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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1929
Page
2
Weather notes cover western interior and Lower Murray with cloudy to overcast skies. Monaro cattle demand rises as Victorian buyers favor the breed, with a large consignment of 220 bullocks to depart Cooma for Melbourne aboard rail cars via Queanbeyan, auctioneered by Jas. A Montage.
The weather item lists barometer readings around 40.4 and 39.8, late afternoon and morning values, with a 24 hour rainfall maximum listed as 22 degrees. It includes today’s forecast, wind directions, and a note on monthly rainfall totals for the current year compared to 1893.
The Queanbeyan records show period end temperatures with max and min figures and a list of months. The data includes January through June figures and notes on daily readings, though the OCR is garbled.
The report notes widespread unsettled conditions with showers along the coast and in the north east, especially north coast, while inland areas see northerly winds veering westward. Victoria remains cloudy and unsettled with renewed showers and fresh north to northwest winds. Western and southern regions face further rain, with variable winds and persistent showers in the southwest. North Australia reports no data. others describe improving conditions in some areas but rough seas and unsettled patterns near Leeuwin and northern interior regions.
Weather synopsis reports dull conditions and frosts in Victoria with light northerly winds, occasional very light showers in the south. Cloudy coastal regions extend to New South Wales coast and inland slopes with light to moderate rains. North eastern bays expect showers, cool to warm, with variable winds and heavy rain in the north. Maximum recorded at Clarence Meads 859 points.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous towns and regions across Australia including New South Wales Queensland Victoria South Australia and Western Australia with irregular punctuation and several garbled entries. The sequence presents dozens of locality names and stray numbers resembling a weather or population grid but lacks coherent context or narrative.
Mr Justice Tike of the Janda and Valuation Court has finished his report on the lomser son woldier setligmenta in Australia. The inquiry began in January 1928 and will be sent to the Prime Minister for public decision on Wednesday.
The Bishop of Goulburn presided at a Canberra Grammar School directors meeting at Hotel Canberra. Robert Garran was elected vice chairman, J B Burgess honorary secretary, J W Kolthan treasurer, and Rev Archdeacon Evans appointed auditor. James Hardman named accountant. new headmaster announced. officers serve until the next annual meeting.
The Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mount Stromlo reports a forecast for the coast and tablelands for Tuesday July 2. Moon rises and sets times given, Venus and Jupiter positions noted, with expect cloudy skies and some showers. Winds expected to be northerly.
The Canberra Times reflects on early Britain to Australia flights once seen as stunts. It argues pioneers proved long distance air travel practical and forecasts gradual expansion from London to India then Singapore to Australia, with staged legs to ensure safety.
Paris race report from Sunday notes Hodweed won by a head in the Grand Bric de Paris over one mile seven furlongs. Baland Malm and Balandria chased, with Finland Galoin the sole English entry owned by the Aga Khan.
The Canberra Variety of Art and Literature society reported a productive year with 12 plays staged, lectures held, and improved finances at its annual meeting. Members approved constitution changes to form a drama committee and appoint trustees, with Sir Robert Garvan praised for his service.
At the annual sheep show sale Mr Walter Merriman of Merryville paid 2400 guineas for the Wanganella Atul Merino ram, the highest price since 1924, as drought and falling wool prices influenced bidding. Merriman also bought a champion private treaty ewe for 100 guineas and swept wool awards at the Royal Sheep Show.
MONARO district reports a harsh fresta causing rapid stock deterioration. Many holdings face food shortages and hand feeding will be required. Grass growth is minimal, August wand has ended, stores are scarce, and stock are generally in good condition but months of hardship loom.
The crew of a Tuross coast fisher boat secured a record catch after two nets yielded 650 fish weighing two when the haul was valued at £350. First net produced 26 fish, with subsequent netting bringing much larger totals as the crew reeled in a heavy season yield.
At a Sydney luncheon the Prime Minister Bruce attacked the opposition and the federal government’s arbitration reform plan. He defended the basic wage, warned against producer costs, and urged measures to ease the rate of production while reducing real wages.
Revenue figures show customs intake for the year ending 1980s remained among the highest on record, with expectations misaligned by millions. The latest year recorded a substantial total, though below the peak achieved in earlier decades, while the longest downward trend period since 1921-22 reflects persistent fluctuation in annual duties.
The Commonwealth statistician Mr Chaw H Wickens reports Australia’s population at March 31, 1921, at 3,204,500 with a total increase of 94,060 for the year. Females rise to 3,400,209 and births exceed deaths by 74,149, while arrivals exceed departures by 2,007. Net natural increase and migration combine to a total rise of about two percent per annum.
The 4 C Williamson Ltd. announced plans to convert the Theatre Royal in Sydney into a talkies venue, while stressing that this does not end stage plays. New talking equipment is being installed, and the move signals a shift to sound cinema without abandoning productions in other forms.
A printed notice states that J. Rhake is responsible for publication for Weskeral Capital Dre of Australia Ltd at the reg bier office in Ainslie Canberra. The fragmentary text references legal or corporate printing duties and location.
In Sydney a jury acquitted Mr Jarvie and Mr Fitzgibbons of conspiracy charges linked to a ministerial scandal. The jury asked for higher fees, court officials noted delays, and the judge stressed the case concerns only whether the Crown proved the alleged crime. Jurors later testified to doubts about entanglements with earlier proceedings.
A memorial presented by Dr Damen Cotton urged adoption of a distinctive flag and broader immigration reforms. Prime Minister Mackenzie King and cabinet members discussed the proposal and its implications for population growth, immigration policy, and national symbolism, noting past measures were too restrictive and seeking careful consideration next session. The Native Cons of Canada group, nonpartisan, supports Canadian unity and Indigenous participation.
Mr J G Melaten, secretary of the Prime Minister's Thepartment, resumed duties in Canberra yesterday after spending the holiday.
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