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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1933
Page
2
The weather section lists Canberra readings for Saturday July 1 with barometer 28.57 inches, 9 am temperature 41.2, daily max 60.2, min 21.5, wind from the south. For Sunday July 2 barometer 28.46 inches, 9 am temperature 46, max 53.8, wind from the east. Monthly rainfall totals and year to date figures for Canberra and Queanbeyan are provided in fragmented form.
The school is registered by the Department of Education and accepts boys from Prep to Leaving Certificate. Fees for day boys range from 3 to 8 guineas per term. Modern equipment, small classes, and efficient teaching. Prospectus by Rev W J Edwards headmaster. Phone B2T1.
The Canberra Times prints on British newsprint with Australian production. Contact details mention The Federal Capital Press and listed firms and individuals for the 1905 era, including time stamps and department notes. The fragment references prices, subscriptions, and printing arrangements in a rough catalog of names and addresses.
The Cab berra Times offers daily home delivery to all Canberra and Queanbeyan residents. To order, residents should send their names and address or call 764. Queanbeyan orders can be placed via the same paper or Mr M F Mrerray, Lowe it, Queanbeyan, phone Quedibe 153.
Lady Tanacs accompanied by Miss Helen Hughes attended the Canberra Croquet Club on Saturday afternoon to present season trophies. Sydney horticultural writer J G Lockley, visiting Canberra to view parks and gardens, writes under Redgum for his column. Also noted are G B Maddison and L G Venn Brown and Son in attendance.
The Canberra Baptist Church sermon argued Christ is King now, not future. Rev A J Waldock cited John 18 37 and Handel to claim the Hallelujah Chorus signals God’s kingship and world harmony. The talk contrasted secular dictatorship with Christ’s rule and urged personal acceptance.
Wimbledon reduces 126 entrants in the men's singles to eight with quarterfinals set: Vines vs Menzel Cochet vs Stofen Satoh vs Austin and Hughes Crawford vs Vines Austin and Crawford tipped to reach final amid Crawford’s form and Austin’s preparations. Attendance reaches about 25 000 including the King and Queen. The standout match features David Jones versus Cochet as Jones battles to challenge the French ace.
Australia’s Mc Grath health improving with rest hoped to restore fitness for doubles and Davis Cup. British team named as Austin Hughes Lee Perry with Hughes possibly replacing Perry in singles. Davis Cup mixed results feature Crawford, Vines and several doubles pairings. several matches completed with clear scores and lineups noted.
On Monday July 3 at Mt. Stromin Bun rises at 7.13 acm with .02 pom quality. The Moon rises at 47 pem with sela 2.08 asm. Venus rises 8.45 acm, 6.27 pem. Jupiter 10.08 am and 20.19 pam. Saturn at 7:41 pm. Major planet details, Mare 11.17 aan, and 1h1l pa noted.
The forecast calls for cloudy unsettled weather with showers along the coast. Frost and fog are expected on the tablelands. Fresh to strong south to southeast winds will affect coastal areas.
Cloudy and showery conditions expected along the coast and on some high lands, with mostly fine weather inland. Morning frost and fogs likely, winds fresh to strong from the south to south east along the coast and shift to the east to north east inland, strengthening westward.
The Premier Mr Forgan Smith said Queensland, a non wheat producing state, would not block a common policy if larger producers agreed, while Western Australia’s Mr Keneally noted disagreement. The Federal Cabinet then met and gave the plan favourable consideration to curb North American surpluses, raise prices for Australian growers, and coordinate world market interests.
The Premier Mr Stevens issued a statement urging Anitration to aid the Economic Conference. He stressed addressing monetary policy currency stabilization war debts world tariffs and price level adjustments. He warned that without proper spirit by all parties little lasting benefit will come from the World Conference.
At Hotel Wellington on Saturday a gathering of Territory gangers, presided by Mr. A. Smith, unanimously decided to continue membership in the A W A. All recognized gangers attended except one who sent an apology. The motion’s mover credited reforms in Australia to the AW, emphasizing Canberra.
In Sydney, Australia argues against production cuts and border controls, urging all major exporters to cooperate. It warns that restricting wheat would hinder development, raise unemployment, and fail to boost world prices, stressing the need to keep markets open and production expanding.
Kingsley suffers a troublesome wrist sprain Friday while Crawford earns applause for tenacity despite recent setbacks as spectators cheer supported performances.
Canberra Bowling Club's singles final saw J H L Monahan defeat G McFarlane 31 ends to 17 in a cliffhanger. The match featured a long seesaw battle with late rallies and sharp finishes, as Monahan edged ahead then held on to claim the championship.
In Acton on Saturday Grammer beat Y.W.C.A. 1 0. Hall defeated Womanahs 2 1. Boronia and Telopea drew 5 1 with M Jenkins scoring four for Boronia.
Club greens closed while Parliament Hopae green is extended to players on both river sides. Mormbera of both state and potential members should attend Saturdays at 1 30 pm starting next Saturday and continuing on subsequent Saturdays.
Canberra A and Cranstoun clash with rivals as Grimes and Grant score for Canberra with tight defense. The first half sees tight contest with multiple attempts at goal, while the second half features sustained pressure and a late winning effort by Canberra players despite defensive blocks from Cransion and Gribble.
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