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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1933

Page

2

Prepaid Subscriptions in The Canberra Times Offer

Historic clipped notice lists prepaid subscription rates for The Canberra Times and free post in the Commonwealth. Includes price per annum and local vendors such as M. Fallick & Sons and Southwell & Brown. Mentions Kepne and J. A. Poumrs as distributors in Queanbeyan and surrounding areas.

Commonwealth Queanbeyan BR J. Danke M. Fallick & Sons Queanbeyan B. B. Cottam Uniarre Road Kepne Bone Whesss Southwell & Brown J. A. Poumrs Ooeees Ees

Special Home Delivery Service Notice

Special arrangement for home delivery of The Canberra Times to every portion of Canberra area. Canberran residents should state their names and address to The Canberra Times. Queanbeyan orders may be placed with Mr Murray or at Murray Street Queanbeyan and phone number M3.

Canterre Times Canberre Iro Canverra Canberra Times Queanbeyan Murray

Rainfall records for Canberra and Queanbeyan show monthly totals

The clipping lists monthly rainfall totals for Canberra to August 3 and Queanbeyan to late January. It records periods, days with max and min rainfall, and overall totals, noting the current year-to-date figures for both locations.

Canberra Queanbeyan

Weather outlook with scattered showers and foggy mornings

Cloudy periods with scattered rain and morning fogs. Winds mainly northeast to northwest, light to moderate in strength. Periods of unsettled conditions expected across the region with variable gusts.

PENSIONS ISSUE AWAITS NATIONAL INSURANCE DEBATE

Government vows tax relief while stressing budget balance and pension reform. Critics urge a dedicated pension fund and compulsory contributions funded by broad participation to separate pension costs from general revenue. Parties have long backed national insurance in principle, awaiting parliamentary action.

Commonwealth Treasury A.lf Social National Insurance Labour Party Bruce National Party Country Party

Health Service Silent Watch on International Health

Dr. J. H. L. Cumpston outlined global health safeguards at a W.C.A. meeting. He traced disease spread from ancient times to modern times, praising international cooperation and the League of Nations. A malaria control course planned for Singapore next year will involve doctors from several countries to study and curb transmission.

Paris Washington Singapore Federal Director of Health J. H. L. Cumpston W.C.A. Inet Cumpsetor Mediterranean Suez Canal Australia Paria Cumpston Europe League of Nations Cumpaton League China cMeera Malay Java

Public protest over road signs on Federal Highway

The Collector Progress Association reports renewed objections to six large road signs placed on the Federal Highway at Collector near the hotel. Local bodies and Canberra residents protested six months ago and signs gradually disappeared. authorities had refused temporary stops for cars, while visitors say the signs create unsafe restrictions and offer a haven for a limited number of vehicles.

Governor General Bia Pecelloney visits Canberra leaders

Governor General Bia Pecelloney attended Government House in Canberra yesterday morning. Military Secretary D 8 0 In L Hracegirdle and Bishop Timotheuy Evangelimibla of the Greek Orthodox Church joined the briefing.

Bia Pecelloney Hracegirdle Bla Sydney Timotheuy Evangelimibla Greek Orthodox Church Government House Canberra

Richards Will Beneficiary Sues Bank Over Influence

Dorothy Ada Richardston of Bellevue Till sues Union Bank of Australia Ltd Edward Harold Mann and his son Harry Richards Mann in Equity Court alleging her 1981 guarantee and related documents were signed under her father’s influence. Mann denies the claim. hearing adjourned to tomorrow.

Sydney Dorothy Ada Richardston Bellevue Till Harry Richards Equity Court Union Hank of Australia Ltd Edward Herold Mann Harry Richards Mann Richardas Edward Harold Mann

State Bills To Await New Upper House

The Government will not push its legislative programme until the new Upper House is constituted. Constitutional points raise questions about submitting new laws to the current Legislative Council. The Assembly likely to face adjournments until the Upper House election is done, with a bill on election rules as the first priority.

Rydney Wednesdiay Ihs Legislative Council Legislative Assembly

Nominations Open for Queanbeyan Hospital Board Elections

Nineteen candidates filed for the Queanbeyan Hospital Board of Directors with a ballot to be held after a portal ballot on August 20. Several current members including Mrs Shumack and Messrs Bowers and Webb seek election, while members not seeking re election include Mrs Greenwood and Mr Hughes. The mayor leads new candidates such as Alderman Bruce and Alderman Davison with A K Johnston as returning officer.

