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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1934
Page
4
A note indicates that printing is awaiting completion at the Eratian made newsprint facility in Aue. The delay impacts upcoming editions and distribution schedules for local readers. Authorities confirm ongoing work and stress adherence to safety and quality standards.
Canberra weather notes show a confusing entry with data on temperatures and rainfall. It mentions maximum and minimum readings for a 24 hour period, with several garbled terms and inconsistent figures. The piece references Wywin and Qeanbeayan locations and records a northwest wind with rainfall notes for the current year.
Keith Carnell, a famed Canberran sportsman, will open a sporting depot at Manuke Arcade today. He has represented Canberra in football, cricket, tennis and hockey, held a nine year goal-scoring record, and serves as coach to the Federal Territory Lawn Tennis Association while remaining a prominent figure in local sport.
The Australian Institute of Political Science selects economic planning for discussion amid debates on national development and unified government control. The piece argues Russia's planning progress versus Australia’s federation challenges, noting potential reforms and the need for clear national direction.
In Kydney on Thursday Hrank Woodward aged 20 was killed and David Butler injured when their motor car collided near Croonwich. Woodward died within minutes from a fractured skull and pelvic injuries. Butler sustained serious injuries. Initial reports list the accident details as they emerged.
A damaged report describes extensive bush fires near Auckland causing thousands of pounds in damage and forcing evacuations. The blaze near Publ Publ and the Tarawpes shoreline spread toward Lake Tarawpes, with fumes driving crews to retreat while fires burned near the Camuus landing wharf.
A large, representative gathering from several States of the Commonwealth arrived in Canberra to attend the Sumter School of the Australian Institute of Political Science. More than 200 attended the first lecture at Hotel Canberra where Senator Mc Lachlan welcomed visitors and praised Institute work. The opening talk by G. V. Portus discussed planning, wages, and budgets amid debate on national planning and potential policy models. The discussion touched on US planning, capitalism, and the balance between private enterprise and government schemes.
G V Portus outlines the evolution of planning from medieval European towns to modern state efforts. He notes mercantilism and protectionism as improvised forms, praises 1914 wartime rationalization, and compares Russia, the United States, Germany, and Italy. He critiques Western planning attempts while highlighting Russia's five year plan and the mixed results in Fascist Italy and the United States under Roosevelt.
Speakers from Sydney discuss planning and capitalism in the paper debate. They warn against radical change and push for national and international planning as a path to economic security.
The sbinialer for Cammeren reports barley exports for the recent six months show a rise from the preceding period. The value of barley exports from Cammeren amounted to MK compared with LANNE for the previous year, indicating growth in export activity.
In Canberra Australia Day celebrations include a national broadcast with a lineup of performers and speakers. The program features musical items by several artists and a review of the day’s events in the capital. Notable participants include Lance Corporal Will he payed and others, with emphasis on national unity and commemorations.
Fragmented OCR notes describe variations in federal award indexing and its potential impact on wages across cities such as Melbourne Hobart Brisbane Adelaide Perth and Capitale. The text references economic indicators and timing around February and notes about towns, sectors, and comparisons without clear data.
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