Memory of William Leslie Billy Dies August
Memorial notice for William Leslie Billy, who passed away in August, honoring his life and family.
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William Leslie
Billy
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
2
Rainfall Records At Gencabived
Rainfall records are listed for Gen cabled area for the observed period. Data shows inches of precipitation with daily values and totals over the span, noting unusually high or low measurements.
Happy days tied to your residence feel?
The message hints that happiness peaks on days when you feel at home, suggesting that personal comfort and stable surroundings influence mood and wellbeing.
Canberra Forecast: Cloudy to unsettled with rain later
Canberra forecast notes cloudy start with fog on the tablelands and mostly fine conditions, then unsettled weather with rain developing. Freshening winds shift from north east to north west as the day progresses.
New Zealand Leads Reform Push for Australia Company Law
Government disclosures from New Zealand prompt calls for modern, uniform company legislation across Australian states. New South Wales moves to tighten rules with a Royal Commission while Canberra enacts broad investigative powers. The aim is to curb share promotion frauds and align with New Zealand safeguards such as prospectus disclosure and working capital adequacy.
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New Zealand
Avo Twalines
Great Britain
United States
Europe
England
Legindatures
New South Wales
Sydney
Australia
High Court
Commonwealth
Inns
Acta
Canberra
Federal Capital Territory
Australian
Parramatta High Bohcat 60 Yards Meet Shocks Crowd
During the Parramatta Glebe High School girls 60 yards championship starter Loney discharged by accident. A cardboard pellet struck Margaret Anassau in the groin as runners lined up. Anassau kept running to win the race while a Hinter collapsed and was hospitalized in shock and pain.
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Loney
Apital
Parramatta
Margaret Anassau
H Inter
Barry Murder Case: Fowler Remanded for Bathurst Trial
Judge Maxwell refused bail for Charfelle Fowler of Barry on a murder charge and remanded him for trial at the Bathurst Circuit Court. The judge said no special circumstances were shown to grant bail in a murder case.
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Stoney
Maxwell
Avnation
Char Felle Fowler
Barry
Bathurst Circuit
Joho
Hin Honour
Beinen
Commonwealth Bank Cuts Fixed Deposit Rates Tonight
In Melbourne Wellnraday the Chairman Sir Claude Readifn announced a further 1 percent reduction in the rate on fixed deposits for three months. From August the rate will be 4 percent, while deposit periods of 8, 12, and 34 months remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wellnraday
Commonwealth Bank
Claude Readifn
Tate
Memorial Service in Sydney for Hindenburg Leader
A memorial service for the late Preatioat Windenburg was held at the Presbyterian Assembly Hall in York Bizet. Pastor Gustav Lahusen described Hindenburg as a steadfast leader through Germany’s dark decades, with Sydney representatives including Gov-general and Federal and State government figures attending.
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Sydney
Windenburg
York
Bizet
Gustav Lahusen
Hindenburg
Gaeman
Wartes Wan Caught at Goulburn
A man alleged to be wanted at Yoragalle in South Australia was captured at Goulburn on a Wednesday, according to police reports. Authorities did not release further identifying details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartes
Goulburn
Memorial Service Led by Commander G D Joon at Dawn
A memorial service was held in the early morning for the late German Reich president Gen Hraltmarnohall Paul von Menechaw, represented by Commander G. D. Joon, RAN, ADS. The ceremony noted the high rank and honor of the departed and paid respects for his leadership and legacy.
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Fee
G. D. Joon
Raichap
Hraltmarnohall
Paul von Menechaw
Mit
Wad von Mladenburg
Inventor Benefactor Lecture on Patent History
A Canberra lecture by Acting Commissioner for Patents BMI Teece traced theBritish system from the early monopolies to the 1824 Statute of Monopolies and 1843 Victoria’s patent moves. He warned that patent offices face protracted procedures but urged full inquiry before Letters Patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiven
BMI
Teece
Mn Patent Oliler
Knventon
Canberra
Australian Institution of Enginpeta
Prea
A Percival
Inguguysted
Victoria
Federation
Tevee
Anid
Rowaver
Iabeeie
Audh Zia
Reyortion
Patent Office
Teeco
A.C. Mestond
NATIVE CUSTOMS STUDY IN ARNHEIM LAND
Anthropologist Donald Thomand from Melbourne plans to live among Arnheim Land natives for a year to study halite and tribal customs. He will depart Sydney by the steamship Martin at August end, travel via Darwin to Caledon Bay, and then go native. Government aims to gain native crime punishment insights, potentially establishing a native court in the north based on customary laws.
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Donald ‘Thomand
Melbourne
Arnheim Land
Sydney
Dar- Win
Darwin
Caledon Bay
Canborrs
Perkins Opens Campaign For Interior Minister Seat At Sutton
J A Perkins opened his election campaign at Sutton renewing his familiar lines. He credited the Scullin years with a deficit then surplus, cited tax revenue gains and improvements in postal services and railways, and warned against government control of banking while stressing fiscal prudence and future loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckinay
Sutton
William Hardy
Perkins
Scullin
Lyons
Boullin
Waa
Nxt
Labour
Moance
Bruce
America
Arite
Enis
N.S.W
Hon bUe
Lang
Latham Talk on Australia and the East at Canberra University
Mr J G Latham the Attorney General will lecture on Australia and the East under the Canberra University Association at the Institute of Anatomy. He recently returned from a three month diplomatic mission to the East visiting the Netherlands East Indies British Malaya French Indo China Japan and the Philippines. The aim was to foster friendly relations with northern neighbours and to advance goodwill for Australia with powers keen on the Pacific pact.
