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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 06, 1929

Page

4

Weather report for Canberra with temperatures and rainfall

Weather data for Canberra on Friday July 6 shows a morning barometer of 29.85 inches rising to 29.63 by 2 pm and a thermometer of 36.5 at 8 pm with 42.5 at 4 pm. The daily maximum was 63.9 and minimum 31 degrees, with winds noted as MW at 9 pm and NX at 3 pm. Monthly rainfall totals for the year appear garbled but indicate April through May entries and other partial data.

Canberra Ao.m M.W Aon

Queanbeyan Weather Records Period Ended July

Temperature data shows daily max and min readings with rainfall amounts for the period ending in July. The fragment lists symbols and figures but lacks complete values, leaving the overall climate measurements unclear.

Queanbeyan

General Weather Forecast for Australian Regions

Canberra cloudy with further showers and cold westerly to south west winds. New South Wales cloudy with showers on the Ri and slopes. inland fine with cold west to north west winds. Victoria mainly fine in the northwest. other areas cloudy and cold with showers. some snow. west to east winds. Tasmania cold and cloudy with showers west and south. frosts inland. east to west winds. Ocean forecast east to south easterly winds increasing near the Bight to the Straits and Tasmania. West Australia fine with varying winds and frosts in the south interior. South Australia showers in settled areas, coastal and hilly areas with west to south winds.

Canberra New South Walea Uthe Victoria CIA Highlands Eouth Mirnita Tasmania Osean Freeh Bight Straits West Australia South Australia

Weather Synopsis Across Regions of Australia

Victoria shows cloudy conditions with scattered rain and some snow on highlands. New South Wales reports cloudy to dull skies with light to moderate rain in places and snow in central highlands. Tasmania overcast with frosts and showers. Queensland largely fine with scattered light rain along coast and southeast. South Australia cloudy with showers and rain in central and southeast. North Australia data unavailable. Western Australia mostly fine with light rain in extreme southwest.

Victoria Highlands New South Wales Riverina Paris Tallelonia Tasmania Cape Born Queensland Cooktown Wetherton Hiastreets Hall North Australia Weat Australia Coolgardie Goldfields Kimberley

Australian Painter Canvasses for Home Exhibition

London Thursday reports celebrated Australian painter Will Longevall sending five canvases to Australia for exhibition titled The Immortal Shrine and Rear guard. The works depict the Australian Division’s Mount St Quentin attack and Captain Wilkins in the Antarctic storm while his men fear the worst. Captain Wilkins praised the vivid tension captured, and Longstaff plans to supervise the exhibit upon return to Australia.

London Will Longevall Australia Great Os Mount St.Quentin Wilkins Dole Antarctic Theoscrye

Telopea Park Falls to Bt. Christopher's at Kingston Oval

In the School Football Association clash at Kingston Oval Bt. Christopher's defeated Telopea Park A by two goals to one behind four points. Bt. Christopher's led early as Park's backs failed to respond. Dew Bennett and Ryan starred for Bt. Christopher's, while Marriott Were and Henry shone for Park. Bt. Martin of Bt. Christopher's sustained facial injuries requiring medical care.

Kingston Oval Telopea [Ark Whristopher's Mret Telopen Park Bt. Christopher's Telopea Christopher's Dew Bennett Ryan Park Marriott Henry Martin Christopher

Prime Minister Sets Royal Commission on Civil Service

The Prime Minister announced the government will establish a Royal Commission to inquire into all matters of general importance affecting the civil service. The commission aims to examine efficiency, governance, and reform across civil service operations.

Use More Wool Campaign Aims to Defend Wool Trade

The Graziers Association plans a Use More Wool drive to counter synthetic fabrics and revived fashion trends. A London conference with the British Wool Federation and Australia’s Woolgrowers’ Association signals seriousness, with a fund to support propaganda promoting wool garments and a call for strong industry participation.

