This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
7
Fragmented and garbled notes recount alleged communist influence and wartime fears across territories. The text hints at Soviet five year plans, civilian mobilization, and unemployment as a prelude to political action, touching on figures and events in a contested historical setting.
A letter from rural parents urges voters to back the COUNTRY PARTY next Saturday. They denounce high tariffs, rising costs, and limited markets for wool and wheat, arguing only the COUNTRY PARTY offers a future for men on the land and country towns. They call for roads, telephones and better local improvements to ease life for the younger generation.
Mr Paterson appeals for support as a candidate in the Monaro by election. He promotes Christian ethics and dairy industry concerns, urging voters to back his view for preferential British market entry and government aid. He cites past grants and Labour stance, and calls for strong backing of the Country Party to resolve national issues.
The author critiques Mr. Scullin’s economy plan, arguing it mirrored the Niemeyer plan and critiquing delays, inflation aims, and banking policy. He defends the United Australia Party’s protectionism, federal arbitration stance, and pledge to respect the 1929 election verdict, while questioning Scullin’s leadership and consistency.
A report from Kogarah describes a disruption at a Communist meeting where a defendant allegedly struck participants with a bludgeon. Constable Gee testified the Communist platform was wrecked and the assailant attacked a person with a bludgeon. The defendant was bound over for trial with evidence from Medcarf'e behalf and a member of The Communist Party, Wik Ded EL, testifying.
A fragmentary line indicates printing and publishing by C J Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd. at the reviewed office of the sampans in Ainslie Manneree.
A brief old advertisement touts Wrigley’s as the mark of refinement and efficiency for young readers. It claims the gum keeps teeth cleansed aids digestion and sweetens the breath. Doctors and dentists are said to recommend it in two flavours peppermint and spearmint.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.