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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
2
A public publishing notice appears for Canberra and district regions including Queanbeyan outlining legal or civic notices and deadlines for local residents and organizations. The notice references local governance and official publication requirements.
The fragment discusses signatures and signatures’ validity under the Commonwealth Federal Act. It suggests signatures appearing in the name of the Commonwealth election matter may be deemed written and signed, with emphasis on authenticity and potential doubts about attribution. The text is unclear but centers on signature legitimacy.
Weather notes show a misty morning at A30 am with rain measured at 620 am. Maximum temperature 36 degrees, wind from NK direction at 40 am, and rainfall details for the 24 hour period captured in the fragmented entry.
Wheat market firmer in Sydney with buyers active and sellers responsive after the previous week's slump. Nominal quotes for silo wheat at 9 1/4 pence and wheat at 9 1/4 pence in city parcels, with country lots nominally named Bourne, Wednesday.
A Canberra forecast notes mist and fog in the northern areas with scattered showers later. Clouds rise over the tablelands and showers spread to the western slopes as a south east to north east breeze develops.
A reflective piece asserts Australia has achieved nationhood and must assume full responsibilities in world affairs. It praises the postwar East Mission led by Latham and argues for an independent Pacific policy, fostering neighbourly ties, warning against excessive reliance on British diplomacy, and urging public support for conscription as a means to strengthen regional stability.
In Sydney the government reaffirmed intentions to push legislation affecting electricity supply. The High Court hearing reviewed government plans to end sales from Fort Kembla and the Port Kembla transmission rings to serve the southern highlands. Key figures included Lang Willis, Ravin KC, Curtis KE, and Thomas Bavin.
Premier Stevens warns Labour leaders pushing a large public works programme risk driving up interest and wrecking finance. He promises to accelerate recovery plans while defending past financial principles and contrasting Australia with London as the world’s financial center.
Attorney General J G Latham speaks on Australia’s role in fostering friendly ties with the East as vital for a peaceful Pacific. He notes postwar changes, rising trade, population growth, and the need for strong external relations, including the Ottawa Agreement and the East mission.
A dramatic daytime robbery in New York sees 15 armed bandits with three machine guns steal 427000 dollars from an armored lorry near Coney Island, in front of guards and bystanders. The gang escapes in a car, pursued by police, with two gun lapses and a chaotic chase across boroughs and tunnels.
A NZ budget plan aims to reduce the tax burden with a 2d rate cut and public servants’ salaries trimmed. Finance Minister Coster proposes steps to present a balanced budget to Parliament tomorrow, amid calls for restraint and reform.
Personal aie notes the arrival yesterday of a senior US envoy aboard Antonia and the formal reception by Governor General and Lady Tennce at Government House Canberra. Also mentions Captain EB Haak, Consul Caldwell, and L C Orannis with travel to Casabridge for winter term studies at Trinity College Magame Florence Austral. weather and a Canberra hotel stay covered amid a rain journey eventful in the city.
Export figures show Australia shipped wine worth £803,000 overseas in 1952 53, marking the strongest return since 1927 28 aside from a minor dip at £108 900. Kingdom New Zealand and the Americas remain key markets as Australian wine quality and export drive growth.
An Australian speedway team defeated Britain by 97 points in a test match at Wembley with 63 000 in attendance. Australia led 29 to 15 at halftime in a record victory.
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