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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1929
Page
2
Weather data for Canterra lists a July forecast with temperatures, wind, and rainfall records. It includes a daily maximum near 60 degrees and a total rainfall for February and the year to date with scattered illegible fragments.
Primed and published by C J Bake speare for the Federal Capital Tree of Australia Ltd at the registered office of the Company in Canberra Ainslie.
Canberra expects cold and cloudy conditions with frosts at night and north to north west winds with scattered showers on southern slopes. Victoria remains cool and cloudy with further showers in highland areas and fresh north west winds. Tasmania shows cloud and showers especially in the west with north west squalls on the coast. South Australia reports cloudy conditions with scattered showers mainly in central and south east areas and north to west winds. Queensland forecasts scattered coastal showers, fine interior, frosts in the south, and mainly south easterly winds.
A large deputation from nearly all employers’ groups in the state met acting Premier Buttenshaw in Sydney to oppose government and Civic Commission trading in the electrical trade. G A Parkes and C M McDonald criticized tax-exempt bodies competing with private firms. Buttenshaw defended equal terms and said Cabinet would review if substantiated.
The report outlines Victoria and New South Wales with cloudy, threatening conditions and local rain, Tasmania with fronts and NW winds, and South Australia showing showers on the southeast coast and scattered rain inland. Western Australia notes generally fine weather in the tropics and goldfields with cloudy periods elsewhere.
A fragmented rainfall report lists numerous towns from Victoria and South Australia with varied inches, including Merino 77, Riverton 3, Port Campbell 63, and Bendigo b, noting broad geographic spread and inconsistent totals across the region. Several placenames appear garbled, but the document records a wide range of precipitation amounts and numerous small localities.
Major C W C Marr and Mrs Marr with daughter Mary arrive at Victoria Station welcomed by Lady Flynie and Mr Trumble. The interview with the Australian Press notes plans to Geneva, aims for friendly international cooperation, and emphasis on Imperial trade and migration development.
The Speaker of the House Sir Littleton Groom announced a writ for Balaclava Victoria to replace W. A. Watt. Key dates: writ July 1 nomination July 24 polling August 9 return on or before August - results pending official confirmation.
An irate motorist cites a dangerous parking core at entrance areas. The driver recalls a near miss when another car blocked entry, causing damage and a hefty repair bill. Several similar incidents occur citywide prompting calls for official action to prevent possible crashes.
A cyclone battered Wajuku over the weekend, uprooting trees and damaging brown G¢rom power lines that cut electricity. Many sheds and small buildings were wrecked as crews assess the aftermath across the affected regions.
An archival snippet lists celestial events with rise and set times for major bodies and planets. It notes Flancts-Venues rising at 3.46 a.m and setting at 2.00 p.m, Mara at 50 fmt with $47 p am, Jupiter at 4.14 a.m, Saturn at 2.8 p.m and 5.51 a.m.
The piece argues that seven primary Australian producers face a downturn in London markets with prices falling toward pre war levels. It notes wheat and wool slumps, butter difficulties, and government schemes unable to reverse the trend, while Russia and Italy reshape global supply. It warns that over-capitalisation risks collapse unless markets adjust.
Earle Page announced the year ended June 26 showed a £9,434,000 deficit with a £13,000 surplus slice. customs and excise revenue fell by £2,242,000 and the accumulated deficit reached £4,070,052. He explained potential harvest and wood clip recoveries, noted tax variances, and described debt reductions and future budget plans for 1929-1930.
Sydney finance report reveals a reported surplus near £580,000 against £1,000,000 tax estimates, with arrears recovery boosting revenue. Railways show £1.3 million efficiency after £800,000 grant, but coal and timber freight losses and industrial disputes raise costs. Tramways post £11,000 deficit, rail and tram policies avoid fare increases despite weak finances.
Senator Ogden and Mr. Duggan clash over the Commonwealth Arbitration Court and Beeby Award. Duggan urges replacing the court with a Peace Act, cites potential industry harmony, while Ogden accuses leaders of provoking strikes and calls for responsibility. An address on arbitration is planned at the Melbourne Constitutional Circle meeting.
The Minister for Lands Mr Ball will appoint three boards to review soldier settler areas below home maintenance standards. One board will cover coastal districts, one the northern central division, and one the southern part of that division.
The item notes Reverend H. D. Beale remarks on arrivals in Sydney from England by the Large Bay. It reports English cities gradually fading as sturdy tenements rise, signaling shifting urban landscapes and population patterns.
A reader from Large Family No. 2 argues for community input on milk pricing and distribution. The writer requests a three-person committee including an electable figure, a representative from the people, and a mission to decide actions for the whole community.
The Railway Commissioners estimate year receipts at £220,052,400 but now warn actual earnings will be about £1,000,000 below. Despite reduced revenue, working expenses are expected to exceed Parliament's appropriation by £208,000. Mr. Stevens notes three months show retrogression with coal losses around £200,000 and a weekly wage rise adding £60,000. The Amending Railways Finance Act requires the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover part of country development lines. Earnings still exceed last year by £602,000 despite the shortfall.
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