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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1929
Page
4
Notice lists new practice location opposite Picture Theatre Manuia. Melbourne Univ. DPS and educational address details appear, with hours and telephone.
Debrember 12 marks end of term at St Gabriel's Church of England Grammar School for Girls Canberra. New term 1926 begins February 6. Application to Slater Superior, Bl Gabriel's Reté, Med OTN, Canberra.
A garbled weather note reports barometer readings around 29.78 and 29.73 inches, a 9 am thermometer near 53.4 degrees, and a daily maximum near 11.9 with wind directions NW and W. The text is highly corrupted with missing words and stray digits.
The monthly rainfall totals for Canberra are listed for the current year to date. The data shows varying amounts across months, reflecting seasonal shifts and weather patterns impacting rainfall accumulation.
Fragmentary weather note records a 6 am temperature readout with max and min values and mentions rainfall or precipitation. Names of places or exact dates are unreadable, but the period ends in December.
RAFAL RECORDS show rainfall totals in Queanbeyan for the current year to date. Data indicate measured amounts across months and cumulative figures from local weather stations.
Noon yesterday forecast shows clearing showers in New South Wales riverina and southwest Mopes with fine inland weather and more rain on the coast and tabletinda. Victoria expects further showers in northeast and southern districts with heavy falls in Gippsland and fresh to strong squally winds. Tasmania will see rain heavy in the south with rough coast. Queensland and Western Australia show varied showers and hot inland conditions. South Australia and Northern Australia expect clearing showers and thunder in places.
Fragmented weather note reports variable winds and rain across Victoria with west to southwest breezes, squally showers, and a general cool spell. South Wales sees few clouds, light northward flow, and minor showers with cooler temperatures.
The fragmentary report describes west winds and deadly injuries amid chaotic events across several towns. It notes a person fatally hurt and mentions unusual figures, a weather shift, and disputed actions at multiple locations, with sparse names and places obscured by garbled OCR.
The listing records rainfall amounts across Australian states and territories. It names numerous towns including Geelong, Ballarat, Warrnambool, Benalla, Shepparton, Numurkah, and which days or months they were measured, highlighting varied precipitation totals from Queensland to Western Australia.
A fragment describes a secret beef ballot at Australian Mouse with names like Trumbore and Dunlop Von. It mentions votes for various candidates and a discussion of English breeds grown in Australia.
Fragmentary notice from Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mount Stromlo lists celestial observations and timings. includes references to lunar and planetary events and unnamed minor details. Content is garbled with incomplete phrases and misread words, but identifies astronomical data collection and expected phenomena.
Canberra forecast issued by the state meteorologist reports cool and cloudy conditions with scattered showers. Winds shift from west to south, bringing breezy weather across the region.
The Canberra Times notes Christmas relief following the Northern coalfields settlement in Sydney. Yet miners lodges threaten terms, while nationwide hardship from mine closures spreads to businesses and workers. The piece foresees gradual recovery as coal loses primacy to electricity and oil, urging new uses for coal and alternative power strategies.
Agreed positions visible as the Senate debates the formation of a new government. Key figures, including Mr Theodore Wypoliti and Senator Heid, clash over employment claims and party discipline amid calls for a Labour Government.
Sydney dispatch reports the council reform referendum date set by authorities. Details on timing and participating bodies remain unclear in the fragmented text, with references to Mr. Yuin and a proposed May timeframe for the vote.
Canberra leaders urged continued civic spirit to support federal administration as the capital seeks enduring government and economic stability. Mr Chow and supporters argued twelve months of governance must deliver more lasting reform, funding and public works while balancing finances and citizen welfare.
Astatra resident Mr Aiitor Minkeley faced a suit over a proposed marriage to a foreign partner. He allegedly sought to bring a traveler from Australia to his country, with little funds or evidence of legitimate ties. The latest report suggests the romance stalled with travel plans abandoned.
Citizens noted a formal dinner hosted at Government House with guests including Mr and Mrs J. G. Metapen Mrig ailier and Mrs BK Heeriaon Mr and Mrs A J Brintio Igoray and Mrs 4 WM Hayden and others. The assembly adjourned to three o clock with officials and union members in attendance at Canberra.
The House of Commons rages over ministerial stance and northern coal policy as Prime Minister faces pressure from Theodore and opposition. James leads questioning on mediation and referendum while Booth and Moloney trade barbs and vows of accountability amid election tension.
In Ryde a mishap involving a train left two men injured. Details are unclear due to garbled text but report notes they were struck by equipment and trapped in the area near the tracks. Emergency crews attended, transporting the injured for treatment.
A damaged report from Sydney details a robbery at a bank involving a suspect linked to Donald Melhinald Hirbewn. The pair allegedly forced entry, threatened staff, and fled with cash and jewelry before arrests. Bail set at 100 dollars.
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