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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1934

Page

2

Queanbeyan and District Local Names Noted

Fragmentary list of names and places including Queanbeyan AM Fallick Bons Queanbeyan E R Cottam Uriarra Road Kennedy and Sons Oh Brown Da Peching J Aethur. Reading appears as a municipal or street directory snippet with multiple individuals and locales.

Jueanbeyan and Distact 3 Dunne Queanbeyan Fallick and Bons E.R Cottam Uriarra Road Kennedy and Sons OH. Brown DA Peching Aethur

Motel license transfer granted at Queanbeyan sitting

On the application of Ronald Walker the lease transfer of the Vistoria Hotel Queanbeyan from Myrtle May Land to Ronald Walker was granted at a sitting of the Licensing Court Queanbeyan yesterday.

Ronald Walker Vistoria Hotel Queanbeyan Fran ‘Myrtle May

Recovery of Jack Hobbs at Christ Church, Wimbledon

Fragmentary item notes Jack Hobbs recovering at Christ Church Wimbledon yesterday while the Rin family dispute a stated condition and imply Hobbs remains in bed. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.

Jack Hobbs Christ Church

Air mail service expands as progress accelerates worldwide

The Canberra Times reports that the new air mail services in Anatoalia are fully in operation and exceeding expectations. Increased Christmas mail and rising relief shipments boost patronage, with faster schedules anticipated as commercial aviation accelerates. Britain Italy France negotiations aim to speed mail liners, while Australia focuses on faster aircraft for Singapore to Darwin and overland routes.

Anatoalia Juibliv Fmt Relievona England Australia Britain Italy France Singapore

Film quotas cause protest by Australian observers

A three hour deputation of picture interests protested the proposed quota for Australian observers. They will meet to reconcile differences but have no objection to the quota itself. disagreement centers on the method of operation as described by McChiat Secretary.

Faulty switch sparks inquest into 13 year old death

In Sydney on Monday an inquest into the death of Harald Hinks, 13, at Greenwich was heard. Evidence suggested annual inspection of electrical installations after a switch outside the front of the house blurred details. The case touched on the death of Hinks’ father in a previous fatal plane crash during a funeral procession.

Sydney Verdick Harald Hinks Greenwich Tosa Yeaes Hinks Father Lobia Xan

Three Months Imprisonment For Malicious Injury

Central Police Court sentenced John Demald and Chau Watton to three months imprisonment for malice. The charge stemmed from an incident where the victim Rotheen was struck on the foot with a plate of piping, causing injury.

Bytiney John Me Demald Chau Watton Janoarem Central Police Rotheen

Public Service Notes on Pension and Promotion Proposals

The document outlines pension and pay proposals for officers, including increases linked to service and contributory costs, and discussions on eligibility, appeals, and potential amendments to the Public Service Act. It notes actions by conferences, executive committees, and the Public Service Board, with deployment of recommendations to government and branch consultations.

PS. Board Alex

December meeting changes for Hiner arterenity session

A note outlines rescheduled December gathering at Motel Canberra for the Hiner arterenity host-haya event. Joint committees, branch councils, and officers are urged to attend for alterations and to review the service wage policy and potential disciplinary provisions as discussed by the executive council and state ministry.

Mor Sing Canberra Rensal Uy Dervicg Busleize Hervice Kalarien Markdingtom

Financial Year Surplus Falls Amid Tax Cuts and Higher Expenditure

Commonwealth Treasury reports £2,113,000 surplus for five months, down from £4.7 million last year, with revenue declines in income tax and increased customs, post office, and pensions spending. July to September shows higher overall expenditure, offset by post and road grants and petrol import costs.

Commonwealth Almead Hewauma

Parliament Debates Tax Plan and Government Majority

The House of Commons contemplates Labor's tax measure as a major issue while a cross party debate unfolds. Government timing suggests a comfortable majority, with an anticipated recess of about two months after Friday adjournment.

Rudy Aury Hmiah Vina Pavbichavly

Canberra Annual atitritty eying wane Wd jt for OE the munional vayatal

The Canberra Annual outlines the centenary of Victoria and Canberra’s role in Australian history. It notes preparations, key figures such as the Duke of Gloucester and Mr Waltom Burley, and the publication by The Canberra Journal in Braddon Canberra.

Canberra Pradorol Cajoyat Antal Teli Coeur Australhan Awa Duke of Clonater Victoria Australia Tyan Canbuera Te Noerhary Eenery New Zealand Rami Mr 2D Fink Tnto Waltom Burley Gein Canearte Btr Griffin Jileloa Matter Anchulis Braddon

Milestone in Postal Progress Reaffirms Australian Service

Postmaster General A J McLachlan hailed a new Australian air service as a milestone in post office communications. He described rapid expansion of mail, telegraph, wireless, and telephone networks across the Commonwealth, noting vast growth in routes, machines, and volumes since earlier decades.

Wif Brisbane Genmal Senmlar A.J. McLach Jani Inu Canberra McLachlam Australia Ihain Powminster Abstrate Goid Wall Ratifeny Nile Yemutuness Thenugh Nate Wyatema Sydney Gf.c Vartoun Fttively Melbourne Commonwealth Wam

Queanbeyan council debates tax rise and rate relief

Queanbeyan Council held a meeting to consider tax changes for the year. The general rate was increased by 1d in the pound on unimproved capital value with water rates not reduced, and the electricity loan rate fixed at 4d compared with Td the previous year. Debate focused on reducing rates and funding town improvements, with Aldermen proposing and opposing amendments while reviewing estimated expenditures and the impact on ratepayers.

Queanbeyan Alec Harri Tate B. H.C Kutlick AKL Aleem Diaeuseion Johnston Amd Uy Stuperty Yell

Re employment Gold Mining Schemes Planned

The conference among representatives of the Cannon wealth and States led to a plan for re employment. The under secretary for re employment will include schemes for assistance to prospectors and progress for small enterprises. Cabinet authorization is anticipated before Parliament, with a re employment schedule expected before the end of the erasion.

Free Stewart Ian

Submerging Cable Plans and National Service Expansion

The report notes capitals connected by telephone will be reached upon completion of the submerged cable linking the capital and Taamunis next year. It highlights a Browdenatny ne i Vices success with 126,000 lines in the Oma Commonwealthment and widespread wiring in Australian homes. Plans for national service include seven additional san th in country Cemtrer and related expansion, while the utoetiony will be patan ncithin the twat. Senator McLan an expresses confidence that the lawnoting of a Sir mall ac rving will be followed by similar measures, asserting no program policy by the Postal Department. The discussion centers on telephone telegraph and wireless developments.

Taamunis Ict Plana McLancian Sir Mall Australia Poetal Department

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