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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
2
Public notice listing print and publishing details for The Canberra Times with contact and mailing information. Includes pricing notes and references to W Murray and Queanbeyan address and phone details.
The report lists barometric pressure at 34.24 inches, temperature 48 at 2:40 am, a 24 hour maximum of 16.3 degrees, and rainfall observations. Wind directions and speeds are noted with gusts, along with rainfall totals by month and station, covering Canteraa and Queanbeyan regions.
Canberra forecast notes morning fogs then fine spells, followed by renewed cloud and showers. A squally wind shifts from south-west to north-west, with unsettled conditions likely later.
A fragmented observatory note from Mt Stromin PAURADAY lists rise times 6.25 am and 7.50 am, with Moon phase 1.8 days and a venue rise at 7/50 am. It records dates, times, and prices including Batu 26 pm, with uncertain symbols and scattered figures.
Canberra hosts about fifty veterinary scientists representing a third of Australia’s veterinary corps. They debate federal ran health administration, state rights, and the potential creation of a Federal Veterinary Health Council to improve knowledge exchange and unify public and animal health services across Australia and New Zealand.
The Canberra Mothercraft movement expands with a new Baby Health Centre opened by Mrs J A Verkinn at Wig of the Timer Building. The facility will serve mothers and infants, operating Mondays to Fridays from 2 to 4 pm, with plans for future branches and broadened services nationwide. Key supporters and officials attended the opening, praising rapid growth and public health impact.
Special inquiry sought into Craig's conviction and death sentence under the Crimes Act. The motion requests a royal or gubernatorial review based on new mitigating evidence and allows witnesses to testify under oath for possible clemency or reprieve.
The report cites Mr A A Fullerton and officials arguing that Melbourne import restrictions on foreign garments challenge the awards system. A secretary asserts that many imported clothes entered under a loophole, while workers fear protections lapse.
An interior department inquiry is ordered into the fatal bus crash involving Seger Holden and a driver from the Triopa Hark AehowiRra Und. A committee will investigate immediate causes, with members from the Interior, Leland, and Public Service departments. The coroner renews examination of the accident, while opinions call for more evidence before final findings.
The article reports a hard fought final where the United States men and Australian players clash. Americas overcome in singles with late breaks as Latend and Turnbull lead, while the Australians push back in mixed doubles and women’s games before final points determine the winner.
Disorderly scene described as a deadly drinking incident in the RZ region. Victims identified as Jamee Gordon and others, with scattered details about circumstances and timing. Police and local officials investigated while families mourned.
A report on the Australian Veterinary Association annual conference discusses proposals for a single national veterinary school. Dr H. E. Albiston of Victoria advocates establishing a Sydney school to train officers for service Australiawide, with emphasis on state cooperation and federal funding. The discussion covers location, facilities, university status, and the need to attract skilled staff and students while addressing population and industry requirements.
A report from the veterinary association conference at Hotel Alan outlines push for government formation of a Veterinary Health Council. It calls Parliament to pass legislation creating a national body to coordinate animal health administration and oversee livestock welfare amid drought and industry pressures.
A garbled report mentions Lord Grey, the Foreign Secretary, and others in a dispute at Falloder, Nor i ard Weny. The fragment references a wrangle over policy and a parliamentary or cabinet fray, with unclear names and actions.
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