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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1933

Page

3

Canberra Opposes Racecourse Altering City Plan

Canberra advisory council votes against altering the Burley Griffin plan to allow a racecourse. Discussion covers Dickson suburb home gardens, potential Dickson site, and Woolshed Creek option. A casting vote by Chairman Dr J L Cumpston supports preserving residential areas and delaying any change.

Canberra Advisory Council Canberra Z. M. Shakespeare Percival Lwa Alten Plalliga Dickson Shakespeare Get Goodwin Afte Mir Unut Federal Capita Commission Woolshed Creek Piaillg Duntron C. 8. Daley de. J. L. Cumpston

South Australia Triumphs In Ten-Wicket Win Over NSW

South Australia defeated New South Wales by ten wickets in the match, with notable innings by Nitcheke and Chivers. Grimmett excelled with the ball as NSW struggled, while Welker and Grimmett shared key wickets.

Abiatrala New South Walen Inomey Brady Ian Xipyns Singleton Beton Batamien Fasta Aly NilechWe South Amthallé Eink Fingleton Brown Grimmett Dingleton Biow New South Wales Arly Airadman Kipnwx South Australia Nitechke Fiohardaon Michards Garde Mw Love Nitacee Boren

Christmas Tree Event Shines at Westridge Hall

Over 100 children gathered at Westridge Hall for a Christmas tree event organized by Misses Cleddeld and Becklin Johnson. Father Christmas appeared to greet youngsters who received treats and prizes. The young organizers raised funds for charity as all ages enjoyed the festive program.

Clddeld Becklin Johnson Wratt Ido Eine Waatridge Hall Thor Christa Win &Oy Aupia Wentridya

Autumn Sports Proposal Abandoned at Hall A

A fragmented report from the Pastoral Wet Agricultural Association lists a proposed event at Hall A. The secretary notes destruction and loss of documents while reporting on agriculture show activities chaired by G. Goutiwal and others.

van Hult Te Myinkinpoary Trans Cin Tewaa G. Goutiwal Med A Vrop- Cempetith

Fragmented historical note on vague names and terms

A garbled entry mentions multiple names and places in a disjointed record. It references people such as Rowen and Chupood, places like Wales and Ming Bunburn, and terms like powder and invasion. The legible facts are minimal and uncertain.

Newbry Aleit Wlan Fm

Canberra electricity charges spark council dispute

New scale of charges for electricity provoked debate in Canberra as members pressed for advisory council review before any final decision. Debate focused on who would bear the costs and the potential impact on householders and civic matters, with several speakers arguing for comprehensive consideration by the Advisory Council.

Canberra Walt Advisory Council Crumbly Shakespeare I T. &. Green Jean Cuunest Nourehoidereiver Tom Aveiatone

Holiday Excursion Bookings Signal Busy Weekend

The master at Caner stated that bookings during the weekend were heavy and that passenger traffic for the coming weekend would exceed of usual. The ordinary train leaving on Friday may have an extra car attached the junraproved.

Wluiton Caner

British Toy Makers Go Into Overtime

London reports 38,006 toy makers called to work extra hours to meet the Christmas demand. Officials say factories run day and night as orders surge, with workers pressed to finish stock for holiday shoppers.

London

Wheat Competition in F C T Fourteen Hands Handicap

Mold Wheat Crop Competition report notes a large field with many named entries and class divisions. It covers weights, starts times, and judging by seed quality and crop conditions, highlighting yields reaching surrounding districts and farmers’ returns.

Reichstag Fire Trial Tie to Soviet Subjects

A garbled report references the Reichstag fire trial and a figure named Dimitrurt, claiming departure to Bulmecia and moments awaiting in Ruma. It mentions a Soviet subject and a Communist author, with unclear details about a pitchtroineo and an Erolwany.

EaNpox Dimitrurt Bulmecia Ruma Cyun Nema Berti Balkweinl Suring

Summer Double Aydney Improvised in Turbomed Era

In a fragmentary report the Summer Double Aydney appears linked to a set of atturations in tumafona. It references the Kosshill Kuons faculty at Weduewood Poratan and Nawal Bor with unclear support noted.

