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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1932
Page
2
The Canberra Times announces prepaid subscription rates within the Commonwealth at 8 dollars per year and 6 shillings per woman. Agents listed include Timew Walling, J Giratina, M Chariton, and others in City and Kingston.
Daily home delivery service for every portion of Canberra ends before close of the previous day. To order, Canberra residents send names and addresses to The Canberra Times or call 4 Queenbeyae. Address placements with Mr M F Murray Laws Street Queanbeyan. phone Gueschayan 1s.
Weather data from Canberra Abia summarizing barometer readings, temperatures, rainfall, and wind. Includes monthly totals and weather observations with scattered OCR errors but preserves key figures and station references.
The Premiers Conference highlights unemployment as the major economic problem with over 700,000 on relief in Australia. New South Wales bears the largest burden with about 450,000 unemployed or dependents. Weekly relief costs across five states total £145,000, annually £7.54 million, prompting calls for bold national policy, state cooperation, and expanded public works including farm employment and land development. The Sydney conference plans £15 million unemployment relief, £7 million to states this year, with New South Wales receiving £5 million and £600,000 for winter works, aiming to create thousands of jobs soon.
The article outlines tender conditions for Hotel Amalie at Wellington. It details rent, payments, allowances, security, and possible Commonwealth action if rent is not paid. It notes terms for improvements, furniture, and termination rights, with references to deposits and notices.
Crawford defeats Lacoste in a five set international clash in Paris as the Australians push back. The match featured tight breaks and deep rallies with Crawford winning 8-6 in the final set while Hopman and other Australians contributed key points to secure the victory amid a boisterous crowd.
Trial concluded with acquittal at the third attempt involving Mconey and Lawler. The proceedings at Quarter Mansions today yielded a verdict amid tumult and claims of perjury, as the defense highlighted the difficulty of proving the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
Canberra abattoirs have been remodelled and nearly completed, with plans to integrate a modernised unit into a proposed New South Wales country killing scheme. A direct to the Conia railway line would place the facility within two miles of rail transport, boosting meat production and export potential for fat stock, hides, and by products. The project faced debate and delays, but officials argued for efficiency gains, cheaper meat, and improved distribution once rail and road links are finished.
Fragmentary Darwin report describes a shoplift incident ending with a suspect shot by police. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate prior thefts and a confrontation with officers. Local authorities investigating circumstances and sequence of events.
The Minister for Labour and Industry Mr. Duunninghine warns of government strain from anti-cooperation by employers and shop keepers. He cites unemployment figures with 40 thousand job losses and over 500 women placed in work. The piece notes mal administration and calls for constitutional reform and a potential split of the country with New South Wales and other states facing political paralysis. Stormy weather delays some political moves as leaders report partial improvements and plan further actions in coming days.
Bobby Bing dominated Alabby Ralanry in an 19 round bout with sharp counterpunching and relentless movement. Delaney pressed hard, Bing scored nine clean hits including a crisp chin attack, while Talwney kept a clever defensive plan throughout.
Letter from F Nilsen responding to Colman and Lyte about farming methods and dairying in the Territory. Argues against widespread dairying and supports land use strategies for Canborehonde and Queanbeyan areas, urging cautious development and farmer cooperation amid land constraints.
A garbled regional notice mentions Canberrs in relation to Western fine and Beanchin weet of Aithgow. It references a policy debate on employment and local conditions with implied opposition to certain reforms. The text names M.D Colman and mentions inactivity and public sentiment about livings and ending the matter.
Canberra July 1 19th See policy and debate over federal service pay and reforms. Officials consider broader sacrifices and potential shifts in compensation while stressing balance in the public sector.
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