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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 04, 1929

Page

4

Publishing Notice From Cooma and Nearby Firms

A publishing notice lists names and firms including Gunn Moss Vale Railway and Goulburn agents. It references J Graham RK J Dunne J W Prowse Mids D Frese R M Gollage with addresses in Cooma and nearby towns. The notice mentions Kennedy Bidweed Wells Tass Jackson Hookstall Gordon and local advertising houses.

COOMA Dore Mra. Kennedy Bidweed Wells Tass Jackson Hookstall Rdon & Geich Ltd Gorden One Pookstella Goulburn Bury Way Gtaisons

Canberra Times Early Morning Delivery Notice

Public notice seeking contact with the circulation manager regarding Canberra Times early morning delivery and subscription particulars for BARLT DAILY DELIVERY. Readable items emphasize arranging delivery details and contact points for service.

BARLT Canberra Times

Weather report from Canberra July third

The Canberra weather bulletin records barometer readings at 9 am and 3 pm and notes a daily maximum and minimum. It lists daily totals and compares rainfall to the same period in 1924, indicating a total rainfall figure for the year to date.

Canberra

General Weather Forecast for Banberra and NSW

Weather forecast notes a fine but cold night with a sunny later spell and possible showers, especially in the north near New South Wales. Generally fine elsewhere yet cloudier in southern parts and on slopes with showers developing later in the south.

Banberra New South Wales

Weather report summary for several regions

Broad regional forecast noting cloud and rain in Victoria and South Australia, with north to north west winds and later westerlies. Thamania sees cloudy showers with north west winds veering to squally westerlies. Ocean predicts fresh northerlies from the east, strong south west gales near inverted fronts, West Australia cloudy with showers and cold nights, South Australia mostly cloudy with showers, North Australia no data, Queensland fine with sub tropical heat, South Australia and Northern Territory portions mentioned.

Victoria Ocean Straite Tasmania West Australia South Australia Kangaroo Island North Australia Querosland

Weather synopsis across regions with cloudy skies and scattered rain

The report outlines weather across Victoring South Walea Tasmania Queensland South Australia and North Australia with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions. Light to moderate rain is noted in several areas, while winds vary from northerly to south-easterly and frosts occur in sub-tropical divisions.

Walea Bord Gidfrida Tasmania Perth Queensland Thursday Island North Australia Winda

Rainfall readings across Australian colonies and towns

A long list of rainfall figures is reported for multiple locations across Victoria New South Wales Tasmania South Australia Western Australia and Queensland. The figures cover towns such as Coleraine Colac Mortland Promontory Cape Otway Hobart Launceston Guilds Country Bridport St Helens Burnt Cremy Perth Esperance and many others with values ranging from single inches to three in some cases.

Mathinna Molina Burns Hy Cremy Beaconsfield Bridport Wingarooma Staniey Irishtown Low Head Launceston Waratah Zechan Strahan Eddyetome Oailands Queentaland Cape Moreton Routh Routh Australia.—Kingecete 6, Peniin I Cape Borda Mt. Gambier Robe Cape Northumberland North Australia Mnil Wen Avserelia Dooyarra Wongan Jarrahdale Mandurah Hwabury Donnybrask Bridgeytown Denmark Toodyay Quatralding Bruce Rock Merridet Kondinin Brookton Wandering Wickepin Narrogin Wagin Kukerin Kojonup Cranbrook Wyekatchem Newdegate Laks Grace Narembeen Mukinhuddin Geraldton Perth Leeuwin Esperance York Alhahy Eclipse Island Katanning

Drama Society Elects New Arte and Literature Committee

The Society of Arts elects directors and managers for the Arte and Literature Society dramathe committee under the amended constitution. Names include Director Dr LW Nott, stage manager J O Marry, Reedertin tu Fuge manager BR D Tanner, art director Miss E Fraxer, hon. elect J K Lencaster, robes maid Mrs 8 Dalley, musical director BR Loot, member A A Tregear, committee members Miss K James and Mr T Marshall, secretary Miss J Baber. The committee aims to stage four plays before Christmas 1929.

Arte and Literature Society LW. Nott J. O. Marry Reedertin BR. D. Tanner Misa E. Fraxer J. K. Lencaster Mintrona of the Robes

Australian business figures in Canberra and Sydney

Mr. G. Radmore representing William Bordine and Tickle Ltd of York Hirest Sydney paid his first visit to Canberra yesterday. Mr. J. K. Lancaster, manager of Australian General Electric Co Canberra branch, left on a short visit to Sydney by last evening's train. Mr. Lancaster is recovering from a painful motor accident he sustained weeks ago.

G. Radmore William Bordine and Tickle, Ltd York Sydney Canberra J. K. Lancaster Australian General Electric Co Lancaster

Advertised shop prices may stay lower than non advertising stores

The note asserts that shops that advertise tend to offer prices not higher than those that do not advertise and are often lower. It frames advertising as a signal of price competitiveness rather than a guarantee.

Astronomical Data From Commonwealth Observatory Mount Stromlo

On Thursday June 4 at Mount Stromlo early morning observations noted Bon flees 7.14 am and Moon rites 4.01 am with various rise and set times. Major planets Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn were visible with differing positions. Weather forecast indicates cloudy conditions with scattered showers likely and fresh northerly winds.

