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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
4
In Wonthagg, Westvale AC miners union members meet to vote on whether the long running nine week strike will be declared a success or settlement. Officials expect a decision tomorrow.
A fire at a Sydney railway station near Pennant Hills was reported Wednesday. Firefighters from Hornsby and Beecroft arrived and contained the blaze, preventing broader damage to the station and nearby facilities.
Wheat market news from Sydney reports very active trading over the last ten days with prices advancing. Hard wheat bids climbed to 8.4 and soft varieties showed increases, reflecting a broad rise in values and strong demand amid local market conditions.
The adjournment of the TeleKinlative Assembly was moved to discuss creating instructional employment for unemployed youths awaiting permanent work. Mr Ross urged farm training schemes to engage 16,000 to 20,000 youths, including rural youths, with a plan for farm training and municipal schemes. The Minister for Gabone and another official pledged government action, noting a vocational training push and existing schemes run by the Young Citizens Association, while Labour demanded a division on the motion, which was defeated on party lines.
The Society at the Ingituie of Anatomy will present five readings arranged by Dr. Ludlbrook. Readings include Clifford Bax Prelude and Face, Haden-Smith An Assyrian After Anon, and three brief sketches by Thornton Wilder. The program showcases varied themes and modern dramatic techniques postwar, with emphasis on Continental and American trends.
A government amendment to extend the 260 pound flat rate income deduction for heirs faces House of Representatives action next week. The measure preserves the special property exemption while continuing the common tax break for progeny.
The British Engineering Employees Federation cites a 1922 car plant needing 107 workers per car. Now 80 workers suffice, yet pay scales cover 160% more work. Mechanization spurred more production, materials demand, and motor growth, while prices drop for owners.
The VWEA and YWGA will present Family Harmony directed by Mie Youg Caundan on July 30 at Duneroon with a successful Friday performance. Girl Guides prepare Tenderfoot texts as local events include tea after the measur ing. farewell party for Milas Edith Cult follows. The Causeway Ladies meet Tuesday. Mina Alivon Taylor plans to tell stories Saturday for girls and boys. The Lady Hopetoun coin event and Weather Club meeting at Leech’s home mark ongoing community activities.
London Tipeday The Sooiety of Mutay Manufacturers reports a record 220.7 cars produced in Britain in 1938. There is now one vehicle for every 37 of the population.
A distorted OCR fragment mentions various names and places in a garbled legal or public notice. It references individuals and a possible proceeding, but the text is too corrupted to extract clear actions, dates, or entities beyond scattered proper nouns.
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