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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1932
Page
2
The fragment describes subscription rates printed for The Canberra Times with prepaid and within the Commonwealth pricing. Details include newspaper masthead and payment terms, indicating prepayment amounts and publication handling.
Readable text lists multiple hotels and properties around Canberra and surroundings including Queanbeyan Kingston Oakes Estate and Uriarra Road with owners and addresses. Mentions include Mrs Brall Wentlake Mrs Johmmon Westridge and several firms like A M Failick Sone and Kennedy Sone. Details are fragmented but indicate a directory of local lodging and real estate listings.
The Canberra Times offers a special home delivery service arranged for daily delivery to all areas of Canberra and Queanbeyan before newspapers from elsewhere. To order residents should provide name and address to The Canberra Times by phone 754. Queanbeyan orders can be placed with Mr. M. M. Murray, Lowe Street, Queanbeyan, phone Queanbeyan 163.
The report lists 9 am barometer 29.86 inches and temperature 69.6 degrees. It records a 24 hour maximum 76.2 and minimum 47 with 41.1 noted. Wind is listed as NNE at 4 am with garbled month information following.
Fragmentary OCR text shows misread timestamps and a stray number 1,768 with scattered terms. No coherent event or identities emerge to anchor a summary or headline.
More than 600 parents and children gathered at the Daddy Christmas Hall in Albert Hall last night under St Christopher’s Church. Pat Clowry won the Princess Competition and was crowned amid cheers as the event thanked a hard working committee and door staff.
The Canberra Society of Arts and Literature explored Shakespeare’s plays at Motel Ganberra with Leigh Fitzgerald presenting a paper questioning authorship. Discussion featured supporters and critics, noting gaps between actor William Shakespeare of Stratford and the famed dramatist.
Reported movement shows Chinese forces fleeing after Japanese advance near Halli. Soviet border detentions and trains carrying Supinwoéen officers and thousands of Chinese volunteers crossed to Manchuk amid air raids. Fate of Japanese prisoners unknown.
Six years after a campaign to boost Australian wheat production the farmer faces volatile world prices and climate risk. The piece argues government guidance matters more than conferences and that income support has been minimal, urging reliable, expert advice to secure the farmer’s future sowings.
The Prime Minister J A Inyona said yesterday the Cabinet has not yet contemplated appointing the Minister for Commerce F H Stewart to oversee Transport. The duties are currently carried out by another official.
Mr. H F EB Whitlam assistant Crown solicitor is appointed honorary secretary to the Canberra University Association replacing H J Exley who has been transferred to Tosminnia.
Minister for the Interior Mr 7 A Perkins spoke to parliament outlining security reforms and administrative changes aimed at enhancing public safety and governance efficiency. He stressed oversight, funding allocation, and interagency coordination with regional offices.
Leaders from Canberra Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational churches set a combined meeting for December 14 to vote on a scheme for closer cooperation. Members may vote in writing if unable to attend and the plan awaits final approval with a target for operation by April 1.
A jury list of 2000 residents prepared by Sheriff Bellhouss will be revised in a special Court of Petty Sessions sitting at 2 pm on Thursday. Special Magistrate Col. Goodwin will preside and correct the list. Objections may be heard. notices of liable persons will be posted at nearby police stations and post offices within ten miles of the court.
The Postmaster General announced arrangements to purchase new landline telephones similar to successful British models. Supplies expected in three months with initial install costs. An extra rental of 10 shillings yearly will apply after a three year period. Subscriptions for existing members may incur a 5 shilling work charge to replace installations.
The government announces a commission to probe imported petrol and petroleum products. Led by Commonwealth Director of Prospecting John Gunn, the inquiry aims to map prices, industry impacts, revenue contribution, and consumer effects, seeking broad cooperation for a comprehensive survey.
A Christmas party marking the completion of the school wear was hosted Monday night at Canberra Grammar School by headmaster and Mrs. Edwards. About 225 parents and friends attended with decorations featuring blue delphiniums and carnations. Guests included Assistant Defence Minister Francia and many local figures. Dancing and bridge were enjoyed into the evening.
Adelaide report states Kate Olive, 38, was battered to death at her home in East Moonta on a Tuesday afternoon. A man was arrested on a murder charge following the incident.
The cabinet meets through Friday to discuss fiscal policy, tariff handling, and Northern Territory rail development to Darwin. Prime Minister Jayums and Attorney General City lead sessions with Ministers scheduled for late sittings and a Government House dinner with Sir Isaac James.
The government agreed to provide a grant to the Imperial League of Australia to assist returned soldiers and their families facing hardship before Christmas. Prime Minister Lyons said £3000 was given last year to counter unemployment and the league would distribute funds to wives and children in need.
Parramatta coroner recalls a young man killed when motorist William George Hart 19 drove a car in Church Street Juera matton. Hart is committed for trial on a manslaughter charge and warns that current motorist law fails to deter deadly wrecks.
William Chandler, 18, disappeared cyclist returning from work when his bicycle collided with a sulky, impaling him on a shaft that penetrated his abdomen. He was taken to hospital in critical condition with uncertain chances of recovery. Police believe he failed to notice the sulky after bending over the handlebars.
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