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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1934
Page
2
Proprietor The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Mort Street Canberra announces subscription rates post free within the Commonwealth 40 shillings in advance 42 shillings per year. Local newspaper agents listed in Canberra Queanbeyan Kingston and district.
Special home delivery service advertised by syovin itratgement for The Can berras Mine. Daily delivery to every point of Gatareas T tannin cre reyenee Masago Uh AleVlouny ( M ine Gli) ( Queanbeyan Teedeu)ma. Readers urged to mount their name and desired delivery.
Partial weather diary for January 20 1904 notes early morning hour measurements at 8 00 am and 24 hour periods ending 8 00 am the next day with temperatures around 41 42 degrees and listed conditions including 34 hours of 34 degree readings and references to humidity and wind speeds. Some entries are garbled but indicate daily temperature ranges and timing of observations.
The Queanbeyan rainfall records for the current year show measurements of maximum and minimum rainfall. The report lists January figures and notes ongoing totals, with remarks on rainfall patterns and data gaps in the current period.
Royal Canberra Golf Club members played a four ball match play competition on the links. Results list several head to head pairings with several players achieving one up or two up margins and others finishing square.
The Federal Golf Club match ended in a draw with ten members and three visitors. A rematch is planned at Wobblery where an orderly event is expected. The event on February 27 will elect a mayor and feature exhibitions related to the Vokes with plans dated March 40. The CH members anticipate a large turnout and matches are arranged with Yaxm Colleaton Goullniy and Guegpheyens Mayors among attendees. The secretary Li J Dwyer from Manuka coordinates communications.
Morning mists on the extreme south, but otherwise mostly cloudy with showers, fresh south to south east winds.
Cloudy with showers along the coast and tablelands and central and northern tablelands. Activity extends toward the north east quarter with thunder and possible false conditions on the north coast. Mostly fine elsewhere, morning mists on tablelands. Winds south to south east, fresh to strong along the coast.
The Canberra Times reports a steady decline in unemployment since 1932 across Australia with the 1933 third quarter at a low not seen since 1930. It notes regional variances and highlights youth unemployment as a major concern, urging government and civic action. It discusses possible paths like rural placement, technical training, and expanded apprenticeships to address unplaced youths and training needs.
A sermon fragment discusses divine providence and human free will, urging self examination of conduct under God. It weighs whether life events are preordained or shaped by personal choices, referencing biblical passages and theologians to argue responsibility and obedience.
A disrupted report details a Sunday dog racing event featuring Quaabesin and other clubs. Key moments include Windy Hise and Glen King contending, with Mytu FoWn and Ri yrout positioned near the front as weight and track conditions affected outcomes.
A garbled critique covers several films and stars including Marie Dressler and Laurel and Hardy. It mentions The Grand Hotel, Moscow travelogue, and various actors while noting inconsistencies and shifting focus in the studio program. The piece hints at social themes and cinematic trends but is largely incoherent.
Personal note lists A. C. Pope captain and Mrs Cod and Mina Birond Mionos Pope among names tied to Canberra. Other entries read Hale, tare Tout Government Hove, and unclear references suggesting a formal social or governmental context in Canberra.
Fragmented report outlines two divisions with multiple horses and riders, listing names such as Myra Dawn Luna and Ventura Dall among others. Mentions open stakes at 489 yards and 480 yard events, with placements like won by a length and by four lengths.
A detailed, old styled wedding notice reports the marriage of Ang of Migdean Wyhwh and Junauahtor of Ble Leo to Winch of Qusanteyen. Attendants included family members with formal dress described in period terms, while the ceremony and reception took place with local officials and neighbors in attendance.
The Bowling City Club hosts a chaotic singles and couples event with winners named Mose, Brackel, Foy, Cyvinzer, Senth, Lovett, and Keene amid mixed results. The report highlights a funeral and club memories, including tributes to Mr Wallage and Mr Wallan with past affiliations and a recent memorial note.
Canb erra defeated Goulburn 38 to 6 in a tight game with Canberra leading at intervals. Final counts show Canberra’s defense stifling Goulburn while Manuka Tine overtook late, with key players including Charton and Brown contributing.
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