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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1931
Page
2
Classified note lists annual rates and prepayment terms for news and local agents in Canberra Queanbeyan and adjacent districts. It names agents and areas including Queanbeyan and Cooma with street references and estate mentions for advertising or subscription arrangements.
A brief notice inviting inquiries about the Canberra Times early morning delivery service. It requests contact for details on circulation and delivery arrangements.
The document lists monthly rainfall figures for Canberra for the current year with values shown for February through December. It records totals and specific daily or monthly measurements in a rough sequence, indicating varying precipitation across months.
Queanbeyan monthly records note temperature and rainfall for December current data show totals and entries. The text lists daily figures and totals with scattered illegible marks, reflecting a weather and precipitation log for the period.
Its Excellency the Governor-General attended the Annual Speech Day at Tripea Park Public High School in Capitol Theatre and distributed principal prizes. Lady Isemce, accompanied by Lt. N. R. Forrest, presented prizes at Rt. Gabriel é School Canberra. The Governor-General and Lady Twance plan to travel to Melbourne this evening and return to Canberra Friday 18 December.
Mostly cloudy conditions bring scattered showers across the region with cool to moderate temperatures. Expect brief rain and light breezes as the day progresses.
The Canberra Times warns voters to record their choice on Saturday amid a battle between Labour factions and non Labour unity. It cites past party turmoil under Scullin and Lang Beasley splits, urging electors to reject Lang extremism and Scullin vacillation to restore confidence and a trusted government.
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces the takeover of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales on December 14. Old pass books stay valid with a credit of 10 percent of balances, and deposits can be accessed at existing branches until new Commonwealth Savings Bank books are issued. New division depositors may continue to transact normally.
In a final appeal before the release of old deposits tomorrow the Commonwealth Governor Hane urged depositors to show restraint. Mr B C Riddle said re operation would soon allow full access to deposits and delays in withdrawal would not harm their claims.
The Civic Administrator informed the Advisory Council that a past recommendation sought immediate steps to align Territory Child Welfare provisions with New South Wales law. The motion, moved by Cob Cottage, urged bringing the existing Child Welfare Act into harmony with NSW legislation, seen as an improvement over current rules on maintenance and custody.
Advisory Council clashed over Mr Shakespeare’s motion to build a Band rotunda at Chyir Centre. Col Goodwin urged moving York Park’s rotunda to Northbourne Oval to avoid business disruption. Gourgaud andumpston suggested a City site could also serve as a bus shelter and band rotunda. Gell opposed selective placement and urged fixing York Park rotunda for Sunday concerts.
Advisary Council members warned the new Companies Ordinance may hinder Canberra registration. They cited double fees for registrations in two states and NSW registrar disputes. Civic Administrator Daley urged urgent promulgation to resolve legality concerns and ongoing registrations.
The annual St Gabriel's Church of England Girls Grammar School speech day featured Lady Isaacs presenting prizes in the School Hall. Highlights included remarks on women’s access to higher education, progress in sports, and reports from Head Mistress Mrs. T. H. Vinernt on academic and extracurricular achievements, fundraising, and a planned commercial curriculum expansion.
The annual report to St. Gabriels School warns that pushing candidates to pass the Intermediate Certificate too early risks disaster. Mrs T H Vincent argues many youths aged 15 or younger who attempt the exam struggle afterward, while those older show greater stamina and better results. She cites cases of early passers who blow chances later and warns age limits protect long term prospects.
The Canberra Advisory Council debated early provision for a Matrimonial Court and how to apply the New South Wales Act of 1899 in the Federal Territory. Discussions focused on petitioning High Court procedures and establishing suitable machinery to initiate divorce proceedings in the Federal Capital.
The article notes voluntary conversion of Commonwealth Consolidated Stock with about £68 million of stock converting. Interest payments due today for four percent stock will be deferred until ratification by parliaments. Payments varied by issue and date. total near EC Ah00.0 today, with broader compensation after ratification across states.
Mr Bruxner M L A abandons planned campaign stops at Queanbeyan and Yass after insect bite swells neck glands. He enters a private hospital in Sydney and plans to recover to speak in support of Mr Charles Hardy at Sydney Town Hall on Friday. Potential appearance in use Sydney town hall Friday may be canceled.
Senator Cox accuses the Communist minority of seizing control of the Labour machine. He alleges the Communist objective has moved to the forefront of the ALI with Alderman J. Marten as foundation secretary for Coat.
High Court hears further argument by Rupert Millane for release of Noble Kerry with Kerby not yet released. Justice Rich notes Millane may appear personally but will brief counsel. decision postponed to Thursday.
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