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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1932

Page

2

Discharge Granted to Queanbeyan Wool Merchant Hilton Clothier

In Sydney Bankruptcy Court yesterday Hilton Arthur Clothier of Queanbeyan received a certificate of discharge. Clothier ran a wool buying business in Queanbeyan and Canberra, suffering from depreciation and falling wool prices. Many creditors paid tribute to his abilities as the cane won before Judge Lukin. Monahan for the bank rupt.

Sydney Hilton Arthur Clothier Queanbeyan Clothier Canberra Lukin Monahan A. B. Samuelson TH. W. ¥. Deane

Canberra Forecast Hits Frosted Tablelands

Canberra forecast describes a fine but chilly night with severe frosts on the tablelands and morning fog. Winds vary but tend northerly and then west later, signaling cooler weather ahead.

Britain’s Bold Debt Conversion Aims to Restore Credit

The article portrays Britain’s plan to convert five percent war loans into a larger issue, offering a 1.5 percent rate reduction and signaling renewed financial stability. It notes the Goschen conversion as a historical benchmark and discusses Australia’s stake and potential access to broader overseas finance if Premiers’ Plan holds.

Britain Lord Goschen Goschen Australia

Massy Cup Rugby League Match Draws Big Crowd

More than 100 Crookwell residents will ride a special train to Queanbeyan Showground to see Canberra versus Crookwell in the Massey Cup. A large crowd is expected again, as this is the third time a special train has been chartered to bring spectators from other districts. Canberra team includes Harrington Grant Apeer ing E Hawke A Makin B Hawke T Hyrne J McAdam H Seton J Headman H Bladen H Bourke A Johnson. Crookwell lineup lists Rodden Gowans Whittle Fay Webb Churchill Crowe Lenton Front Corcoran Newling Hearne Patey ipeserves McGrath Gibson Kennedy. Referee Mr Ye Hincksman of Queanbeyan.

Crookwell Canberra Queanbeyan Showground Rodden Gowans Whittle Fay Webb Churchill Crowe Lenton Front Corcoran Newling Hearne Patey Ipeserves McGrath Gibson Kennedy Ye. Hincksman Queanbeyan

Vital statistics show births deaths and marriages

Vital statistics for the quarter ended June 30 report 38 births 12 deaths including 20 male and 18 female births one stillbirth and one ex-nuptial birth one infantile death and 11 marriages by church or registrar for the six months to June 30 1033 410 births were registered in the Territory with regional distribution across Northern Suburban Southern Suburban Causeway Molonglo Rural Westridge Russell Hill Westlake and outside Territory.

Ainslie Braddon Reid Acton Auburba Kingston Griffith Forrest Red Hill Manuka Barton Causway Moloncho Rural Westridge Russell Hill Westlake

Basic Wage Cut for Canberra Class A Labourers

The Industrial Board chaired by Mr. A. Sinclair announced a wage reduction from £6 to £4 1s a week for Class A labourers in Canberra. If full weekly work isn’t provided, workers receive 1d per hour extra, and those on pick and shovel work get £4 8s per week, a 12s cut. The ruling remains inoperative until margins for skilled workers are reviewed and applied in a future award.

Canberra Industrial Board A. Sinclair M.I.C Sinclair Public Service Commission

Vines Too Hot Defeats Crawford in Wimbledon Semi Final

Vines dominated Crawford 6 1 6 3 in a 50 minute semifinal at Wimbledon. Vines showcased a lethal service and backhand, while Crawford admitted he never broke through. Austin eliminated Batoh in straight sets as Hopman and partners moved into action.

London Crawford Vines Repohe Austin Hopman Patterson Batoh M’'welle Segart Witte Moody Brugnot Mme. Mathieu Wille Moody Helen Jacobs

Rural Aus tralia farmers urged to diversify profits

In a Canberra Times readers letter, H. Colman urges rural leaseholders to diversify beyond sheep. He proposes mixed farming with dairy cattle, wheat, fruit, and poultry, plus cooperative butter production to boost local income and reduce reliance on wool cheques. He cites butter imports and potential cream sales as keys to steadier monthly payments.

Canberra Times Wwesee Canberra Queanbeyan Lucerne Ourselvea Goulburn Woulburn Colman

Abattoirs Lease Opposed by Stockowners

The Morriown Association opposes Lang Government plans to lease abattoirs arguing it could put stockowners at the mercy of a combine and harm open market competition. The President urged growers to meet markets despite possibly low prices, warning a bad market could arise from stock held over.

Bydney mMorriownore Association Lang

Special sources outlined for intelligence publication rights

Special arrangement with World Service and other sources supports the compilation of universal intelligence. Rights in Australia and New Zealand are reserved.

Rcute World Service Australia New Zealand

Moratorium Act condemned for encouraging dishonesty by misuse

Chief Justice denounces provisions allowing repudiation of obligations under the Moratorium Act. In the Australian Mortgagors Ltd versus Ingold case the Full Bench calls the judgment null and warns of injustices and a premium on dishonesty, urging Parliament to remedy the situation.

Sydney Supreme Court Bir Philly Street Australian Mortgagors Ltd Ingold Stephen

Departure of Queanbeyan Clerk Mr E H Kelly

Queanbeyan correspondent reports Mr E H Kelly, Clerk of Petty Registrations, transfers to Lismore during Lang Government era. He leaves after over three years of service, having assisted the unemployed and poorer classes and conducted church choir duties at Gregory’s Church. The role moves to Liamory, a stepping stone to the bench.

Ffrom Queanbeyan KE. A. Kelly Lismore Lang Kelly C.F Claseca Psat Gregory J. W. Burn Liamory

First 1932 Lecture Series Opens in Canberra

The University Association of Canberra will hold the first 1932 lecture at the Institute of Anatomy on July 7. Dr B T Dickson director of Tobacco Investigations will deliver an illustrated talk History of Smoking. All are invited to attend as the council plans a season of scientific and cultural lectures by local and visiting speakers.

Secason University Association of Canberra Institute of Anatomy al & Wom B. T. Dickson Council of the Association Canberra Sesson

Relief Grant Allocates 125 Unemployed Workers

Yarrowlumla Shire Council narrowed 300 applicants to 125 for relief work to start Monday in Hall Bungendore Captain s Flat Michelago and Bilton areas. The Unemployment Belief Council approved an amended program expanding urgent road repairs and other works.

Queanbeyan Yarrowlumla Ile Hall, Bungendore Captain's Flat Michelago Bilton Halli Sutton Yarrowlumia

Meat Industry Meets to Set Duties and Prices

Officials from the meat industry and British government discuss duty rules to stabilize supply and prices. Australian recommendations influence tariffs on beef mutton lamb pork veal with foreign and domestic rates proposed, while earlier preference schemes are abandoned.

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Goulburn Area Eyes Butter Factory Proposal with Canberra Link

A local inquiry in Canberra and Goulburn explores a butter factory project to be established in Goulburn with a railway siding. A preliminary committee has an option to lease the building and consider the plan, supported by Mr J C Brac eler of Stock and local figures. A further meeting will decide on the proposal as crews assess freight and regional needs.

Canberra Goulburn Chamber of Commerce Goulby Ita Tion Utter Distributing Company Queanbeyan Durand Oiman J. C. Braceler Berra Dietrict Canberra Sap

Governor General's Farewell Messages and Canberra Officials

An assortment of notes from Canberra details the Governor-General's farewell, military aides and staff movements, retirements, hospital admissions, and postings. Senior officials like Captain Bracegints N and TD Snowden feature among departures, appointments, and recognitions as Canberra maneuvers through a busy administrative period.

Encey Commonwealth Earl Dudley

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