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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1929
Page
4
The notice lists hotels and bookstalls in Molonglo City and Kosciusko areas, with names such as College Mrs Brill, Mrs A Goodsell, and P Joseph Kennedy. It mentions The Canberra Daily Delivery and directs inquiries to the circulation manager for early delivery details.
The article lists monthly rainfall totals and records for 1928 including Queanbeyan figures. It notes the current year rainfall total and compares to the 1928 total of 1230 points. It references periods ending July and February with temperature and rainfall data.
Canberra and New South Wales expect generally fine weather with frosts and fogs and light to moderate winds. Victoria reports coastal showers possible with frosts and fog, westerly winds. Tasmania has showers in the west and south with cold frosty nights and fog. West Australia sees scattered showers in the south-west with fine periods and westerly winds. Queensland notes frosts in the south with southeasterly winds. Ocean regions endure fresh westerly winds and moderate seas from Cape Leeuwin northward. North Australia data unavailable.
A sprawling list shows scores from multiple districts across Victoria New South Wales South Australia and Tasmania plus Queensland and Western Australia with towns such as Smythesdale Rokewood Maryborough Bendigo Geelong Melbourne and Warragul in a diverse tally. Additional entries cover Corowa Port Pirie Port Lincoln and Adelaide signaling a wide regional sports or event roundup with varied results and a mix of high and low scores.
Victoria clouded and dull with scattered southern and north eastern misty rain and frosts. New South Wales mostly cloudy on southern border slopes with many frosts inland, hot rain in Riverina. South Australia cloudy with fogs. light rain in central and south east. Tasmania heavy rain southern coast with frost and snow on central plateau. Overall many frosts, light to moderate showers, variable winds.
The sudden death of Mr Francis Williams removes a longtime Sutton resident and former postmaster. Born in Canberra in 1866, he attended the old Church School and became a key community figure as postmaster at Sutton for 20 years. He leaves a widow and three children, with a large extended family in the district. His funeral was well attended with over 100 motor cars and numerous wreaths.
A surprise party was held at Mr and Mrs A Ruby Kingston residence for their eldest son Lance as he turned 16. Friends gathered at 7 30 pm, exchanged greetings, enjoyed games and winging, and refreshments were served into the late hours.
Rainfall amounts listed for numerous Victorian towns yesterday morning including Arnaud Bla well Warracknabes Murton Minyip Wyeheproof Marrow Portland Warrnambool Cape Otway Apollo Bay Hamilton Ararat Mallorat Terang Port Fairy Melrose Casterton Coleraine and Coleraime. Data appears as measured inches with several garbled entries.
Sydney main roads board faced sharp criticism at a Local Government Association meeting. Alderman H J Stephenson said councils are treated like babies and told to sleep until the board is ready. President J J Macdonald (Dubbo) appeared to resist full cooperation. He complained the board withholds information and fails to answer key questions.
The Victorian treasurer announced a surprising budget outcome for the financial year ending 1324, reporting a surplus of £6,008 milmovine and total expenditure around £419,000. The figures show a loss of £60,000 in the revised accounts.
Shanghai reports a sweeping policy move by Dr. Wang, minister of foreign affairs, to end extraterritorial rights across China from January 1. The Nanking executive council backed new controls over foreign matters, with local commissions and passport issues centralized in Nanking, signaling a shift to Chinese jurisdiction over foreign affairs and concessions.
In London the Commons debated Australia’s protest over preferential tariffs. Under-Secretary Ponsonby refused to state the mature of the protest. W. Lunn moved the Colonial Development Bill’s second reading, stressing no overlap with the Empire Marketing Board. Conservatives Winterton and Hilton Young praised colonial development and public utility advances. the second reading passed.
The article surveys the ten year impact of the Treaty of Versailles noting it created the League of Nations and promoted national self determination. It highlights gains for Poland Schleswig-Holstein Alsace Lorraine and oppressed minorities, plus the push toward disarmament and war renunciation despite unresolved reparations and enforcement issues.
Cabinet today weighed ministerial drought relief proposals. Acting Premier Buttenshaw said settlers face desperate times after two successive droughts. Treasurer and Thorby to confer and report on best means to tide them over their difficulties.
Colonel P F Abbott urged that extending the wool market through widespread advertising under the use more wool campaign would best serve the industry. He called the campaign national in scope not political and warned that artificial silk and wool have dampened demand for real merino. Prices could fall further amid Australia’s ballooning balooutine decline.
London reports the burial of fifteen cinema fire victims from last week in Gillingham Kent. A solemn town ceremony diverted traffic shops closed and black drapes set the mood. A long cortege with naval firing party and fire engines moved to the cemetery as flowers were laid in a large mound.
The Australian Council of the ALU met on Thursday and directed every member to launch an immediate campaign for a 40 hour week. The council argues that modern methods and machinery justify a shorter working week.
A flat rate of 10/6 for four return journeys will be charged by the Commission for ambulance transport of a private patient to Canberra Hospital. Reduced charges apply with concession, infectious disease cases and certain transport will be free. A 24 hour ambulance service is available through the Transport Branch, with Canberra 577 for contact.
A cordial bridge afternoon in the Hotel Wellington lounge featured Mrs. Anthony as hostess with Lady Butters, Mr. G. Knowles, Mrs. T W Cosbhourte, Mrs. P W Sandral, Mrs. Hicharda, and Mrs. Bonniwell. Attendees included Mrs. Alcorn, Mrs. J. Deana, Mrs. Homer vile, Miss Curtis, Mrs. Heehan, Mrs. Grosvenor Francis, and Mrs. Dickon.
A historical weather note records record cold for Sydney with last night described as the coldest in 34 years. Yard measurements show grass temperature at 24 degrees, about degrees below freezing, and references 1805 degrees as a comparison point.
Wellington reports dairy exports in the month totaled 152000 tons, a record. Eighty percent of butter and zero percent of cheese were shipped abroad, reflecting a strong export performance for New Zealand dairy products.
NSW import trade for the month shows a value of 4,750,824 pounds, reflecting a drop from the same month last year. The figure captures total imports into New South Wales and compares with the prior year’s level for context.
An unclear report describes the ship Tangerine bound for London veering off course southeast of a location named Naser Skw. The vessel shows no water intake and requests aid as crew members attempt to steady the situation.
Mr Percy Hunter and Mr Alan Now from Melbourne stay at Motel Canberra while Sir Chaham Woodell guests at Hotel Canberra. Miss Nancy Heathershaw returns to Inte Conherrs after holidaying for Kamelli.
Joseph Sheedy, president of Cad J States Line, Inc., announced construction of two new leviathans for trans Atlantic service. The ships will be larger, 56 feet in tonnage, displacement around Sail tons, and accommodate 4,000 passengers. Construction begins early next year with a goal to add one vessel per year.
The Trans Atlantic plane Pat arrived at Le Bourget airport Paris where the crew met Le Fevre, all descending at Santander in the Bind.
Thuraitt giving evidence before the commission on depreciation. Clement Jones, attendant at the Cessnock Collier, described humidity and animal fatigue in the mine. He noted animals on the surface survived only a year in harsh conditions. Commission heard data on mining income tax and mine operations. A witness stated the mine, aging now obsolete after twenty years, had found fewer workings. The commission adjourned.
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