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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1933
Page
2
Canberra forecast notes cloudy conditions with scattered showers and morning fog. Winds shift to a southerly and freshen, maximum temperatures around 20 degrees, with rainfall expected as a monthly pattern.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Evdnex Tomday and the Mints Gabiast related to a construction of a water system. It references a tender scout and indicates unsettled issues with the ongoing project. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled text.
Astronomical data from Sdlar Observatory in Mz Stromin for Wednesday July 5 lists sun events and lunar phases including moonrise and moonset times, Venus rise and set times, and various measurements in pan units. The fragmentary text preserves observer notes and times though some figures appear garbled.
In a heated senate session Senator Dunn accused the government of intending to award the Singapore to Australia air mail route to Imperial Airways. Sir George Pearce defended the defence rationale, while Auditor General criticisms and calls for Australian control of the service prompted strong cross party discussion and a postponement motion was moved but defeated.
Coroner's Court at Willoughby opened to hear the death of Mir Garirode Geanktyda. Witnesses testified a man named Haim Patera caused a fatal incident by attempted to remove 38 and the doctors had to saw her body on both sides before release. The inquest heard testimony including claims of men and possible negligence.
London reports a vague non aggression pact network with mentions of Russia engaging future treaties with Latvia Persia Romania and other states. The piece notes tentative diplomatic steps and possible alignment shifts in the region amid rising tensions.
Fragmented text notes a Canberra conference with references to temperate state exports and European growers. Mentions a delayed timetable and regional concerns about agricultural policy. No clear events or names are readable.
An active proposal by Ratepayers Association of Queanbeyan advocates amalgamating Queanbeyan town with the Errovia Shire to reform local governance in New South Wales. It weighs potential economic benefits, debt and rate implications, and the impact on municipal services, noting varied views on compaction versus separate councils.
A damaged OCR snippet reports gas price per 1000 units and a political dispute in Wollongong involving labor and a local company. The text names unspecified groups and persons, references a night event, and mentions regulatory actions without clear details or outcomes. The fragmentary source lacks complete facts to determine a full narrative.
At Prahran Court to day Mr Tivb stated that any person convicted of gambling involving underage youths would face a fortnightly sanction. The judge indicated members used children to evade court scrutiny and warned that preventing such exploitation was essential to safeguard the youths.
In a chaotic session the City Bowing Club debated amenities and the executive committee discussed policies. Plans were proposed to overhaul facilities and align actions with regulations, with emphasis on strategic leadership and budgetary considerations.
A conference of representatives from the Australian fruit industry shipping and commerce discussed seeking new marketing outlets to replace lost New Zealand markets amid embargoes. The session noted the embargo cost Australian growers over £130,000 annually and urged the Commonwealth Government to press carriers for shipping reductions.
A New Zealand Air Force first officer, Frazer, jumped from an aeroplane in Auckland at 1,500 feet but the parachute failed to descend. He rose to 3,000 feet and drifted for 25 minutes before a safe landing, far longer than the usual 35 seconds.
A rough OCR fragment discusses the soon entered appointments for a Commission in the Commonwealth Gazette. It mentions an early war with the imautrien and the Commission headquarters in Melbourne with visits to three states. Names include Mr Executor, Mr Walter Green, Mr M Richardson and Mr Walton Randford.
Stewart outlined a conference sparked by Prime Ministerial representations on exploiting the eastern Canada markets under current freight conditions. The plan aims at the United Kingdom, with 76 000 bushels slated for shipment this season and exports totaling about 50 000 CAMER to be dispatched, prompting a potential summit with Cobinen on the issue.
A man awaiting a police court appearance drank a large quantity of strychnine in the morning and died after bail release. He failed to answer his name in court as police sought him, then collapsed in a residential area and died shortly after.
Canberra residents allege unfair wartime support treatment for those misused by authorities. The piece examines couples who married after arrival and seek recognition of dependents and pension adjustments under the Commonwealth framework, urging clear eligibility and restored payments.
Twenday report notes Rev Angus Welbourne and Dr Angus of Kyd debate a doctrinal motion. Tule wants discussion by the General Assembly of Australia. Veoh nanured that the N.S.W. fappea would be puccétiatul and that the matter would reach the General Assembly in due course.
Fragmentary OCR notes show discussion of gold demand and the potential return to the gold standard. Mentions of financial authorities and the press in New England and the Community reflect uncertainty over monetary policy and the value of gold as a monetary anchor.
In Parliament House Sir George Poyres outlined government approval of a coordinated wheat price strategy with the United States Canada Argentina and Austria. He said the plan would raise world prices and benefit major producers including Australia while removing the price menace in global markets. The Commonwealth Government supporter noted the opportunity to align with a broader world policy to stabilize primary commodity prices.
In Canberra a heated session centers on postponing the air mail contract vote. Senator Payne attacks fashion meanwhile as he defends duties on hats and lists related topics as the debate spills into a broader discussion of transport strategy and wartime security. The exchange includes references to Pacific routes and growing concerns about commercial aviation policy.
A government training program introduced by the Minister for Sage Mr Sumnine tam attracts more than 1,000 participants. A customs infringement case is heard in Sydney as evidence shows shipment irregularities. Government rebel leaders plan a demonstration on Wednesday to press fortification policies. Local officials report public interest and rising reactions amid the political tension.
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