Australia Rey Graziers’ Association London British Wool Federation Woolgrowers’ Association of Australia

English Cricket Home Team Falls To Eight-Wicket Defeat

The home team slumped to 4% all out with Maxwell scoring 6 and Jupp 61 as Main trimmed the innings, shortening play and leaving the visitors in command.

Maxwell Jupp Main

Queanbeyan Mayor Granted Absence From Council Meeting

The Queanbeyan Municipal Council granted Mayor Alderman H. T. Land leave of absence for two months due to health reasons. It is understood Mr Land will visit Queensland at the end of this month. Woods' Great Cure for Coughs and Fevers is noted.

Queanbeyan Ald H. T. Land Mr. Land Queensland

Heated in camera debate marks Canberra commission session

Stormy session of the Federal Capital Commission in Canberra yesterday included a planned censure motion by Dr. Alcorn against the Chief Commissioner over a confidential estimator. The public portion approved six‑month appointments for Connell and Hull, while Alcorn opposed, saying the commission may end November 2. The meeting also covered hospital staffing, accident compensation, meat ordinance, and lease matters.

Feideral Capital Commission Dr. Alcorn H. G. Connell Commission Industrial Board T Hull Gould Daley Hospital Medical Office Mr. Goold Canberra Hospital Ir. Alcorn Alcorn Heepstal John Butters Vir Alcoen Cher Enien Sol Vile Cone Geciicn Anberra New To New South Wales

Flats for Canberra and Northbourne Avenue site decision

The Canberra Commission approved a new residential block on Northbourne Avenue near The Canberra Thees, in Canberra. Dr Alcorn’s motion to make the site available passed unanimously, aiming to ease housing for married couples with small families and those with no children. A second nearby site near the Institute for Amatemy was deemed unsuitable due to essential services concerns.

Canberra Commission Institute For Amatemy

Public Baths Site Selection Moves Forward for Canberra

Canberra officials plan early next week to choose a site for a new public baths. Acton Park was ruled unsuitable after discovering 20 feet of sand beneath the surface. Three alternate sites are under review near Hotel Acton No. 2 Secretariat and Acton Flate.

The Commission Canberra Acton Fark Hotel Acton No. 2 Secretariat Acton Flate

Tenders for Hotels in Canberra After Liquor Ordinance

The new Liquor Ordinance has passed and tenders will be called immediately for the purchase of the Commission hotels in Canberra. Sir John Pitter stated the buildings and two cafés will be offered when conditions of tendering are completed, with delivery expected without delay.

Brent Canberra John Pitter

Queanbeyan Hospital Annual Ball Arranged at Gregory's Mall

Queanbeyan Hospital sets its annual ball for Thursday in September at Gregory's Mall. A juvenile ball follows on Friday night September 6. Mrs J Shumpack and Mr A K Johnston named joint secretaries. Ladies Auxiliary hospital committee to act as management.

Queanbeyan

Canberra Polo Club Carnival Set For July 31 to August 2

The Canberra Polo Club will hold its annual polo carnival on the ground near the Queanbeyan Duntroon road about five miles from Queanbeyan on July 31 and August 1 and 2. Teams invited include Yars Cooma Harden Young Narrandera Goulburn Sydney and The Wanderers with two local teams also participating. Polo dances are planned in Canberra likely at the Albert Hall on August 1 and 2.

Canberra Queanbeyan-Duntroon Road Queanbeyan Yars Cooma Harden Young Narrandera Goulburn Sydney The Wanderers Albert Hall

Northbourne Club players named for Bemond Shield and Nant matches

The Northbourne Club announced selections for the Bemond Shield and Nant matches today. A Grade at Ginninderra features A Niah J Ridley H Waterman J B Grade vs Canberra at Northbourne includes Mrs Griffiths Mise Ashton Mewar W Lindsay A W Paul Co DB Jenkins L Kemipeon with emergencies Miss N Long and George Nicholls. A Grade at Forrest next Wednesday lists Meadames ee Sar geson Amand sad Miss Pike.

