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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1933

Page

2

Publishing Notice in The Canberra Times

Australian publication lists prepaid subscription rates and pricing notes for The Canberra Times. The notice names multiple local offices and agents across Canberra and surrounding towns including Kingston Milton Weston and Queanbeyan with addresses and contact cues.

Mis Pet PRICR Propri Pedehi Capital Pres Australia Lad Mart Street Eats Casiberra Canberra Times Isce Miede Newepri Mae Sceeneenane B. McNeilomer Kin’m. E. Chariton Kingston J. C. Gunn Milngeton Mra

Special Home Delivery Service Notice

Special arrangement announces daily delivery of The Can Times to every Canberra portion. Orders from Canberra residents require name and address. contact Canberra Times or phone 154. Queanbeyan orders may be placed with Mr M F Murray, Lowe Street, Queanbeyan, phone Queanbeyan 188.

Can- Times Canberra Canberra Times Queanbeyan M. F. Mcrray Lowe Street

Canberra Weather Chronology and Rainfall Records

Canberra daily weather notes record temperatures for December and list monthly rainfall tallies. Figures include maximum 78 degrees and minimum 58.7 degrees with wind from the north and scattered rainfall tallies for February through December.

Canberra

Canberra Critiques Washington Plan Flaws and Canberra Risks

The article argues the costliest mistake in Washington was departing from the L'Enfant plan and warns Canberra against similar errors. It urges a dedicated board to police the city plan, preserve the Burley Griffin design, oppose racecourse destruction of residential areas, and avoid future missteps by enforcing planned development.

Washington Carberra Canberra National Library Parkes Parliament House Burley Griffin United States

Edgar Bainton Named Potential Director of NSW Conservatorium

Edgar Bainton, a noted composer and longtime head of Newcastle Conservatorium since 1912, is named as candidate to succeed Dr Arundel Orchard as director of the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music. Alfred Hill was also considered but is near retirement age. The Premier said the Cabinet would consider the committee’s London‑appointed applications.

Bydney Edgar Bainton New South Wales Conservatorium of Music Arundel Orchard Stevens Bainton London Ainton Wito Newcastle On

Sir Keith Smith in Zurich Bus Accident

Sir Keith Smith and his wife were in a motor bus collision in Zurich. Sir Keith was uninjured while Lady Smith suffered a head injury and was hospitalized after glass cuts from the crash. The bus overturned when it collided with a private car.

Zurich Avatar Sir Keith Smith Sir Keith Lady Simith A@mith

Matson Line Difficult Position in Parliament

Prime Minister Mr Forbes told Parliament New Zealand has been in close talks with Britain and the United States since the Ottawa Conference over the Matson line issue, which he admitted remains difficult.

Wellington N.Z Forbes Ottawa New Zealand

Matson Plans Large US Tourists Promotion to Australia

Matson Line intends a nationwide campaign in the United States to boost tourism to Australia. The company has set aside £50,000 for the advertising drive.

Melbourne America Australia

Prince of Wales Hosts Christmas Party at York House

In London on Wednesday the Prince of Wales played Father Christmas at York House for the annual party. Seventy guests plus their wives and families attended as the Prince handed out gifts from the Christmas tree and wished everyone a merry Christmas. He joined in the festivities with enthusiasm.

London Prince of Wales Fi Iz Chear York House

Record Divorce Petitions in Supreme Court Hit New High

In Sydney this year the Supreme Court has seen 1,649 divorce petitions filed, a new record surpassing the previous peak of 1,025 set earlier this year. The figure reflects ongoing marital dissolutions and marks a historic high for the court's filings.

Sydney Supreme Court

Traveling Dental Clinic Aims to Serve Unemployed Countrywide

A traveling dental clinic will tour country districts to treat the unemployed within three months. Operated by a dentist and mechanic, it will perform extractions and take impressions for artificial dentures to be made at the Sydney hospital. Applications will be processed by local police. Minister Weaver hopes clinics will expand at larger country centers with hospital boards.

