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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1934
Page
2
Public subscription notice for The Canberra Times listing subscription rates and contact details. Includes references to printing, publication, and requesting orders with address and phone hints. The fragmented text names The Federal Capital Territory region and Mort Street Canberra as contact points.
Weather and market brief from Canberra dated Monday July 1034 notes temperatures around 40 degrees and 46 degrees with entries of hours and rates. The fragment mentions grass, vind, and ale quantities with end times around 8 30 am. No clear events or names identified.
The article discusses signs of improving Paris Rome relations amid broader postwar revival. It references cultural exchanges and business ties with Tanger company and notes shifts in policy following the Four Power Pact. Germany's evolving role is described as part of a gradual realignment.
England and Wales champion Dayia faces New Zealand champion Clark McConachy in Sydney today as Walter Lindrum looms as the world title favorite. Scores from the session reached 349 and 131 with Beneieiot and McConachy trailing as the event continues tonight.
Unsettled weather across the tablelands with rain and heavy snow probable on the highlands. Western slopes may face heavy showers and the coast sees scattered showers under generally cold conditions with possible hail and thunder, as strong north west to west winds reach gale force.
The article surveys diverse critics of Britain’s constitution and praises British citizenship and representative government. Professor G W S Adams argues for flexibility and real citizenship, noting freedom to criticise and learn as core strengths that sustain a good community balanced with voluntary groups and state roles.
Charles Ross aged 20 faced trial for attempted house breaking when a witness George Summers aged 9 identified him as the man seen jumping a fence. The jury halted the case after the judge’s dispute over the court gallery and Ross was acquitted and discharged.
Three boys aged six four and three years attempted to wreck a Sydney to Parramatta passenger train by piling debris on the line. The train passed with a severe jolt but no damage occurred. Night Officer Field took the youths home and suggested a hiding, as they were too young for police action.
Mr and Mrs E T Crutchley were guests of her Excellency Lady Isaaca at dinner at Government House in Canberra yesterday.
The Commonwealth Public Service notes a budget surplus for the year ended June 30 1934 and expects restoration of emergency wage cuts. Public Service circles cite Prime Minister Lyons 1931 pledge to back wage restoration, with wage reductions for adult males from July 1 1934. Canberra allowances and a Canberra cost of living issue are discussed with deputations to Minister J A Perkins and ongoing debates on a Canberra allowance and housing subsidies.
J Hornby, new member, wins the stroke with net 61 and eclectic with 27 at Queanbeyan Golf Club. His handicap drops from 27 to 23. Best gross 80 by K Godfrey. Next Sunday the monthly medal contest decides the medal for another month.
On a clear Sunday the Abrahams Cup 30 yard range held the first shoot for the quarterly aggregate with ten shots per man. Principal scores achieved highlighted the day as shooters posted solid results under easy conditions. In a separate incident a meat delivery cart bolted along Monaro Street, striking a tyre service cart and causing contents to spill, but no serious injuries were reported.
At Queanbeyan Court Mr A C Hardwick prosecuted Arthur Frederick Wilson for driving under the influence in Monaro Street on a Saturday. He failed to switch on headlights and was unable to stand straight. fined 10 pounds with one month to pay. James Hall was fined 1 pound for drunkenness in Crawford Street, with two days’ imprisonment in default. He had prior appearances in March and May, claiming distress over losing his job.
The C P 8 Clerical Association closed nominations on June 30 1984 for four offices. President H L Maude Taxation Department Vice President J Brack Electoral Department Treasurer W M Adamson Interior Department Secretary F A Meare Trade and Customs Department. Each office received only one nomination and the four nominees will hold office dur-
The Graz iers Association urged replacing Commonwealth and State duties with an inheritance tax. The Prime Minister's Department replied that the tax incidence will be reported by the Royal Commission on Taxation, and the association's representations will be considered when the commission's report arrives.
The retiring president J L Fawcett of the Health Department was praised at the last Branch Council meeting. Incoming president H L Maude brings broad experience after leading Victorian branches. The annual meeting will be held at the Albert Hall on Saturday August 4 with the year’s report, followed by a social. Brighton, Victoria welcomes E T Hall after his health-related retirement as Comptroller General of Customs. G T Holloway, on temporary Canberra transfer, ranks seventh in Victoria’s lawn tennis standings and is well regarded for advancing local play. J J McKenna moves to a role as assistant parliamentary reporting after leaving the Treasury and Commonwealth Audit Office, with a Diploma of Commerce from Melbourne University obtained last year.
At a meeting of the Northern Suburbs Progress Association the deputation to Minister for the Interior Mr J A Perkins was discussed. Mr Perkins will arrange interviews at the earliest date. The group urged action on a north bank swimming pool, criticized Cooyong Street footpath drainage, and pressed for a designated bus pickup point on Yass Road near Hargreaves Crescent with officials told to reassess passenger stops.
The Leader of the Federal Labour Party Mr Scullin advocates fixing a home consumption price for wheat and establishing a compulsory pool. He notes that in 1916 to 1918 wheat was fixed at 4/9 a bushel while bread and wages stayed steady, contrasting with today’s 2/8 a bushel wheat price.
Brigadier F B Heritage, Quartermaster General of the Australian Military Forces, died in hospital after an operation for acute appendicitis. Born 1877 in Tasmania, he served in the South African War and in France and Picardy in World War I, later holding multiple commands and staff roles including Commandant at Duntroon and Quartermaster-General. He was honoured with the Order of Victoria and the Croix de Guerre.
Reminder from the Federal Capital Cricket Association on annual trials and the August 23 deadline for applications to enter sub-district competitions as clubs shift focus from football to summer cricket plans.
Canberra records more rainfall than in the past decade with total year rainfall likely to exceed 22 inches. In January and February over 7 inches fell, rivers remain high, construction delays persist from floods, and Buradjuck Dam sits four feet below the spillway as flood risk eases.
Weekend rainfall across the country district, concentrated in the Southern Riverina and the south west, with showers also reported in the northern section of the state. The wet spell is expected to benefit wheat regions in upcoming conditions.
Commonwealth Railway Commissioner G A Gahan declared after a long Northern Australia tour that the territory holds real future for all kinds of agricultural pursuits. He disagreed with Dr J A Gilruth whose pessimism about mining prospects was not shared by those present.
Mr Thomas Church of the National Bank told the Commission that the present wheat outlook was gloomy though not hopeless. He said world conditions could normalise and the industry might improve. A survey indicated grounds for a healthy price rise in three months, and most growers were not in hopeless condition.
Three Grafton fishermen were put off Woolgoola coast when a whale surfaced about 50 yards from their launch. The whale lashed the craft, spilling water and nearly capsizing it before it moved away, prompting a quick return to shore.
In Kensington the third and fourth rounds of the NSW Amateur Golf Championship produced clear wins for Ferrier who beat A Quinnell and W Dobson defeated W Cole. Other results included T Hughes over R Withycombe H Hattersley over B Apperly and G Thompson over C Rose with Runald and Bishop, Esplin and McKay, Radcliffe and Carr also advancing.
An unclear report from the Royal Canberra Golf Club describes overwhelming throngs during an advisory event. The text is garbled with partial words and no clear outcomes or responsible entities.
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