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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1934
Page
2
A local newsagent named Candela is mentioned in a Canberra Times production note about Australian newsprint publication. The fragment references Canberra and local distribution contexts without further specifics.
Fragmented OCR reads a Commonwealth elections notice claiming signature authenticity by Arthur Thamad Shakerpesre and Mort Bereet in Canberra. It references the Cosimo lectoral Act and suggests the document is unsigned or authored in absence of other signature.
Proprietors and Barton Flats managing agent stated to the Canberra Times that casual labor for Barton Flats will be hired at a rate above the existing Government employees award. The term caretaker was deemed a misnomer and the total remuneration, including extra income, will exceed current award wages.
The Horticultural Society of Cam era opens its monthly program in Albert Hull’s Ante Room on Monday with a full evening of talks on chrysanthemum culture peat control and organic and artificial manuring. The society offers extended prizes to encourage junior competitors and showcases a varied display of early spring flowers while outlining the schedule of exhibits and judging times.
Australia secures a signal victory in the Fifth Test at the Oval, ending a long series dating to 1867 and restoring hope for cricket relations between England and Australia. The tour featured notable feats by O Reilly and Bradman, with England’s Hendren and Howes shaping key moments. Body-line controversy remains a central issue as cricket looks to move beyond recent tensions.
The Commonwealth Statistician reports Australian savings banks held 210.1 million at June 30, a gain of 47.6 million from the prior year, a peak not seen since early 20th century. Deposits per state show Victoria and New South Wales leading, with overall deposits rising despite price declines since 1925.
A traveling salesman promoted a club system in Canberra and Queanbeyan to sell 72 cutlery cabinets at 14 guineas with 4 monthly payments. Members get goods after one month, two more free gifts at months two and three, and full price for the rest. gifts tied to 12 months of advertising. The method claims to beat foreign competition by bypassing middlemen and advertising, likened to Anthony Horderns in scale.
Gavi Doyle of Canberra, 104, defeated Coe Halsip of Goulburn in a standout bout at the Causeway Stadium under the National Pistioves Club promotion directed by promoter Mr. Vie Saacion. The program featured varied fights, a wrestling exhibition by Joe Plummer and Charlie Gumley, and several preliminaries including a KO by Pero Creentre, with strong local performances and a future boxing display planned by Mr. Robert Gillispie.
The Commonwealth Statistician Mr B T McPhee provides a preliminary population estimate for the States and Territories as of June 30. Territories include New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Federal Capital Territory and others. The figures show total population distribution across these regions.
A rapid pursuit in Sydney led to the arrest of a man charged with Megaly ned after he fled from a car owned by O Fane jun Grenville. A boy signalled the driver, a girl and a married woman aided in subduing the suspect before police arrived.
The article notes Miss Badle Budge departing Government House Canberra. A delegate list includes A E Bruce elected Honorary Member of the Royal Zoological and Acclimatisation Union of Victoria and numerous guests across Sydney Melbourne Hobart and Brisbane. Names include C Hilton W E Cornthistle Ar Jas Oitorns Miso B North J G Wickatead R Munuheld and many others visiting or staying at hotels like Hotel Aviana during the week.
The Minister for Commerce in an address at Paramutta criticized Dr Bare age’s regime for failing to balance the budget by 42 million pounds. He pledged to abolish the land tax and redirect 1.25 million to other uses, levy 1.5 million in tax, and push 14 million as a grain subsidy. He proposed 2.5 million more to the Federal Road Grant and 12 million free of interest to primary producers, arguing the total undertakings would cut Commonwealth revenue by at least 20 million.
Canberra weather summary for August 24 shows 8.30 am readings with a maximum around 42.0 degrees and a minimum near 3.0 degrees. Wind recorded at 8.30 am from EB with a 2 degree screen reading.
South Australian Jockey Club Committee today confirmed Redlock and Owner Dut for Life. The panel rejected Price’s bid for an extension of time to appeal, leaving existing penalties in place.
An old robbery case resurfaced when items from a 16 coin theft were found in a box, concealed under six old car hoods and bushes. The finder reported the Redhead skeleton linked to the incident, connected to the same man who previously exposed the skate theft.
London reports ongoing talks between Australia House and the Dosainions Omice over reproducing a portrait of the Duke of Gloucester for Melbourne Centenary celebrations souvenirs. The issue centers on licensing and rights for articles meant as mementos.
Norulue will be chosen from O Malley Byrne Beboles Wilson Findlay Hobday Makin Hawke Hawke Seton Byrne Dixon Thomas Sheppherd Boyd for the Howill Cup match against Booth City at Civic Centre two o'clock. The Boat City lineup includes Harrington Caldwell O'Brien Fatah Byte Wall Boag Haden Feall Matthews. A strong Araluen side to meet Orriten Meow for are men McCrwnum Av Wal Bladen Wun Mawes McArinur.
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