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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
4
The relatives and friends of the late Mr. J. Keeffe of Dorrima Rowil Queanbeyan are invited to attend his funeral at St Gregory's ROC Church Queanbeyan at 3 pm today.
The Canberra Times offers special home delivery across Canberra and Queanbeyan before the previous day’s edition. Readers may order by notifying names and addresses to the Canberra Times or by phone. Queanbeyan customers can contact the paper or Mr. M. F. Murray in Lowe Street.
Canberra report lists barometer 29.76 inches at 9 am and 84.3 maximum, 6 is minimum temperatures. Wind from the north at 9 am. Rainfall table shows totals by month for the year to date, with December reading 25 and total rainfall accumulated.
Canberra expects warm to hot and sultry conditions with scattered thundery rain and squally northerly winds. A fresh to strong southerly change will follow, bringing cooler air and gusty transition.
In a House of Commons debate Secretary J H Thomas says resuming migration to Australia is impossible while unemployment exists in all Dominions. He urges private investment to fund large developmental projects, reducing reliance on government overseas borrowings and boosting Australia’s economy in a founder era of national development.
The Commons heard Lloyd George urge a universal postwar settlement including renovations while Horne and Austen dissent. Chamberlain outlined funding for gold purchases and warned against credit contraction, as back-benchers pressed for a bold move to wipe out reparations burden. The debate signaled cautious optimism about U.S. inspired negotiations.
Annie de Coretinvert wealth Gazette reports the promotion of Thomas Hugh Garrett from the Civic Branch to Senior Clerk in the Transport administrative section. The December 1 appointment carries a new salary range of 660 to 732 pounds yearly, with a parallel clerical post created in the Commissariat section offering a lower salary.
The Sydney wool sale week closed with robust bidding from Japan, Continental, Yorkshire, and US buyers. Prices rose with greasy wool reaching 184d for 29 bales, while overall auctions sold 10 782 bales and 14k passed.
A worker at Audsen's Timber Works in Globe lost his right foot when a circular saw cut it off this morning. Despite the severity, he faced treatment with remarkable courage saying it is bad luck and he did not lose consciousness.
Col D. R. Robinson, ex Gloucestershire captain, in Sydney interview, says tests played to the death drain the game. He argues time pressure limits cricket, notes Hammond as a free batsman before Australia tour, and doubts Larwood bowled at the body.
An unidentified man committed suicide at the 19th Harbour Bridge today. Witnesses aboard the Protector saw him jump into the river. the body was recovered. A note bearing the name Charles Tiamond claimed English birth in 1893 and no known relations in Awatomia. Only a few pence were found in his pocket.
Mrs Julia Eomer Massy Greene mother of the Domimonwealth Anatotant Treasurer Senator Maney Greene died at her home in Manly Vale aged 4. She left a family of three sons and one daughter.
Canon Robertson urged that church schools can offer higher education through faith based schooling. He warned that state run schools may lose students if church schools provide science and chemistry instruction and foster strong school spirit despite public school teachers.
The sixth annual Speech Day at St. Gabriel's marked the end of the school's era under the Sisters of the Church of England. Lady Isaacs distributed prizes as the institution becomes the Church of England Girls' Grammar School next year with new leadership and expanded boarders.
Successful candidates for admission to Peluom Vath Mitermedite Bligh t School listed by region. Names include Daphne Haney William Headman Agnes Ayre Ronald Tox Martha Cutherin and many others from Te Ba Parr Hall Alnaaste Weet Angetira Molongtag Duntroon and surrounding areas.
Sydney inquiry hears Archdale Baldwin of Permanent Trustee Co argue for taxing companies only on undistributed profits and taxing dividends to shareholders as property income. He backs a single act for federal and state needs, removing rebates, with simple tax rates and a cap on taxed income not exceeding prior years.
Eight wheat-train trucks derailed on a level grade between Coul Burn and Marylsa at ft arm, axle broken causing a mile of track to be torn up. The wreck blocked the line until 2.80 am, delaying the Temora mail by 2 hours 46 minutes and the Albury train by 1 hour 20 minutes while a temporary service ran.
Readers attack proposed high school fees in Canberra arguing the plan shifts tax burden to families with children and undermines education quality. They defend free state schooling and warn of rising costs, urging government to avoid lowering standards or overburdening taxpayers.
Canberra students celebrate the academic year with the Christm as Revel at Albert Hall. The Etrinnis Association, formed this year, has advanced student spirit, introduced a college planner and pullover, and staged the Commencement Hall function as a highlight. The Revel baile features special lighting and arrangements, with dancing open to the public at the door.
Reports from London dispute exaggerated descriptions of the property as a white elephant. Bruce is unlikely to move there until January due to Mrs. Bruce’s illness, and he disputes the claim. The High Commissioner believes the house can be maintained, though a wage cut might be needed, and the study’s soundness remains in question.
Her Excellency Lady Isaace attended the annual Speech Day at Mt. Gabriels School in Canberra yesterday after noon, presented by Misa D. Graham.
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