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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
2
Subscription rates for The Canberra Times list post free within the Commonwealth with advance payments of 1 pound per annum or 43 shillings per annum Local advertising and subscription details appear with names including J Graham and McNeill, plus references to Kingeum J.C and Guna Kingatoo.
The Canberra weather note records rainfall and temperatures for January to February, noting high and low readings and storm activity. It lists rainfall totals by date and mentions sanitation conditions and other meteorological observations for the period.
The recent ten year non aggression treaty between Germany and Poland signals a peaceful outlook for Eastern Europe. Britain welcomes the pact while Moscow and Paris voice doubt. The agreement ends decades of strain over the Polish corridor and reduces friction with Russia, though Germany faces tensions with Austria and Western neighbors.
Premier Stevens signals early operation of a new rural housing scheme. Officials say borrowers may add private funds to build better homes, with bank loans up to £1000 and government support possible. Local launching events scheduled in Sydney and Acton.
London reports reveal behind the scenes measures by leading billiards figures to salvage the championship. Lindrum may resist entering if forced to withdraw, risking the game's future and his own interests. Authorities hope to stage a later Australian event with Brenton and McCreachy, and possibly include New Zealand challengers to bolster interest. Davies is reported ready to travel if financial arrangements are secured.
Three Anvantevan citl ams Memtanes Moltyer Dota and the Tay W Cheetham depart Queanbeyan as parents and citizens reveal their son Atm won the Canberra University Pounet Scholar nia. The Rev W H Cheetham ends four years as Methodist minister and Mrs Hed yer will move to Canberra as mayor Ald Taylor lauds the group. The town bids farewell, praising their service and promising their lasting memory.
A proposed revision of bus timetables in Queanbeyan and Canberra is under study. The Queanbeyan Mayor and town clerk will meet with Canberra authorities to align service times, ensuring complementary schedules and reduced headways. The Department of the Interior will assess the plans and may approve changes to improve coordination and governance.
The County Women's Association plans a Queanbeyan showground event on March 2 to raise funds for baby health work. Local eateries will cater and the association promotes the event as part of community health outreach benefiting the district.
A muddled report warns that airport sites may become dearer as authorities seek a comprehensive system to manage country wide aviation development. Major Murray cites planned safeguards and government action, while officials discuss legal steps and potential sites for future facilities.
The Australian Minister of the Interior announces a new windscreen label system for motor vehicle registration in the Federal Capital Territory to expire driving documents and simplify cross border checks with New South Wales. The arrangement, led by Mr Pere king, aims to allow Territory vehicles to travel without hindrance to NSW while officials verify current registrations. The plan expects most Territory vehicles to receive windscreen labels by early next year and requires owners of non labeled vehicles to apply through the relevant authority.
The Premiers and representatives from New South Wales Victoria and other states push for a National Service Conference next Wednesday to review overlapping and coordination of welfare services. The meeting aims to establish full state representation with ministers and officials attending in Melbourne as the conference proceeds.
A chaotic race recap from the Alexander Cup finals notes timings at the Awhaming Pool. Hurried performances by Knawlen and others are mentioned along with amendments, interclub relays, and a Speaker's ruling on club confidence.
Canberra secured a victory in a complex bowling contest with several players delivering key plays. Shariton's link led the rink to an early lead, and Nually sealed the win by a single point as Morrilty and Francia also starred. The result keeps the season unsettled with more matches to determine final standings.
Excavations reveal large Rome era remains near Naples in Italy. Findings include a roman house with a decorative bath featuring dolphin motifs and a massive 820 page square structure with thick walls and dense roots. Further buildings, pottery, domestic artifacts, needles and adornments uncovered as dig proceeds.
In Melbourne on Wednesday the Leader of the Opposition asserted that Australia’s indebtedness rose from State borrowing for unemployment relief. Attorney General Latham denied new Wedurad funds, arguing that actions by Mr Theuce saved about 2,000,000 yearly in rent and exchange.
At a meeting led by Mr. R. M. Irwin the City Torrens association decided to promote ball concerts on London Circuit during summer evenings. Canberra City Band to be invited for a review of programmes and administration to provide suitable meeting accommodation. Some members favored continuing the experiment for a general band fundraiser for northern suburb residents.
The report notes Harry Hopman’s performance in a newt beat match against Enginodra with uncertain wording. It mentions a likely tie or win tied to the Pavia cup teas and a gathering of the Lawa Tenpie Association scheduled for tomorrow the 19th to discuss the matter.
The Pearens Cabinet plans meetings on Wednesday and Thursday to prepare for the constitutional conference. Officials aim to firm up agenda items and align on major topics ahead of the session.
The enrolment in Canberra's two pre tertiary institutions, Wembley Park and Alma, opened January 3. Total Canberra enrolment reached 710 with 40 pupils in the Primary Department and 240 in the Secondary. Some teacher transfers and vacancies affected the 20 secondaries. The Education Department and Mr. Dorkine discussed special consideration, aiming for May action, while forecast enrolment suggested about 50 schools.
Government moves to reduce dog registration fees in the Federal Capital Territory for working dogs under new provisions. The reform allows a second or third dog to be registered at the same lower rate, with deadlines looming for owners to comply as authorities review the scheme.
Fragmented OCR text indicates a Supreme Court matter with a hearing date and involved parties. The note mentions the Patent Office, a Monday session, and multiple causes to be considered, including a motion to restrain or tran scribe.
A malformed clipping states that an English airman, who left Hawturday for Reuland, was to reach Darwin yesterday afternoon and proceed to Timor Hes to Kue mang today. The text is garbled but indicates a Darwin air transfer and movements involving multiple places and dates.
A Federal Executive Council gathering at Government House Canberra records Mr D A Piper posted at Cave Ports on leave in Wollongong and Rydnhy Burin. With him absent, Mr L Purr will handle duties as temporary president while the Minister of the Interior Mr SHerington departs for Sydney.
The administrator fails to provide church keys after Rector FT Gordon seeks access. The dispute at Armdalt continues as disruption delays services and routine duties.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a row and bureau lines with 606 yaguruind on the Cernan linere and purvest place troubled by heat along with an engineer seeking recognition. It references interns and women voyageurs facing new impediments during a bridge examination era.
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