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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1928
Page
4
An old Canberra listing details daily prepaid rates within the Commonwealth and locations where the newspaper could be obtained. It lists multiple agents and retailers across Kingston Manuka Molonglo and surrounding areas, including hotels and bookshops, with address notes and collecting points.
Plea to contact the circulation manager for details on the Canberra Times early morning home delivery service.
Publishing notice warns that any content related to the liquor poll to be held on September 1 1928 in the Territory for the Seat of Government lacking an express signature is deemed to have been slowed by Arthro Thomas Shakespeare of Fawline Bitest Braddon I C T.
Report records patients attended at home across medical surgical and obstetric cases. Care included routine examinations and postnatal support, reflecting home healthcare practices in the period.
Washington report states an accord among original treaty signatories to prohibit war. Nations will deposit ratification instruments in Washington to bring the pact into force. Kellogg announces that signatories will forward certifying documents after signing the August 27 treaty. Data printed for the Federal Capital Bureau in Canberra.
Fragmentary weather note records temperatures and conditions for Cantemra in August. Mentions a thermometer reading at 8 am, daily maximum and minimum estimates, and general daily climate observations.
General forecast notes unsettled conditions across eastern regions with showers and variable winds. Tropical areas report fresh to strong south-easterly winds. southeast coast and southern Australia experience cloudy unsettled weather with scattered showers and cooler northerly to westerly transitions.
A Sydney meeting criticizes credit sales abuses in hire purchase for household goods. The discussion notes long instalment terms, debt risk, and effects on low earners, comparing to the United States and Britain and forecasting wider adoption and a need for credit safety analyses.
The Chief Commissioner Sir John Thatters will interview applicants today in Burney for the Canberra Hospital matron post with a decision expected in a few days. Few highly qualified women applied and the field has been sifted to find the most capable candidate.
In Sydney a Farmers and Beitiers conference carried a motion to appoint local men for all country silos where practical. It also discussed abolishing stock slaughtering in Sydney and forming county districts to prevent long-distance live stock movement. A heated exchange between Mr. Trethowen and Mr. Hunt over wool selling amid rumours of new firms ended with the chairman calling for silence. The motion was carried.
Public Service Welfare Committee and subcommittee debated Canberra Allowance rules including rent, transfers, and eligibility. They adopted a report to present views to the Board of Review, covering cases of officers transferred, married or single, and temporary clerks in Federal hotels amid retrospective amendment questions.
Readers critique the government stance on kerbing and guttering in Canberra, arguing taxpayers shoulder costs for nonessential expenses. They question past public housing policies, housing charges, and parliamentary inquiries amid concerns over funds and privileges granted to officials.
The quarterly electric bill for Parliament House is a heavy expense. Treasury instructions push economy measures and a strict lighting policy. Housekeeper Mr Sparkes enforces leaks reduction as upkeep reportedly runs four to five times higher than Melbourne costs.
Victoria reports overcast skies with light rain in many areas and strong northeast to northwest winds. New South Wales shows mostly cloudy conditions with occasional rain in southern districts. South Australia features clear to partly cloudy weather with light showers in the north. Western Australia notes scattered showers in extreme southwest and mostly clear elsewhere. Tasmania remains overcast with showers and frost in highlands. Northerly winds prevail along coastlines.
Hans Schoor, Ti, an elderly pensioner living on Lafius Street in Sydney, shot himself in the head with a pen rifle this morning. He died en route to the hospital after remarks about self inflicted death due to his ailment.
Personal notes recount Butter leaving Canberra on Monday night for Bedney and Sir John addressing the Town Wancing Association of New South Wales on Canberra. The Very Rev John Walker and wife depart Monday with return planned during the week. Dr Earle Page tours Western Australia then to Canberra for Cabinet on August 22. G Goodson and G Higgink from East Malvern holidaying in Canberra with local hosts.
The carnival continued in Sydney with South Australia defeating Queensland 4 to 2, Western Australia defeating Victoria 2 to 1, and Victoria beating Tasmania 6 to 6.
Dr Cordon Craig of Sydney University notes Australia fields medical and surgical practice on par with the world but lags in research. He calls for renewed support to boost knowledge and says a recent gift may spur further contributions.
The new Bishop of Northern Melanesia, Rev. EN Wilton, travels to the Federal Capital for two days with a strict timetable before returning to his diocese in September. He aims to boost missionary work in the Mandated Territory of New Guinea and the large Melanesian island area.
Letter argues that roadmaking costs should fall on government funded through rates, not tenants. It critiques proposed Amendment No. 17 1928 and warns it would shift footpath and kerbing costs to tenants, urging scrutiny of lease covenants and commissions.
The Canberra Letter page carries a heated debate on liquor policy. Readers clashed over leadership, civic virtue, and the influence of temperance rhetoric as campaigns push for reform ahead of a key vote.
The editor notes Canberra considers establishing a government run station to broadcast parliamentary debates daily. Officials and public functions would be featured, promising publicity and engagement for the population. August 11, Canberra.
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