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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1932
Page
2
Public notice from The Canberra Times about the publication and home delivery service. The notice names Mr F. Murray and a contact address in Canberra. Orders may be placed for delivery on certain dates and terms.
A scrambled weather brief lists rainfall records and related data for Comberre area. The fragmentary text references current year totals, past cycles, and notes on wind and precipitation though many words are garbled or missing. The readable items suggest a routine meteorological summary with dates and figures to be confirmed.
Fragmented observations list times and celestial bodies for August 18 including Jupiter and Saturn sightings with various numeric readings and vague venue references. Details are inconsistent and partially unreadable.
Analysis argues silver price volatility affects currencies and Britain’s gold standard. It notes U S appeals for a world silver conference, Britain’s stance, and India’s gold standard impact. The piece contends silver alone cannot solve global trouble and urges broader price level increases through removal of trade barriers and remaining factors.
The Australian Prime Minister announced a wool inquiry committee to investigate conditions of wool vats in Amaliano Mayo. The panel, appointed by the Commonwealth Government, aims to report by late September and may seek compulsory evidence. Members were chosen for practical proposals and to consider actions benefiting the wool industry and related sectors across Australia.
A Canberra reader urges the government to widen relief relief work eligibility beyond the unemployed to include farmers contractors and businesspeople. They argue relief should target those truly needing sustenance and reduce overall unemployment by focusing aid on individuals facing financial hardship under the relief scheme.
Two authorities to prospect for gold near Gungeihleen and Ready Crick in the Qunganisen Platriet have issued by the Mining Reattear OM. D. B. Byrgensy. Prospectors must report any payable gold discovery within 14 days, or face a penalty.
Ainsie Public School hosted a music week event featuring Prof J F Mt Maydon from the Canberra Musical Society who presented a lecture on the modern orchestra. The program included performances by the school orchestra and soloists, with demonstrations of violin and cello techniques and remarks by Inspector WF Franch on the value of music education.
In Canberre on Tuesday night more than 60 attendees heard Lady MacKensie discuss The Avatensian Blacks at Christ Church Hall under Abe Haron and the Citizen Association. Mr. Campbell chaired and conveyed thanks to the lecturer, noting the event benefited the local school and praising organizing committee efforts.
Sydney reports the Conservatorium of Music for the Australian Mbale Examinations Board has appointed examiners for violin and piano between November 36 and October 14. The panel includes Ceoberta W Acton and Hy Btaoll.
A parliamentary committee chaired by Mr John Guan surveys the wool industry with open scope. It will examine production and marketing costs including capital, interest, wages, freight, taxation, and selling charges. Written submissions are invited to the Commonwealth Wool Inquiry Committee in Sydney.
A London inventor named "Biemy" touts a device enabling a man to rise and walk in air without machinery. The Weanday Despatch notes doubts about safe return to ground and questions patent viability. The inventor, interviewed by Te perter, envisions a future where one could drift above crowded pavements with a button and rise to great heights.
A commission reviews the Leaning Tower of Pisa condition and foundation work. It notes slow tilting change but affirms the tower’s structure remains valid. If it falls, restoration would use the same materials to preserve the tower’s integrity.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe garbling duties and apparatus. It references Parliament acts, Tendon Port Authority, and warehouse operations. The wording suggests historical duties, prohibition against certain practices, and control of goods and market activity with unclear details.
REPORT from DF. W. G. Woolnourh states aerial surveys over Australia show potential for extensive data with hope of finishing earlier than expected. India Pitseoy Wiver area results hint at more information from promising zones. Expedition includes two Royal Air Force planes and a land party, with Perth as a staging point.
Keen appreciation was expressed for the services rendered by Mr St A Gourgaud ambassador, works and dergioss branch of the department of the warrior as the representative of LN Commonwealth Government on the New Howth Wales Employment Council. The chairman Mr Gy de Blakery communicated to the Minister of the Interior Mr As Parkhill. The council members praised the work and said the conclusions were acceptable to all parties. Gourgau and Parkhill noted the council's appreciation and welcomed the positive impact on the government knowing their representative had been of much assistance.
Y W C A notes describe Dr Tillyards music program and Investa, a dance by Hiawatha, and fashion via costumes. Canberra events include membership drive progress, Crown Word Petition, Wing Byidae Party planning, and lectures. Other clubs meet August 40 fortnightly, with debates and social gatherings announced.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a royal or vice-regal arrival in Canberra with references to energy and individuals named Their Fixcatiencies the Geyi Bei and Lady Jenann, returning to the capital this evening. Details are incomplete.
Cabinet met at ten o clock to discuss the budget and pension revisions. Officials consider changes to soldier pensions, with possible cuts and a broader review of civil and industrial expenditures. The plan aims for a balanced budget and to avoid inflationary pressures while preserving essential services. Local ministers expect adjustments to be unveiled in the forthcoming budget statements.
Sir Hubert Murray, governor of Papua and president of the Australian Association for the Advancement of Science, delivered a presidential address on pacification at Port Moresby. He argued elimination of punitive methods in favor of assimilation, noting tribal beliefs and armed resistance shaped the conflict and warning against ruthless Read-hunting and directives.
Fragmented OCR text notes a presentation involving American figures, with references to Melbourne and a well known company. Mentions a person named Walter and a death or event linked to Avntratin, but details are unclear from the damaged lines.
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