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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 27, 1933

Page

2

Canberra Times Local News and Advertising Directory

The fragment lists employment and business names around Canberra including C. J. Graham and A. KR & G. McNeil, with a note on prepaid subscription and pricing. It mentions Canberra hotels and nearby Queanbeyan entries and local advertisers like Fallick Sons and Cottam, Uriarra Road firms, and Bungendore businesses.

Commonwealth Pres Australia Mort Street Canbarrne Canberra Times Esceecesas C. J. Graham Essceeceneeae A A. KR G. McNeil M. Iasaberernieschen Bingeton Mire Brill Evenus Westlake Queanbeyan J. J. Donne Quesabeyan A. M. Fallick & ‘Sons Quéeanbeyan C. W. Hobinas Oaks B. BR. Cottam Uriarra Road Kerne Y & Bens Bungendore Beautowel & Brown Ad. A. Perkips Crome

Canberra and Queanbeyan Rainfall Totals for Current Year

Rainfall monthly totals are listed for Canberra from January to December with scattered figures and a year to date total. Queanbeyan shows monthly and December totals with several entries and final figures, indicating variable rainfall across months and partial year data.

Canberra Queanbeyan Pevecwrence Cecass Ceuasscart

Interference Delays Surf Carnival at Collarey Beach

The Collarey South Narrabwenwurf carnival at Collarey Beach was interrupted by a shark bell. Some races were cancelled while only beach events proceeded for the remainder of the afternoon.

Sydney Collarey Beach

Kangaroos Beat Hull In 19 Point Rugby League Victory

The Australian Kangaroos defeated Hull 19 to 5 in front of over 18 000 spectators. Smith played faultlessly while Mead, Hey, Laws, and Soarce starred in a disciplined team display. Gate receipts reached about £1 900 as the tour continued.

HULL Kangaroos Vitewest Yorkshire Gate Hutdde Smith Mead Hey Laws Soarce

New South Wales Weather Forecast

Sultry start with increasing clouds then rain and thunder storms. Heavy local falls possible with variable winds tending east and south east and freshening.

Canberra Myth of Christmas Emptiness Dismissed by Tourism Boom

Canberra debunks the idea of a Christmas exodus as holiday traffic soars. Hotels full, resorts crowded, and motor camps stretched show a vigorous tourist influx. The Canberra Vourial and Publicity Committee advocates improved rail links to support growing traffic.

Canberra

Road Safety A World Problem Examines UK Traffic

The National Safety First Association reports on road hazards in Great Britain noting over 40 million risk exposures and a higher industrial casualty rate. It emphasizes human error, urges motorists to limit speed and cyclists to stay straight, and pedestrians to check safety before moving to cut road crashes by half.

Botse National “Safety First’ Association England Wrest Great Britain Omnepcorrlo Motor Oqstivta Cne

Aboriginal Population and Employment in Australia 1921 1938

The article summarizes census efforts on Aboriginal and half caste populations in Australia from 1921 to 1938, noting methods, regional challenges, and employment patterns. It highlights full-blood numbers, steady growth of half castes, and common work in primary industries while citing schooling and health observations.

Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistica Australia Froren Conference of Statisticians Board of Protectors Western Australia Eee

Aerial Transport Powers New Guinea Gold Boom

In New Guinea remote jungles hide vast gold deposits. Guinea Airways lifts dredges and dam equipment over 9,000 foot mountains to Bulolo and Wau, enabling rapid freight and passenger service. Since start up, the fleet has moved 1375 tons of freight and 3000 passengers, transforming transport and settlement in Morobe.

New Guinea Anopheles Watut Bulolo Pard Mustar Guinea Gold Guinea Airways Limited Junkers Placer Development Limited Bulo Guinea Airways Lae Wau Bulolo Gold Bulwa Bololo Unknown New Guinea Surprise Creek Morabe

Cost of Food Slight Decline in November 1923

Commonwealth statistics show a fall in food prices across 44 commodities for November 1923. Meats and flour prices eased, tinned fruit declined except in New South Wales and Tasmania, potatoes and onions rose in many towns due to new season produce, butter prices trended down from October levels.

Commonwealth Statistician E. T. Mc New South Wales Tasmania Commonwealth Victoria Western Australia

Printed notice from Canberra publisher

Printed and published by C. J. Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the registered office in Aimalis Canberra. The fragment states a formal publication detail pointing to the company and location in the Australian capital.

C. J. Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia, Ltd Aimalis Canberra

Missing Man Body Found in Tree Near Yarra River

William Tiradley aged 40 of Brunswick, missing for weeks, was found in a tree fork above the Yarra River. A note from Tiradley said he intended to end his life, suggesting suicide rather than foul play. He reportedly tied his legs and jumped into the flooded river.

Melbourne William Tiradley Brunswick Yarra Bradley

Unclear OCR price table with Australian city figures

Fragmentary OCR shows fluctuating retail prices by state and city including Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Perth Hobart Canberra and capital figures. Data appears as alternating months and numbers, but many entries are garbled.

Inga Sydney Melbourne Airlabane Adelaide Perth Hobart Canberra

Wool Outlook For New Year Sales A Promising Outlook

Wool traders forecast improving demand and higher prices in the first half of 1933 as reduced supplies lift values. Australian and British markets show cautious optimism with Sydney selling season starting March 7 and Brisbane expected to ship about 170000 bales in March to June.

Witchcomba Carson Ltd Germany SNMP Ycoma Hess Pris Dotanber New Boul Wales Victoria South and Autralia Tasmania Sydney Brisbane Anles

The Appian Way The Road Of The Centuries

The Appian Way is presented as the ancient Roman road linking Rome with the Campagna. Built by Appius Claudius Caecus starting at Rome’s Porta Ostiensis, it featured foundations of solid subsoil and lava stone pavement. The route passed Terrei a to Brindisi with monumental scale and historical ruins along its length.

Rome St. Paul Bate Ala Appius Claudius Cusecus Roman Republic Campagna Tarforgortabie

Father Charged in Beating of Boy

A man was arrested on assault charges after allegedly flogging a six year old with a strap buckle end causing bruises. Neighbors reported caring for the child as authorities investigated the incident.

Sydney

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