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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1929
Page
4
The document lists temperatures at 9 pm and 3 pm with 38 to 59 degree readings and a 24 hour high of 67.9 and a low of 29. Brash shows 24.4 inches. today’s minimum and rainfall record terms appear garbled but reference rainfall totals and a 1928 period with 1,454 points.
General forecast outlines fine conditions in New South Wales with strengthening northwest winds followed by widespread rain in the south and east. Canberra expects milder, fine starts with clouds and rain moving in from the north. Victoria remains cloudy with rain and possible thunder, winds shifting from north to northwest. Tasmania shows rain heavy in the north, with northerly winds veering west. Ocean waters remain disturbed with southwest to west winds. West Australia forecasts showers on the southwest coast with cool southerlies. South Australia is cloudy with scattered thunder and cooling winds. Queensland stays fine on the coast with southeast to easterly winds and inland showers in southern border districts.
Victoria reports clear to cloudy with frosts and fogs inland, winds from north to northwest, some drizzle on western coast. New South Wales sees scattered clouds but generally fine with many frosts on high lands, inland winds from north to east. Queensland notes bright conditions along the coast with some cloud further inland and frosts on southern downs. Tasmania overcast with light rain in the northwest and west, winds north to northwest. South Australia shows cloudy to overcast skies with strong winds and light to very light rain in western districts, Cape Borda thunder storms. West Australia data unavailable.
A rough tally lists numerous town and county scores from Victoria to Western Australia. Highlights include Albany and Perth with mid to high point totals and several small settlements posting modest scores. data appears as a fragmented results page from a sports or local recreation column.
Walter Ruftin Pearson faced Central Court on charges linked to allegedly attempting to poison his wife Helena Pearson. Prosecution stated no evidence would be offered, and charges against him were dropped.
In the federal house MPs debate whether Colonel Munro truly exists or is a myth tied to Country Party publicity. Sir Neville Howse insists he will seek Defence Ministry clarity as Mr Thompson displays a photo and claims Munro’s wartime record and stature prove he is real.
The report notes He Hewbery as the new Wiles with opinion on Labor's acquiestiine. In a tense session, Mr. Chifley speaks well as parents and workers voice worries about wartime policy and national direction.
The readable passsage mentions Mann and government discussions amid war, with brief notes about approvals, delays, and upcoming votes. It references Perth, Nathanoliet, and various unnamed figures, suggesting a political meeting or debate context.
The Canberra Times reports a confident reply from the Prime Minister to a Canberra deputation on Thursday. The PM pledged a definite spending amount with a revised allocation to improve efficiency, arguing population growth will strengthen Canberra’s finances and reduce waste from sprawling new suburbs.
Sir Robert Best stayed several days at Hotel Canberra with Celene Farr also among guests. Mr CW Wickens, the Commonwealth Government actuary, learned his son Peter Charles completed his free year of actuarial study during the same period at Hotel Wallington.
London officials report Washington says a naval reduction agreement between Great Britain and the United States could be reached within two weeks. Downing Street circles confirm likely news in the coming ten days with Geneva developments anticipated.
Sydney reports a Friday blaze at the Bros store with a pedestrian named Herbert Llewellyn critically injured after being struck by a rushing fire brigade wagon. Llewellyn suffered a compound fracture of both legs and was taken to hospital in critical condition. Fire teams fought the blaze as another incident nearby was contained.
A reader objects to anonymous letters and argues a public figure should sign opinions. The writer urges accountability of the Third Conor for alleged dereliction of duty. Dated August 6, 1920, by A. L. FMALIMOUN Grmih.
In Melbourne at Lake Holac Ambrose Alemite manager of the Hank of New South Wales and his wife were robbed as two men confronted them. A shot was fired missing Alemite who struck back, a bystander was struck with a tyre lever, and the robbers fled with two revolvers in a car. A local man later reported a farm visit and the thieves’ escape path.
A garbled report from the Senate describes tensions over governance of the islands and military involvement. Officials discuss authority, budgets, and strategic aims amid unclear lines of command and whispered plots.
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