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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1931
Page
3
A garbled excerpt discusses state tax issues and fiscal proposals. It mentions savings of £1,000,000 and £1,900,000, committee outlines, and potential acts affecting public servants and industries. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary OCR shows a regional mill retirement note alongside scattered names and a parish hall reference in a church setting. The unreadable text complicates specifics but indicates community notices and possible church attendees or speakers.
The Prime Minister announced the six week adjournment of the special committee report on war pensions and repatriation. The committee's recommendations total £1,018,240, with further savings and reductions proposed to balance the budget and expedite rehabilitation.
A fragmented report describes an afternoon match at Manuka, with north and south sides fielding players and tactics. It notes defence and attack strengths, roster uncertainties, and key players such as Cartledse Smith Wicker and Morcombe with references to Manuka standings and interleague roles.
The report lists players and lineups for Kingston Whites and Ainslie maroons at Reid Park and another match at Tanner Park. Players named include Barton, Welch, Arthur, Kineston, Whiteslider, Ta rgram, Castriason, Lloyd, Rudda, Por cpfer, Owena, Limbert, Wilkin, Goodwin, and capt Jones. Emergencies covered by Bicott MecCalman Morton, with further squad details and positional notes. A later entry notes a Kingston maroons practice at Reid Park with capt Avery and McDonald among named players.
A damaged OCR snippet lists various balloon sizes and pricing notes alongside heavy truck specifications and partial measurements. The fragment references high pressure, cargo, and heavy equipment terms with unclear context.
A financial report shows exports surpass imports by £49,793,524 in Australian currency for eleven months to May, with British currency equivalent around £22,200,000. June expected £5,000,000 gold.. full-year excess near the amount paid in UK loan interest. Imports totalled £257,203,808 vs £14,719,880 last year, a substantial drop. exports reached £91,026,840, down to £116,171,398.
Canberra executives warn the Unemployment Relief Fund may drop contributions next year due to proposed pay reductions in the Public Service. They urge members to maintain gift levels on the existing scale as officials seek authority to deduct the contribution from salaries.
The piece reviews advances in motor spirit and plans for immediate rollout by Union White Finan. It notes recent success in development and testing of modern motor products. Also mentions peppermint cold remedy lines as a related consumer item.
The Conservatorium of Music announces a demonstration recital at Albert Hall Canberra on a Tuesday in mid year. Director announces the program for students and staff with no admission charge. Performers include Godfrey Smith and Spancer Thomas.
An antique advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure claimed to treat coughs colds and influenza with a soothing peppermint formula. The ad emphasizes quick relief and natural tasting ingredients, targeting households seeking home remedies.
The Attorney General moved in the House to authorise submitting to Westminster a proposed statute aligning Dominion powers with the British Commonwealth constitution. The resolution aims to grant full Dominion powers only if the Dominion has requested and consented to such amendments, marking a step in harmonising legal status across Dominions.
Fragmented text shows a partially legible notice from a historic paper and mentions printing and publishing for a federal capital press. The readable bits reference a company office, a date fragment, and possible publication details.
In federal capital Territory, a lease for a refreshment kiosk at Cotter River is offered for two years with one renewal option. Tenderers must submit a deposit equal to 95 percent of the bid and the highest bid will be accepted. Notices warn stock owners to observe permission rules and vessels of intent with city authorities.
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