Northbourne Ginninderra Messrs A. Niah J. Ridley H. Waterman Canberra Mrs. Griffiths Mise Ashton Mewar W. Lindsay A. W. Paul Co DB. Jenkins L. Kemipeon N. Long George and Nicholls Forrest Meadames Ee Ee Sargeson Miss Pike

Kingston and Acton to clash in York More semifinal match

Kingston will meet Acton at York More in the final second round game. The teams list forwards, halves, backs and goalkeepers, with Weale and N Marshall among officials. Canberra trial selections set for July 7 at York Park with Aitken Trevor-Jones Arthur Bird Carrell Halves Guondon Welch Mike Racks Avery, Tinkner captain Chanalkeeper Mou Emervencien for Goulburn trip. Weale captains York match with Weale and vieltor as umpires.

Kingston Acton York More Kiysstan Athi Arthur Welch Saint English Mualwen Trmpp Munro Micke Packs Kenm Weale Lure Athineson Trevor-Jones Gorton Whitehill T. Marshall Collier Webber Lindsay Avery N. Marshall Canberm Young York Park Sundey Goulburn Aitken Trevor- Jones Bird Carrell Guondon Mike Racks Tinkner Vieltor Bumbay Vorkark Forwenie Knowden Engleh Manele Halven Debber Fizelle Cope Griffitha Kenna Tickner Mofr

Keith Anderson Lie in State in Sydney Church

The body of Lieutenant Keith Anderson lay in state at St. Stephen's Church in Sydney with a continuous stream of mourners paying respects to the late airman. The coffin was draped with the Royal Australian Air Force flag. the funeral is scheduled for Mosman tomorrow.

Sydney

Thanksgiving church services honor the King's recovery

Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7 mark a set of thanksgiving services across denominations. The Rev. Pastor Stuart will preach at the Cooperative Congregational service in Pry Church Hall, imitating the Abbey service in England. Local pastors urge all to join in prayers for the King's health.

John Walker Speckmans Stuart Church OF Christ Gander Stuart Stevens Ainslie Presbyterian Methodist Congregational Westridge Wheaton Weatlake F. Wheaton Ainslie Pree Hall F. F. Wheaton Stevenn

Canberra church notices and services schedule

A crowded list of parish services across Canberra and districts for a Sunday, including Church of England and Roman Catholic masses, evensongs, devotions, and Thanksgiving services. indicates multiple churches such as St. Peter's Sutton, St. Gregory’s Molonglo, Canberra parishes, and public notices of recovery prayers for the King with various times and locations. Names include Rev. G. A. M. Nell, Rev EB, and Rev. Dr. A. J. Wi.

Church OF England Canberra John the Churceaim Heb H.C Rm.c Duntroon St. Peter's Church Sutton St. Paul's Hat Kingston G. A. M. Nell Christopher's Forrest Amalie Main Shantroon St. Christopher's Tay Queanbeyan St. Gregory Wisaney's Molonglo Tageranong Sunde Gundaron Tidbinbilla

Round the Departments Round the Depart ments

Treasury official B W T Yandel returns to Canberra from Sydney on official business regarding Soldier Lard settlement. Census and Statistics E C Favier transfers to clerk in Commonwealth Census and Judicial Service. Attorney General Latham arrives with private secretary W timer. Ogden and secretary visit Canberra. Home Affairs D Hodge chief meteorological officer Fervier Melbourne visits on official business. J Fennessy attends Canberra on official business. W E Hicks on duty after leave. Trade and Customs R Townsend travels to Canberra for official business. Markets Malthorn on sick leave, resumes duties Monday. Pensions Miss K Doherty in Canberra on leave. External Affairs Keith Officer temp in Canberra. Dr Henderson visits Sydney.

E. C. Favier Public Service Commonwealth Attor Vear Latham Canberra Bourne J. E. Ogden J. Timer Thurmby D. Hodge Jarkets Malthorn Mim K. J. Doherty Melbourn Keith External Affairs Department

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