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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1929
Page
4
The article lists rainfall totals for February and compares to 1926 figures. It notes a total rainfall for the corresponding period of 1926 at 1 280 points and provides daily or monthly tallies for the current ar to 4s.
Records show rainfall data for the year to date in Queanbeyan with figures for temperature and precipitation. The snippet notes a rainfall record while other details appear garbled but indicate monthly readings and totals.
The forecast notes varying conditions across regions. South Wales and Queensland show fine spells with frost and winds light to variable, while coastal areas face cloudy skies and scattered showers. Northern areas report fresher winds and cooler nights, with tropical regions remaining fine though intermittent showers in squalls.
Cloudy to dull and threatening conditions dominate the Vittoria area with frost and fog in places. Some locations report light winds and periods of clearer skies elsewhere, with a few showers possible along the coastal region. Minor temperature fluctuations expected through the day.
Tasmania reports clouded east and midlands with rain in the far west and near term, light winds. Queensland shows mainly fine and clear skies with frosts inland and along the coast. Across Australia there are clouded to overcast conditions in the west and south with showers, frosts, and light variable winds in several districts. North and West Australia note no rain in the report.
A chaotic list shows rainfall readings for Australian states Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. Readings include Port Fairy 1, Port Campbell 18, Cape Otway 2, Tyran Tay 32, Clarence Heads 33, Perth 40, Cocom 104, and Geraldton among many others, reflecting widespread precipitation in varied locales.
The Mattickville Salvation Army Corps band will assist at the Canberra Citadel opening next Saturday. Around twenty officers of all ranks are expected, with accommodations needed for one night and two days. Captains Adams and Day head the Canberra corps and reside at the officers quarters beside the new Citadel at Kirad don.
A guest tournament at Acton golf links on Sunday produced Bray as stroke handicap winner. Mr A Tregear and Mr KK Halligan tied for second, with Halligan taking second place after a playoff.
The State mirrors individual action in the rise and fall of prosperity and mood. Economic laws drive cycles of boom and bust, with governments unable to halt cycles, needing instead economy and work to restore prosperity.
The Attorney-General Mr. Latham returned to Canberra yesterday with Benator and Mrs. We Lachian also arriving in the morning. Sydney visitors Mr. Ellis Watts and Mr. L. Beat stayed with Mrs. BR. Eldridge at Ainslie for several days. The Clerk of the House Mr. E. W. Parkes and Mrs. Parkes left for Melbourne to meet their son and his wife arriving from England. Benator McMillen and Mrs McMillen are mentioned in transit.
The commission processed a list of permits including two residences for Bell and Turion, Meld and Aweetham car shelter, alterations to a front floor by Kentel, and several builder actions. Residences for Forrest, Apendelove, Amelie, Madeon, Griffith, Ioan, Chapman, Faglestone, and others on Cotter Road and surrounding sites were approved. A powder magazine at Woden and a dwarf wall at Convent Manuka were noted among project types.
Mr Thomas Lord of the Privy Council arrives in Canada to discuss unemployment remedies. Federal Labour Minister Henman outlines proposals requiring cooperation between British and Canadian authorities. Details not disclosed, but aim to ease cross national job issues.
In Melbourne the Labour leaders at a largely attended Town Hall gathering urged governments to attack unemployment with coordinated policies. Mr Scullin warned that wage cuts reduce purchasing power and deepen job losses, while Mr Holloway called for a scientific unemployment system and year round public works with national coordination across government and private employers.
The Queanbeyan group met at the parish hall on June 26 with Ven Archdeacon Miku presiding. The report noted a strong, healthy society. revues and comedies staged. donations made to local institutions. and thanks extended to sponsors and publicity firms. Officers and entertainments for the year were listed, including a farewell event for Mr. Hastings and a later revue at Kinkyside’s Hall followed by a dance drawing a large audience.
After the preliminary proceedings into two fires at Palm Beach on April 1, the court committed Merc Woelyer for trial on a charge of causing the first blaze. For the second fire the coroner returned an open verdict, finding insufficient evidence to determine origin and not committing Sydney Keys, owner of the house, who had been charged with Wood yer.
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Goulburn Dr Morton wrote to the Bathurst Football League praising its stand against Sunday football. The letter, reportedly surprising many who thought he supported Sunday games, notes that Rundeay football won becoming Lnteherubde day purita of the western district.
In Sydney the Prime Minister Bruce urged the Chamber of Manufacturers to press for a plan for full Australian car production. He noted parts can be made locally though engines and chassis must be imported. He warned America’s efficiency drive could flood world markets in a few years, threatening all nations.
The article outlines a proposed Anglican cathedral for Canberra with a Gothic style drawing on English traditions. It describes site placement overlooking the river, a 120,000 cost estimate for the cathedral structure, capacity for 2,000 worshippers, and the design features including a domed octagonal tower and hierarchical interior spaces.
An official statement notes that changes will take one to two weeks and outlines that provisions remain strict for liquor sales. It mentions questions about possible public changes and emphasizes ongoing administration efforts and regulatory adherence.
Canberra Grammar School directors consider founding a new mixed school in Canberra to serve the city and church community. The foundation date is proposed for December 1924 with initial 200 pupil capacity and eventual expansion. a 120000 pound building program is planned to include chapel and hall, supported by donations and a range of trustees including church and civic leaders.
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