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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1932
Page
4
The Canberra Times announces home delivery and prepaid subscriptions for Canberra and Queanbeyan readers. It lists agents in Canberra Kingston Queanbeyan Bungendore and Uriarra Road areas, plus contact details for orders and subscriptions and delivery of the newspaper to subscribers daily.
Morning sky includes Venus rising at 3.55 a.m. and Jupiter at 6.40 a.m. Other items list Mara at 3.68 a.m. and 1.09 p.m. with Baturn noted at 247 Pm. The data also mentions a 0.38 ppm reading and an 8m value.
Premier Stevens announces a plan to cut the state deficit from 23,000,600 to about 4,506,000 with drastic economies. The budget details will be revealed at a joint party meeting next Wednesday. The government aims to save about 2,000,000 in the public service and railway departments through wage reductions and the living wage reassessment by the Industrial Commission.
Canberra forecast indicates becoming cloudy with showers likely and strong north to north west winds. Pubs 48.
Fragment reads as garbled OCR with unclear names and no readable facts. No coherent event or entities can be identified for a proper card.
In Tenino a local bank closed and suspended payment leaving wooden coins as currency. About eight hundred dollars in wooden money circulated, made by pressing two wood pieces with paper between them. The era marks a period of trade weakness and bank suspensions across the United States.
An engineer from Preque reports success in devising a nut and screw that will not loosen or move due to windage. The breakthrough eliminates the field of motion that had challenged earlier designs and secures the thread interaction.
A speaker argues that public investment risks arise when companies interlock ownership and trading of shares. He stresses that public trust hinges on directors and auditors. big business dominates capital, while democracy requires safeguards against corporate dictatorships.
The Common Oil Refineries Limited introduces a blue leaded petrol under the COR brand in Australia. Leaded fuel claims lower detonation and pinking, with smoother operation and better performance, following overseas adoption and government health clearances.
The Iraq Oilfields company advances a massive pipe line project to transport 150000 tons of piping from Iraq across the Trans Jordanian Desert to the Mediterranean coast, a 4200 mile route. Specialized trucks and air filters cope with 130 degree desert heat as balloon tyres and large radiators enable this vast haul.
Sydney reports a arbitration court decision transferring ironworkers from a state to federal award. About 1,309 employees affected with pay of about 8s 6d weekly per worker. Judge Beeby notes jurisdiction issue once state government acts.
Arrangements are made to move about 16 Domain campers to a building once the Techem tech market. About 100 mat trensee have been supplied for vas in the newly constructed banka. The men will continue to draw the dote.
A man attempted self harm on a ferry, thoughts and actions described as delaying his plan. He later died after being found by a bystander and removed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to injuries.
The readable line hints at a plan or event linked to a Petalan project with steps described as incomplete.
Mr Stewart Irwin, Commonwealth Chief Electoral Officer, retires after 44 years in public service. He served since the federation and contributed electoral experience across Tasmania New South Wales and Victoria before moving to Canberra. A farewell function at Hotel Canberra honored his long service and the confidence of political parties.
The High Court in its original jurisdiction will sit in Sydney from Wednesday August 3 for the trial of two persons charged with mate offences. They were committed for trial at a recent sittings of the Court of Petty Sessions at Canberra. An announcement appeared yesterday in the Commonwealth Gazette.
Western Australia interests seek abolition of financial enforcement laws but the Commonwealth Cable network expects no action until late 1987 or early 1988. NSW enforcement remains unresolved as default monies paid by the Commonwealth block settlement and rescission of the law is unlikely this decade.
Fragmented notes describe a Sydney meeting on university reforms. Proposals include granting honorary diplomas and creating a system of exams during long vacations. A conference considered leaving certificate exemptions and distinct examinations, with opposition from Boldiaiy.
Sydney Thursday. Col Munro on behalf of the Minister for Education Drummond issued a challenge to Dr F J Watson to debate the subdivision of New South Wales. Watson accepted but warned rules will be negotiable. he proposed determining procedures if possible.
The 66th anniversary conference of the Gowlburg Diatrigt number four of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows will be held in Canberra, Australia, next year with a banquet and many delegates. A ballot chose Canberra after debate over venues. Mr A K Hesse was elected District Master for the ensuing year.
The inquest opened into the July 37 death of Hilda White 34 found in Combemmtal Park. George Henry White a radio bus news manager last saw her July 24. Annie White her mother testified she could not work. Victor Lambert charged with murder claimed not guilty. Lambert remained unnamed suspect as witnesses described a tense scene and bloodstains. The coroner returned a verdict of murder against an unknown person. Lambert denied involvement.
Mrs H. Percy Wicklais of Llanelly, Wales finishes a vast lunar map begun years ago by Wilkins. The mass drawing, started in 1904 and completed three years ago, shows thousands of craters and is praised as the largest moon map yet drawn. Copies circulated through scientific circles.
The article notes Bruce and Gul visiting Washington to discuss the Ottawa conference aims and economic unity across the empire. It reports cautious opinions on tariff reductions and the conference timing tied to elections, with Bruce planning meetings in Washington and New York and a broadcast on Australia’s issues.
An Atlantic flight plane veered and crashed into the harbour at night after attempting an escape from windstorms. The crew survived without injury though the aircraft was wrecked. Rescue responders aided the occupants as the ship nose dived into the water near Darby’s Veomra.
An indecipherable OCR fragment mentions a seaside area and a plane incident during a night journey. It references a beach, a machine, and an ambiguous emergency or takeoff scenario with aid from others. The text is fragmented and lacks clear names or dates.
Fragmentary entry records a family trip departing for Anticoatl with a note about St. John New Brunswick and Mo. Aker as a possible traveler.
In a London newspaper, Mrs Mollison cites her view that John Burto may respond to a fly rumor. The fragment suggests tension over an interview and potential political or social fallout.
A fragment describes a remarkable metal automaton exhibit featuring mechanical beasts with rolling eyes and moving limbs powered by motors and a switchboard. A globe map and vibrant display highlight the era’s fascination with engineering marvels and automata mechanics.
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