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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
4
London Fire Brigade tests signal devices to aid rapid fire engine movement. Purple and white flashing beacons, approved by traffic authorities, aim at guiding congestion at crossroads before sirens. Chief Officer A R Dyer leads trials and expects adoption as a key addition to emergency appliances.
A Pittsburgh demonstration shows cooking by radio beams, projecting heat through non-conductive walls. Engineers claim wireless cooking could end the need for traditional ovens and free homemakers from constant labor.
The report from Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. notes improved prospects for wool markets with larger Australian clips and rising American demand. It cites 263,000 bales sold in Australia last season, hopes of broader competition, and a gradual turn to higher prices despite ongoing international monetary constraints.
Sydney Wool Sales at Winchcombe Carson Ltd saw 9000 bales sold with prices buoyant on Tuesday. Japan led competition while Yorkshire and the Continent bought keenly. Notable offerings included Manilla and Mudgee fleece lines with various prices, buyers from Canowindra and Cowra among others.
The new children's church at Rt. Christopher Norris Green Liverpool titled The Toy Cathedral of Liverpool was consecrated. The Order of Jubilee Campaigners offers ranks for children who subscribe, with fees for knights, dames, pages, and ordinary members. The building features a children's court for ceremonies and a memorial chapel.
A May fire at the British Legion poppy warehouse destroyed 21 million poppies and created a shortage of premium poppies for Remembrance Day. An augmented staff of 500 disable veterans has worked since May to replenish stock of the cheaper varieties while appeal urged buyers to donate for whatever poppies are available, expecting near 40 million in demand.
Misa Josie McTernan and C Fivana married at Michelago Roman Catholic Church with Rev Father Deesman officiating. Bride wore an ankle length white frock with wreath and veil, brothers and sisters played roles, reception at School of Arts with decor in lemon and blue. The couple planned to reside in Michelago after a South Coast trip. Also local cricket notes report chocola team visit and a Queanbeyan defeat with Kelly 111 not out leading Michelago to 201 in their innings.
By arrangement with the N.8.W. Education Department swimming classes for children have commenced at the Canberra Swimming Pool. Ninety five children are attending the classes, conducted by Mr. C. Lina. The Canberra classes are part of a Territory-wide scheme for instructing children in condition where swimming facilities are available. Since inception of the scheme some twelve years ago about seven hundred thousand children have been taught to swim.
At the eighth International Exhibition of Inventions in London a hoax proof fire alarm was displayed. The device works by a lever in a telephone box that notifies the fire brigade and blocks the caller until help arrives, a setup aimed at deterring false alarms but potentially delaying genuine emergencies.
Reported trials claim a novel antiaircraft gun built by a firm and tested near La Bagne France. Engineers allegedly lifted to about seven and a half miles during experiments, towing equipment while an aircraft observed the gun firing at a live target.
An advertisement for Mirpil promotes hand comfort during domestic work and offers relief from sunburn windburn and shaving irritation. The W. J. Comstock Co. Ltd of 28 Sang Street Sydney markets Mirpil at 4/4 per bottle and references Dr More’s Indian Root Pills.
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