Bydpney Dental Sydney Sydney Dental Hospital Weaver

War Portents by C. J. Sabiston in Round-the-World Tour

Mr C J Sabiston chairman of the International Correspondence School London arrived in Sydney on a world tour. He declared France ready for war but fearing one, while Germany was arming for action within five years and could field nearly two million men immediately. Berlin parks were capable of housing a company of soldiers.

Sydney C. J. Sabiston International Correspondence School London France Germany Berlin

Court Registry Figures for 1933 in 1934 Canberra

Registrar of the High Court reports 1933 figures for 1934 in Canberra. Six civil writs were issued, eight matrimonial petitions settled, 67 industrial claims filed with 40 heard, ten Board meetings, 478 summonses and 127 charge cases in the Sessions Court. Additional writs of execution total 18 with £42775 judged, and liner court issued 148 special permits and three booth licences with 17 applications heard. Tithes Registrar handled 124 dealings including 165 transfers valued at £24790.

High Court Canberra Court of Registrar of Courts

High Court Sittings Set for 1934 Across Australian Cities

The High Court of Australia announces 1934 sittings in Hobart February 19 Melbourne February 27 Sydney April 4 Melbourne May 8 Brisbane June 13 Sydney July 31 Perth September 13 Adelaide October 4 Melbourne October 16 Sydney November 13. No sittings will occur without sufficient business. Winter vacation starts June 0 and summer vacation on December 20.

High Court of Australia Hobart Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Perth Adelaide

Readers' Views on Canberra Racecourse Plan in 1933

The Canberra Times letter argues the Hurley Griffin plan blocks residential Dickson, warns a racecourse could bisect North Ainslie, and urges selecting a site that respects the city plan. It criticizes the provisional committee and calls for public involvement while supporting a Canberra racecourse as a secondary city element.

Canberra Times Nott Advisory Council Dr. Nott Asa Burley Griffin Dickson Majura Federal Capital Commission North Ainstie Canberra

Wage Reduction Keeps Mt Isa Mines Open

The Industrial Court granted an across the board 3/8 per week wage cut for Mt Isa Mine workers with a promise to restore pay when lead prices rise. The award ties full annual holidays to uninterrupted service. union representative Fallon warned closing mines might be preferable to cuts. Mt Isa Mines had sought a 7/- weekly reduction.

Brisbane Mt. Isa Cc. G. Fallon Mt. Isa Mines Ltd

Trading With Council At Quarter Sessions

At the Quarter Sessions Appel Court Judge Curlew set aside the police court conviction of Councillor Edward Seymour Shaw former president of the Sutherland Shire. Shaw had been fined £50 and disqualified from voting for one year for alleged pecuniary interest in trading with the Shire in a motor vehicle purchase from a company where he was a shareholder and director. The judge cited character and exceptional circumstances in the offence.

Sydney Curlew Edward Seymour Shaw Sutherland Shire Shaw Shire of Sutherland

Public Service Examination For Clerks In Canberra

The Public Service Examination for Clerks concluded in Canberra and other capitals with about 90 candidates in Canberra and 60 shortlisted for Commonwealth Public Service appointments. Salaries range from £80 to £246 with increments, and candidates must meet birth, health, and residency rules plus superannuation and a seven day response period. Merits are decided by English, Arithmetic, Spelling, and Handwriting scores, with tie-break by lot if needed.

Federal Capital Territory New South Wales Victorian Queensland South Australia Western Australia Tasmania Canberra Commonwealth Public Service Commonwealth Service N.A.W Victoria Public Service Board Commonwealth Superannuation Fund Public Service

Aircraft speeds and night flying considered by Lords

The Under-Secretary for Air Sir Philip Sassoon addressed the House of Commons about the speed of foreign civil aircraft on Imperial routes. He stressed safety and economy, aims for commercial, subsidy-free services, and noted night flying as a potential method to shorten journeys under active consideration and experimental study.

