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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1934
Page
2
The Canberra Times offers special home delivery through local agents J Graham A Brown and S McNeil Queanbeyan and district agents Duting and Cottam Uniarra. The service claims daily delivery to every home in Herbert and Queanbeyan before other newspapers. Orders via phone 754 and mail to Canberra agents include a shoe comment.
Canberra weather notes for Thursday January 12 show a 30.1 inch barometer at 12:30 am with a 66.8 degree temperature at 4:80 am. The maximum for the 24 hours ended 8:39 am reached 63.7 degrees and the minimum 46.4 degrees, with brass reading 38.8 degrees and wind at 8:30 am recorded.
Rainfall records are listed for Queanbeyan for the current year to date. Entries show readings on January 2 5 8 10 with varying measurements and notes on temperatures.
A fragmented clipping notes a Wagga murder case reportedly investigated by government authorities. The item mentions official involvement and a return of a person or case to Wagz, but details are unclear from the readable text.
In Sydney at the Cricket Ground the Country team struggled on a heavy wicket as City posted 191 and led by Wallace 52, Bay's four for 34 boosted City bowling while Newton and Little retired hurt in early blows. Country innings ended 191, trailing by 228. Sadler, McGilvray, and Walsh led batting for Country with modest scores.
Some clearing coastal showers possible with otherwise fine conditions. Cool nights and moderate days with east to south winds gradually moderating.
The article notes three major unknowns in geography—a taller mountain range in Upper Burma, aerial surveys of Australia by Donald Mackay filling unmapped areas, and Antarctica coastlines still largely guesswork. It credits new methods and aviation with shrinking unknown spaces while acknowledging remaining secrets as exploration advances.
Melbourne reports the Davis Cup squad to challenge this year will be chosen in Sydney after the Australian championships. The Town Tennis Association of Australia president Norman Brookes says the team will have three or four players with Crawford, McGrath and Quist assured inclusion. the fourth member to be decided post championships.
McGrath is omitted from the February 2 fourth tennis test in Adelaide to rest his eyes and aid a needed recovery after returning from the Jamaica Cup tour. Norman announced the decision saying the player has had many demanding matches since his return and needs rest for his eye treatment.
The Premier of South Australia Mr Butler defended the Loan Council policy saying interest reductions benefited all states. He cited Victoria nine tenths and listed gains for New South Wales two point three percent Queensland two point zero South Australia four point eight and Tasmania one point seven with Western Australia showing an increase.
A noisy Trades Hall gathering for the Textile Workers Union failed to reach a strike decision. The chairman closed the meeting after protracted disorder and the secretary announced a ballot will be held in mills to decide on a general strike in New South Wales.
A Tasman flight bound for Sydney faces weather delays with limited likelihood of departure before further clearance. The line of communication remains uncertain as crews assess conditions and safety measures.
The Australian Trade Commissioner in Canada Mr McGregor will arrive in Sydney on Saturday to confer with the Minister of Commerce about trade matters between the two Dominions. He will likely visit the dried fruits dairying districts to gather information for publicity work in Canada.
Sydney wool prices for the first three days averaged £25 18s 3d per bale, 21 8d per lb, the highest since February 1928. Market was firm with strong demand for best class merino wools and particularly for plainings. Greasy merino at 293d. Total offerings 18 217 bales, 19 692 sold at auction, 1 502 privately.
Police sweep pine forest at Banyabbo about 40 miles from Casino for Edward William Murray ba who escaped from the hollow escort by jumping from a train yesterday. Authorities say he had no food and cannot stay hidden long in the wilderness.
In York on Wednesday the dollar weakened slightly with no gold value reported. The dollar closed at 63 cents while the sterling rose to 5 dollars 10 cents, up 17 cents from the previous session.
Police arrest Joseph Blerardi a former pugilist for allegedly holding his wife Sophie in a six by eight foot room in his home for two years. Doctors report she weighs 63 pounds and is severely emaciated. Blerardi says he removed her from a sanitarium to care for her.
