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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1932
Page
2
Publication notice from The Canberran Times of Canberra advertising subscription rates delivery to all Canberra areas. Mentions editors and agents in Canberra, service details, daily delivery to every part of Canberra, and contact arrangements for ordering.
Stub weather data shows temperatures around 29.2 to 28.7 degrees and a rainfall record indicating a monthly total near Canberry. The document lists temperatures, rainfall, and related meteorological notes for the Canberry area with dated entries and notes on archival records.
A legal appeal results in the verdict being reduced. The respondent’s appeal was rejected by the High Court, with the court ordering the defendant to pay costs. The ruling confirms a downward adjustment in the original decision and states the reasons for the reduction.
The Canberra Times outlines NSW upper house reform with a proposed 60 member council of 45 elected and 15 nominated, rotating terms, 15 electorates, and a referendum path. It traces historical shifts from 1830s to the present and weighs abolition versus reform amid political resistance and constitutional debates.
In the Canberra Advisory Council debate of 1914 the chairman Yeates cast a tie supporting an elected member Mr T M Bhukexprare’s motion. The lengthy record outlines the divisions, motions, and parliamentary procedures, including comments by Lt Col Goodwin and multiple councilors about voting, rules, and attempted amendments.
Debate over a proposed act to establish manage and regulate private burial grounds within the town. Key points include denominational control of cemeteries future use of space for multiple faiths and potential burial sites for various denominations and individuals under governmental oversight.
A scrambled report on a Farmers' Congress in Aydeny discussing transport policy and government plans. Mentions ministers Manny Grove, Mr. Tiruxor, and a medical government hotline. Lists attendees and regional representatives with scattered names and roles.
Fragmented motion text discusses purview and a council draft resolution. It notes choices by a chair and secretary and mentions labor-related action and further deliberation. The readable fragments reference a woman and a council in Florida and a draft resolution awaiting council review.
The city council yesterday discussed a proposed renovation program for government properties. Officials emphasized upgrading drains and water courses, and inspecting all government-owned assets to ensure proper maintenance and compliance.
A vandal smashed headstones at a local cemetery using a heavy hammer. Reports indicate targeted gravestones were damaged, with distress noted among relatives and neighbors. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
Obituary note reports the death of Mr. Justee Edmunds in Sydney, Montana. The record mentions his tenure as a juror at the court and notes prior service in the local community for several years, with several garbled phrases around his role and affiliations.
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