London Air Sir Philip Sassoon House of Commons Aame Philip Sassoon

Mahoney Honored by Postal Group at Canberra GPO

Mr. L. G. Mahoney, promoted to the Treasury Department, received a clock and vase from Mr. F. L. Parr at a Canberra GPO gathering. Speakers including Messrs Preston, Morgan, McAllen, Myers, Anderson and Hopping praised his service. Mr. Piper noted PAC esteem for the Post Office as a recruiting ground.

E. M. Dixon Federal Capital Territory H. R. Waterman Department of the Interior C.B. Daley L. G. Mahoney Treasury Department G. Piper Canberra G.P.O Piper Post Office F. L. Parr Mahoney Mesera I Preston Morgan McAllen Myers Anderson Hopping Parr Mr. Mahoney

Substantial Advances on Sydney Stock Exchange in 1933

A review of the year on the Sydney Stock Exchange shows an average rise in principal shares and a growth in business volume. Government bans and fixed income securities hit new highs as activity revived after October following the seaving of budgets by the Federal and State authorities.

Sydney Sydney Stock Exchange

Compensation hearing for migrant settlers in Victoria ends

Mr Justice Owen who was appointed to arbitrate the proportion of compensation payable by the Commonwealth and Victoria to British migrant settlers concluded his inquiry today. He will forward his report to the Attorney-General of both governments shortly.

Sydney Justices Owen Commonwealth Victoria

Night Patrol Abolished Sparks City Tension

The Canberra Miesteng section protests the abolition of the night patrol by the Police Department two months ago. Economy and staffing were cited as reasons, but business leaders urge reestablishment to deter property crime and district mischief near the territory.

Canberra Police Department

Fifty Companies Registered in Canberra Totals 2 465 000 pounds

Fifty companies have registered in Canberra under the Companies Registration Act. Of these 22 transferred from the New South Wales register, comprising six limited liability firms, one guaranteed company, twelve foreign companies including banking and insurance, and sixteen local companies with combined capital estimated at £6,544,000.

Canberra Canber N.S.W. Register Ae

New South Wales Poisons Ordinance Implemented in ACT

New ordinances in force from January apply the Saisons Act of 1902 to the Federal Capital Territory with a Commonwealth Gazette publication. The ordinance governs sale of poisons drugs poisonous substances serums and related preparations. a board will issue licenses to doctors chemists or veterinary surgeons at a cost of 10 shillings starting January 1, 1904.

Llaw New South Wales Federal Capital Territory Commonwealt

Denison Libel Appeal Hears Arguments In Tibet Suit

The Denison libel appeal contends the verdict against him in a Tibet related case was wrongly decided by weight of evidence and that damages were inadequate. The appeal targets Truth and Sportsman Ltd and questions jury findings and submissions.

Sydney Thong Hugh Denison Vee Lal Wan Lala Ow Pininum

Christmas Film Lineup at Capitol Theatre Program

The Capitol Theatre offers a festive mix tomorrow with Gamilli Abip and Figar Devil featuring Cary Grant Ralph Bellamy and Arline Judge plus a Leathgrade travelogue and Sweet Cookie. Boxing Day presents The Man with Mary Roland Robson Elizabeth Allan and Atwill plus Frontier Marshall. Laurell Hardy Me Pal and Snowbirde also shown. Matinees Saturday and Tuesday at 2 pm. next midweek adds So Other musical with Alice Francht and Maureen van Spencer Tracy. Highlights include The Toll Week End with Cecil B DeMille and Midnight Chubb with Clive Brook George Raft.

Cary Grant Benita Glenda Farrell Roweee Kary Hertel Marshal Mary Roland Robson Elizabeth Allan Atwill George O'Brien Frontier Marshall Gramme Laurell Hardy Pal Alice Ranchot Tone Maureen van Spencer Tracy Cecil B

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