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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1931
Page
2
Per the Canberra Times, early morning delivery arrangements are provided via the circulation manager. Readers are directed to contact the circulation manager for particulars and service details in the Melbourne area and surrounding suburbs.
Temperature readings show a calm day with a high around 74.8 degrees and a low near 43.77. Barometric pressure fluctuated with several noted figures and wind at 9 am from the east at about four knots.
Rainfall tallies for Ganherra show January at date noted and December figures recorded. monthly totals are listed with reader notes on precipitate levels. The record reflects a data gap and partial entries for several months.
Competitors engaged in a rifle shooting contest on a Saturday range with weather hampering conditions. Prizes were awarded to J. Mclatosh and J. Muwvey as top scorers in the first stage, with others like Sowards and additional shooters noted for strong performances.
Canberra Club held a five mile race last Saturday with poor weather affecting times. Pushers and riders including Calloway Metfoven Wardle and Hin Demowima competed amid disruptions as a prize event with shops donating prizes and a stirring pull toward next Saturday January 24.
Authorities move to purge Fist Gurtish prey from Texas sireama using electric traps. The creatures exhibit a peculiar aeotomy making them easy targets for stun devices. A motor driven alternating current system tests the electrocution method at night with improvised wiring and rear discharge devices observed by locals.
Mount Stromlo bulletin lists celestial times for Monday January 18 with Mars Venus and Moon rise and set notes. Minor planets and geometric events are noted in a compact ephemeris format for observers at the Commonwealth Solar Observatory.
Cloudy with scattered showers and thunder about the coast and tablelands and in the north east quarter of New South Wales, weather improving overall. West of the mountains expect mostly fine conditions with fresh west to southerly winds on parts of the coast. Canberra forecast follows with cloudy conditions and improving outlook, fresh west to southerly winds.
The Canbyrsa Times argues against scrapping Canberra noting the high costs of relocation, compensation to lessees, and lost national prestige. It warns that abandoning the capital would be a costly, ignominious defeat for Australia and urges continuing the development plan with a three year push.
The Indian Round Table Conference ends Monday with the Prime Minister to declare government policy. Delegates praise the British leadership and discuss a federal constitution with a federal court, minority protections, and evolving provincial arrangements.
A report on the West Indies match at Newcastle on January 2 notes no representative from the Capital Territory. Only Southam District selections A Bennett and Lh McGuirk, both bowlers, are named with other contenders cited and discussions of wicket keeper Allyopp and rounders.
A Canberra Times reader critiques the backers of a single tax theory as presented by Mr. Hale in Kingston. The letter questions whether the tax targets land value or land itself and asks for clarification on the theory's real purpose. It seeks explanation through the newspaper columns.
Canberra readers face confusion over updated rail times as the line table clarifies schedules from Melbourne and Sydney. Key services include Melbourne to Canberra 6.30 pm departures with Tuesday and Friday arrivals. Sydney to Canberra night service 8.40 pm departures arriving 5.24 am. Canberra to Sydney night service 2.20 pm departures arriving 5.0 am. weekday Canberra to Sydney and back show varied morning and afternoon arrivals across different days.
Sardar Ujjal Singh said the conference achieved progress in many areas and Optelon In India could shape proposals with popular legitimacy. Princinas rallied Muslims with Indian sentiment. the key aim was shifting executive responsibility to the legislature except defence and foreign affairs. Delegates observed a moment of silence for Captain Curtin’s family tragedy.
A Lehigh county branch meeting debated applying a government preference policy in Canberra, with general agreement on adopting the policy but concerns about its implementation. The discussion noted many long serving officials losing rights, and a subcommittee was formed to seek a clear government stance to avoid misinterpretation.
Can berra Bowling Club singles faced tough conditions as strong winds and dry greens hampered play. McKinstry stayed undefeated despite others like Monahan and Welch taking losses. Scores included McKinstry defeating Monahan 18 to 21 and Welch beating Charlton 17 to 21, with several other rounds noted.
At the Braddon bowling green the championship rink game continued with players Lott Berstun Tey Apendvlove Grainger Siavon Wallace and others. Final tallies show Briarwood Mich Jahes Alloy Jeffreys McTrowall Shake Spaire Fike and others with scores 26 42 12 in a sequence of close sets.
A fragmented broadcast listing shows music and news segments throughout the day from 18 to 1.30 with various programs including Children's sessions, gardening talks, market updates, weather, and sports reports. Entries reference ABC Vance Ban and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade along with several talk segments and a cricket resume.
A fragmented schedule lists recitals and talks at Melbourne venues including Miwa, Warthier, and others. It mentions Phanie Taylor on art books at Purdie Library, a Gramophone recital, George Cox Falk on Fire Prevention, and talks on Shark Fishing in the Pacific alongside other musical programs and a novelty orchestra event.
The Rev Canon Tomlinson of Muokuwa Papua preached at Atdulin’s church. He described missionary history since 1597 Mapua, the rise of towns with hotels and cinemas, and the Papuan rites. He praised native discipline, baptism preparation, and the church’s impact on local life while noting cultural changes and new influences.
The Canberra Colt Club held a stroke handicap event Saturday won by FB Cunningham with 6 percent net from 4 20 strokes. Heat results list F W Cunningham, A Crippa, T W Cannoulie, and others with varied scores and placements.
In Sydney Harbour a launch is boarded this afternoon after an exciting chase. Police arrest two men believed to be intercharged with playing troup. one man is charged with selling liquor without a license. Two detectives were aboard the launch.
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