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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1933
Page
2
The Federal Press of Lee Mort Brrest lists prepaid subscription options for Canberrans at 40 shillings per annum within the Commonwealth and 44 shillings elsewhere, with contact and printing details included. The notice cites Times Building and several local businesses and hotels in Canberra.
Unclear OCR reads show Co. W. Robins Mrs. M. Newamay Opp. Hotel Ker nr 7 & Sons Bouthwell Brown 1. A. PorWine s00s005. Readable items imply a business or notice listing with multiple named entities and ambiguous relation.
The report lists weather data for Canberra from July including barometer readings at 9 am 26.58 inches uncorrected and 28.36 inches for the following Sunday. Temperatures at 9 am ranged around 35.3 degrees with daily highs near 89 and lows around 25 to 26. Rainfall totals for Canberra and Queanbeyan are provided for the year to date with monthly figures, noting July entries and the overall annual totals.
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Isaace will depart Canberra for Sydney this evening. Rear Admiral C A M Barcel OBE Mrs Sarel and Miss Erica Barel, guests of the Isaaces, have left Government House.
A Queanbeyan Parish Hall event hosted by the Queanbeyan Club featured a social dance and carnival. J Eamond chaired the gathering with remarks by EXiman and J Mullroonry while Moessra Tantan and Williams responded during the farewell proceedings.
Canberra forecasts cloudy with scattered coastal showers and morning fogs and frosts. Light variable winds shift mainly to the southeast. New South Wales forecast notes similar conditions in the region.
The article analyzes a proposed government plan to develop Northern Australis via chartered companies. It notes Cabinet oversight by Pearce, McLachlan and Perkins, possible British and Australian investor interest, and potential tax and tariff concessions. It emphasizes white settlement, native protection, rail links, and a fast ships fleet as key elements.
In a brisk Saturnany session the A grade bouts were decisive. II grade saw Pines I beat Reid eight sets to six while Braddon impressed with Road dorms stars Person and Edwards sweeping doubles and Edwards with Mrs. won mixed. Results list Acton Grammar School Atanslif Westlake Reid Northbourne and Braddon/Garran/Gibbons in various rubbers and sets. An unfinished Thyrne of Ainslie beat Gibbons of Braddon to claim the match for Ainslie.
Mr. H Gordon Bennett of the Chamber of Manufacturers documents strong government plans for the Northern Territory and accuses the deal of inviting long leases to overseas financiers. He warns of charters containing heavy compensation clauses, creating virtually independent regions under foreign control.
Grace Pines leads with 8 sets and 77 games while defeating Rein. Forrest trounces Hraddon with 6 sets to 4. Matches feature multiple pairings including Gibbs, Toms, Hutchison, Weaver, and others across Kingston and Northbourne divisions with varied scores and promising results.
The Rev. Dr. Munro Ford preached on life as a monosyllable of deep meaning. He debated origins and immortality, noting health affects outlook and urging a view of life grounded in Christ and moral responsibility. The sermon explored the soul, body, and spirit in harmony and the eternal stakes of earthly existence.
Woods arrives in Karachi at 64h pm and lands safely but is detained awaiting a permit to fly over Persia. The airman faces a holdover before continuing his flight.
The Attorney-General stated that the government does not plan to amend the Monopolies Act. He said existing federal and state laws already provide ample power to deal with monopolies.
The Government intends to amend the Western Lands Act to extend existing leases where leaseholders agree to pass portions of their holdings to nonresident men who hold smaller living areas.
In Northbourne 1 action, mixed pairs leads to 11 sets 49 games with Weetangerra defeated 3 4. O'Brien and O'Sullivan share wins while several pairs clash including Ryan Vest and O'Sullivan Shu-mack. Forrest 11 saw Acton defeated 6 6? with several doubles pairs competing, including Lenehan Carter Tickner James and Martin.
Reid TI defeats Braddon 25 games and Wins over Ainslie L 66 games as Kingston L beats Ainslie L in six sets. Duntroon defeats Acton Park 41 games. Reid T wins 14 sets 88 games and defeats Ainslie IL 1 set 20 games while Northaguurne beats Kingston II 6 sets 74 games. Acton receives a walk over from Westlake.
Entries close today for the Association's American tournament to be held next weekend featuring both men's and women's doubles events.
The Canberra women's hockey team produced a high quality display to force Fernsham to a 3–3 draw in a closely contested match. Both sides showed strong attack with fast, skillful play and well-supported defense throughout the lively 90 minutes.
In a Saturday hockey doubleheader at Reid Park Kingston Maroons defeated their second team 9 7 while Maroons 11 faced Grammar School. Key play from Millett Gelately Tindale Rodda Cannal and Te Smet fueled the Maroons with strong defense and forward thrusts. Barton beat Grammar 3 0 at York Park with Brackenreg sidelined and Wetherly scoring late.
The Premier Mr Stevens is seen returning to Sydney from Cain and will be back in the city by Sunday or the following week. The visit and timing are noted in dispatches from Sydney.
Canberra Club members shot at 800 yards for annual and quarterly aggregates while weather remained favorable. Daily cash prizes were won by F Webb, L Webb, and A Hussey. The piece notes strong nerves and the moral reflection on the soul and self restraint amid trials.
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