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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1933
Page
2
A publishing notice appears in The Canberra Times indicating prepaid arrangements for a Torr related matter with details partially legible in the notice. The notice mentions Orion era references and appears to be a formal paid posting for public record purposes.
Weather summary for Canbiorra on Friday lists temperatures with a high near 66.4 and a low near 24.6 degrees. Wind shifts from north at 8 to 20 miles per hour with varying gusts. Rainfall total for the period is recorded as a small amount for the current year.
A Farmers and Settlers Association conference in Sydney urges Senate elections by proportional representation. It argues the Senate should reflect states not party lines, correcting distortions where a party gains three senators from 60 percent support while others gain none. It notes proportional rules would better mirror voter strength and improve the chamber's role as a review body.
Sub-Inspector Donk Cacapbelt of the Queensland Police Force appeared at the Bunmonns Court on a charge of making false income tax returns. Allegations claimed a deficiency of 414,000 dating from 1917 to 1931, with income sources including 1,200 from a house, 11,750 from certificates, and 188 from war profits. magistrate imposed a fine of 80 pounds.
A Melbourne conference between the Minister in charge Mr Development in Mclachlan and the Director of Profeess Development will discuss an aerial survey proposal to inventory portions of the Northern Territory. The plan includes Royal Australian Air Force assistance, possible Darwin visit, and submission to Cabinet in Canberra for consideration.
Reports from Wisdaies Joey and Hout indicate Ontario prairies face drought and wind, with wheat acreages down 4.5 percent to 7.0? million across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Oats rose 4.9 percent while barley and rye dropped, total wheat acreage this year 26.1 million versus 6.5 million last year.
The Crop Reporting Board of the Department of Agriculture today forecast the lowest wheat and p maize harvest in 36 years. It predicts the 1930 wheat crop at 726,498,000 bushels, with winter and spring yields combined, and notes a second undersized corn crop.
The American explorer Elleworth announces a 3000 mile flight from the Bay of Whalen toward the Antarctic. Pilot Bernt Naichon and Kibeworth assist as the machine departs Auckland on Friday with about 1000 miles to go.
Two police contingents, who left Sydney over five weeks ago for the Mouth Comat, returned today with a report of 44 arrests for various offences. The officers conducted a sweep of the coast town, detaining men seeking work among the unemployed and trampe rs, including Porous Dunlae.
Prime Minister Lyons faces deputation on primary producers policy amid Ottawa tariff concerns. Hawker calls for immediate action to alter duties. Lyons insists policy stands but may be reviewed. Deputation urges broader reductions to align with shifting prices and avoid harming Australian industries.
Sydney reports a broken rail discovered in a tunnel on Friday morning causing train diversions. Repairs were completed and service returned to normal on the Blue Mountains line.
A widow from Fridar appears at Ms. Braith Williams in Marchfield as the High Court overturns a previous smaller court ruling. The verdict awards 200 pounds to the widow, based on negligent tram operations deemed responsible for her husband’s death in the recent accident.
Incomplete text describes Min Otiye Hargreaves visiting Canberra House then departing for Western Australia. Mentions Margreavae and Britah Women securities and welfare aid, plus private visits and associations with New South Wales and Victoria. The fragment references overseas welfare efforts and travel between Australian regions.
The Commonwealth’s authenticity of three early Sydney watercolors, owned by the National Library, was affirmed after a Canberra visit by J S MacDonald, Director of the National Art Gallery. The works, once debated as prints, depict Bodiney Harbour and were presented five years ago with war significance.
Sydney reports on criticism of a government policy affecting Australian film producers. The discussion notes Royal Commission 493% recommendation, proposed duty increases from 4d to 26.8d per foot, and aims to fund educational work and support for Australian cinema through the Convorsity Appeals Board amid public debate.
A submarine film titled Hell Be Below dominates the Capitol lineup this weekend after a strong Blaze Theatre run. The cast includes Montgomery, Walter Huston, Madge Vaughn, Eugene Tallette, Jiminy Durante, Robert Young, and Mavie Naw with Jack Conway producing. Short comedy and color shorts precede the feature.
A farmer Toombes, 40, was crushed by a falling tree while cutting timber, died later at a hospital amid a series of international negotiations. Reports include weather prospects, road incidents, and political chatter about Anglo-Ropean treaties, with multiple local injuries and routine traffic collisions noted.
A Canberra workers panel seeks variation to the 9 ft rangers pay and watchmen reductions from 18 to, with a plan for early changes to the award. The committee, led by President A E Gardiner and Secretary J Bluementhal, proposes deputation to the Interior Department to discuss the Living Wage and Commonwealth Government recovery, amid changes since the last award date.
A London inquest at the Flat Street Police Court heard Percival, found dying at night, had returned home after a prior incident. Witnesses noted he drank heavily, was unconscious, and died from respiration failure with possible poisoning. Coroner ruled death by misadventure or unclear poisoning, with Percival’s two children mentioned.
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