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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1929

Page

2

Weather Notes From Candera July Observations

The report records Candera weather data including 9 am and 3 pm humidity 99.06 and 20.99 inches, temperatures of 45.7 and 40.4, daily max 63.4 and min 41 with 35 on screen, NW morning wind varying by time, and today’s max 62.2. Rainfall totals for the year and monthly figures for February through May are cited along with Queanbeyan temperature, rainfall, and totals as of July 22.

Canderra N.W Queanseyan Queanbeyan

Weather Synopsis for Regions Across Australia

The report describes unsettled conditions across multiple regions. Expect cloudy skies with occasional showers on the north east and southern borders, strong north west winds in some areas, and cold, wet conditions in Victoria and highland zones with snow on high ground. Coastal areas face rough seas and strong winds.

Gupberra

Weather Synopsis for Regions Including Victoria and Tasmania

Cloudy and threatening conditions with rain along the coast and coastal thunderstorms. Strong coastal winds and occasional heavy showers in several regions. light to moderate rain inland in places. Tasmania reports heavy showers and northwest to west winds, with overall unsettled conditions across Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Victoria Derr Wood Mohet Kew Boauth Wales Wes South Australia Weatier Tasmania Manhlace North Coast Gulf Cape Moreton West Australia Coolgardie

Redefinition of Sydney Electorates May Diminish Three Regions

The Electorates Commission has nearly finished inquiries into Metropolitan electorates. It is understood that Redfern Woollahra and Paddington will be eliminated and a new constituency named Petersham will be formed.

Sydney Ttma Redfern Woolahii Baxtwood Jetershan WI

Plane Caught in Sydney Windstorm Causes Crashes

A violent Sydney windstorm struck at seven tonight, toppling a plane piloted by James Trash and passenger Harry Harris as it landed at Mascot aerodrome. Trash suffered shock, Harris head injuries, and both were hospitalized. The storm also damaged a car at Hurstville, injuring Alexander McGrath en route to hospital.

Sydney Mendy Mineit James Trash Kensington Harry Harris Mas- Oo Maswtoaerodrome Grafton Brish Cabrastona Harria Hartis Healta Wir Hurstville Mexander McGrerr

Readers' Views Street Name Plates for Canberra

Letter from John Pinch argues for erecting metal street name plates in Canberra as in Victoria. He advocates durable artistic signs hidden in concrete when sidewalks allow, to prevent graffiti and make names legible from passing cars.

Canberra Times Canberra Victoria Mrntieh Columbia Rock Street Iim Queanivyan

Preference letter questions fair play in national service

In a Canberra Times letter, the writer urges fairness in wartime duty and questions the conduct of local figures over conscription. The author defends imperial soldiers and honors Australian efforts, urging workers and "the Imperial man" to support the war.

TOO YOUNG TO GO Letter on employment and conscription in 1920

A correspondent in Ainstic July 22 1920 argues against the view that all youths must wait for war veterans to find work. He recalls age questions at Parliament House two years earlier and questions the need for a youth club. He cites a 21 year old applicant rejected as a returned soldier and notes apprenticeship as the proposed solution. The writer imagines a married man with family earning about 120 per week initially and worries about foreigners taking jobs. He urges action before the next generation bears the burden.

Mitehhman Parliament House Iternie Ulm Weatlake Ainstic

Regional score tally across towns and districts

A sprawling list records scores and standings for numerous towns across Victoria and neighboring states. The compilation names places such as Swan Hill Beulah Birchip Ouyen and Melbourne with scores ranging widely, reflecting a broad regional sporting or league accounting.

Victoria Murton Mingle Rupamyup Glenorchy Wycheproo Dohald Warrnamboola Apolit Bay Ararat Ballhraft Veran Colac Menshurst Mortiaki Beaufort Smythendale Skip Ton Lismore Rokewoot Port Fairy Koral Camperdown Coburn Beene Alregurra Port Campbell Rivernoak Kerun Chariton Echuen Unyad Bent Et Do Whitfeld Huretville Mangiefield Jallicaon Tooth Pont Wilken's Promontory Hale Bairnsdale Drown Um Korumburra Leongatha Nealgar Traralgon Moo Gale Foster Toorn Yarrum Yarra Port Albert Maffra Stratford Lakes Entrance Bruthen Trentham Chiltern Qilmmhatook Cowes Mitta Mitt Tallangatta Werrimul Hamilon Yackandandah Merino Kile Coleraine Casterton Bhonxholme Chlmora Harrow Apdley Willaura Dunkeld Cavendish Hetwodd Portland New South Wales Wentworth Moulamein Deriliquin Irigen Tocumwal Henty Corewin Halbrook Albury Kiandra Adaminaby Jindabyne Kosciusko Byron Bay South Australia Deadport Kalangadoo Queetisland Tunisfall Cairns Cardwell Herberton Taamayla Goulda Country My Helens Beamander Mathinina Catppelstown Bagdad Eby Franklin Hythe Cressy Beaconsfield Ringarooma Waddamanna Mamil Fon Norfolk Bothwell St Tow Head Launcrxton Badyatone Outlands Hobart the Springs Brunt South Aukthuth Yarden Hawker Carrieton Wilthington Appilla Port Pirie Narridy Broughton Clare TeroWié Kooringa Wallgroo Curramullia Wauronka Fiverton Kepunda Mallaia Digwider Mt. Pleasant Burling Wert Mtruthalbyn Willytiga Ort Kilivat Whirw Weil Cowell Dennybroek Mee Tosch Wandering Ra Wyultake Perth Eclipse Fxiang Katanning Cape Lacuwia

Coined Names for Antarctic Venture Rise in Australia

The public eye turns to the expedition led by Sir Douglas Mawson aboard the Discovery and its long title the British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition. A short coined name is expected to emerge, possibly Barzare or Banzare, echoing Anzac and Bawra, to capture the venture’s significance for Australia and the Empire. The voyage departs in October, underscoring Antarctic science and commerce as pivotal to Australia and New Zealand.

