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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1934
Page
2
A publishing notice from The Canberra Times lists subscription rates post free within the Commonwealth at 40 shillings per annum and 42 shillings per annum in advance. It mentions local newsagents in Canberra and Queanbeyan and provides addresses for delivery, publication, and contact points.
Special home delivery service asks readers to submit their names and addresses to The Can Fimes or phone 754. The notice refers to Canberra and Queanbeyan and mentions forwarding addresses for daily newspaper delivery.
Weather notice reports rainfall records and temperatures for Canberra and Queanbeyan. It lists daily maximums and minimums, rainfall amounts, and tempo notes through early January, detailing current year totals to date and specific station readings at Queanbeyan and surrounding areas.
Mise Rosemary Geane and Mise Shil Aye Street left Government Bours Canberra. The Misintor for Camenstee Mr Stewart is prepared to arrive from February 3. The purpose was visiting Dia wife during the weekend, with Latin left Metenurie for the trip.
The record lists sun rise at 0.27 a.m and set at 7.09 p.m with the moon rising at 10.14 p.m and setting at 11.84 a.m. Major planets include Venus rising at 9.87 a.m and setting at 6.30 p.m Mars at 64 a.m and 83 p.m Jupiter at 19.04 p.m and 10.54 a.m Saturn at 5.39 a.m and 7.15 p.m.
The article surveys Japan's foreign policy stance as voiced by Foreign Minister Hirota, noting commitment to Manchukuo's growth, desire for good relations with the Soviet Union, Britain, and the United States, and warning of a potential clash with Russia and a rising arms race that could threaten world peace. It discusses European views, Manchuria issues, and the idea of a League of Pacific Nations amid economic nationalism and armament trends.
Montay Qui st defeats Perry in a tightly fought table tennis match in Adelaide. Crawford and Hopman contributed strong games for Australia as the rubber progressed, with Qui st taking the decisive set and the overall series in a tense encounter.
A report on fragile employment in Yarrow Shire notes a wave of relief measures and work programs. It highlights a shift toward mental and domestic labor prospects, with potential government training and local infrastructure projects including Captain's FMW activities and railway links. The piece discusses projected construction near Bungendore and the Western Territory connections.
Dr R J Tillyard retires on medical superannuation from the Division of Economic Stimulation to recover from a breakdown in Chicago last June He may take a neural post later and is wished well by the CS LR for his unique knowledge in the subject His career spans school army Woolwich medical rejections and Cambridge mathematics culminating in a 1903 degree.
The text traces a disrupted career starting in England then Sydney Grammar School as nematics master, moving to Sydney University for a science degree after rheumatism forced a leave. A railway accident caused severe injuries but he pursued study, earned a Bac in Research, and built a prolific career in New Zealand and Australia. He led the Cawthron Institute, wrote influential textbooks, and advanced biological pest control, notably introducing Aphislus mali to combat wooly aphids, boosting New Zealand apple output. He earned Fellow of the Royal Society, ScD, and multiple medals, and remained active in Canberra community life and scientific societies until his later years.
Disrupted OCR text outlines Canberra Baths reopening in January with total 6407 admissions and 3082 adults, noting renamed facilities and events around January 3 and 8. Mentions gifts and prices, including a pool donation and various figures, amid unclear phrasing.
A fragmented entry titled Petrol Inquiry reports a minister involved in a case about monthly holdings. The document references A. Banonck as a minister and notes the committee fittings, with the outcome to be announced on an upcoming day.
In Queanbeyan and the surrounding territory, wheat growers miss the forms deadline and await Commonwealth relief. Frustration grows as many submitters fail to complete requirements while departments report delays and staff shortages hinder timely disbursement of funds.
Melbourne reports tension in the Labour movement as Victorian and New South Wales delegates clash over map proposals. The Victorian body warns that outcomes depend on the federal conference next month and may force NSW to accept or reject proposed measures.
Fragmented notes describe an AWU convention renamed to emphasize unity. Key figures such as Mervant Hie Lalor and Bevin Htypnen urge disciplined, unified Labour policy to gain power. The speech highlights forming one branch to shape policy, the peril of factionalism, and the aim of Labour victory through collective effort.
A Queanbeyan District Court hearing on Sunday resulted in Clarence Miller being convicted of multiple offenses. The case involved prior records and a sequence of alleged assaults and misconduct, with the defendant facing sentencing over a three day period and directions from counsel.
A registration dispute in the district court involves A G Hardwich and Woodger over ownership of a registered car. Witnesses say Woodger bought the car but denies ownership, while arguments focus on registration in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. The case hinges on who legally owns and can register the vehicle under the relevant territorial regulations.
Canberra Bowling Club hosts Cooma on Wednesday at 2 30 in the Warren Howlon Breen Memorial District Bowling Association competition. Last meeting at Cooma saw Canberra win as home players Waugherton Guan Verrey Monahan Wilkins Edwards Belnor Charlton Kip De Ville Prance Talbot Carnie Getman Sayers recalled for the afternoon session.
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