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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1929
Page
4
Fragmentary weather notes from Anherra dated August 2 describe temperatures near 66 degrees and 43 degrees, wind conditions, and ten day forecasts. scattered figures mention wind speed, barometric hints, and local stations. the legible data is incomplete and jumbled.
General forecast notes variable winds and showers across Tasmania and southern Australia. Fresh to strong NW winds. rough seas off Tasmanian coasts, shifting to SW and northwesterly. Western regions see cloud and showers, easing in parts. Queensland and northern areas expect scattered showers with cooler nights. Overall, cool, unsettled conditions with wind shifts across regions.
A dense list of rainfall measurements from numerous Australian towns and cities. Figures cover states including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia with many places like Melbourne area suburbs, Hobart, Launceston, Perth, and regional towns recording rainfall amounts. The report compiles daily totals and highlights widespread precipitation across the country.
The Singapore base project began in 1921 as Britain planned a modern naval hub to protect trade routes in the Far East. Shifts in policy across Labour and Conservative governments altered funding, with donations from Straits Settlements, New Zealand, and Federated Malay States influencing the £7.75 million plan. Analysts warned of global tensions, citing Russia China conflicts and Kellogg Pact limits, framing the base as defense rather than aggression.
A Wartonal Party gathering yesterday discussed taxation moves provoking concern among Nationalist and Country Party members. The contentious tax proposal aims to raise revenue but risks deep split and difficulty for the government seeking approval in Parliament.
Periodic protests erupt over government incentives and press coverage. Community leaders and workers claim policy changes threaten jobs and regional growth, urging clear plans and fair treatment for industry and unions amid rising unemployment concerns.
Proceedings in the Senate yesterday centered on the arbitration provisions of the public service bill. The sessions tackled the Market Act and related measures, with committees and officers weighing the implications of the reform and its enforcement across agencies.
An unclear excerpt discusses a formal response to China from the Nanking Government and mentions political figures and a tentative threat to property. The text is fragmented but hints at diplomatic tensions and possible protective actions in a castle setting. The piece reads as a late era diplomatic note with limited readable names.
A readers letter outlines a censure motion proposed in Vanterras City Council. It argues the Third Commissioner has blocked reform and questions municipal leadership. The piece notes opposition fears a political vendetta and calls for a Bona Fide Ractor vote as the issue unfolds.
Letter from a Rome resident urges formation of a Canberra Automobile Association to advocate safer roads and motor user rights. discusses rail alternatives, driver safety, third party liability, differentiated charges, and a collective push for a representative body to influence policy and public debate.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a list of names, roles, and locations with many garbled terms. It mentions individuals such as Flowervinn and Mr eat Mere WE and places like Kawhamd and Whwuandiaie, plus references to weddings, visits, and a public service confirmation. The passage is largely unintelligible but signals social notices and greetings.
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