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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
2
The Canberra Times announces subscription terms and local newsagent listings. Rates within the Commonwealth are 40 shillings per year post free, in advance 42 shillings per year. Printing by Aud de nowaprinit. Local agents listed in Canberra Queanbeyan Bungendore Cooma and surrounding districts.
The Canberra Times announces a special home delivery service arranged to deliver daily in Canberra and Queanbeyan before any other paper from the previous day. Readers are asked to send their names and addresses by mail or phone to order.
The Canberra weather bulletin notes a temperature near 9mm and 04 hours of groves drainage. It mentions Earthquake shocks in the Rocky Mountains and reports mild tremors causing minor damage to several buildings.
Ottawa reports the Prime Minister stating Canada will not accept a lop-arded reciprocity treaty with Washington that would open Canadian markets to cheaper U S goods. The remark appeared in the 0 House today, attributed to Hewett on the 26th.
Canberra forecast issued for the region expects cloudy skies with scattered showers and some thunder. A cool night follows a sultry day with fresh to strong squally winds shifting from south-west to south-east.
A long report discusses China resisting Gregorian reform, noting 1912 adoption and late Western adoption elsewhere. It mentions efforts to discourage New Year greetings, calendar quirks, and the rarity of February 1934 having no full moon, with two full moons in March as a compensating oddity.
More than 100 earthquake shocks recorded since yesterday evening. Heavy shocks at 6 30 am rocked many homes. A low rumble followed by rattling windows and furniture. Commonwealth Solar Observatory at Mount Stroma received few reports from feeble sites about the tremor.
The Federal Attorney General has prepared a draft agenda for the Premiers Conference. It covers relations between the Commonwealth and the states, taxation, trade and commerce, navigation, aviation, industrial law, High Court jurisdiction, exhibitions, broadcasting, communism, autonomous observation, fisheries, and territorial waters agreements.
An earth tremor was experienced in Conbérie at 6:5 yesterday. The event caused minor alarms but no injuries were reported and officials urged calm as residents noted windows rattled and doors shook across several streets.
Reports indicate rising enrolment at the Grafimar School for Girls with prospects of further increases. School officials note higher interest from families, though exact numbers remain unsettled.
British United Press reports fears of a socialist uprising in Spain as the government, led by Minister for Commerce Benor Bamper, acknowledges possible unrest in February and vows full government action to counter anti fascist forces and criminal elements.
A turbulent Canberra cabinet session prompts scrutiny over alleged misallocation of funds and improper handling of documents. Key officials in Melbourne and Canberra clash over procedural conduct and the cost implications as ministers press for accountability.
English visitors and Australian hosts gathered at St Pauls and Westminster Abbey for a distinguished choral exchange. Mr Healy and Mrs Healy highlighted the cross ocean musical ties, with performances by the choirs and a varied program including Vaughan Williams pieces and works by Australian composers.
The Canberra Police Force announced a vacancy filling process amid numerous applications. Officials noted several candidates with prior experience, while some details remain unclear due to fragmented text and incomplete records.
14 year old Lillian Thorpe from Canberra will attempt a memorial record ride from Canberra to Sydney on December 4. She holds the Junior Women’s record from Goulburn to Sydney in 7 hours 0 minutes and seeks the senior Women’s record from Newcastle to Sydney in 12 hours 0 minutes. The journey begins at dawn from Canberra with an official time check by NS Wheelmen.
The death of Sydney state member Mr H Connell occurred today at his home in Adamin Town. A former Newcastle member and war veteran, Connell served as chairman of parliamentary committees and in the defence ranks. Survived by wife and daughter, the community mourns a widely respected public servant.
Tender documents outline the closing for an air mail service contract amid parliamentary scrutiny. The notice details the regions Darwin Hobart and Melbourne divisions and lists proposed routes and governing authorities.
The Instruments Ordinance 1939 of the Federal Capital Territory provides for registration of bills of sale liens and mortgages to take effect February 3. From that date securities may be registered in the Federal Capital Territory and the old state law will no longer apply except for bills of sale liens and mortgages already registered. Mr F C P Keane is acting registrar and Mr L G Thornber is deputy registrar.
Lloyds annual returns show 1033 output at the lowest since 1888 with 330 ships launched totaling 489,024 tons. The year 1982 saw a sharp decline of 237,075 tons, the United States recording the largest drop of 132,788 tons.
A newly sworn Supreme Court judge in the Federal Capital Territory was set to join the High Court’s Mrat Judo panel. Officials indicated the first session would convene on February 13 with anticipated duties including judicial actions and hearings in Cauite.
A scrambled dispatch describes President Roosevelt amid a busy day with looming fiscal measures. Proclamations hint at Treasury changes and a looming policy unveiling while market activity spikes on the eve of his birthday, with reports of large stock movements and calls for monetary reforms. The text references widespread attention, including Black Market tensions and governmental orders at the White House.
At Government House in Canberra an awkward dinner ended with Mr J Patterson weeping while guests exchanged sharp remarks. The event featured Myo Ki Rodden and Lady, with Crutehing among those present. The Hiner Mobeon tour to the continent loomed after the soirée.
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