Douglas Mawson Barzare Anzac Australia Bawra Earn Aus Antarctic Australis New Caland Sir Hubert Wilkins Byrd Shackleton Scott Oates Douglas Mannon

Brick Footpath Experiment in Braddon Canberra

The Commission conducts a trial footpath between Deonatison Street and Gorman House Braddon on the northern side. It tests a sand surfaced path designed to withstand Canberra climate using bricks from the Commission brickyards.

Deonatison Street Gorman House Braddon Commission Canberra

Davila Crowned President In FAN Branch Election

The FAN branch of the Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association elected J I Davila as president and J B Moutiney as vice president. The annual general meeting and smoke social will be held at Albert Hall on Saturday July 27 with Public Service Board members and Commonwealth department heads in attendance.

FAN Commonwealthublic Service Clerical Association

Antarctic Banzare Expedition Officially Named

Melbourne reports the Australian Antarctic Expedition departs on September 1 from Capetown via the Nestor with forty aboard. Captain Burley to film the journey and footage becomes Commonwealth property. Sergeant FE J Douglas elected second pilot, with 1% staff and 2 crew. Aimed at a federal report on expedition work and salaries kept moderate.

Melbourne Air George Pearce Min- Inter Nestor Capetown FE. J. Douglas Burley

Growth Of Listerners In Australia Reaches New Milestone

Postmaster General Mr. W G Gideon formally declares 210 stations open under the new wire loan broadcasting system. In six years licensed receivers surpass 366000, reaching over a million programs nationwide. Australian Broadcasting Co Ltd tests remain, with Sydney and Melbourne stations transitioning as licences expire. Additional stations planned to expand coverage.

Melmnonvarne W. G. Gideon Australia Montmaster-General’s Department Australian Broadcasting Co. Ltd Pilton Ifc Sydney Melbourne ZAM

Woman and accomplice charged with arson at Kograh

Alma Brown 29 and James Henry Brown are accused at Central Court of setting a fire to a weather board saturated with kerosene. The pair face additional counts of conspiring to cheat and defraud Federal Mutual Insurance Day of a large sum.

A Aydney Alma Brown Central Court James Henry Brown Crover Kograh Brown Federal Mutual Fire Insurance Wweather Board Wottage

Mawson Expedition Pilot and Enrolment Reference

An Air Pilot accompanies the Mawson expedition to the south pole. Sergeant Douzios assists as associate with Pilott-Lieutenant Eaten joining the enrolment for the Kookaburra.

Mawson South Pale Douzios Win Eaten Kookaburra

Higher Taxes Threaten Commerce and Jobs say chamber

The Nice By Chamber of Commerce warns that proposed tax increases will harm private enterprise, curb investment, and reduce employment. Officials argue higher taxes defeat growth and undermine business vitality, urging lawmakers to consider tax relief to sustain the economy.

Sydney Nice Chamber of Comweefce Fumufp Aiqey Vweedr Fingavedial Strigedioy Wien Ing Linn Voir

Coastal Clauses Of Navigation Act Overssea Shipowners View

Fragmented report discusses navigation act implications and overseas shipowners stance. Mentions a ship, an official, and movements within the industry. The text is garbled and includes names and terms obscured by OCR, preventing precise attribution.

Tidal Wave Strikes English Coast Four Dead In Storm

The English coast from Tenmouth to Warthing suffered severe tidal flooding with four casualties and two deaths attributed to the wave. Weather experts are examining causes while discussing sudden high winds as the likely trigger for the disaster.

London Sanday Tenmouth Warthing

Davis Cup Victory Boosts U S Singles Play

In a Davis Cup tie, Tilden of America defeated Pratt of Germany 6 1 1 4 6 1, while Hunter beat Naver 6 3 1 4 6 4. Amerten won all five matches, delivering a decisive inter-continental win for the United States.

May Give Up Tennis At London For Life Abroad

A garbled note reports Helen Wills contemplating retirement from tennis. The passage hints she may settle in London with no plans for further competitions or marriage, mentioning aging and a life abroad.

Helen Wills London

Lighthouse Needs A Motor Tract Near St Frempio Island

An eloquent appeal to government seeks a motor vehicle for St Frempio Island residents to haul supplies from Cape Thevenard. The plan uses a jetty and horse-drawn conveyance with shipping boats four to five times yearly. Critics warn of cost and reliability, urging a motor truck solution to avoid punitive island isolation.

Cape Thevenard St. Frempio

Johnson’s Reply to Returned Soldiers Contested

A reader letter accuses Mr Johnson of masking grievances behind the Watchman title. The writer rejects the term Digger Johnson and clarifies his own labor status as a carpenter available for work. He protests use of imperial soldiers to mask disputes with returned servicemen and asserts sympathy with plain truth in public columns.

Digger Johnson Wang Hmal Bettef

England to Australia by air in twenty four hours forecast

In London a noted aircraft engineer predicts air travel to Australia will be possible in 64 years with planes flying at about 40 miles an hour at a height of 25,000 feet in hermetically sealed cabins.

London Fir Alliet Ree Australia Ravellore

NSW education system outlined by Director of Education

Sydney reports on the Consiutional Asse ntion where Mr K OM Smith presented NSW education structure. He noted the Department's correspondence system served 3 721 students in scattered parts of the state.

Sydney Directos of Education K. OM. Smith New South Wales

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