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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1929
Page
4
The Canberra weather summary lists a morning barometer around 19.80 inches and 1 pm reading near 29.8 inches, a 9 pm thermometer around 50.2 degrees, with a daily maximum of 65.8 degrees and minimum 24.8 degrees. Winds shifted to east then north-northwest, noting a today maximum of 51.2.
The report notes monthly rainfall totals for the current year up to February with a total rainfall amount of 1,870 points. The figures appear incomplete and garbled in places but indicate ongoing tracking of precipitation levels.
The Queanbeyan records show monthly totals of rainfall for the current year. Temperature data appears incomplete with missing maximum and minimum figures and unclear notation.
Noon yesterday forecast shows fine weather in Canberra with a cold night and a shift to north west winds. New South Wales expected fine in the eastern half with frost and cloud near borders. Tasmania forecast cloudy with showers, southerly to westerly winds, and hail possible in highlands.
Announcement records the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs A F Ling of Torrens Street Braddon on 1 July 1923. The note notes weather conditions along coasts and interior with various winds and showers in different states.
Victoria sees clear spells and misty rain in parts with light winds. New South Wales reports half-clouded to dull skies and frosts on the eastern areas. Tasmania experiences heavy rain and strong coastal winds. Queensland mostly clear with isolated showers. South Australia varies from fine interiors to cloudy coasts with light to strong winds. Western Australia shows a mix of cloudy southwest and mainly fine conditions with light rain on the southeast coast.
Southern Cross arrived at Croydon at 3 50 p.m. after an 12 day 91 hour 14 minute flight from Derby. Kingsford Smith spoke of minor troubles, praised the break, and noted plans to supervise fleet construction for Sydney Melbourne service. Ulm praised the flight and discussed future Karachi Australia routes and subsidies. Spectators were few, then crowded around the crew at the hotel for long talks and meals.
Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mount Stromlo notes for Friday July 12 with sunrise at 6:12 AM set 6:08 PM moonrise 10:02 PM moonset 10: Leo PM major planets Venus rises 3:49 PM and sets 9:05 PM Jupiter rises 4:05 AM and sets 2:05 PM Saturn 3:10 PM.
Chiefly fine for the present, then becoming cloudy with rain developing mainly on the slopes and tablelands. Thunderstorms and hail probable as winds veer to the west and temperatures fall, bringing snow on the tablelands.
Yesterday's rainfall report lists numerous towns across Victoria and neighboring states with totals ranging from light showers to heavy bursts. Notable measurements include Portland 26, Hamilton 3, Ballarat 14, Yandolt 3, Hobart 1, Launceston 41, Strahan 98, Cape Northumberland 6, Myponga 120, Verlann 109, and Stirling West 103.
The district hospital secretaryship, linked with the Farmers and Retters Association and the Country Party, is to be relinquished to devote full attention to the Southern Counties Trading Association and the New South Wales Council of Show Associations.
The piece traces psychology from ancient thought to a practical science used in commerce. It notes how industry employs psychologists to optimize hiring and how advertising leverages suggestion to influence consumer behavior, stressing the need for persistent messaging to sustain gained trade. It cites Poe and modern advertisers to illustrate the mind’s susceptibility and the strategic use of psychological principles in daily business.
Dairy farmers in the Federal Capital Territory protest mid level restrictions expected to force reduced holdings. The Rural Toilers Association plans to Present a detailed income and expenditure statement on leases to Minister for Home Affairs Col. A Abbott, seeking remedies to high rentals and unsatisfactory conditions. The half yearly meeting at Acton House will discuss the complaints and possible action.
A forthcoming Imperial Communications Advisory Committee will advise on telegraph and wireless policy, outline new services, discontinue existing ones, and allocate revenues from the Imperial and International Communications Company. Appointments include Sir Courtauld Whyte-Mellor, Campbell Stuart, Clive Law, Ste Dannes Worr, and others across the empire.
Cooma sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers Association held a meeting with president Mr R A McKillop guiding discussions. A special meeting was set for 18 August to review the proposed Shrine of Remembrance and the 1920 Annual Slogan Congress. The secretary was tasked to arrange six tickets for the Rewiison Dinner at the Sydney Agricultural Hall.
Melbourne reporters note Prime Minister Struce and Defence Minister Glasgow expressing satisfaction at the Southern Cross reaching England. Bruce calls it another step in linking Australia and Firstain through advanced air transfer and foresees regular journeys. Kingsford Smith and Ulm are lauded for skill and courage.
The Prime Minister and Chancellor signal intent to withdraw preference schemes in Britain. The move shocks markets with potential impact on export sectors like fruit and coal. observers expect further statements from the government on liberalising trade and advancing intergovernmental talks.
The minister for markets Mr Bon warns that imperial preference could imperil Australian fruit protecting industries and export outlets if Parliament rejects the proposal. He notes the vast investment in development and production and doubts British support for altering duties.
STH AFRICAN GROWER ALARMED CAPETOWN CAPETOWN. The forecast of Mr Snowden, cellar of Se Exche tion of British preference bas ed particularly Une timoco, fruit wool suger ogrowers to African. A prominent grape grower p ed the oplmiom that by would not a ration of wink overseas without ference. The South African thinks the German Treaty pute Africa out of court, sn growers already wreing The Government make representation to Tiritain.
The Canberra Times notes a broader shift from catalogs to newspaper advertising as a direct, economical method. It highlights growing newspaper reach, the newspaper’s trusted leadership, and the role of advertising in building reader loyalty across the Tablelands and Canberra community. The piece credits sustained editorial and service quality for readership gains.
The Rajah of Hobbill and the Rajah of Metahen arrived today, traveling by holiday buliday from the widemey of Imdb. Their visit draws attention from local watchers and regional officials.
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