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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1930
Page
4
The Canberra Times notice advertises early morning delivery details and circulation inquiries. It lists distribution points at bookstalls in Sydney Moss Vale Goulburn and Albury Railway Stations and provides contact through the circulation manager.
Fragmented weather data reports a Tuesday forecast with temperature ranges, wind and humidity details and multiple garbled terms. The readable items indicate high and low temperatures and wind direction but specific figures are unclear.
The forecast notes a fine start in several areas followed by a cloudy, unsettled trend. Expect cold nights with variable winds and showers in the northwest, plus rough seas and strong to squally winds along coastal Tasman regions and across Victoria and Canberra.
Fragmentary text mentions warm air, tiled walls, and panels in a hallway. A second fragment references a queen and guards, with scattered phrases about authority and a distant street scene.
A stormy weather synopsis reports frost in eastern inland districts with clouded skies elsewhere. Coastal regions face squalls and west to northwest winds while central plateaus see varying cloud cover and occasional frost. Strong south to east winds affect southern coasts and offshore areas, with Tasmanian conditions largely clear in parts.
The brief lists rainfall measurements for multiple New South Wales locations including Lismore, Grafton, Newcastle, Cooktown, Pt Donets, Northhawl, Victoria, Waratah, and Waratah area towns. Figures show scattered totals such as 28, 13, 11, 10, 5, 4, and 2 inches with many unreadable entries and inconsistent spellings.
A catalogue excerpt discusses Roman life, craft, and trade seen in early Roman Britain. It highlights imported wares, native pottery, glass and metal work, and local workshops at sites like London Wall. Notable finds include shoes, a toilet set, a key brooch, and a variety of instruments showcasing daily life and industry.
The Chief Secretary outlined plans to prohibit publishing starting prices of horses to fight economic waste from racing. Victoria already reduced race meetings, while NSW hesitates despite revenue losses. Broadcasting of results may undermine any press ban, requiring federal action to curb starting price betting.
A vivid account of a recital showcasing Alexander Watson in a Shakespearean program. The reviewer notes brilliant interpretive skill, dramatic costuming, and stirring scenes that captivated the audience, with Dickens and Irish poems adding charm. The piece praises Watson’s portrayal of Prut and the emotional resonance of the selections.
London officials and Daily Express informants report a cabinet committee on unemployment sees signs the great slump is ending and hints at an early revival in trade. Experts indicate improving conditions may ease job losses and boost commerce.
The text notes Musign Adan leaving after attachment to Vicat berra Corpa and the Salvation Army for moment, heading to Paddington today to face charges. It mentions support offered by Mr. M. Jordan and references a visiting court and Prime Minister, with various political figures.
A fragmentary review notes Kipling style vigor and humorous verse in a pre war performance. It mentions Madam and Mrs Watson performances along with Hilaire Belloc and Lord Teanly tales and Mr Wineow’s sixth Canberra appearance as part of a touring program.
Reports from Tuosdiey describe a broad work stoppage by relief workers amid claims of worsened conditions and altered hours. Speakers demanded ministerial interference and threatened continued absence unless pay and safeguards improved, while the Trades Hall arranged interviews and possible escalation.
In a turbulent Tuesday sitting, members clashed over government spending and reform as the opposition pressed ministers on tax policies. Speaker-led exchanges highlighted concerns about national budgets, pensions, and political accountability amid calls for cost reductions and procedural overhauls.
Readable fragments describe proposals for state appropriations and spending, including salaries and expenditures across public services. Mentions committees and alterations to funding, with unclear dates, places, and names due to damaged text.
A witness report states an Australian designed wireless telephony system will connect Australia to New Zealand within two months. The project enables radio telegraphy between Australia and New Zealand and allows calls to Europe via Sydney. AWAC's radiophone service will link to London and other regions, expanding international communication.
The death occurred in Melbourne on Monday night of Arthur Daley youngest son of Mr and Mrs Thaley of Acton. The boy had been an inmate of Canberra Hospital before returning to Melbourne for treatment from a specialist. The headmaster of Ainslie School sent sympathy on behalf of pupils and friends of the late Master Arthur Daley.
Fragmented report notes a Melbourne event where speakers advocate a locally controlled electricity system. The text discusses independence from external supply and a vision for Victoria's future, citing concerns about reliance on others and a call for renewed regional planning.
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