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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1934
Page
2
Unclear OCR weather section lists temperatures and precipitation figures for December and prior months. Includes wind, humidity, barometer readings, and monthly rainfall totals with scattered dates and locations, but many words are garbled. The fragment preserves multiple named entries, measurements, and dates typical of a local weather record.
London dispatch notes a large rise in cattle trade in North Australia with emphasis on fencing water and stud bulls. Fragmentary lines reference livestock movements and market conditions, suggesting improved demand and adjustments by buyers and sellers in remote pastoral regions.
An Imperial Airways Liner Apollo crashed near Rupaschin between Ostadd and Bruce while en route from Hiri to London. Ten people died including eight passengers and crew. only one survivor, an elderly man, was reported. Rescue efforts found many bodies and a rushed response followed the fire.
Canberra forecast calls for cooler conditions with clouds and showers and a likely thunderstorm. Winds shift from east to south east as the day progresses.
The forecast calls for warm to hot and sultry conditions in the northern and north eastern districts with north to east winds. South to south eastern winds will be cold, veering from the south to south west with thunder showers and thunderstorms expected.
Daily astronomical data lists rise and set times for the Moon and major planets from Mount Stromlo Observatory. Observations show Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn and Uranus with specific times on a January day in 1934.
The article weighs 1934 prospects with cautious optimism. It cites the global economy, currency and tariff concerns, and the World Economic Conference's perceived failure. It highlights Australia’s relatively brighter outlook due to wool prices, gold production, reduced food relief dependency, rising building activity, and improved savings, while noting unemployment remains high and budgets and taxation need addressing.
Governor-General Sir Isaac Isaacs delivers a radio message from Melbourne praising the Australian spirit of sacrifice and unity in overcoming the 1933 world slump. He notes unemployment easing, industry prosperity, wool prices showing gains, and the nation’s resolve to sustain progress into the New Year.
A damaged, archaic text reports the Prime Minister's New Year address promising improvement and renewed courage. It notes economic strains and the need for shared effort, with cautious optimism for better conditions in the coming year and pledge to continue efforts for prosperity.
Fragmentary headline details Roosevelt and bank control as normalcy returns. References to treasury, foreign exchange, governor general, and contracts hint at postwar financial adjustments and authority actions in Australia and Britain.
The holidays end as hundreds of visitors linger in Canberra. The city hosts tourists at beaches and golf links while major resorts report steady crowds. Weather and crowd safety dominate, with activity fading as summer wanes and holiday records are reassessed.
The Rev H W Woodhouse promotes a Central Methodist Hall sermon on journeying through life as a wilderness experience. The message links Israelite wanderings to modern faith, urging resilience, repentance, and hope toward a promised end. The preacher notes personal pilgrimage, death, and the dawn of eternal life as guiding motifs.
Sir Thomas Henley M.L.A. argues Federation must stay but warns of high government costs. He criticizes taxes and calls for reduced spending, urging major parties to back real Federation benefits for Australia. He also proposes a Canberra to Jervis Bay gold road plan and questions new railway ventures.
London reports that April to December revenue totaled £416 390 783, up from £404 331 904 last year, while expenditure reached £514 417 178 versus £808 086 088 previously. With tax and surcharge estimates pending, there is prospect the year ends March 31 balanced, showing a current excess of about £98,000,000 compared with £204,000,000 last year.
The Rev. J. W. C. Wand of Oriel College Oxford confirmed his acceptance of the Archbishopric of Brisbane. He has not resided in Avu. Wand was prominent during a recent Oxford Movement Centenary celebration and delivered a series of lectures.
Alan Tonsoni, a brilliant student at Canberra’s University of Aipibowrne, achieved top marks in the rat year examination in philosophy. Albert Townsend and Mrs Townsend of Frette celebrate 27th anniversary. details suggest a community notice with local names and milestones.
Mira welcomed the notable figure at a private event in Coventon House, drawing guests from local society. The occasion highlighted cultural ties and featured discussions led by the guest of honor, Tandy.
The Kangaroos defeated Wales at Wembley to win the Daily Mall Cup in a 98 point tour display. Crowds near 10,000 watched as Australias clever play, led by full back and try scorer, overwhelmed Welsh opponents in a match that showcased dominant Australian teamwork and pace.
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