Weather summary for Canberra and Queanbeyan shows rainfall and temperatures
The Canberra report lists barometer readings at 9 am and 2 pm and temperatures from 9 am to 3 pm with a daily maximum of 60 degrees and a minimum around 17 to 21.2 degrees. It notes wind direction, a 44.8 degree daily maximum and rainfall records, and includes monthly rainfall figures for the current year alongside a Queanbeyan rainfall table with monthly totals and highs and lows.
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Canberra
Grace
E.S.F
Weather forecast across Australian regions at noon yesterday
The report notes fine conditions with frosts in New South Wales and Canberra, variable winds and general improvement. Victoria experiences some clouds and scattered showers with frosts in the north, while Tasmania remains generally cloudy with frosts. Ocean areas show mainly rough to smooth seas, with West Australia facing fine weather except for some sea activity along the coast. Subtropical inland areas have inland frosts and variable winds in the interior.
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South
Wales
Canberra
Victoria
Australia
Tropics
Weather summary across colonies shows mixed skies and winds
Across Victoria to Western Australia the report notes a mix of fine and cloudy conditions. Victoria is mostly clear in the west with threats and northerly winds, New South Wales sees half cloudy inland and frosts, South Australia reports cloud and showers at Kangaroo Island, Tasmania shows cloudy to dull with light rain in the west, Queensland notes coastal threats from Cooktown southwards with scattered rain inland, Western Australia has no data.
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Victoria
Forth-West Quacer
Gippaeland
New South Wales
Tablelands
South Australia
Kangaroo Island
Cape Borda
Tasmania
Forth
Queensland
Cooktown
Downes
Innisfail
Weat
Australia
Rainfall Report From Regions Across Australia and Nearby Areas
Rainfall figures recorded yesterday at 9 am show variable totals across multiple districts in Victoria South Australia Queensland and Western Australia with notable readings including Cape Borda 17 inches Bruny Island areas around 1 to 7 inches and Albany 4 inches among others A general pattern of scattered showers is reported across coastal and inland localities with some higher totals near coastal capes and isolated inland spots reflecting diverse weather activity across the nation. Local stations mention Nouracoorto Penda i and Cape Borda among the higher numbers while Kimberley and Northern regions remain comparatively dry.
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Victoria
Foster
Koruburra
Warragal
Woods Point
Cape To Way
Hamilton
Gembrook
Port Fairy
Marquville
Nelson
Merino
Balmoral
Portland
New South Wales
South Australia
Nuracoorto
Penda i
Cape Borda
Kobe
Tasmiania
Goulds Country
Hyite
Bartle
Molinafi
Cressy
Mandurah
Collie
Donnybrook
Bridgetown
Denmark
Toodyay
Deverin
Neckering
Bruce Rock
Corrigin
Brookton
Wickepin
Wagin
Narrogin
Wyabing
Ongerup
Bremer
Pingrup
Ravensthorp Fi
Wyalkatchom
Bencubbin & Narmebeen
Moora
Lake Gram
Newdegate
Noran
Geraldton
Eaperance
Cape Leeuwin
Croquet Club Social At Eflanshaw Hosts Delightful Afternoon
Canberra Croquet Club members gathered at Mrs. G. Knowles Forrest home for a Mrs. Townsend assisted event featuring a reflex words competition won by Mrs. Gronsham Mrs. Hicks and Mr. Fie. Following play attendees enjoyed afternoon tea with musical items and a tribute to Mrs. Knowlen Mrs. Townsend and guests including Keif Morrison Chapman James Forrest Deane Elliott Bale Oldfield Corrigan Parbury Horn Fawcett Green Crease and Noughton.
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Deane
Queanbeyan
J. M. Elliott
W. MM. Bale
W. Oldfield
Corrigan
N. F. Parbury
Horn
Fawcett
C. Green
Crease
Noughton
State relief outlays 1923-29 increase over prior year
The State Government paid 1,715,000 to lend relief and other sources during 1923-29, a figure 250,000 higher than the previous year. Stevens noted that expenditure on relief sources shaped the state’s broader relief effort.
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Bydney
Thureday
Stevens
Britain faces policy shift on war debts and Young Plan
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Snowden signals a clear end to generous postwar aid as Britain pushes for a fair balance between home needs and war debt repayments. He cites U S prosperity and French economy while stressing unemployment and taxation at home. The Paris Paris conference produced the Young Plan, redefining Germany's obligations and raising debate in Britain and the Dominions over potential scaling down of Allied debts. The plan may reduce Britain’s payments under Dawes, testing adherence to the Balfour principle of parity with American repayments.
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Britain
Chamber of Deputies
France
Germany
Great Britain
Snowden
United States
Owen Young
Experts
Paris
Young
Dawes
World Finance
Rhineland
Europe
America
Freight War Inroads Shake NSW Rail Freight Market
Canberra storekeepers and Queanbeyan merchants grapple with rising rail freight costs as motor lorry carriers bite into railway revenue. The NSW railway department argues lower truck rates tempt shippers, while merchants fear fees and favoritism. An official visits to promote a special truck scheme amid calls to simplify rates and protect wool and general freight.
