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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text lists several place names including Moss Vale Goulburn Queanbeyan and a railway bookstall. It references early morning delivery plans and notices to contact the circulation manager for The Canberra Times. The legibility is poor and no coherent event or date is discernible.
Motor registrations in the Federal Capital Territory cover Use period dating from July 10 to July It inclusive stalled ten core one lorry and one motorcycle. The cars were classified as for loan two Overlands two Chevrolets the remainder comprising one Austin Ford Dodge Kesex Morris Crowley and Oldsmobile. The motor tory was a Chevrolet and the motor cycle a To de'e 1 426 cars 28 percent motor lorries news motor-syolon have been re-
An inquest, instigated by the Attorney General, Dr. Pinning, heard evidence on the exhumed body of a Nigerian official with remarks about a dramatic change in condition between two visits. The first view showed normal appearance, while a later assessment noted concerning signs following a suspect arsenic dose.
The document lists monthly rainfall totals for the current year at Queanbeyan with figures for July and March and notes that the total rainfall up to a point in 1928 was 1,230 points. Temperature data accompany some periods with max and min readings.
Noon yesterday forecast for Canberra New South Wales Victoria Tasmania and surrounding seas. Forecast notes fine and frosty nights with varying winds across regions. Includes cloud showers in western Australia and Queensland frost risk with fresh sea winds near Kangaroo IslandTasmania and central Tasman Sea.
The report notes Victoria is mostly clear with scattered clouds and fogs, west to south west winds, and frosts inland. New South Wales shows half to full cloud along coast and inland frost, with light variable winds and occasional fog. South Australia records half cloud to overcast in the southeast with showers at Cape Northumberland, frost inland, and light to moderate winds. Queensland is chiefly fine with frost and south east winds. Western Australia marked by heavy cloud in the southwest and calm spells, otherwise clear with east winds. North Australia has no data. central regions show overcast with misty rain near Sheffeld and widespread frost.
At 9 am yesterday rainfall amounts were recorded in Victoria with several towns reporting millimeter totals. Notable readings include Launceston 3 and Cape Leeuwin 19 in Western Australia, while many other stations showed nonuniform or nil measurements across states and territories.
The Canberra Times critiques Bruce’s cabinet scheme for Canberra’s future governance as opposed by Abbott. It argues the National Capital Commission form is wasteful and unpopular, urging an early policy change, financial restraint, and harmony to turn Canberra into a revenue asset for the Commonwealth. The piece notes residents’ lack of votes and warns of strong opposition to prolonging the Commission regime. The prime minister’s stance and upcoming political reactions loom over the capital’s governance debate.
The Poetmaster-General, Mr W Gibson, from Hotel Canberra, announced via telephone the transfer of the station from a private company to the National Broadcasting Service in Sydney. Melbourne's JLO will join next week, with the rest of the A class stations to follow over the next year, as Australia’s wireless service marks its evolution from a six year old system with over 200000 licensed sets.
A Canberra division council meeting unan imously backed the hospital committee principle opposing a levy on the population of the Territory. Members agreed with funding through patient fees and government provision, while seeking expert review before adopting clause three.
In the Commons Lord of the Privy Seal J H Thomas cites the overall value of the employment grants scheme at about one million pounds. W Graham aims to introduce a bill on coal station recommendations before the summer recess. War Under Secretary Shinwell says evacuation instructions hinge on a decision, with British Army Rhine coordination to follow. Neil McLean asks about prohibiting foreign loans to rival industries. Snowden notes ongoing concerns and obstacles.
In Sydney on Wednesday the Federal Council and State Executive of the AWU agreed to send delegates to a conference convened by Mr Scull to reconcile the ALP and AWU rifts. The ASP Executive is expected to reject the plan on Friday night.
Washington report states Farm Board President Mexander Legge endorses cooperative consolidation to cut middlemen and connect model, producer, and consumer for higher profits. Treasurer Stevens seeks clarification from commissioners on railway accounting amid year end loss of 411,000 instead of 100,000 projected. government demands restructuring.
A speaker notes that wireless masts stretch across the landscape and settlers in outback areas gain news and entertainment by wireless. He argues broadcasting must cover diverse tastes countrywide, with a government license fee of M annually for a general news service comparable to European charges.
The Australian Broadcasting Company Limited is registered with a nominal capital of 100 000 pounds in Australia. The report notes the extensive setup needed, with thousands of miles of telephone wires and facilities across studios theatres and sports grounds. It praises pioneering firms and discusses the transition of stations under government and private control as national broadcasting expands nationwide.
In the House of Commons Lord of the Privy Seal Mr J H Thomas outlined a Treasury guarantee up to 75 million pounds over three years to fund principal and interest on loans for public undertakings development across Britain, notably electrification. Churchill and Lloyd George spoke on the plan with cautious optimism. debates will follow once the bill is introduced. The aim is to advance modern development and connect stations to serve the Commonwealth, with government support to aid the initiative.
The Australian Mrosacarting Company Ltd took control of the etathon VC at midnight and at 7 am today the first programme under the new direction aired.
Canberra Times reports government comment on future of the Capital Territory. Home Affairs minister and colleagues discuss a matter raised by Prime Minister Abbott. The timeline and conclusions remain unsettled as officials debate the subject.
Comm Geologist Dr Woolnough reports locating a 30 foot wide blue metal vein near Gungahig Dr. The vein rises vertically toward Mount Aimelig and extends toward a rifle range, with further exploration planned to determine its nature and potential cementing use.
Bremenhaven dispatch says the N D da liner on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic carried 50 passengers. The ship features a catapult launched aeroplane able to reach high speed to shorten the Atlantic crossing by a day, cutting the usual transatlantic time to New York.
Australian scouts in London will be welcomed at Australia House with a reception after which a program will be held at Westminster Parliament and related venues. The entertainment includes visits to St Pauls Tower of London Windsor Castle and theatre outings in the evenings.
A 21-year-old Henry Ryan was convicted of theft at Darli nghurstHospital station. He allegedly stole items from a patient while employed as a waiter and servant. Judge Curlew ordered a special inquiry due to potential evidence concerns.
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