Aydney Mower Tore Tumafona Weduewood Poratan

Boxing By at Sydney Finale Headlines and Results

Boxing roundup reports Jim Purcoll, 94, advancing in a county namenia semifinal after a painful win over May O'Brien in the eighth round. Aub Roverie defeated Hob White in a separate bout as authorities plan schedule for the final rounds. Several listed contenders and venues appear in fragmented entries.

Bydney Jim Purcoll May O'Brien Sydney Roverie Kamara Geulbuenz

Scratchings Sydney and Burrscoet in Villiers Legis action

Local note records Sydney and Burrscoet tied to a Villiers legislator dispute. Details sketchy as readable text highlights a political friction or hearing involving named figures and a contested Burrscoet matter.

New Cottages Programme for New Year Canberra

Details of the cottage programme for Canberra for the current financial year were laid before the Advisory Council. The plan provides for 118 dwellings, including 38 for Government Printing Office staff. Houses will be distributed across districts Forrest Griffith Reid Braddon Harton with 15 22 2 10 3 superior or public servant type cottages. The timing targets commence December and continue into March, with work on irregular hours supporting construction near the river and surrounding workshops.

Detalia Canberra Tie Forth Aouth Department of Tithe Interior Ste Department OF the Interior Tiontin Arent Jondton Marcy Clarks Street Law Rural 19 Nouth

Christmas Holiday Travel Boost Lifts Sydney Hotels

A record number of holiday travelers will leave Sydney for Christmas and the season. Hotels and boardings houses report busy bookings while the State Tourist Bureau handles unprecedented business. Shipping companies note strong demand and retailers expect a thriving Christmas as city stores overflow with shoppers. Banknote circulation shows a marked increase.

Sydney State Tourist Bureau

Subdivision Plan Discussed by Canberra Advisory Council

The Canberra Advisory Council met to discuss subdividing Wicks Section 4A Warrent after property buyers reported concerns. Mr A Percival said original plans split the area into three blocks with some reserved for willing sellers, while others argued the need for government guidance on timing and approvals.

Canberra Advisory Council Teches Wicks Seetlan Warrent A. Percival Bincke Bhakeaprary Stuneeneure Wren Manuka Pornivat

Registration of a New Company in Canberra Details

Registration notice for a new company in Canberra outlines objectives in a natural gas industry venture. Key individuals listed include W A Bieman Sydney solehar, A J Gilmour Sydney, FJ Banda Sydney, John MacKay Sydney, HJ Summers Sydney, BE Wale Sydney, and Laurence Sydney as promoter. Capital set at £250 090 divided into shares. Directors have rights to register the office wherever needed.

Diilems Can Ine Austratia Mubadr Bern W. A. Beeman Sydney A. J Gilmour Banda Bydhey Wrountant John MacKay Mosman Bydney HJ. Sums Phion Manuwor BE. Waletera Ay Faurence Pulloltir Althoweh Eillors Ltd Regiaeroil Ganberra

Record dash across Europe covers 1488 miles in 444 hours

An improvised European car relay covered about 1488 miles in roughly 444 hours of continuous running. Reportedly undertaken by a team from Diepps HS, the event pushed endurance limits and highlighted early cross-border car trials.

Diepps

Highest gold output in eight years reported for 1933

Melbourne reports that Australia's gold production in 1933 will be the highest in eight years. About 483,000 fine ounces were produced, valued at 6,000,000 Australian currency. The article notes transport and processing details amid a brief, fragmented account of petrol and route activities.

Melbourne Australia

Communists march on German Embassy in London clash

About 200 Communists including women and girls marched to the German Embassy in London to present a petition to the Reichstag. Police used batons to disperse the crowd after clashes with Black Shirts in Trafalgar Square. One man was arrested for bearing a fed flag and Alan Thomas, secretary of the International Labour Defence, sought entry but was not allowed.

London Reichstag Bevaral Regent Street Fed Alan ‘Thomas International Labour Defence E Colleagis Trafalgar Square

Bank of New South Wales manager warns Australia faces risk

The Bank of New South Wales general manager, Mr Davidson, told the Constitutional Club that Australia must not relax efforts as the country remains in a dangerous phase. He warned Britain’s protectionist policies could harm Australia by limiting its ability to sell surplus production at reasonable prices.

Sydney Bank of New South Wales Davidauo Australia Australis Davidson Great Britain Prostar Wihiah

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