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Railway Department
Queanbeyan
Dumans
Hese Stall Perehanta
Digeentia
Raiway
Canerra
Kwonbewan
Anontention
Cunherr
South Wales
Leon
Hevon
Queanheyan
Canberra
Commonwealth Mailway Department
oWil
New South Wales Railway
New South Wales’ Railway Goods Department
Migration policy praised by UK and Australian officials
In Melbourne, Mr. EB Mulvany defended the assisted and capital migrant schemes. He cited Lord Somers and the Migration and Settlement Office, noting 200,083 assisted migrants arrived in the Commonwealth, with only about 419 returned for medical reasons, underscoring careful selection and discrimination in migration.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Lord Somers
Church of England Council of Empire Settlement
London
EB. J. Mulvany
Development and Migration Commission
Lord Somera
Greal
Britain
Australia
Mr. Mulvany
Piritain
Mulvany
Commonwealth
Migration & Settlement Office
Canberra RS and BAILA urge special meeting on veteran preferences
Returned servicemen in Canberra fear his preference may not be observed by the Commission during staff retrenchment. At a monthly RS and BAILA Canberra Sub-Branch meeting last night the group recommended the Executive of the Canberra League call a special meeting soon to consider the issue and handle specific cases.
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Com
Rs, & Baila
League
Freeman and White Star in London cricket day
Tich Freeman took ten wickets in a first class match, a career best, while White scored a century. The pair dominated as Lancashire faltered, with only Fyldeley and Watkin offering resistance. White reached his first century in over sea cricket and was set for a luncheon presentation by Lord Bath the following day.
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Wedneming
Freeman
White
Lancashire
Bk.fyldesley
Watron
Mami
Weinhely
Bath
Somerset
Notis
Beers and tea linked to civility and nerves in Cape Town
In a British Association session Professor Diam and others discussed beer drinking and its effects. The paper argued beer and alcohol are soothing beverages, noting a shift from beer to tea and a rise in neurotic tendencies among highly civilized societies.
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Cape Town
British Association
Profesor Diam
Physciolevit
Exseritioi
Sir Robert Garran Heads to Sydney From Canberra
Sir Robert Garran left Canberra for Sydney yesterday morning in a brief personal movement. He is a noted public figure and the trip signals no stated official engagement.
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Robert Garran
Canberra
Sydney
Scullin Denounces Immigration Expenditure Policy
MP Mr Scullin criticizes government immigration policy as wasteful, backing the Governor of Victoria’s condemnation. He says ads lure overseas workers while Australian workers struggle. He cites £140,000 cut by the Development and Migration Commission plus £300,000 for damages in the administration.
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Scullin
Victoria
Australia
Untus
Development and Migration Commission
Canberra arts group honors Sir Robert Garran with certificate
Members of the Canberra Society of Arts and Literature toasted Sir Robert Garran at Altert Hall on Wednesday. Benatar Kings mill, newly elected president, presented Garran with a life membership certificate. Senator Kingemill praised Garran’s disinterested service to Canberra and the society, while Lidy Gaur received flowers. Musical items and a dramatic dialogue followed with performances by local artists.
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Robert Garran
Benatar Kingsmill
Coumilter
Fife
Bike
Pociery Ma
Lidy Gaur
Pitapatrick
Kingemill
Robert Gerran
Canberra
Society of Arte and Literature
Mildred
Jean McLaren
Marion Carter
Alfred Noyes
Mra. Nichol
C. BK. Paley
Mia W. Shanley
Mr. Smith
Decta
Professor Haydon
Mes W. Shanley
Post Mortem Reveals Cause of Comedian Reg Thornton Death
A late post mortem on Reginald Thornton, a comedian who died yesterday, shows heart failure as the cause. The report cites economic strain and national budget cuts as factors in public spending debates.
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Dney
Reginald Thorntor
Tome Yertenday
Egyptian Prime Minister Resignation Interview Reflected in Commons
A transcript from yesterday’s Commons session shows Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson discussing Lord Lloyd’s resignation and Winston Churchill’s role. Henderson confirms receipt of the resignation and notes the government’s recognition of the mover behind it. The debate on Friday was to address the immediate measures.
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Menderson
Christon
Hospital Finance Schemes at Cesanoello Hospital in Mining Areas
Discussions in Canberra highlight a voluntary industrial contribution system adopted by Cesanoello Hospital. Workers contribute 6d weekly via mine-owners who send funds to the hospital treasurer. Each contributor gains free treatment for themselves, their wife, and up to two children, with government subsidies and reduced charges for workers’ compensation cases. The scheme contrasts Cesanoello Hospital with the public hospital model and includes coverage for reemployment recovery and limited sick leave.
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