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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
3
An OCR fragment recounts a cricket game with scattered names and partial scores. Teams, players, and innings details are garbled, but mentions like Flynn and McKie appear alongside odd fractions and misread terms. The passage preserves a period feel and lists several players though specifics are unclear.
The Canberra Towling Club announces its season selections with players Semueerville Parsons Waterman Dana Tair Meine Edwards Bower Chari Tom Tabiy Keith Coy Francie among those named. The team will entertain a conclusion of the MatH th YuRare at the Coon Club on one ty We.
A special meeting in Queanbeyan selected gangs for the relief plantings along the Gudgenby River and along the Canberra Wait course. The aim is to carry out tree planting and related works after recent developments. The groups will join other crews already in the field.
A fragmented item reports on protective measures for playing cards marketed in colonial times. It cites the Morning Post and Royal Charter interest, mentions foreign sources and local authorities, and notes forms of regulation amid controversy over imported goods. The text is garbled but references legal action and public selling restrictions.
A club meeting on Monday will hear applications from Rombery and Sam Signion as the AAC weighs whether Warmeaday will align with AHC or ADC. Representatives from Ansehill Canterbury Puy and Masre Elde Club push for fair treatment amid new charter changes under the AJC rule, seeking a 15 day allotment.
A brisk attendance shaded by unsettled weather saw J Veron guiding owner-trainer to wins across divisions at the Ascot event. Notable victors included Meadow Dale, Devon Maid, and Lady Canner, with each division producing close finishes and varied winning margins amid a busy program and reported prices.
A historic note suggests the Eiffel Tower might bend during heat waves as iron expands unevenly. Proponents cite directional arms warping the structure’s perpendicular alignment, while cooler conditions relax and restore straightness.
A mid fifteenth century church at All Saints Elton faces damage from subsidence as clay foundations shrink. Efforts include regular watering of the ground beneath the building led by local owners to prevent further cracking and collapse.
Senator Hardy urged a rise in import costs citing Australia’s economic balance and the need to defend the currency. He warned against harming export industries and urged government action to adjust monetary policy and avoid external borrowing.
Interest grows in the Queanbeyan District Hospital Queen Competition as new entries and returning officials boost hopes. Hymn leads with 1070 votes, second is Went Queanheyas with 1320, while Fire Fietwady candidate Cameron drops to third amid carnival plans at Triumph Mall on January 2 and 24 with local displays and Canberra artists.
A railway employee Cyril Clive Baker succumbed to injuries after a collision with a train while cycling near Hornsby and Asa during the carnival period. He died this morning in hospital with medical teams attending. The incident disrupted the carnival schedule as organisers prepared a procession for Thomas Atkinson and other events.
In Newfoundland a hidden mineral wealth is discussed as a vast deposit near the coast. Explorers describe ancient volcanic and riverine processes that left a deep cover of magnetic ore and conductive rocks. A 100 000 ton estimate is cited, with modern geophysical methods promised to uncover riches buried for generations.
fragmented OCR notes describe a social event at Ainslie Hall on a Saturday night with mentions of Central Queen Cantdate Pepaen's Crehastes and Javaitian admission. references to GAN ERRA LIGHT HORSE TROOP and invitations for members, plus items about a caretaker and a dress or wrap.
A public meeting last night backed government action to dedicate a recreation site west of Northbourne Avenue for four new tennis courts. The City Tennis Club will take over courts and lease them under mutually agreed terms. A provisional committee was formed to draft club rules and prepare for a general meeting.
NSW authorities plan a new broadcasting plant for the police force at Weary 41,500 to enable headquarters to communicate with patrols in the metropolitan area, facilitating rapid coordination and coverage across the force.
In a Kingston courtroom Judge Boyce granted William Cruickahank relief under the Moratorium Act. The writ of Gabo was set aside for a fortnight to permit an additional civil debt application, reflecting legal adjustments in debt trend.
Instructional note outlines travel to Jervis Bay from Canberra with stops at Muse Vale and Nowra via Kangaroo Valley. Mentions arrival times, station accommodation, and a Charleawarty char route connecting with Louttiva service to Huskinson and Jervis Bay.
Calgary city officials report a bank refusal to extend further credit after the city paid obligations to New York in American funds. The general manager of the bank cited the institution's policy and current financial conditions as reasons for not advancing more credit to Calgary.
A damaged notice notes a gift to a village play field near Nottingham Canada. Kamuel Carger of Fud-Nington, tied to 2A Institute, provides a pennyworth of funds for a playground with a goal of 10,000. Four conditions govern use: no rounds or ramps, no drinking, no gambling, and no swearing.
The Auckland period shows a marked decline in total receipts versus the prior year. The sale figures drop from 4008 to 11K, reflecting reduced activity in the parlor region and related revenue.
A damaged wire service item indicates cotton donations and Red Cross relief efforts in the United States. A special medical plane for Australia is discussed, with a note on a power outage at Hurrinjuck Power Station necessitating possible service cuts. The report mentions a potential transfer of 141,000 bales of oat or related goods and a wartime context.
A Central Court sentenced Soviet officials to heavy terms for alleged financial misconduct and violent acts, with prosecutors outlining charges related to crop damage and property harm. The proceedings named several individuals and referenced the inlay act as the basis for the verdict, detailing alleged misconduct and resulting penalties.
A Washington proposal by Representative Mill would impose an American tariff to offset a devalued currency. The plan targets imported goods from countries whose currency sits below par value, setting a levy of one cent per value and adjusting with currency changes.
Industrial researchers report a new compilation on research problems in minerals and metallic products. The United States Jury of Mining and Metallurgy Engineers and the American Institute of Mining Metallurgy discuss the linkages between coal, petroleum, iron, asphalt, and related materials in industry.
State Railways invites the travelling public to offer constructive criticism and suggestions through the Transport Commissions. Mr Hartigan leads the commission as the department seeks co operation and input from patrons.
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