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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1932
Page
2
A funeral notice invites family and friends to attend the funeral of the late R. A. Miller. The service is at St John’s Church, followed by interment at Bohm Cemetery in the morning.
The Canberra Times lists subscription options and prepaid rates, promising home delivery across Canberra and Queanbeyan before other newspapers. It details Australian and British printing notes, contact points in Canberra and Queanbeyan, and how residents can place orders or changes by mail or phone.
The article compiles monthly rainfall and temperature data for Queanbeyan and nearby regions, listing daily and monthly totals, maximums and minimums, and comparing with past records. It records rainfall totals for January to August, noting anomalies and seasonal variations, with emphasis on Queanbeyan and Cambarty areas.
An unclear historic clipping reports government consideration of altering taxation on a turnover basis. The piece mentions Vhonera dn Hodneitmnen and references a bookmaker A J Dunningham among others, with no formal announcement yet issued. The text is garbled and contains many mis-spellings and invented terms.
Canberra forecast shows cloudy unsettled conditions with more rain and thunderstorms. Winds strengthen as they veer to cold westerlies.
The Commonwealth Parliament resumes sessions amid hopes of tariff revision based on Ottawa and later Geneva, with improved credit and overseas debt conditions. Officials expect a balanced budget and broader constitutional reforms to address national troubles and future reliance on the Commonwealth Bank for exchange control.
A fragmentary report describes an inventor group presenting a living Aust eluigy and a diver named Cho testing a new diving suit beneath Sydney Harbour with a focus on warface devices and a promised hire. The text is garbled but indicates experimental gear and underwater demonstration skills.
A truck loading accident at Pland's Creek yesterday left a man from Graton injured after the lorry hit a rut and toppled. J T Ciera mun abrir by Jose wna Nita arm wna hrakens. Curran's Tight tes fractured. he is in surgery at the hospital.
In a contested will matter from Sydney, judges weigh the interpretation of a will related to a deceased estate. The dispute centers on distribution to a widow and possible beneficiaries, with ecclesiastical and charitable aims raised as objectives of the bequest.
Turnday records show a 25 percent drop in land valuations on a new ranch area under the Federal Land and Tax commission. Minister Payne notes no net decline in land value despite the commission’s statements, while concerns about jurisdiction and inward movement are discussed.
Excerpt notes a conference discussion on unemployment relief policy amid Labour and Industry, urging prudent distribution of funds. Officials consider impractical blanket grants and emphasize targeting aid to relieve unemployment without broad entitlements.
A garbled news item mentions British credits repaid in full, with references to a January toNovember timeline and a large bond-related sum. The text is fragmentary, obscuring key entities and exact actions, but indicates an official statement about repayment of credits or bonds tied to the United States and other parties.
A garbled report from New South Wales notes flood fears easing in some areas while others face ongoing danger. Rain broke a dry spell in northern regions, yet central west and Riverina still show rising threat as weather officials warn of potential renewed downpours.
A fragmented report discusses coordinating Commonwealth and State navigation control. It notes appointing a single officer to oversee navigation services, with Captain A. Sangeter slated to retire in October and Mr Stevens signaling potential successors. The piece mentions costs and a potential appointment by the Commonwealth County Directory of Ravigation.
The Canadian effort to reduce legislative membership spans Ontario Quebec and others. Proposals aim to lower totals from 245 to around 200, with possible equalization to Manitoba’s 85 and adjustments for other provinces. Government bodies weigh constitutional limits and regional representation while debating timelines and potential cost savings.
A gunfight near North Wichita left a homeowner injured by a ricochet while an intruder fled. A man named Krad Hie foreshadowed the chaos, and a chest of bonds was found near the yard, suggesting a possible robbery gone awry.
Irurthiee considers vile ny the Tubile Wirvey Doird and the AAV over wages and employment in the territory. Industrial action and class disputes affect workers including tearers watchmen and quarry laborers. A 12 day delay to a meeting and a new adjournment to September are noted as the armed group seeks to resolve wage issues.
In a Tuesday report the minister for health Mr. Wexver planned tighter control over the meat industry administration. The president of the Cinasinvy's Angangulation Mr. Walker warned that a new advisory committee would pave the way for political patronage amid mounting political pressure.
The text presents a tangled, unreadable OCR fragment mentioning Kingsford Smith and Adelaide with names such as Amith and Charlon Ringwtora, plus scattered phrases about airmen and an April date, lacking coherent events or context.
The report describes Canberra Grammar School Ball with mentions of halt, dancing, supper, and timing but the OCR text is garbled. Notable terms include Canberra Grammar School Ball and Albert Hutt, with a request to respond by three o'clock. The fragmentary text limits precise details.
A Sydney inquiry into tin hare racing reveals ministerial involvement and questions over licensing decisions. Witnesses, including Mr Sheehan and Mr Gosling, discuss amendments to the act, cabinet deliberations, and the handling of Mascot Club permit applications amid corruption allegations and treasurer concerns.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions exchange rate in a country and a political candidate. Several garbled phrases reference a election and possible dates, with unclear names and places. Core facts are not decipherable enough for a precise summary.
Fragmented text outlines a conference between the Commonwealth and the Queensland Government in Canberra on Friday. It mentions Prime Minister Lesa haw Boer and Premier Fouge Smith with Queensland representatives, seeking modifications to existing arrangements and a plan to produce 46 1/2 pounds per year as a basis for a new agreement.
A mangled report notes Reay O Kelly and another minister meeting with the Dominion secretary. The interview suggests a friendlier atmosphere and a more frequent high level discussion.
Mr Bruce met New York bankers in mid November as he prepared to take office. The report notes discussions on industry and foreign trade and mentions a private gathering hosted by prominent officials in Alaska.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses commission actions and adjournment. It mentions advertising funds and possible coincidences, with unclear attributions to officials and a reference to a future adjournment. The readable parts indicate a formal meeting context and budgeting concerns.
Sal he dri at but ou thw ato. fragmentary OCR leaves unclear names and events. This compact teaser notes a partial sentence from a local notice or column with possible names and dates missing.
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