Enrolments Rise Across States as Rolls Update
Electoral returns up to July 31 show increased enrolments in all states. New South Wales counts 1,605,043 voters with 41,386 new names and 43,059 removals. Victoria stands at 1,082,403 while Queensland reaches 527,774. Western Australia has rolling lists ready. Victoria delays. Maps for New South Wales completed. Queensland and Victoria maps pending.
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New South
Queensland
Electoral Office
New South Wales
South Australian
Victoria
Weather Log From Canberra Delivers Mixed Readings
Canberra weather report for Thursday August 0 1034 notes barometer at 8 00 am 30 02 inches thermometer 8 30 am 39 5 degrees maximum 24 hours to 8 30 am 35 4 on grass 30 5 wind 4 20 am east rainfall figures show current year records with January and August entries and various measurements throughout the period.
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Canberra
Im Worean
Min- Gell
Wamuary
Garnishee Orders Regulation Sparks Canberra Complaint
In the Federal Territory the garnishee order can only be issued by a special magistrate. Colonel J. T. H. Goodwin is the sole such magistrate in Canberra, causing delay and inconvenience for applicants. The proposal would empower the Clerk of Petty Sessions to sign orders, allowing all business at the Petty Sessions Office.
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Federal
J. T. H. Goodwin
Canberra
Commonwealth
Unification of Railway Gauges and Commonwealth Control
The article argues for national standard gauge and Canberra funding, urging the Commonwealth to assert rail management control and end divided state ownership. It questions subsidies and whether Parliament should raise and spend its own taxes or continue channeling funds to states. The piece emphasizes defence, efficiency, and reducing government costs.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Supreme Court sitting Canberra August 29 1934
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory will sit at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday August 29 1934. Appeals against fines for illegal bookmaking imposed by A G Hardwick P M in Canberra Court of Petty Sessions yesterday will be heard by Justice Lukin.
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Supreme Court of the
Australian Capital Territory
A. G. Hardwick
P.M
Canberra
Church Parade By Ex Service Legion In Canberra
The British Ex-service Legion of Australia Canberra division plans a church parade at St John s Church on Sunday to honor Great War survivors. The service will be led by Rev T Holloway and Canon Robertson with ex service men marching from the Lych Gate at 10 45 a m and medals to be worn.
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Canberra
Ex-service Legion of Australia
St. John's Church
Great Britain
Australia
Yass
T. Holloway
Canon Robertson
Damages over waxworks show in Auckland case
A show manager sued the Winter Show society for damages after displaying murderers’ effigies including William Bayly. The society argued Bayly’s execution on the day made it indecent. The magistrate ruled a contract was broken and awarded £500 damages.
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Auckland
Wiliam Bayly
Ruaware
Show Society
Bayly Wes
ABC J
Austrians mourn Dolfuss as massed rally denounces Germany
More than 100000 gathered at Heldenplatz Vienna in honour of the late Dr Dolfuss. Prince Starhemberg and Chancellor Schuschnigg condemned reconciliation with those stained by blood and warned Austria would fight to prevent barbarism from beyond the frontier.
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Heldenplatz
Imperial Palace
Dolfuss
Prince Starhemberg
Schuschnigg
Germany
Impressions of Nazi Germany in Berlin Dresden and Munich
The article surveys Berlin Dresden and Munich under the Nazi regime through Rev. F F Wheaton. It notes Berlin's fervent adulation of Hitler and Goebbels, Dresden's cautious acceptance, and Munich's memory of earlier violent rule. It contrasts public sentiment and outlines cautious travel notices for spring holidays.
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Dresden
Munich
F. F. Wheatn
Congregationalrat
Canberra
Wheaton
Brown Street
Newcastle
Australia
Britain
Nazi Orgadinations
Adolf Hitler
Dr. Goebbels
Frederick the Great
Hindenburg
Hitler
Germany
Marxian Socialista
Goebbela
Goebbels
Eisner
Sydney
Governor General to Visit Canberra This Evening
His Excellency the Governor-General, escorted by the Military and Official Secretary, will arrive in Canberra this evening en route to Sydney for official engagements.
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Canberra
Bydney
Readers' Views on Canberra Hospital Advisory Committee
A Canberra reader argues the Hospital Advisory Committee shows courage against a hollow system while urging real leadership to rally citizens for a genuine franchise. He rebuts Real Spine, notes political patronage concerns, and laments ongoing delays in local governance reform.
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Canberra Times
Bir
Canberra
Bth
Department of Health
John Butters
Federal Capital Commission
C. Francia
People of
F. K. Gell
Too Many Mining Companies In Victoria Warned By Director
Victorian mining sector faces overcapacity as Mr. W Baragwanath warns there are too many gold mining companies and under capitalisation. He says firms developing proven mines may profit while many others face likely failure.
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Melbourne
Geological
Govey
W. Baregwanath
Victoria
Baragwanath
Stove Hiring Scheme Gains Ground in Canberra
The Department of the Interior reports strong reception for its stove hire plan in Canberra. Twelve stoves leased, 16 more to be installed, product by Metters Ltd. Stoves have removable plates, fully enclosed wiring, and four enamel colors. Hire costs cover lighting and maintenance, with user pays for repairs beyond fair wear. A minimum annual current charge and standard per unit rate apply.
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Canberra
Department of the Interior
Barton Flats
Metters Ltd
Sydney
Centres
Katherine Hepburn Headlines Capitol Show in Clever Film Bill
At the Capitol Theatre last night a program spotlighted Katherine Hepburn in Morning Glory with a sharp direction by Lowell Sherman, tracing her ascent to stardom. Also featured were Will Rogers in Handy Andy and Mickey Mouse in Mickeys Gala Premiere, rounding out a joyous reel.
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Katherine Hepburn
Christopher Strong
Capitol Theatre
Katherin Hepburn
Lowell Sherman
Miss Herburn
Carthage Deteriorates As Historic Ruins Are Quarryed
Reports to the Tunis government warn that Carthage is being steadily destroyed as ruins near the city are mined for stones used in houses and wells. The ancient city, once rival to ancient Rome, is reduced to a quarry with inscriptions lost to time.
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Tunis
Carthage
Rome
Canberra Shipping Call Inspires Maritime Phrases
Fragmentary text hints at a Canberra maritime topic with phrases like I think a ship call and spine header. No clear events or figures are identifiable.
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