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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1934
Page
4
In Perth on Friday a dispute between the two houses of Parliament over financial emergency legislation heads to a critical round next week. The Ministry warns that council opposition could trigger increased taxation and drastic service curtailment as government spending demands rise to £800,000.
Amsterdam’s Eliseeschool, a three year old open air model, spurred a boom in Dutch schools. The pentagonal glass classrooms on a steel frame use panel heating and loggias for sun filled lessons, with roof rooms for rain and air circulation.
Dirtalon leads in the ToDay maiden handicap at Warwic Farm Programme meeting. Local runners contest the 1 mile event with expected competitive finishes and potential pace setters shaping the race.
Sydney reports reveal opinion divides among clergy on suicide stigma. Canon Hammona aligns with the Melbourne Coroner that stigma should not fall on families, while opposing views argue strong character cannot excuse such acts. Rev J W Grant calls for no stigma though acknowledges tragedy. reflects broader debate on mental distress.
The Capitol Theatre screens Paddy the Next Best Thing starring Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter with Walter Connolly, Harvey Binephant, Margaret Lindsay and Mary McCormic. Also shown are The Story of Templestake from Sanctuary, a Mata Sennet comedy Bringing Em Back a Lad, and Lost Special episodes with matinee and 7.20 pm Saturday showings. Next Saturday Dinner at Eight arrives, starring Mario Draeier and Beery with Harlow and Barrymore ensemble.
Selections note two races at Camargo and Warwick Farm with handicaps. Camelot led entries include Warick Farm and Stonebrook. Tan Blue among contenders for the Maiden and Nursery Handicap divisions, with favorites highlighted by odds and past form.
Friday reports confirm the body retrieved after the Harbour Bridge jump is Jeremiah A Michael Sullivan, 69, of Five Dock. He left a letter promising a “high dive tonight” and urged his friends to remain faithful to his request. He cited incurable TB and claimed to have once owned a large cattle ranch in Arlaoge.
The Sydney report notes a heat wave likely moving east from Western Australia across the continent toward inland New South Wales and possibly the coast. At 11.45 a.m. Perth recorded 106 degrees.
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