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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Cane meeting with garbled names and dates. No coherent event or outcome is discernible, leaving only scattered references to locations and people.
Canberra weather summary reports a morning barometer near 37.9 inches and temperatures rising from 69 to 81 degrees with a 24 hour high of 81.7. North winds shift with a 3.90 inch barometer reading and temperatures around 63 degrees at dawn.
Preparations are under way for next year's British Industries Fair in London. More than 1,000,000 square feet of space has been allotted, a 2 percent rise from last year's record. The fair will run in two seasons with the heavy Industries section at Birmingham opening May 20. Overseas buyers can combine their visit with holidays in the United Kingdom.
A long, opinion piece argues democracy in Australia is tested by postwar challenges and warns against reliance on government, urging education to combat voter gullibility. It surveys Europe and the United States, noting rise of dictatorship in Italy Germany and Bulgaria, while stressing vigilance against corruption and the preservation of liberty.
TMawarrs Suburbe touring side faced a lean from PCT Cricket Association at Manuka Oval. The match featured tight bowling by Tickner and Leigh Lees, with decisive innings by Kay and Croker for Quann deyan, culminating in a dramatic late finish as Carnal and Tickner secured an outright win for the visitors.
A detailed cricket scorecard lists players such as Leesford Carnall Wales and Merriman with batting and bowling tallies. It records innings totals, outs, runs, and bowling figures for players like Tiekner Attwool and Pitt, concluding with sundry totals and retirements.
Rural Lessees Association reports progress on the Wheat Growers Act 1983 payments to Ute Feilo Fal Territory growers. They pressed Commerce for timely payment while noting delays due to data issues. They also sought fixes to the Canberra Railways dump and urged actions on diseased sheep, weed control, and border weed spread to protect grazing lands and reduce unlawful trade.
In Croydon a driver Spilsstead faced summons for exceeding the 30 mph limit in a hearse used for a funeral party. The case argued whether hearses are goods vehicles exempt from speed limits. Officials noted ambulances and fire engines as exemptions. the advocate cited multiple acts and prior cases. The court warned of further inquiry and potential payment penalties.
Chariton, a standout Australian swimmer, returned to top form at the Manly carnival with an exceptional 850 yard time and strong marks in 220 and 440 yard events. Reports note his 6 min 7 sec for the 850 and praise his ongoing rivalry with Noel Ryan as he eyes further records on return to the country.
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