Government agency economies spark across Commonwealth departments

A sweeping departmental economy drive aims to trim non essential work amid budget pressures. The Home Affairs Department signals strict cuts in temporary staff and discretionary outlays, with likely deeper impacts on Defence. Cabinet discussions in Canberra target July budget decisions, possible tax increases, and revenue actions to preserve funds.

Commonwealth Department Home Affairs Department Commonwealth Meteorologion Service Dhe Puireau Commonwealth Forestry Mount Stromio IY. BK Deane Treasury Defence Department Bini Harry Chauvel Harry Chive Canberra Witeh

Expensive Milk Delivery Suggestion to Cut Canberra Costs

A Canberra reader, a former dairyman, urges the Citizens' League to reorganize milk delivery by dividing the city into blocks with equal gallonage per delivery. He claims costly deliveries raise living costs and believes standardizing routes would cut time, labor, and vehicle use, potentially reducing prices by a penny per quart and lowering bread and vegetable costs.

Canberra Ohla Citizens' League Italy

The Reward Of Greatness And Worldly Wealth

The piece argues that true wealth lies in good deeds rather than material riches and notes the enduring struggle of great minds to gain worldly reward. It highlights Sir Ronald Ross as an example of posthumous recognition amid poverty, illustrating the gap between genius and financial success.

Mohammed Styx Ronald Ross West London Medical and Society Eles Ata Ps

Indignant Ratepayers Seek Canterbury Council Dissolution

A Canterbury public meeting produced a petition urging the Minister for Local Government to dissolve Canterbury Council. It cites loss of elector confidence after dismissing Town Clerk Mr Julien and engineer Mr Haw. The petition also cites acting against Mr Mani’s inquiry into the firings of Messrs Sutton and Raw.

Bydney Canterbury sHinawolwe Canterbury Council Julion Haw Mani Mersis Sutton Raw

Acton Welfare Association backs Saunders council claim

The Acton Welfare Association plans to back Mr. J. W. Saunders in his bid for a seat on the library council. Saunders says he is the constitutionally elected member, while other members were self elected. The association will write to the Vicory council endorsing Saunders and sign the letter with association officials and subscribers.

Ie Bs Canberra Acton Welfare J. WH. Saunders Library Council Saunders Librears Wdo AL O'Noele Acton Welfare Agnoviation Wis Tiv Bern Vicorory Council Raulders Counelo

Citizens' League Meeting To-night in Canberra

The Canberra Citizens' League holds its annual meeting this evening at gt o'clock in Albert Halt. The session aims to be representative, with an invitation extended to all residents to attend and join. On the agenda is the election of officers for the coming year.

Canberra

Forest Planting and Canhem Feurorni Investment Woes

The article analyzes a forestry project at the Canbermn Fenty School, questioning the viability of planting trees to maturity within eight to fifteen years. It argues climate and site factors slow growth, and even if trees mature, returns may barely match the initial investment. It notes potential safer options for investors and cites concerns about ecological and financial risks across various sites.

Canbermn Fenty School Questhonm Sombievie

Shell Plans To Assist Motorists In Canberra Visit

Shell officials Measra W A Tanish and T J Eking toured Canberra for the British Imperial Oil Co to review distributor support and consumer service. They outlined strengthened channel communications, motorist assistance, and potential new service stations in Canberra, Bathurst, Muswellbrook, and Newcastle, noting plans to extend terminal facilities and travel guidance charts for air and land journeys. The visit emphasized closer cooperation with distributors and a time policy to maintain Shell lead across the empire.

Measra W. A. Tanish T. J. Eking Australia N.S.W Imperial Ol Co Canberra Yass Aparientien Bhell Pretedt Onoues Oetty Bathurst Mudgwe Muswellbrook Newcastle Wace Perth

Forestry meeting outlines economic timber role in Australia

The Canberra Wenome Society of Mistrating New Zealand discussed forestry economics at Albert Hall. Speaker Mr Gray outlined forest industry figures, employment, and timber imports, urging expansion of planted forests and noting the sector’s influence on rainfall and national revenue.

Canberra Wenome Society New Zealand Albert Hall Pooh Mer A. Winkeoms Ealleitaett Austen Forestie Commonwealth Australia Tirstain Sina Gray C.H. Wicket

Conference in London Discusses Child Welfare Policy

A London conference attended by figures from England Australia and Slovakia examined child welfare concerns. Dr Waterworth spoke on health measures while Margaret Lark Delontvar and Mrs worth CTs mii were noted participants. The gathering considered European and Commonwealth approaches to protecting children and supporting families.

Lon Thon Tienda Enema Monterniiv Iihi Welfare Australia Slovakia Leora Varetti

Appeal to Ministers NEY, Wi The State co AL of the Soldiers'

A fragment notes a request to ministers regarding pension considerations for returned servicemen and workers at Lithwow Small Annes Factory. It mentions 13 years of employment and war injuries, with the state council urging continued employment for public utility goods amid wartime rebuilding.

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