions for a grant and market area, and council considered compensation scales and public works to improve rails, telephony, and regional services.
A distorted report notes Queanbeyan residents discussing a resale of land in the Brooks Subdivision. The offer is described as preliminary with questions about profits and final approval by a local authority. The article mentions construction yards and local stock, with unclear details due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR reports a matchbox bombing incident at a store, with claims of a detonated device found in a matchbox containing a white substance. Police and shopkeeper investigated, leading to forwarding evidence to government agents. No injuries reported, minor property damage.
The Registrar of Campenian approved the formation of Maphines proprietary Tainited with nominal £10,000 capital. The company intends to regulate patents and inventions and engage in iron foundry, merchant engineering, and agricultural instrument manufacturing. Shareholders include Norman Whitney, A. McHoll, Archibald Moill, and Kenneth Anderman. Canberra officials and engineers listed among directors and staff.
The Canberra district Boy Scouts held an annual meeting electing H W Parsons as District Commissioner with Keith O’Meara as deputy. Reports praised the district’s progress, noted expansion plans to add troops in Cooma Yass Bungendore Gundaroo Nimmitabel and noted a debt of gratitude to O’Mei n and the Canberra movement leaders. The executive outlined aims to widen scouting and form new units, while officers were elected including president C Goodwin and D P Terroe as treasurer.
The Nortbourne Cricket Club held its eighth annual meeting in Canberra with Sir J He. Collong presiding. A summary report praised members, announced five trophies won, and noted a healthy balance and planned improvements for the club�s cricket and social programs. The election reappointed officers including President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, and the committee, with continuity for the A-Team captain and other key roles.
A Victorian bid for Riverina trade faced a pushback from New South Wales leaders. A formal delegation, including representatives from manufacturers and other chambers, met the premier to press amendments to the Transport Act. The premier signaled potential delays, and a committee was formed to negotiate terms with the government.
The Town Clerk and officials opened the municipal office and began the unemployment relief scheme payments last Monday. Men were paid, with funds arranged by bank special arrangement. payments totaled £48 7s 1d to 154 men in the yard, per early report.
The Canberra Garden and Park authorities plan to officially plant in the National Garden area near Canter with two blocks of roses set between lawns. Officials cite support from the Superintendent Mr Wiruce and Horticultural Council, aiming for planting in April and September. Numerous councils and individuals nationwide have submitted planting recommendations, while local Canberra groups prepare for a coordinated autumn planting event and related exhibitions.
Queanbeyan Municipal Council meeting discussed extending the exservice of the association and approved awards. Town Clerk reported approval of actions on town beautification and river bank planting plans including works from Lowe Street junction to Campbells Bay. Members applauded the council's stance on abolishing preference regulations affecting Canberra workers.
A damaged local notice references altered times of a receiver and ownership actions to be effective from August 14. It lists Canberra areas including Hotel Kurragane and Hotel Wellington, with names and places such as Acton, Beaucharey, and Hoax Acton. The text remains unclear and partially unreadable.
The advisory body approves a late fee scheme for the Canberra line and nearby routes. Letters posted at depots after collection will incur a one penny surcharge, payable to the receiving offices at Sydney and Goulburn for onward mailing.
In New South Wales the R.S. League roll shows near 146 members among Returned oldies. Teague in the northwest records an 18008 figure and Nevwonatie notes a surplus, with individual memberships highlighted amid sparse figures and unclear context.
A garbled report notes Captain L Racemtrak with VICE BEGET Mxcellenorite, an Oy LAB fncretary, departing Canberra for Brisbane for unspecified duties. The mayor Look of the Canter Fores, han remained on duty for weeks due to a lingering absence.
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