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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1934
Page
2
The notice lists the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd as proprietor with Mort Street Canberra and phone Canberra 754. It includes subscription rates: Port 40/ per BONUM, advance 42/- per annum. The fragment suggests local district news content follows.
A dated notice announces daily delivery to Canberra and Queanbeyan homes. Residents should provide their names and addresses to The Canberra Times or call 754 to order.
Weather notes from Canberra report barometer 31.14 inches at 6.20 am and temperature 60.8 degrees at 1.30 am. The 24 hour maximum reached 82 degrees with a minimum around 64.3 degrees. Wind recorded from the north-northeast at 8.30 am.
Weather notes show rainfall tallies for Queanbeyan up to January. Entries list dates January 8 and January 10 with observed rainfall values and temperature highs and lows for the period.
Despite strong purchases of Australia’s dollar bonds in the United States, no official Treasury confirmation is given. Australian debt to America totals 246,000,000 with interest 24,930,000 Australian currency. The Commonwealth spends large sums on sinking funds and repayments in New York. Analysts link buying to inflation fears and the desire to convert holdings into a common commodity.
The Canberra Times argues that Geneva will do little to avert a future Pacific crisis and calls for Australia to lead in forming a re imagined League of Nations in the Pacific. It envisions a Pacific League bound by common interests and peaceful aims, led by a nation with no European entanglements.
In Sydney on Monday Vivian McGrath defeated country champion W A Walker after a seesaw match with solid serving and net play. Crawford routed Wilde, Turnbull fell to Hughes in five sets, and Dunlop led a mixed doubles victory as top seeds faltered in a day of long rallies and close results.
Dr and Mrs Jona and Mr A Taft were guests of the Governor General and Lady Isaace at Government House Canberra yesterday. Sir George Pearce left Perth last Saturday night for Melbourne to attend the Federal Cabinet meeting on January 29.
Burra Cricket Club defended the Tooth Challenge Shield with a seven wicket win over Moore's Colts and an 18 run innings victory. T. Mart scored 94 for the Colts, while Evans led bowling with 2 for 14. N. Davidson fell for 33 as Burra posted 215 for 3 with A. Davidson and opening partner adding key runs. Capel took 1 for 38 in a tight Colts bowling display, but Blewitt and Evans supported the Burra win with strong figuresbowling figures.
The Commonwealth Government seeks removal of embargoes on New Zealand apples pears and on Australian fresh fruit and vegetables. Fireblight fears drive the dispute while a delegation's talks with New Zealand aim to expand trade with the inadvertent hope of raising Australia’s exports by about four million pounds annually.
A friendly match on the Queanbeyan oval between leaders Queanbeyan and Kingston ended in a tight draw. Queanbeyan posted 228 for nine with N Croker retiring on 48 and others contributing, while Edsington claimed 2 for 15 as Kingston reached 70 before the innings closed at stumps.
The Land Bowl monthly shoot at the Queanbeyan range opened with high scores on Sunday afternoon. Marksmen posted strong rounds as P. J. Harmon led with 48 points, exceeding his handicap limit before the narrative trails off.
Canberra Amateur Swimming Club instructors held a busy day teaching about 250 people aged four to 42 to swim at Canberra Baths. The 10 o’clock session drew around 180 beginners with ~60 percent leaving the bath happy after lessons. The program will continue daily inviting non-swimmers to attend.
The report notes a competitor was defeated by A. K. Johnston for the daily cash prize. Conditions were described as easy and the results indicated a straightforward outcome.
Air Defence officials announce orders for sea and land planes to strengthen the Commonwealth Defence Department Air Force. Alp. Commodore Williams, recently in London for Imperial Defence College, authorized to order the aircraft with arrival expected in Australia in March.
January meeting of the Horticultural Society of Canberra featured a large display of blooms, vegetables and fruit with 86 exhibits. Hydrangea and cabbage entries drew notice, prizes were awarded to members including Mrs. C J Shakespeare and Mrs. J H L Jason, and members discussed winter bloom preparation and new display ideas.
In February the first session of the Supreme Court under the new regime will convene. The court will review matters already listed for hearing and may deny certain issues. His Honour Judge Cutkin was sworn in by the Governor-General at Melbourne on January 1.
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