Canberra Times Early Morning Delivery Notice
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1929
Page
4
Early daily delivery details for The Canberra Times. Contact circulation desk for more information on obtaining the newspaper in Sydney Moss Vale Goulburn and Railway stations.
The Federal Commissioner of Taxation Mr B Ewing states that all income tax reforms lodged by residents of the Federal Capital Territory should be forwarded to the Taxation Officer at the Administrative Buildings of the Federal Capital Commission. Previous notices directed returns to the Audit Office in Canberra, but that office has moved. The Taxation Officer handling income tax returns remains at Acton in the Administrative Buildings.
Canberra reports include am barometer 30.08 inches at 4 pm 30.08, temperatures 36.5 C at 9 am rising to 52.8 C at 1 pm, max 50 F, min 24 F on screen, grass 19.1 F, wind ENE then N. Queanbeyan records show periods with 9 am temperatures and rainfall figures, including entries for July 16 and February, and total rainfall for the period in 1928.
General forecast issued for noon yesterday across Canberra New South Wales Victoria Tasmania Ocean West Australia South Australia Queensland and related seas. Outlook includes frosty nights light variable winds turning northerly, inland fog and coastal showers, with seas of varying strength from central Tasman Sea to Leeuwin and Bight.
Victoria shows cloudy to dull conditions with many frosts and light scattered rain. New South Wales reports cloudy central areas with frosts and light coastal winds. other regions fair with general frosts. South Australia remains fine in the west but overcast with showers elsewhere, while Tasmania is cloudy in the southeast with frost and light rain at extremes. West Australia data unavailable.
At 9 am yesterday rainfall data were recorded across Victoria New South Wales South Australia Tasmania Queensland West Australia and other regions. Readings included Ararat 1 Gimblet Gabo Island 18 Hindi 4 Nelson 4 Port Elliot 1 Cape Northumberland 14 Albany 29 Denmark 24 Merredin 6 and Weeton 3 among others with varied totals in multiple locations.
The Canberra Times reports on federal and New South Wales finances with a sizeable federal deficit for the year ending June 30 1929. It notes revenue shortfalls in customs and excise, critiques Treasurer Dr Page for optimistic estimates, and discusses sinking funds and debt issues. The piece also covers NSW outcomes including a consolidated surplus and railway deficits and questions on future fare increases and tax relief.
At the Canberra branch meeting plans for Returned Soldiers Memorial Hall and club rooms were discussed. A 30000 scheme was rejected as a base for permanent building. temporary premises to house the club and BABBA headquarters will be used with a seven member council including returned soldiers to manage. A club license will transfer to the permanent building when erected.
In Geneva on Monday the Mandates Commission reopened debate on the New Guinea report. Sir Granville Ryrie cited the January Rapaul incident and illegal native recruitment in Morobe as isolated events, noting natives paid more than ten percent of tax revenue and Europeans bore remittance. He cited inquiries into native education and ongoing staff reorganization efforts.
A Canberra letter applauds W Johnson's stance on returning soldiers benefits and urges reform. The writer calls for a July meeting in Acton Hall to unite non-returned and genuine returned soldiers to protect their interests against unfavourable influence.
The FAT branch of the Returned Soldiers League summarized executive views at a Monday night meeting. They favor a community system hospital but deem now unsuitable due to sparse population. Propose a full time resident medical superintendent and fees aligned with the Commission plan for needy and nonpaying patients.
In London Monday the Foreign Secretary said no decision yet on where the reparations conference will be held in August. Germany signals restoration questions on Samar Lingin. focus remains on reparations and Rhineland reconstruction. Debate touches unemployment insurance funding and a possible inquiry into ministerial relations with broad support from Conservatives.
Trebbec Lincoln, ex-MP and convicted German spy, arrived by German steamer from Shanghai with a Chinese passport. He sought land at Colombo and claimed to aim for Europe to meet Dr George Grimm for Whaddiet propaganda. denied wife story and Kaiser aid tale as false. Lincoln said he hoped to return to Britain as a subject.
The first A class broadcasting station in Australia will be taken over under the national broadcasting scheme. The new scheme begins this morning with a special program from the studios. The Minister for Home Affairs will address via telephone from Canberra, broadcast tonight. As licenses expire, stations will pass from government to the company controlling 2K, with full private control after June 1930.
Mr Leo McCann of Westlake intends leaving in the next few days by motorcycle for Darwin. The route passes Vans Cowra Toowoomba Coonamble Walgett Lightning Ridge Cunnamulla Charleville and on to Darwin. The journey will unfold in staged segments withFinish in Darwin after travel through several towns.
A survey of the region indicates a forthcoming construction phase this year. The project aims to establish consular facilities in Canberra as part of expanding international services, with work scheduled to begin soon and completed under new area development.
A maritime incident near the Axoters involved a Poliah machine exploding at sea. Major I was incinerated in the wreck, while body in being shipped bilick Kubsala suffered serious burns and was hospitalized.
Sydney reports quote Me Garden accusing police of trying to trap timber strikers. Chief Secretary Chaffey defends police actions as lawful and non interfering with workers. Timber Workers Association official declines comment as Garden ties police to undercover actions at Rosenfelds yards. He alleges police pressured workers and described disguised officers at timber yards.
The funeral for the late I Gale, veteran journalist and noted beauty of the press, was held at Methosti Church. The service proceeded to Beyan Cemetery with the usual religious rites as many mourners gathered. Gale, a respected figure in journalism, was remembered for his portrayal of events and his long career in the press.
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