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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1933
Page
2
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a community report on daily home deliveries and local scheduling. It mentions phrases like The Call and Barker, but the readable facts are limited to a focus on local delivery routines and daily timing.
Barometer readings at 9 am 28.20 inches corrected. Temperature 65 degrees with 80 as daily maximum and 67.5 as minimum. Wind recorded at 9 am. February 12 shows 29.11 inches corrected and temperatures around -12.6 degrees with related wind data.
Baron Von Martens, once a pre war fortune holder of 212000000, dies by his own hand in Vienna’s poor house where he and his wife were driven by destitution. The fortune was shared during the war and the postwar inflation crash.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association announced at its final meeting that it will authorize an open tournament for professionals and amateurs to be held in Philadelphia. This marks a major shift toward inclusive play and showcases a statewide push for broader participation in the sport.
In a terse obituary, local presses report the death of Dr Ryan, a leading industrial physician, who passed away in New Albany after a long illness. The notice honors his professional contributions and impact on the community.
A Canberra commentary questions the Hospital Tax Ordinance as beyond delegated power, noting it blends taxation with debt, wage deductions, and extraneous provisions. It argues the measure violates constitutional tax limits and infr acts on personal liberty while signaling need for formal review.
The third Canberra Amateur Swimming Club carnival at the swimming pool on Saturday saw multiple records fall. Bruce Hodgeth of Bondi set a 100 yards mark in 68.5 seconds and 220 yards in 159.5 seconds while Hodgson broke the 33 yards breaststroke record in 20 seconds and notched another Canberra record in 10 yards backstroke. The event highlighted improving club standards under coach Len McCarthy, with a strong showing from visiting clubs Yass and Molong.
The Northbourne Tennis Club reports a successful year with a surplus from the previous season. At a dinner and dance held at Hotel Almstie, officers were reelected and members praised the president, secretary, and treasurer for guiding club affairs. A larger membership is anticipated, with 65 current members and expectations for further growth.
The Pope opened the new ultra short wave wireless station presented by Signor Marconi and agreed to sign a talkie of the ceremony despite his dislike for the cinematograph.
A violent attempt to blow up a railway bridge near Donegal disrupted the line. Explosive devices damaged tracks and caused concern over permanent works. Temporary fencing slowed the attack as authorities investigated the incident and security was stepped up along the route.
A long program of heats and finals features maps of Canadian and local swimmers. Highlights include J Wilkingon and A Ferguson contending in open events, Marmont and Marriott swapping places in junior heats, and Hewitt conquering several hurdles to win multiple titles.
J K Williams posted an unofficial 70 at the Canberra links during a Silver Appenner event, not officially counted. He won the competition five up. Other top scores included C H Bweetham and J Wallace both two up.
Members are reminded of the annual general meeting at Hotel Canberra on Thursday evening. The program includes the annual report and balance sheet, election of officers for the coming year, and a review of the society's policy and finances.
After three prior efforts, the sunken M2 submarine at West Bay Dorset remains on the seabed with its crew of 60. Pumps failed to lift the bow as the stern surfaced briefly then sank again, leading to abandonment of the salvage operation despite 1500 dives by naval divers.
Calcutta report on the April 1930 Chittagong raid trial ends with one man sentenced to death and one to life transportation. Courtroom injuries cited as a dynamite attack damaged the building during sentencing. chaos followed as the convicts shouted.
The Rev. J. E. Owen at Amalie Fresby terian Church urged that God judges not by outward acts but by inward motives. He warned many hide sin behind respectable lives and urged purity of heart and consistent longing for righteousness to earn divine forgiveness and the reward of faithful service.
Sunday report on pensioner Ralph Shepherd's death in a burned home at Margarlowe. Detectives shift debris to uncover the missing coin purse suspected in motive, but ruling out robbery after inquiries. Shepherd lived in a bush area and had a history with Kenmore Asylum. investigators deem the blaze accidental likely.
An unusual December night at Buckingham Palace saw guards pile arms in a disorderly drill as bands slipped and fell to the ground. The captain of the guard exercised royal authority to regulate the arming process amid the proceedings.
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