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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1930
Page
2
An old style notice outlines prepaid subscription rates within the Commonwealth and directs readers to place orders with local agents and bookstalls. It lists names and locations around Canberra for subscription desks and asks readers to contact the circulation manager for early morning delivery.
Weather notes show Queanbeyan temperatures 9 a.m. max and min values, rainfall totals, and monthly totals for the current year. Rainfall records list annual totals for several months with figures, including a year to date total near fourteen hundred.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a French ministry cabinet reformation with M Steag and several ministers including Briand Barthou Painlevé and Lovheur. The text references Almeria and a government structure but details are unclear due to garbled source.
Canberra residents face calls for direct taxation to fund Canberra Hospital with compulsory contributions. Proponents argue for Parliament approval and budget balancing, while critics insist taxation must come with representation in Parliament and territory control. The piece urges immediate action for direct representation and stronger administration oversight.
In Sydney at the Cricket Ground New South Wales and Queensland could not resume play as rain halted action. Queensland chased a victory on the first innings by 22 runs while New South Wales faltered at the crease.
The report states no immediate prospects for hearing the Graghers pension claim as the basic inquiry must be completed first. Mr Allen, General Secretary of the Graaters Association, says months of effort to secure a hearing were halted by the Full Court’s directive and he will not specify the hearing date.
The report notes a point score by Paky and Momlay from Queensland in Teading at the Lint field Shield. Queensland leads with 11 points, New South Wales has 7, and South Australia trails.
The English tour produced a profit of 4407 pounds for the New South Wales Association. A presentation is planned to honour Bradman for his role in achieving a score of 394 in the third test.
Wheat market in Adelaide for Monday showed a shaky session amid concern over prices. The market noted proposed advances exceed market value, with wheat quoted around 2 shillings 4 pence to 2 shillings 6 pence per bushel.
A Canberra council meeting reviewed proposed limits on industrial leases. Ministerial figures and Dr. Shakespeare argued firms could not exceed a 25 worker cap to avoid license cancellation, with 12 month review and possible broader restrictions to prevent crowding and steer industry away from inner areas.
Persian treasures including a rare crown jewels sceptre and carpets travel by ship and plane to London for a January display at Burlington House. Officials stress the pieces are priceless and irreplaceable while police guard transit and preparations for an Oriental atmosphere in the exhibit halls.
Senator Bo Aillett, back from England, promotes The Empire Crusade booklet outlining empire trade advantages for Australia. He argues a unified imperial market boosts industry, employment, and national prosperity, citing UK and imperial ties and urging policy to strengthen imperial commerce and reduce reliance on rival economies.
A brief financial blurb notes a rushed demand for new Commonwealth wy bonds at maturity. The Treasurer and officials indicate no loss or full reserve backing, while the market reaction varies across cities as investors seek 100 percent backing and fear moves in taxation.
The text indicates actions by a law office and country branches regarding subscriptions and posted official notices. It mentions plans to offer or revoke terms, deadlines for applications, and anticipated decisions tonight or tomorrow. Some names and dates are garbled or unreadable.
Fragmentary text describes Mr Fenton's satisfaction with events and appointments involving an unseen Meluovan party. The garbled OCR mentions Monday and rushed schedules but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes to summarize a concrete event.
City councils and church leaders in Sydney discuss a charity fund raising plan linked to a proposed state lottery to aid hospitals. The Council of Churches reaffirms opposition to the lottery while seeking a workable fundraising scheme with government representatives.
Fragmented OCR notes praise for Lyons and M2 amid a volatile political scene in London. The text argues Lyons challenges Labour and hints at broader national implications, citing alleged party missteps and public reactions as evidence of shifting support and political strain.
Fragmentary OCR record lists a large loan figure of 88 million pounds and mentions various organizations and forthcoming works. The text appears garbled with distorted names and placeholder phrases, reflecting a partial page from a financial or auction context with no clear narrative or date. The readable element is the large loan amount and generic market references.
The New South Wales Cricket Association outlines Country Week events at Byden and Sydney venues from January 11 to January 18. Matches feature Riverina Far North North North West Kensington Riverina North Coast and Sydney Cricket Ground venues with varied pairings and times.
The Advisory Council pressed the Minister for Home Affairs to reopen talks on rail freight charges for wood consigned by rail from Canberra to Queenbeyan and beyond. Dr Howe argued road transport is cheaper, noting goods are unloaded at Queanbeyan and reloaded at Goulburn, delaying delivery. He warned the system hurts Canberra trade as road transport grows, with a forecast of rising road use next year.
A public inquiry is requested into a disrupted milk supply affecting Peake and surrounding districts. Officials including ministers and department heads seek to establish causes, assess impacts on consumers, and consider remedies and policy responses.
A garbled report blames railway losses on capitalisation patterns and mismanagement. The fragment mentions individuals and social concerns but names and places are unclear due to OCR errors. The text references attempts to address perceived faults and a claimed impact on operations and estimates.
A fragment notes a voyage plan by Captain Roe Te Apel ALD.C. detailing departure to Canberra and an expected return on Friday December with trailing remarks.
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