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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1934
Page
2
The Canberra weather bulletin records a tempered period from midnight to 4 hours after 3 am with rainfall and wind details. It notes mercury readings, barometric pressure, and a rainfall amount, summarizing conditions for the early hours in Canberra.
NSW. Conservatorium director English musician Edgar Bainton, well known in artistic circles, will sail with his wife and two daughters for Austria in May from Nudie. He has occupied the directorate at the Sydney Conservatorium and intends a prolonged absence.
A brief tribute from the Kangaroos honors soccer leader Don as the stock exchange reopens after a closure. The reflection highlights Don's impact on the sport and the community, marking the market's return to normal operations.
Poor results for IF.C.T. growers extend to New South Wales as farmers receive smaller wheat bounty payments than expected. The department cited factors in setting the rate, with many growers in South Wales reporting only partial compensation despite declarations of higher market prices.
An amazing series of accidents occurred at Ryde involving a motor lorry and a car. Francis Juniot Page, 50, of Concord, driving the lorry, collided with a car on Aide Street, overturned, and was injured. The car crashed into a light pole, crossed a footpath, tore down a fence, and damaged a doctor's residence wall, stopping inside the surgery with no serious injuries to passengers. Ten minutes later, the lorry caught fire, and the fire brigade was summoned to extinguish it.
Conable Arthur Ayres resigned after four years on traffic duty alleging harassment and a harsh shift in traffic policing. He cited restraint in charging motorists and criticized a recent memorandum urging stricter enforcement at Spring and Collins Breoels Intersection.
The Queenbeyan Park event concluded with Queenbeyan Park taking 45 games to 103 sets 40 games in the final tally. In the knockout round quarterfinals several pairs faced-stiff competition with narrow margins, including Dubbo versus Queenbeyan and Hinld versus Gundt with close scores.
Solambo Sunday report quotes Hon. Alexander Shaw director of P. and O. Steam Navigation Co on arrival en route to Australia. He warns foreign shipping subsidies threaten the Empire and urges courage and a robust reeng policy to defend British shipping without infringing others.
Disturbed weather moves through the region bringing heavier rain and thunder storms with flooding conditions. Strong squally northeast winds intensify, causing focal severe gusts and property impacts across several communities.
The Flour Tax Act requires payment on flour held on December 1 and allows instalments over eight to nine months. Officials expect receipts of about £660,000 by December 1 and project total revenue around £240,000 from stockholders across the Commonwealth. The tax on flour for the coming December is not due before January 22.
Canberra welcomed the cabinets decision to press ahead with a two year transfer programme for Canberra. The editor calls for a clearer outline of intentions and urges concentrating on small departments moved to Canberra to justify the costs and attract private capital.
Mary Michell, author of a novel praised by four sisters of Edward Mitchell Melbourne, achieves strong sales in pre publication period totaling 12 600 copies. Heinemann plans a second large impression, signaling positive reception.
The Painters Union before the Industrial Board pressed for an inquiry arguing the contract system in Canberra was more costly to the Government than day labour. Advocate Mr Storey claimed he could present evidence to support the claim and noted the chairman’s remark that contracts had reduced costs. He stopped short of further details, seeking an inquiry into painting of Government Buildings and Canberra land houses.
Sydney reports a boy nearly died at Bondi yesterday when swimming near the bogey hole was sucked toward an opening in the rocks. A receding wave cut into the rock, he was rescued with severe abrasions and taken to hospital. The incident prompted cautions as the Industrial Board delayed opening time amid complaints by the chairman about attendance.
In Whitlington New York Mol of the Ni Tennis Champions play Maltroy defeated Borouth 8 6 in the women finals while Ming Gickerton of New South Wales beat Mine Vilckenburg 16 6 2. Minn Gickerton and Mini Moll from New South Wales won the women's doubles with Sti Moluvy and Mie Nicholva.
Cabinet to appoint three trade commissioners at the next federal meeting. Two will serve the East end with one to Balagin and another to Bhanghal, Hoax Bank, and the third to New Zealand. Bhanghal favored over Hong Kong according to government sources.
The Canberra region shows a flurry of ecclesiastical and civic moves. Sir John Banderoun Allen plans to travel for Mcislere, while J G Thoman of the Account Branch leaves for Jervia Ray. Mrs. A Watson of the Accounts branch starts annual leave, and Rev W J Ammald of the Tippett Memorial Church will occupy AL Andrew's Manse and direct Presbyterian services in January. Mr. Arnold, a former journalist and manager, has ties to The Blatniain Observer and Citizen groups, with a past role at Munter-Bairns Memorial Church. The Rev W G Shires, BA, will lead naval services and preside at a consecrational meeting Monday evening at Slpatie Church Foal.
A garbled report describes girls at Gorman House being targeted by an intruder named Andrew Sebtosh. Police court records show a £2 fine and brief imprisonment. the wording notes the suspect’s inability to pay. Local officials urged vigilance after the disturbance at the pavilion area.
Yaulle Miller was fined for selling a newspaper on Sunday. He claimed he did not know the law, facing penalties for unlawfully distributing paper on a day of rest. The brief notes the Sunday sale offense and the court action in Melbourne.
Certain Qahex can alter skin colour to blend with surroundings. It has been reported that many fishermen exhibit a shamton like ability to shift colours by contracting body muscles. Dr Prunes B Summer of the Scripps Institute notes this phenomenon.
Fragmentary OCR note describes justice and penal actions with unclear names and dates. Mentions Purple Had and dark spectations, references to hospital ward and gaol, and transfers to buildings and conversions. Content is garbled with numerous misread terms and lacks coherent facts.
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