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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1932
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows Queanbeyan weather information including monthly labels and scattered temperature figures. The legible pieces indicate maximum and minimum temperatures but lack coherent dates or values.
The Canberra Times publishes pricing and delivery details for The Proprietor Federal Capital Press Lad Mort Street Canberra with prepaid rates for town within the earth and advance yearly options. Local agents and delivery areas are listed including Kingston Kingston Fr Wentlake Westridge Werriba Manuka and Canberra Hotels with contact points for orders in Canberra and Queanbeyan.
Sydney buyers operated cautiously as 0.400 sheep and lambs were offered at Flemmington sale yards. Sheep values fell about 1/ to 1/4 and lambs around 1/cbre, with quality described as only just fair. Cattle section saw 1,606 head, slight quality improvement, steady competition, and prices ranging with best beasts around 90/ and mediums lower.
Editorial urges resolving the final issue of good faith by the Commonwealth over 1924 lease promises and the Seat of Government. It credits the Premiers Plan and calls on Attorney General Latham to ensure immediate transfer of the Patents Office to Canberra as the first step toward redeeming government promises and restoring public trust.
The Australian Capital Territory debate centers on moving the Patents Department from Melbourne to Canberra possibly before year end. Interior Minister Rae Parkhill told a Canberra Workers Union deputation that a works program will employ the unemployed and reduce dole payments while easing the transition between financial years. He hopes the Canberra move and relief works will yield satisfactory aviation and employment outcomes.
The Canberra Times prints Sir Kelly's letter criticizing conflating mixed farming with specialized milk production. The writer argues land rent, factory requirements, and labor needs differ between dairy factories and sheep farms and stresses methods depend on natural factors and local conditions.
Delegates from Britain Canada Australia New Zealand India and South Africa meet in Ottawa to discuss reciprocal trade. They align on a common basic principle and plan to prepare a joint agreement quickly. Separate schemes will be drafted for each commodity to facilitate industry representatives discussions.
Testimony in the Arc Commission hearing centers on alleged misstatements and undeclared shares tied to Mr. Swindell and the Greyhound Association. Witnesses discuss trust deeds, loans, and the balance of power over Harwood Swindell holdings amid calls for accountability and further adjournment.
Ottawa reports that the Imperial Conference opening will be ceremonial with leaders’ speeches capped at ten minutes for the world broadcast. Bruce and Coates will not cover the ground as planned, but Friday offers a chance for detailed business talks. Australia’s long standing preference policy is noted and not new to the conference.
British and Canadian timber representatives reach agreement for Canada to buy large quantities of deal formerly sourced from Britain. Details await conference approval. United States newspapers express consternation at the development.
The Times calls the meeting the most momentous conference in British history and notes the first gathering of the Commonwealth of Nations since Westminster. It argues active cooperation toward equal status and prosperity is essential and Ottawa could start global recovery efforts.
The Free State delegation urges restraint at the commercial conference in Ottawa. Mr O Kelly stresses the event remains business focused and Irish attendees are expected to support loyalty and sing God Save the King to prevent incidents.
The Industrial Commission continued inquiry into clothing allowances. Mr. Newell argued the 1929 standard ignored savings on rat suits and child endowment effects, urging no drastic wage adjustments now. The President cautioned against altering the standard due to state differences or temporary economic pinch.
Canberra branch report at the Professional Officers' Association second annual meeting states the five day week will continue. The report supports the arrangement as increasing efficiency and economy, noting no government move to revert to the six day week.
In La Paz a Bolivian troop train headed inland after Paraguay demanded war. Crowds cheered the Fatherland while protests surged in many towns. Two thousand marchers gathered at the jointiage palace bearing Neves frogs and banners.
The Canberra Golf Club announces Saturday teams match pairings led by Vice President captains. Matches include Mildenhall vs Fietcher, Richarda vs Martin, Dwyer vs Ling, Lucas vs O Loughlin, Blomfield vs Fraser, and others with starts around 12 04 to 1 20 PM.
The editor warns that the Canberra region is not generally suitable for dairy farming. Mill Flat offers the only decent shed area, and even there profits are hard to secure. Outside the city limits the outlook is poorer with markets fluctuating and co operative schemes hard to implement. Some attempts have failed, so potential investors should proceed cautiously.
A jumble of case names and references appears, including Gibson versus Loot and Garnett versus Whyte, with partial figures and judges or attorneys implied. No clear outcomes or courts are specified.
World famous violinist Josef Szigeti arrives in Canberra from Melbourne for a Saturday recital at Albert Hall. He is greeted by Canberra Musical Society officials led by President C. B. Daley and Secretary Dickson. The piece notes context on industry and standards in economic recovery amid broader remarks.
A disrupted report details possible changes to cricket district boundaries proposed by the FC T Cricket at a meeting. It notes seven districts competing with byes and hints at re arranging boundaries to balance byes and the potential return to prior final formats.
Frome artist CAUB continues a creative run in the PAINTER studio, unveiling new works that blend traditional techniques with modern color. The solo display features bold textures and local landscape inspirations.
Mr and Mrs J Montgomery were guests of Her Excellency Inaacs at Government House Canberra. Minister for the Interior A Parkhill left Canberra by last night for Sydney and will proceed to Melbourne possibly staying until the Federal Cabinet meets on July 17. Secretary H C Brown also left Canberra for Melbourne and expected to return Saturday.
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