Queanbeyan A. ¥. Abraham W. H. Barber A. C. Bowers G. H. Bruce A. H. Collett J. Collett H. G. Celmas J. & Bavison H.W. ¥. Deane R. J Falllck W. J. Gibbe P. W. Hammond Hincksman V. Maxwell J Shumack H. C. Taylor BR. West E. PF. Webb A. Young BH. &. Bouthwell and Messra. I. 2. Greenwood and Li. Hughes Mra Shumack Messer A. C Bowers E. P. Webb Ald H. , Taylor Gubackbers Arta A. K. Johnston

Wombat Pest Threatens Reservoir Near Daylesford

In Daylesford district residents report a heavy wombat infestation around Bullarta near a reservoir. The breeding ground there fears worsening damage and potential spread to the water source as authorities watch closely.

Melbourne Daylesford Bullarta

Federal procedure for Riverina New England unit outlined

A discussion on forming a Federal Riverina and New England unit follows Attorney General Latham's proposed procedure. After the Boundary Commission report, Parliament may set terms and referendum area conditions, culminating in a vote on self government if approved.

A. Nicholas New South Wales Ovidence Riverina A. A. Ellis New England NB W Bilis S. G. Latham Latham Boundation Commission Oatablink Vention

Three Men Charged in Marrickville Destruction Case

At Newtown Court on May 8 the case of three young men charged with bringing a quantity of explosive substance to Britokritas shop at Marrickville to destroy fixtures was heard. Mr May viewed the premises and the shop had been robbed since the alleged act. The three defendants were James Griffiths 21 Norman Duckin 24 and Althol Ewing.

Bydney Britokritas Marrickville Newtown Court Mf May Brishop May Fither Jamen Griffiths Norman Duckin Althol Ewing

Farewell Social Arranged for Mr F F Gell

Arrangements by a public association to tender a farewell social to Mr F F Gell in Canberra on Wednesday evening August 2 at Albert Hall. Organisations involved include the Chamber of Commerce City Area and Rural Lessees Associations and the Public Service Canberra Welfare Committee. Colonel Goodwin organized the event noting a representative gathering was unlikely due to Mr Gell's long Canberra residence and public service.

Representative Public Association Canberra F.F. K. Gell Albert Hall Chamber of Commerce, City Area and Rural Lessees Associationa Public Service Canberra Welfare Commiitee Colonel Goodwin Gell

Sleeping sickness deaths rise in Auckland

Auckland health authorities report a second child death from sleeping sickness. Efforts to induce Maori to refrain from gatherings meet refusals. Officials plan firm action to curb the disease’s spread.

Auckland

Double Tragedy Found in Home of Mrs Christina Cunningham

A man, unnamed to police, was found dead in a chair at Mrs Christina Cunningham's home with a rag in his hand. In another room, Mrs Cunningham lay dead from throat wounds, apparently deceased for hours. Found by the woman's daughter.

Auckland Mra Christina Cunningham Cunningham Say

Bankrupt Curotta Questioned Over Letter To Mother

In bankruptcy court, Bamusl Curotta was asked about a letter addressed to his mother that he urged her not to take. He claimed it was likely a summons and said his sister was ill and bedridden. The Registrar noted it was for Curotta to decide about his mother's appearance.

Curotta Syebber Curottia Deckle

Husband Threats Cited in Divorce Court Decree

In divorce court today Day testified that her husband Alexenia threatened to poison and shoot her. She recounted hearing a thud and finding him unconscious after “pouring” poison. The judge granted a decree nisi.

Sydney Alexenia

Taxes and Tariffs Debate at Pitt Som Shareholders

The提 report notes Pitt Som and kery shareholders addressed taxation concerns led by chairman Huckland. They argued the unimproved land value tax is too heavy and urged reform to avoid excess taxation on real property and imports.

Sydney Wetpemay Pitt Som and Kery Huckland

Orient Line Trial Promises Major Shipping Charge

A garbled report notes Orient Line trial arrangements in London with chambers and a peat voyage concept. It mentions ton dioxide use and a single chamber, reflecting unclear specifics about the shipping plan and trial details.

Lonbon Jamadi Cirgato

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