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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1933
Page
4
Fragmentary text notes Canbarra residents urged to send names and addresses to Canberra Times. Mentions Queanbeyan orders and Mr Al F Murray with Lowe Street, Queanbeyan, phone number Queanbeyan 168.
Canberra forecast and morning readings show temperature around 41 units with a day’s low near 24. The report lists rainfall records for the year to date, noting maxima and minima for the period and monthly totals.
Canberra forecast calls for dry and chilly weather with frost on the tablelands and morning fogs. Variable winds, mainly westerly, bring a brisk start to the day and a cool finish.
The article argues for rapid scientific exploration of Australian fisheries to boost domestic production and employment. It cites potential to raise annual fish and meat consumption toward New Zealand levels, creating thousands of jobs, expanding shore staff, and possibly reaching ten million pounds in mercantile earnings. It warns against private exploration without government-led surveys and calls for urgent, coordinated action.
Wimbledon action reports Crawford reaching the final after tough exchanges with H B Vines, with rising play from both sides. Vines shows power and accuracy, edging through several sets as Crawford adjusts with strong serves and precise volleys.
Council receipts show a fortnightly total of £2,473 with gains in Mareanella position and LEAP improvements offsetting lower Ravenite figures. Month of Ainé lists 2,131 receipts. June shows a 108 percent ratio, with total recruitment figures described amid distorted OCR text.
Parliament to open with a broad reform program covering governance finance and transport. Measures include reorganizing the rail pay system, police oversight, infant welfare, metropolitan transport, and licensing controls. Aimed at restoring capitalization in railway finances and tightening loyalty and security rules.
The session opened amid tariff talk as the Senate weighed duties on metals and machinery. Senator Dunn pressed West Australian concerns while senators debated Ottawa and Heullin terms, with Treasurer Sir Walter Samy Greeny outlining the year end financials and the budget outlook.
The Fedora Cabinet rejected funding for a northern Canberra swimming pool, deeming £12,000 or a smaller sum unviable. Authorities prioritized other works including war memorials and hosing projects, with estimates suggesting a pool would cost about £13,000 despite claims of potential returns.
Tables show birth and death trends for the Federal Capital Territory in the quarter ending June. Births decline with fewer live births than deaths. males outnumber females at birth. Canberra area data indicate rising births for Quinabean figures alongside deaths and aging patterns.
Four men were committed for trial at the Central Court today on charges of conspiring to defraud by bidding rigging at an auction. Names include auctioneer Michael Kelly and auctioneer Michael O’Rheefe, with accomplices John Tunting and George Kerry. The case centers on a May 10 incident involving a valued article and alleged threats to Richard Irwin and others. The morning testimony from Arthur Cocke and Co. Ltd described the article’s value as stated at the time.
Queanbeyan Municipal Council discussed building a swimming pool and reviewed plans for park land offers. A refund of 12 pounds for an overpaid rate was approved, and water charges were reduced by one third per thousand gallons. The meeting also covered fence approvals, government referrals, and a future council vote on cartridge procurement for a conservation effort.
The readable fragment outlines a Royal Canberra Golf event with 18 holes contested by men. Scores show Burwene 48 and Migitie 32 as players, with several others listed and noted as down or square in various matchups. The text is garbled but indicates a competitive round with multiple participants.
The report notes a qualifying round for the women’s championship with standout performances. Names such as Boyne, Wray, Kwungfather, and Jonow appear among the field, with scores like 83 mentioned and several entrants listed, indicating results and participants in the event.
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