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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1934
Page
2
An excerpt from The Canberra Times details subscription prices, delivery areas, and contact information including proprietors and local agents in Canberra and Queanbeyan. It notes home delivery arrangements and requests readers to communicate names and addresses to the paper or via phone.
Weather entries show temperatures, barometer readings and wind directions for Canberra on July 2 1084 and July 22 1034 with maximums and minimums for 24 hours, followed by rainfall records for Queanbeyan year to date. Entities include Canberra Queanbeyan dates and temperature figures.
The forecast notes mostly fine weather with morning fogs in southern and eastern districts. Showers are possible along the North Coast with fresh southeast winds. Clouds may develop later in northern and western inland areas with scattered showers and variable winds.
Canberra forecast notes fine conditions but warns of cold frosty nights. Astronomical data referenced for visibility and clarity.
At Stromlo Commonwealth Solar Observatory Monday July 23 1934 listings note Bun Haek toghan sets 5 14 pm Moor rides 0 a.m sets 123 prem Major Manele Vonus rises 3 069 sets 254 pam Mars 537 pm vg 42 pm Jupiter 1044 am 1218 pm Saturnar T14 pm BAW am
Viscount Snowden warned that Britain is not immune from global upheavals and may face mid course changes rather than extreme revolution. He urged a democratically elected Parliament and a steady path amid economic nationalism, war scars, and rising tensions worldwide.
The Artists Ball hosted at Albert Hall Friday night drew about 400 patrons. Mrs Percival and committee members organized the event with many congratulating judges on a successful soirée. Dance numbers showcased Mexican and Spanish themed acts, with numerous costumes earning special prizes.
Readable names and results from a Canberra Bowling Club end of season games day. Players listed include Weatherston, Monuhali, Bronce, Hemming, and several others with scores and placements noted. The fragmentary record shows event coverage and participant names from the match series.
Saturday at Government House Caneberra the Hon W. Exsieston and Mr J Wallace Bandford presented to Her Excellency Lady Isaacs the report of the Commonwealth Grants Commission on the application of South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania for financial assurance from the Commonwealth. Her Excellency will return to Canberra the morning tomorrow.
The Commonwealth Statistician Mr. B. T. McPhee releases a free series of Fetal piece Index numbers A C and D for the APM section quarter. Each series shows increases over the weekly wage, with immediate monetary effects listed for various cities and capitals including Melbourne Sydney Perth Adelaide and Canberra among others. The A series affects wages for workers with rent and housing costs while the C series covers groceries clothing and miscellaneous household expenses. changes apply from the first pay period to August with capital city variations noted.
The Rev Turnbull urged faith and reform at the induction service in Queanbeyan, pressing leaders to revive worship and community effort. He recalled Josiah’s reform and warned against apathy, urging the new pastor to energize the church and reengage parishioners.
A dangerous war mementos discovery was made during spring cleaning as a dust bin yielded 0-bomb fragments and two 45 caliber rounds. The Director of Public Danni stated police are investigating, with recoveries noted near a corporation minister and possible associates.
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