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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
2
Fragmented OCR sample shows price and subscription terms and garbled names and addresses including Canberra Queanbeyan Bungendore and hotel references. No clear event or report to summarize into a full news item.
By special arrangement The Can barra Fimas is delivered daily to homes across Canterre 4 Queanbayan before others. Pemimunicate residents target Canbarra Tira TAA with orders via wave or Mr Al Murray at Lows Birect Quoanboyas. Phone Quasnheyen 164.
A weather bulletin from Canemara reports figures for Wednesday with temperatures around 93.1 degrees and a low near 24 degrees. Wind conditions and time references are noted but details are unclear due to OCR garble.
Becoming cloudy across Canberra and the tablelands with some showers developing and snow expected on the far southern highlands. Winds become fresh to strong west to southwest.
A call for sweeping reform argues budget cuts alone harm essential services. The piece cites health, railways, post, and research as undervalued, urging federal unity for railways and unified public health administration to avoid deep, lasting damage. It warns against piecemeal cuts that erode life, health, and enlightenment values.
A report from Sydney notes an unprecedented exodus as 31 ships cleared the harbour between Tam and 1 aK bam today. Weather improved, winds eased, and nine ships remained outside the head. SASTORO suffered damage and crew were shaken.
German airmen work to repair a stranded aircraft after a reported floatplane route from Germany. The Junkers craft, described as a forerunner to future seaplane use, faces repair efforts as authorities assess its condition and potential transport by steamer.
The Y W C A notes discuss a wartime gathering with mentions of invited speakers and local leaders. It covers community service efforts, decoration helpers, and planned meetings while noting travel and training plans for a German airman and a trainee bound for Germany.
In a heated session Parliament tackled the fruit machine scandal with ministers and opposition on the record. discussions centered on installation delays, financial strains, and the controversial gentlemen’s agreement as wartime debts and policy questions dominated the agenda.
The 14th Assembly of the League of Nations will see Mr. Bruce as head of the Australian delegation with Mr. W M Hughes likely to serve as member. The roster includes Sir Donald Cameron, Mr. J H Calling, Mr. F Alexander, and Mr. R Coline, among others, as Australia reinforces its representation at Geneva. The government cites experience in international forums and Lausanne reparations talks as qualifications for the role.
The article details alleged pilfering and misdealings involving Otton and Love at a hospital machine project. It cites 10 percent kickbacks, machine deliveries from Mulland to Queensland, and disputes over refunds and profits. Government ministers respond as inquiries unfold amid tensions with Lithgow Hospital leadership.
A report summarizes council allegations regarding corruption and malfeasance in the commission, including deliberate misconduct by officials, improper authority, and a hotel related manipulation of machines. It notes possible dishonesty in administration and collusion to use fruit machines, with evidence touching on mechanical fare.
The trial heard witnesses including Athya Ge hooluntant describing a meeting with Work ARO. Athya testified about actions by the Greyhound Cooralie Ci and the Kensington Rave Club directorate, while Felix Thott was cited over a portion of a federation. Swindell and Kitkenny figures appeared in shifting testimony about contracts and shares as the inquiry was postponed for more evidence.
Mr J af Crawford CMOF Feminnace, detained abroad, to attend a major radio and telegraph conference in Mudeld. The session will review the national radio policy from Washington 1947 and obsolete telegraph rules, proposing a joint Indian and telegraph conference to update international standards.
The Federal Government council discusses a new arrangement at government house. The deputy leader of the Opposition arrives yesterday morning for a lengthy conference with the Prime Minister. He favors a tentative agreement and plans to bind several treaties in Melbourne before returning to Queensland.
A damaged note from yesterday records a message of gratitude from the Prime Minister and a naval officer after a rescue at sea. It thanks the Australian public for their sympathy and aid in the search and for their efforts to bring the crew back to safety.
Dr. Woolnough leaves Sydney for an oil survey expanse covering Western Australia including Aingintam Chaften Queenie and Western Australia. The survey aims to map a wide area with aerial photography and will take several months.
Mr Parkhill plans a rapid schedule covering Northom Noontynlin to Canberra with brief stops. A telegram confirms travel, noting a Prime Minister reception and four close associates to meet in Ade before departing for the return leg to Sydney and Canberra.
Two men were arrested yesterday on suspicion of possessing cutlery stolen from the Commonwealth government. Bail was set, and the case proceeds.
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