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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1932
Page
2
The Canberra forecast lists July readings with a 10.92 inch barometer, 9 am temperature 9 degrees, max 24 hours 3.8 C, min 294 degrees, wind at 8 am. A social note records Excellency Lady Inaucs accompanied by Lieutenant N. t. Worreet, ALC, traveling to Callineta this evening for an event in Sydney.
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers report diseased cotton plants show elevated leaf temperatures about nine to sixteen degrees higher than healthy ones. The finding aids fever based diagnosis and could help in early disease detection and management of affected crops.
In the camatery of Frwh of Woltgune Amadis Moeest, a name Apsising appears as a daughter figure connected to the composer’s grave. The readable fragment hints at a burial or memorial context linked to FAMGUS within a historical or fictional setting. Broken OCR leaves uncertain details about dates places and full names.
The High Court of Australia may hold sittings in Canberra after a 19k statute set up a separate registry and machinery to allow delays to be avoided. A registrar in Canberra notes a suitable court panel and limited full court hearings until proper facilities are built.
The Commonwealth will call a public tender this week for leasing the Idle Hotels Howls Ainslie and Wellington in the Federal Capital Territory and the states of Victoria and New South Wales. Secretary H C Brown said delays in drawing up conditions delayed details, noting the hotels require permanent caretakers and heavy maintenance costs to the government. The move aims to hand over management to private enterprise, turning a dead loss into revenue.
The Canberra Times argues that a government loan flotation would signal returning confidence in Australia. It notes overseas markets closed since 1929, a 1930 loan at six percent, and the shift toward open-market expectations due to price rises in consolidated stocks and savings deposit rate changes. It warns of possible crowding out of industry but suggests eventual loan flotation may come with broader economic benefits.
Fragmentary notes describe a crowd gathering in response to a local decision. The text references a person identified as Ros Ortey and mentions clothing and a weight champion, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The report discusses British iron and steel industry issues in London with a temperate view, noting a proposed policy change, a three hour timeframe, and possible government action to launch new campaigns and review rejections.
The MCC announced D T Jardine will captain England on the tour to Australia. Joint managers Warnar and Roe N. Pigitel are named, with duties split. Jardine expresses pride and readiness, noting his return to Australia and gratitude for past kindness.
In London at White City Marcel Thal, the French challenger, outpointed English champion Lan Harvey. The fight featured heavy holding with Thal absorbing punishment yet scoring in key exchanges, particularly in the seventh round, to claim the world middleweight crown.
An auction excerpt notes a tobacco leaf sale with uncertain lot details. The text mentions an offering labeled HLHOH ANE with in withInitted timing and a buyer or bidder in the rear. It indicates most of the lot appeared dull and only a small portion, about a quarter, was sold.
Police search for a poisoner who has killed and harmed numerous dogs in Frankatown over the past few weeks. Victims include a wide array of valiant dogs, spurring authorities to investigate.
Officials weigh a permit for Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, to enter Australia. National Sporting Club applied under the name John Arthur Johnson, raising identity concerns. Minister Parkin and acting Customs Minister Forking discuss delaying until Mrs Parkinith and authorities gather more information.
Federal Public Service representatives interviewed acting Attorney General in Melbourne regarding service salary cuts returned to Sydney. Dwyer stated the government planned a stern economy drive and would inform the Prime Minister to permit a deputation from public service associations to address the Premier Conference.
A distorted report discusses framing a divorce ordinance for the Canberra capital and outlines expectations that the Canberra divorce law will mirror New South Wales provisions. It notes a Northern Territory divorce law framed under prior colonial rules and suggests that this path may influence future federal regulations and territorial governance.
The minister stated agreement with using employment relief funds for permanent improvements in Sydney, suggesting a 27 million spend on dole relief if tied to reproductive work, envisaged during the selection campaign.
An uncertified pilot and engineer described a fatal air crash near Quakers Hill on a June day. Investigators and witnesses noted cooling system trouble as the cause, while coronial and expert discussions debated the plane’s design and the accident committee’s findings.
A deputation from an unemployed relief group urged the council to address lost time due to rain delaying four days of municipal work under the relief grant. Spokesman Robinson said continuous wet weather forced a half day pause, risking completion of the program. Alderman Abrahams and others discussed whether extended delays could affect the grant and the workers’ hours. The council planned to act via the Mayne and Tow Clerk communications.
A rush of conversions was noted with outstanding town figures led by Mir Willan Morris at £460,000 and the dmsperial Chemie Co on £760,000. The Bank of England and the Font Omico have already received £8,000 applications for conversion.
In a London Old Bailey proceeding Mrs Juvir farney and others faced evidence about the murder of Michus Atevhen Moher Mat Mrs Hall wife of the chaircourt gave testimony that on the morning of May AV she heard Btophin say Barney for roenny furnace rest Stephen laughed and said Go and Fish for baby, during a streetcar episode the witness recounted fear and possible plans. The court adjourned after.
The report notes a favorable balance for the year, with eleven months of data indicating a large surplus. Professor Giblin comments that the commodity balance remained positive, aided by high export prices and a robust production outlook. May 1802 exports rose by £746,000 while imports declined, suggesting a healthier commodity balance and improvements in external obligations.
New offices will occupy the former Canberra Police Station at Acton replacing the Veatch premises. The Canberra Community Library’s space was considered as a possible home for the branch while a decision on future arrangements was pending. A government inquiry was expected within two days after a note from the Secretary of the Department for the Interior.
Three laborers Speier Gorntford O Ray and McLamare were charged alongside two others after an attempted hold up at Central Court. Detectives and bank staff pursued the men who fled in a car and pepper sprayed bystanders before officers captured them. The defendants faced trial initiated by a colonial police force and are to await further proceedings.
A Monday hearing at Kowarah Court charged Reginala Kinda Weimer with possessing an unlicensed firearm and assaulting Jenot Koya at National Park on Saturday night. Weimer, a railway porter, was fined £10 after pleading accidental involvement in the incident. authorities stated the weapon was not legally held. The case proceeded with further evidence and witness statements to determine accountability.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a violent incident at a quarter bemlona with a 58 year old victim named Jian Buiwatran and mentions Alfred Goorie and DruxoHur. Police describe perfect nviance in a confusing page fragment.
Lostbost Monder Lenton and Rambell from Melbourne will represent Eriyn in the turtle wared crew at Los Angeles. They race for Leander Club, aiming for top honors in the cambrttee debt event, hoping to win the title.
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