In front of 16,000 fans at Madison Square Garden, William Tilden defeated Ellsworth Vines in straight sets 6- s 6-3 6-2. Both players showed nerves early before Tilden settled, his backhand and serve dominant as Vines mishandled several returns. Receipts for the match totaled 29 270 dollars.
London reports Ellene Bennett known as Mrs Whitting says Australian championships will drop shorts. She notes American shorts resemble tanning skirts and may be seen as improper, but new divided skirts offer freedom of movement. The trend reflects growing demand and changing views on women players in Europe and America.
Canberra notes announce the sixth open championship to be held January 7 and 29 during Anniversary week end. About thirty players from Crookne, Cooma, Lathurst, Gundaroo and Sydney expected. Local champions enter to defend titles. entries close January 22.
London reports the Trades Union Council urges a boycott of German goods and services as a reprisal against Hitler’s anti Semitic policy. A campaign spans several nations and examines German trade for nine months of 1933 showing a 15 percent decline despite Nazi falsification claims.
Premier and Treasurer Mr Stevens reports a six month financial review ending December 31 shows the deficit down by 188 843 compared with the prior year. Railway finances improve with July December deficit reduced to 2 459 503 from 2 628 446 in 1932. Net gain of 336 679 after rail revenue and expenditure cuts, plus 265 000 concessions for half year. Ordinary receipts fall 2 444 187 due to lower taxes and charges including income tax 1 046 346 unemployment relief and wages tax 1767462 family endowment tax 798 0. Stevens notes tramway and bus improvement of 195 280 and says New South Wales remains within deficit limits.
James Tait of J C Williamson outlines plan to convert part of the Queen Victoria Market into a theatre and to replace the Criterion Theatre, with potential government restriction concerns. Mr M King of the British Empire Union urges that 35 percent of films shown be British.
The plan for an aerial survey of central and northern Australia planned by the Mackay Aerial Survey party was outlined by Minister Mr. Perkins. Donald Mackay of Port Hacking NSW undertook the survey at his own expense, covering longitudes 120° to 130° east and latitudes 18° to 76° south. The minister praised Mackay for his voluntary contribution, saying the plan would aid departmental work.
The Federated Betish Industries council calls for immediate retaliation against France, threatening to veto £8,000,000 in trade with Britain. Coal alone totals £5,000,000, with Britain supplying most affected classes. evidence suggests Federation actions target Britain.
Paris dispatch notes that the Government has agreed to permit the 1933 quota of all British products in the first quarter, with certain items exempted. Negotiations are to continue over the three months ending in March.
Youths who passed the Senior Public Examinations in certain subjects and wish to join the Navy can apply for entry as Accountant Branch officers in the Australian Navy. Applicants must be at least 17 years old by 1089 and are likely to advance to ranks such as Captain.
In a Police Court appearance at Guxor Stadium, Labriola and Pencheft pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace after a public brawl. The match allegedly saw Labriola strike the referee and knock him unconscious, sparking a ring invasion as the crowd fought. Fines were imposed for disorderly conduct.
The Gazette reports the tender of Mr. R. T. Humes of Kingston has been accepted for the updates and additions to the Kingston post office including alterations and renovations.
Exclusive release previews Davis Cup action with Crawford Perry Coechet Borotra Austin McGrath Quist and Wimbledon champions. Capitol Theatre to show the recent Sydney match Crawford over Perry. tickets expected from club secretaries next week. Sub committee Menora Holdsworth Gee and Agent oversee final details.
The American tourney was abandoned for lack of entries. Forrest will defend the Gee Cup against The Pines in a championship match on Saturday January 20 at the Association courts. Naval coaching trials in Manuka were postponed due to Mr. Carnall's absence from Canberra.
A man named W. Mackay travels from Perth toward Caduna after his daughter falls gravely ill. An Adelaide based Commercial Aviation Company aircraft was dispatched to pick him up, with the plan to continue to Sydney.
Personal vice regal Lady Braddon and Sir Geoffry Braddon depart Government House Canberra with family to continue holidays. Registrar appointments shift as Mr L G Thornber acts in Supreme Court Registrar role during Mr Keane’s leave. Minister Perkins leaves Canberra for Sydney and will be away for some time.
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