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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1934
Page
2
The Can Barra Times announces special arrangement delivering daily to Canberra and Queanbeyan homes before any other newspaper of the previous day. Residents should address communications and orders to The Can Barra Times or call phone number 794 ee.
The NSW local elections show widespread indifference, with political lines blurred outside cities. Apathy and party divide curtail civic spirit, while calls for compulsory voting and a shift to proportional representation grow as Sydney contends with council scandals and reform.
The service for T. R. Murphy was held at a Canberra cemetery with a large turnout. Lobbing officials and lodge members attended the ceremony, including Rev W Le Arnold and many local dignitaries. Floral tributes and a guarded procession marked the funeral, with the burial and burial prayers conducted by clergy present.
Mrs H C Budge and Miss Mary Bulge attended a Canberra function at Government House with the Governor-General and Lady Janes. J S B Murray resigns as private secretary to the Prime Minister to take a post in the Prime Minister's Department. Trevor G Heath to succeed. Evan S Peters completes medical studies at Melbourne University and will receive a Bhemel of Sensicide Surgery degree on December 22. Edward Welher and Bhimack 2 awardees listed amid other officials and residents.
Fragmentary report notes shifts in soap production and protection policies in Australia. It suggests conflict over the impact of tariffs or protections on the ballet soap sector, questioning the overall economic vitality and industry precedence.
Parliament discusses employment relief funding, with a £1,833,000 allocation under the Employment Relief program. Debates focus on tax measures, government spending, and the balance of power between commissions, urging action to aid the unemployed amid economic strain.
The YWCA cricket teams are set to play at Northbourne Oval on Saturday the 22nd with players including Jene Tollowe Cla Lindy Martin Merle Cardin and Sunnie Beale for one side and Orange team featuring Dixon Morte Cinreb Carey Southwell Rowlny Southwell Munye Riva Southwell Bland Knigal and Daphne Rayan for the other. W.8.A Saturday.
The YWCA presents Put It On Board Tonight at the Hall on Monky night with a lively cast including Mine Chrace Kirk Mine Colour Smith and Eleanor Doig. The performance features music by Mrs Raneum and piano accompaniment by Mrs Plentuatlyrack with a charity gymnastic display and wishes extended to Mlex Betty Dyer Any.
A government motion introduced in the House of Representatives proposes an annuity of £108 to the widow of the late David Charles McGrath. The bill notes McGrath as a long-serving Ballarat member and veteran of WWI, with roles in public works and parliament. The measure passed with an amendment clarifying the widow’s eligibility and circumstances.
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