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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1933
Page
2
Prepaid subscription notice from The Canberra Times outlines home delivery details and charges for the Canberra area. The document references associated wire services and local agents, noting arrangements tied to the previous day’s date and publication schedule.
Canberra weather summary from Cadterra provides hourly readings with temperatures and wind. August daily totals and rainfall measurements are listed, including minimums and barometer values.
The Federal Golf Club held a par competition on Saturday with members like W Burton and A Winn competing. Talks for the club’s future were noted as the week progresses, led by captain T K Williams of the Royal Unit with plans and exhibition snatch mentioned.
Readings from Mount Stromin report lunar and planetary positions with notes on major planets and Moon phase. Observations indicate Mare on lunar surface and planetary rises, including AU measurements and brightness estimates, reflecting routine sky survey data.
Canberra forecast indicates mostly fine start with frost on the tablelands and some morning fog. Clouds increase later with showers developing, winds variable tending north and east.
Forecast notes scattered coastal showers and fogs with fine conditions in the southern and eastern areas. A cold night followed by unsettled weather with rain developing in the northwest and northern inland later, extending generally. Variable winds tending east.
The 1930s discovery of persistent hardship in land farming shows prices and costs, with relief measures in New South Wales cited by Lands Minister Buttenshaw. He notes high farm debt, unemployment, and wide support for policy actions aiding settlers, while tensions with the federal government and party divisions color the debate.
A garbled account of the G U O of O 50th anniversary events details a Tower of the Rand gathering, a procession in Goulburn area, and the presence of senior officials. The narrative mentions Grand United Order leaders, trustees, and guests from Sydney, with festive toasts, speeches, and a ceremonial tribute to the Order’s history as the town marks the milestone.
The annual conference of delegates gathered with Master tin and district leaders from numerous towns including Cane Lie Merton and J. Hy Count WIRA to discuss finances, branch状 weather impacts, and preparations for the next year's activities. Officers and trustees were elected, and reports showed a decrease in financial members but stable overall functioning.
A garbled account describes a Grand Executive at a dinner of the G O O F and the Grand Master J B Cox addressing members. It notes discussions on membership privileges, the behavior of a society, and inquiries about deviations, with references to a district and internal arrangements.
Report covers a Saturday intercity hockey match at Kell Park between Amalie and Kingston Whiters. Amalie, led by Ainslie and Urday, pressed early but Kingston countered with steady defense and attacking runs. Final minutes saw Welch add pressure. final score details and full goal tally listed with names Hicks Kiringer Glor Thomas.
A murky report from the A. rides meeting shows Ewan Maturday narrowly defeating Acton with a late surge. Northbourne and Reid clinched places, while Valwind Farmomt contended for fourth. Several events featured tight finishes as Weaver and Mrs Huilshtuen defeated Heddewurt and Mine-Mavkley in relay-style showdowns.
Grammar withstands Kingston pressure in a tight first half, then breaks through in the second as Kingston forwards threaten repeatedly. Newell, Grammiam’s standout, twice scores with fast breaks, while Grammar’s defense struggles to contain Kingston’s attack.
Molnon Polak proposed a toast to celebrate the district’s development since its formation in 488. The ceremony honored leaders, including Teo Melson and Mr elma hast, with a gift of tea service and a cheque for seven guineas. Hawking, district secretary, praised efforts over decades and the Patriot’s future role.
A fragmented report recounts matches and results from a tennis event at Northbourne and Kingston venues, listing dozens of players including Maloney, Weaver, Whyte, and Collins in varied singles and doubles rubbers. It notes mixed scores, partner pairings, and evolving standings amid long tabled results and generic match summaries.
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