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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1933
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions prepaid subscriptions and local agents with names like Penick & Bene and Kennedy & Bann. Unable to determine a coherent event, date, or location beyond generic references to prepaid rates and local agents.
Special arrangement for home delivery of beers and wines to Canberra and Queanbeyan ports, with priority over Alice's previous day sales. Canberra residents must synchronize orders with The Canberra Times. Queanbeyan orders may route through Mr Murray at Jaw Street, phone Queanbeyan 15%.
Weather bulletin for Canterra and Sunibieay area with temperatures ranging from around 7 to 9 degrees and a forecasted high near 28 degrees. Wind speeds near 20 miles per hour noted, with cooler minimums and light conditions expected in the morning.
An elderly farm labourer Keown na tidd Rom is observed while patulacs are being picked on a cloudy afternoon. A questioning observer challenges him to tell the time but he answers only with Da and Dye, avoiding direct measurements as a test proceeds at the portale Mets airsin Pai.
A brief skywatch summary lists events including a Venus rising at 4.01, Jupiter at 4.42, and notable timings such as 6.28 a.m and 7.00 p.m. Observations mention a Moon 4.1 percent and a 2.04 a.m entry with several cryptic labels like Mare 4d pan and Bulurn 44 percent.
Canberra forecast notes fresh south to easterly winds and unsettled conditions. The brief bulletin indicates mild temperatures with possible showers, highlighting changing weather patterns across the region.
New South Wales forecast shows further scattered showers then improving conditions on the coast with milder air. Inland expected to warm and become sultry as rain and thunder develop from the northwest and west. Coastal winds shift to southerly while inland remains northerly to easterly.
The Commonwealth Bank Board calls for end to government reliance on bank finance for public works and urges governments to fund projects in open markets. It warns time is running out and a comprehensive review of Australia’s system of government is needed to align with actual needs of six and a half million people. The Loan Council meets in May to plan next year’s finances.
The Canberra Church of Anat and Dita Grammar School prepares to open tomorrow with increased enrolment and more boarders under a new central administration led by principal Vincent. Mrs waiting and Re. (Bydney?) oversee science, languages, and mathematics with staff of distinguished experience. Miss M Greenwood joins to lead Intermediate standards while Mrs Tog and Miss Poltreyman assume key roles in early education and kindergarten preparation.
In Calcutta a government case ends after nearly two years of proceedings. Eleven defendants are to be tried for a murder and conspiracy involving explosives. The government argues the case cannot be completed within three years and three suspects remain detained under emergency regulations.
Canberra swimming event coverage introduces a feature on the evolution of swimming. McCarthy and Hodson lead the diving and swimming team with Gavin McKend as a child demonstrator aged five. Teversed MeKertnes will perform paddling routines as Tap dow and others showcase laps and dives.
After a short illness Clariner Pavanard of Ginninderra died early Tuesday morning at his home. A longtime resident, he worked in farming and dairying before retirement. Survived by wife and children Mary Men Hewehr mit, Annis Maloney, Margaret Plavion, Patricia and Patrick Clarence. Funeral set for 2 pm at the Queanbeyan Cemetery Carhaste portion.
A public service class exam process will be held at Hotel Wellington with details on stay arrangements until the examination is taken over. The case is listed as rested with data indicating reasonable chances of passing the examination.
Flood warnings spread across Queensland as rainfall totals reach the week’s high, with 21 inches recorded in Annumbaail area and widespread inundation reported from Cairns to Tully. Rivers including the Mary, Johnna, and Merinda surged, threatening bridges and towns while government advisories urge caution and highlight ongoing relief efforts.
J A Moltison announces a planned London to South America flight departing from Lympne airfield, aiming to cover about 4400 miles in 14 days. The route would cross the North and South Atlantic with a mid course stop between Bowland and Xunth Mi, using a 130 horsepower engine in a new aircraft.
In Naples area, Vesuvius erupts after two years of quiet sending incandescent stones into the sky. Villagers flee as tremors terrorize surrounding hamlets. Director Mulludra of Venuc view Observatory predicts renewed activity and possible lava flows, urging caution until the volcano settles.
The Charlton party including Lt. Mois and families left Canberra on Saturday by air to observe a Canberra flower show and a boating event. A luncheon at City Hall followed adjournment, with Mr. Francis presiding and the Caniberre Rowing Club praised for hospitality.
The Rev H W Woodhouse preaches at Real Methodist Church on the Oxford Group Movement. He discusses sin and salvation, notes the movement's aims of surrender, guidance by the Holy Spirit, and sharing, and contrasts it with Wesleyan and Anglican revival traditions.
The Loan Council reports a Treasury plan to provide 24,000,000 for the workers to end of the year funded by Treasury notes. The committee expects further advances if conditions are favorable, with a review planned by the Commel in May to arrange funds for the 4988-54 period.
A devastating blaze at a mental house results in the deaths of nine women. Eyewitnesses report residents trapped and rescued workers sounding alarms as the inferno rages. Fire investigators probe the cause amid frantic efforts by responders.
A fragmented reflection on a literary work revealing a creature’s fate and a call to Christian reform. It discusses the author’s intent, the protagonist’s sin and redemption arc, and the moral stakes of life transformed by salvation.
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