Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1931

Page

3

Methods Questioned In Parliament In Sydney Defence Debate

In Parliament yesterday Mr Ward pressed the Defence Minister in the House of Representatives on Australia’s military adequacy to meet any crisis and whether the Defence Department had endorsed its formation. He asked if paid officers supported the scheme and if a similar body of working men should be sanctioned, with Mr Chifley seeking the motive behind the question.

Sydney Ward Defence House of Representatives Australia Defence Department Hedy

Canbert Music Society Announces August Concert

The Canbert Music Society committee sets the third subscription concert for August 27 in the nan Hall. A finely drawn program is promised, curated by the concert committee to attract attendees.

Canbert Musich Society Auli

Racing Suspensions For Favourite’s Failure

Sydney report on an adjourned inquiry into the Flying Handicap at Victoria Park Pony meeting. Shekel s trainer owner G Bullfrey and rider Jonen received suspensions of six months after evidence showed the mare Shekels underperformed as the favourite at 7 to 4, with tensions over the race outcome.

Sydney Shekels Victoria Park G. Bullfrey Shekela Amlu Jonen Sti¢kels

Doctor charged in Melbourne for manslaughter case

In Melbourne on Thursday a Criminal Court heard charges of manslaughter against Robert Villiers Dreyer health director of Wattenburg Naturopathic Hospital WHS. Russell Mays allegedly received Kenesi Mays fiat injections and other treatment leading to Arthur Tussell's death. Dreyer's counsel argued continued treatment might have prolonged Russell's life.

Melbourne Criminal Court Robert’ Villiers Dreyer Russell

Scott's Emulsion Highlighted For Growth and Vitality

A fragment stresses Scott's Emulsion as nutritious support for a growing body and immune protection. It emphasizes cod liver oil content and hypophosphites aiding bones and overall vitality. The tone mirrors early 20th century tonic advertising language.

Scott

Australian Steeplechase Entries and Hurdle Notes

A fragmented listing shows Australian steeplechase and hurdle racing details with names like August Ay ns Moonrooper and Prince Arim. It notes entrants, times, and placements including references to Conkerow and Ancient Mars among others, with scattered race notes and locations.

Kenilesale Ancient Mars Tseh Polygonum Prince Arim Olina Romeo Baveroy Ois Prince Merauki Sg George

Bridge Charity Afternoon by Canberra Club

The Canberra Croquet Club plans an afternoon bridge event in August to raise funds for a needy cause. Secretary Mrs. Aton chairs the effort, with organizers seeking participation and support.

Retary Aton

Moorefield Race Meeting Hurdles and Handicaps Summary

Race card details include Moorefield Hurdle Race for juveniles and senior handicaps with listed names such as Ragateky Po, Movie Star Segovia, Trish Hard David Blake and Mountebank. Flying Handicap divisions and the Moorefield July Handicap feature multiple entrants like Ring Boy, Beau Dennis, Tom Pinch, Bowery and Gritan with tote-like placings and starting times across divisions.

Segovia Trish David Blake Sly Boots Miga Solo Kogarah Ato Chandu Mountebank Beacraig Eh Gos Social Newa Regilla Fayecee Soya Balke Home Land Ranpura Euclidee -Observatory Achates Casan Circus Star Imperialiet Sloaness Dora's Pride Atart Ata Jesaarp Prince Booreello Negrada Verdale Om ‘Abbott Robwota Mr. Whin Bowery Lalgnore Worth Moorefiels Dreamdale Viveur Koha Kura Hurstville Ranworth Sackbue Ai. Boamina Mosiawsala Newmarket Prantinhied Motrefield

Menangle Maiden and Welter Handicap Races Recap

Racetrack results feature Trasina winning the Welter Handicap by a length with Diva second at odds 4 to 1. Two-year-old Division sees Dollar Princess win by three lengths over Coritva and Orpah. Court Crier takes the other division. Welter Handicap winner Wedding Feast at 2 to 1 finishes by a length. Three-year-old Maiden Handicap and other events listed with times and payout details.

Trasina Brierley Dollar Princess Sos Cortiva Ted Vee Orpah Bs Aw Beacon I Court Crier Sly Boots jWEDDING_ FEAST S.ae Pirhusa Satan Diva Wenangle Park Hundred Birinia Jane Apiene

Million Trees Planted Across Canadian Prairie Farms

Canada expands reforestation after timber demand rise. The Prairie Farms planted over six million trees last year, with about 116 million trees sown since 1901 when a Forest Service was established.

Canada Great Dominion Forest Service Canadian Department of the Interior

Public Servants Funds Work and Sales Tax Section Reform

The Taxation Department announces no tax increase as it reorganizes the Sales Tax section. Public service positions are created to support the new structure, transferring officers from Post, Military, Defence, Customs, and other departments or from existing public servants.

Taxeilon Weotion Ag Vet Commonwealth Gazette

Cobham Tests Seaplane Trial Bound for Central Africa

London witnesses a seaplane trial by Alan Cobham described as an experimental, short three engine craft. The craft, a Rochester Ino project, aims for an aerial survey bound for Central Africa.

Cobham London Alan ‘Cobham Rochester Alps Central Africa

Killen Opposes Higher Land Tax Values in Parliament

Mr Killen moved to adjourn the House to debate the recent rise in land tax values. The motion failed. He argued that executive values were used instead of actual land value for taxation, placing landowners in a worse position. He cited cases where unimproved values rose, noting a property of 770 acres with high unimproved values and other examples.

Killen House of Representatives Jillen

Faint Praise For Mr Lang Sparks Legislative Clash

In Melbourne on Thursday the Legislative Assembly debated the Winanelial emergency Bill. Mr Vincent Nacionaliat labeled Mr Lang a national and political burglar and called him a hypocrite, accusing him of duplicity and broken promises.

Melbourne Legislative Assembly Vincent Nasionaliat Lang

Judges Salaries Demand In Parliament Debate

In the House of Representatives Mr Gibbons pressed for a decision on judges salaries. The Attorney General Mr Brennan said correspondence exists between the Prime Minister and the Judges. The judges signaled they would consider the matter when they meet again.

High ‘Court Gibbons House of Representatives Mr.Brennan

Tariff Policy Debate Highlights Pressures on Government

Senate debate on the budget features criticism of protectionist policy. Senator Johnston cites economists and customs reforms, urging abolition of embargoes and tariff rationalization. The discussion notes earlier recommendations and calls for aligned trade measures with the UK government. The session was adjourned.

Senate Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

Musical ‘Society Rom ‘Pation Bdme Kellogg's Hurdle Sim Leen Faustryan Longlanda Walbaways Batalua Drake Hamagne Oling Moorefield Ragateky Jocoon Prince Otto Chivascalia Mounteard W.E Mr. Lang HCL Seles Johnston UNION
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication