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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1932
Page
2
A damaged OCR passage mentions Australian made newsprint and places around Queanbeyan including Bungendore Goulburn and Queanbeyan. It references production delay and local names, but many words are garbled.
Fragmentary Canberra weather note lists temperatures at 9 am 48 degrees and minimum around 0 degrees, with 34.2 grass and 40.9 screen readings. Mentions rainfall, wind and records but text is garbled and incomplete.
The council admonished the committee for repeated failures to inspect roads, with Alderman Jabastoa urging resignation if not prepared to work. Metley supported the demand as the debate continued amid reprimands.
Sun rises 6.35 am and sets 6.88 pm. Moon rises and acts at 9.43 am. Venus rises 3.56 am with acts 2.09 pm. Mare 4.02 am and 1.42 pm. Jupiter rises 6.51 am and sets 5.46 pm. Saturn at 3.02 pm and 11 am.
Canberran weather improves with a fine and mild start as fresh northerly winds ease. A west to southerly change follows bringing cooler air and the chance of showers later in the day. Local forecasts emphasize a mild period before unsettled conditions return.
The piece surveys pressing economic problems from re employment and fair prices for primary products to budget balance and currency. It notes Ottawa sessions’ potential impact, debates over the State lottery and hospital funding, plus a push for Sunday observance and balanced leisure in Australia.
Debated stance on state subdivision exposes tensions between the Chamber of Manufacturers and the United Country Party. H Gordon Bennett declines public debate preferring private talks to unite on a joint policy while MPs like Munro and Lang push for decentralised governance and tariff opposition amid broader calls for industrial unity.
The Department of the Interior reconfigured the Acton Offices parking to cut noise and dust and lower accident risk. A barrier blocks the triangular planting. drivers must park in a straight line, with space for about fifteen cars plus rear-area officer vehicles. Congestion peaks only on relief-call days when unemployed vehicles overflow Acton Road.
Hares are suspected as carnation thieves in the Parliament House grounds. Despite bosses and guards, nightly raids continue, with rare trees and tulips already damaged. Carnations in front of the building are cut before their prime as gardeners brace for further losses.
Gerald Vincent English faced an adjournment request during a bankruptcy examination before the Registrar in Bankruptcy amid pending criminal proceedings. Moodle Bros. eragiers of Trangle alleged a £10,000 loss linked to the bankrupt's dealings. English had travelled from Melbourne to testify but was arrested on arrival at Central Station. his statement showed unsecured creditors of £12,010.
J E Owen argues the issue is not the Sabbath but how Sunday sport affects community health. He cites Bishop Norton’s criticisms of Sunday sport and warns of pagan influences eroding Christian life, urging the church to advocate practices that protect public welfare.
A government proposal would prohibit public entertainment on Sundays and holidays including Christmas Day Good Friday and Anzac Day without Chief Secretary approval. The measure aims to regulate public events on sacred and public holidays.
Detectives probe poisoning claim by a Padstow Park resident near Bankstown. Police seized a medicine vial and will analyze all bottles in the home. The woman’s condition is not serious.
The inquiry will continue tomorrow and finish by Friday. Counsel's addresses will take about a week. It is not yet decided if the Commissioner will present his report on the tin hares before hearing evidence on the fruit machines.
The sale at Chis Holm and Co yard today saw We- Neer Whe pass in at 300 guineas and Wawine at 225 guineas.
A financial note records secured credit totals of £10 880 and partly secured £9 008 with value of accrual £97 680 and contingent liabilities £40 760. The examination was adjourned.
The text notes general information sources including Reuters and berries and asserts rights in Australia and New Zealand. It mentions the compilation of intelligence and publication rights but lacks clear events or dates.
Prime Minister Lyons surveys Ottawa Imperial Conference accords affecting Australia’s trade and industry. He highlights meat price stabilization, Dominion export controls, wheat preferences, dairy duties, eggs and honey boosts, wine, brandy access, and fruit export preferences for apples pears grapes oranges and grapefruit.
Dr Watson accused the congress papers of being shown to a favoured few with limited discussion. Professor Wood warned reparations fail to restore equilibrium after debt, while Dr Button flagged 25 percent of schoolchildren with rickets and argued food comes before education.
Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood, famed LF commander, cannot visit Canberra due to shipboard illness delaying his return to Australia. Prime Minister Lyons had invited him. Birdwood expresses regret at missing the trip and hopes to meet old comrades when possible.
The late Dr Arthur former Minister for H has died recently and his estate is valued at £10500 for probate. The will leaves the estate mainly to his wife and children.
In Ottawa Australia secured preferential duties on mineral and metal products, including a 10 percent preference for many imports and a special favor for copper. Lyons credited officials and consultants for facilitating the agreement and expressed thanks to the British Government for the continued assistance under the British Imports Act.
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