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J. G. Latham
Australia
East
Canberra University Association
Institute of Anatoy
Latham
Netherlands
Indies
British Malaya
French Indo-China
Japan
Philippines
Fils
Australis
Girls Grammar annual school sports meet at Manglee Oval
The Canberra Grammar School annual athlete meeting held at Manglee Oval featured inter-house events with Waverley Holls clinching the senior title. N Jardine won the senior championship with six points and C Skinner was runner up with five. Junior and other flat races across ages from eight to fourteen were won by multiple pupils including B Chapman, J Wardale, N Yardland, J Edwarda, and P Jardine. The event also marked the resignation of J Senior Bay and S Edwardemarc and political notes on candidates for the Latch seat.
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Canberra
Church of Enplentaire’ Grammar School
Manglee Oval
Cemptte
Waverley Holls
N. Jardine
Skinner
B. Chapman
P Ledger
Robertaon
Terri
Cumpeton
Thyds
Chapman
Joseph
Dy Bkinner T. EB. Wikloud
Ixtaun
Yardlan
Edwarda
Inn
Erwad Spoon
P. Gourgaude
Terr
Wado
J. Falwarda LA Thomas
Gydk
Kniyght
VMK
Fiat
Thomas
A. Eden
Stydn
Fmt
P.eddicon
Hexfeld
Bralor
M. Robertson
al N. Jardine
W. Territ
Knight
J- Bawarde
Davidl Levgh Udayan
J. Senior Bay
Spon
Edwardemarc
Latch
Reyncnie
Witmer
Vinta
Waverlay
Kiltmarn
Benlar
Polata
C. Skinner
Pole Shapman
Etwarde D
Northern Territory Election Field Set With Three Candidates
The Northern Territory election will feature three candidates. Mr Nelson seeks re election after holding the seat. Mr McAlister Blain resigns from Federal Service to stand as an independent. a candidate from the Commonwealth will also contest.
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Nelson
Wedersi la- Douf
McAlister Blain
Federal Service
Alec Be
Vandiate
Gloucester Nominations for Legislative Assembly Race
Nominations opened in Gloucester for the Legislative Assembly with candidates C Bermett W Hanson and G B Walter. The United Country Party actions at U A P headquarters drew attention as the party fielded its ticket while the Labour Party chose not to contest the seat.
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Sydney
Gloucester
Legislative Assembly
C. ©. Bermett
W. W. Hanson
G. B. Walter
U.A.P
United Country Party
Labour Party
Children’s Fancy Dress Dance This Friday at Albert Hall
A Children’s Fancy Dress Dance will be held at Albert Hall on Friday August 17. The event features Her Excellency Tana, Lady Garren, and Mrs B J Crutchey as special guests. Admission starts at 7:00 pm and proceeds benefit local charities.
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Tana
Garren
B. J. Crutchey
Tun Albert Hel
Caught by Flames Seven Die in Inferno Rescue Bid
Seven persons perish in a fire described as intense and deadly. A survivor tried to escape but was blocked, while bystanders and authorities work to determine the cause and identify victims. Local responders faced critical conditions as flames spread rapidly through the building.
Hiatmaus Rights Reserved in Auatesila and NZ
A terse notice asserts all rights reserved for Hiatmaus in Auatesila and New Zealand, signaling restrictive usage terms and potential copyright protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiatmaus
Thareln
Auatesila
New Zealand
Vertebrae urges Canberra hospital board of management reform
A reader letter from Forrest of Canberra critiques the Vertebrae proposal and the Howley Committee. He argues the advisory council lacks public confidence and cautions against bureaucratic domination, urging citizen election of board members and direct ministerial appointments to avoid a centralized administration. He calls for transparent action to secure Canberra’s hospital governance and invites further discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seodinga
Tal Committee
Howley Committee
Canberra
John Buttele
Citiam
GanKee
Burranracy
Laa
Cir Berve
Courelaniti Hospital
Dace
Ujmest
Bobwin
Felin
asal_u
Hare Foundation
Uney
Citberra
Penga
Ganberra
Rugby League North CYimain Bowell Cert Juntroon Team List
The squad to represent North CY imain at Southo for the Bowell Cert Juntroon on Saturday will come from Boton Boyd Beadman Malet Fyrne A Malini Malia Share herd Harde E Munhe Es Ham Winding McDonnell Bokoles Mota Hockey.
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North Cyimain
Southo
Bowell Cert Juntroon
Rom
Boton
Boyd
Beadman
Malet Fyrne
Armed Robbery At Lewisham Post Office
An armed robber entered Lewisham post office around 8 this morning, produced a revolver at staff, demanded money, and fled with cash amid frightened customers and workers. Police will investigate the shocking daytime crime and review surveillance if available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisham
Wite & Ye
Demspey to Visit Australia in Early Schedule
A partial and unclear clipping mentions a visit by Demspey to Australia with references to New York figures and a tense scene described in fragmented terms. The readable text hints at an international tour and related preparations, though many words are garbled or missing.
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