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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1932
Page
2
Canberra weather report lists rainfall measurements and barometer readings for the month. Data includes barometer at 8 inches and temperature around AB.2 degrees with winds and rain in the period ending a.m. AB.2.
Advertising and subscription offer details for The Canberra Times including home delivery across Canberra and Queanbeyan. Mentions special home delivery service and local agent contact points. Contains scattered OCR errors and inconsistent capitalization. The notice outlines subscription rates and ordering instructions for residents.
Mrs McCauley of Maroubra files a writ alleging defamatory remarks printed in The Run. She seeks £10,000 damages from But Newspapers Act, naming Marett Haymand and Joseph Mcauley as respondents. The action cites alleged libel by the publication on a public service matter.
A search party is sent out from Granville to locate Gwendonne Morgan Hy af nag John Alderson both aged 37 after they went hiking in Mathonal Park yen Wreneliet. Early morning reports say they were last seen in good health with relatives involved in the effort.
An Australian forecast from Mt. Stromlo notes Tuesday conditions with rain expected and strong winds, especially in western regions. The Canberra area expects unsettled weather with elevations likely to experience gusts as a front passes.
Representatives from country electorates discuss methods to form new States in New South Wales. Proposals include three regional states or metropolitan subdivision with northern and southern areas forming separate States. Critics warn against premature moves and urge broader reform including federal power shifts and economic recovery efforts.
The minister explained that many called up men prefer to work on chartable relief from the government. Endowment aid for dependents is 30 shillings weekly, with additional allowances from the Chief Secretary bringing total to 3 pounds 28 shillings per week. Cabinet will consider extending government assistance as operations proceed, while the public should stay informed about new welfare provisions.
Dovermen announce revision of food relief program to reduce impostions. Police supervision to ensure orderly distribution of dole in urban districts, with aim of adopting the same approach in the metropolitan area.
Evidence at the inquest into Harep Augustus Dlatnier reveals a history of delusions and depression. The coroner finds the husband shot his wife and daughter before killing himself while mentally deranged, with financial disputes cited and a statement from a relative about prior money transfers.
Disjointed report details visits by Mr and Mrs Oivar J Collider of Rodney to Medwent Capital City over the weekend. Mentions Mr Vollhine, proprietor of tI Mate Balen Kervice, tied to Marin Affairs job in Can barra. Australian names, locations, and events appear garbled while noting a death inquiry into Mrs The viallmet, Josef Ratpett, and Dorothy Fhorne at Moaman. Detective Prof Haydon, connected to Sydney, is said to be involved with the case and expected movements toward Canberra.
Nearly half of drafted men failed to answer or declined the three weeks work offered under the government scheme. Officials expect cabinet action to bar able-bodied men who refuse work from unemployment benefits.
The article sketches a government program to extend welfare aid and create jobs amid financial strain. It notes a proposed longer dole period, public works to employ workers, and coordination across departments, councils, and municipalities to implement schemes for workers, farmers, and industry nationwide.
In Sydney on Monday the incidence of income tax will be reviewed by Premier Stevens and Treasurer Bomber with a focus on simplifying the system and its relation to federal payments. The inquiry will consider proposals for broader reform across South Wales, the Commonwealth, and other states, delaying final decisions until later.
A series of university extension lectures by Sydney University geographer McHonaid Xolmen and Prof. Protewnr will start tonight at 4 o clock in the Institute of Anatomy. Topics cover food sufficiency, weather, climate, and the war boat's global impact, with a 1/ admission and 5/0 for the full trio.
Reports from Melbourne indicate the Federal Cabinet will discuss appointing a liaison officer for the London mission. Around 10 to 40 applications were received, with Major Koith O'Morra noted as meeting necessary qualifications. The role offers about 700 pounds yearly plus allowances, totaling 1068 pounds. Opposition reportedly grows, with the Acting Treasurer M. Hirace set to oversee London duties if appointed.
A federal cost of living reduction set to take effect August 4 would affect about 80 000 federal and associated workers nationwide including in New South Wales while some groups would be exempt The proposal seeks to adjust wages to reflect living costs and faces opposition from labor representatives who warn against potential job losses and reduced purchasing power The inquiry into the matter was adjourned.
A 1930s style wage case debates whether base wages should rise to lift living standards. Mr O Mara defends a wage floor while noting potential unemployment risks. The discussion questions if the commission should consider higher wages given community employment tolerance and broader economic impact. The tone reflects parliamentary inquiry and union objectives.
A Federal Arbitration Court heard an appeal on employing juniors in electrical work without prior apprenticeship. The employer claimed demand to hire youths under certain periods with parental consent. Officials debated the legality and conditions, with a further hearing adjourned for clarification on the work permit provisions.
An official denies allegations of postal misconduct tied to a lottery. The deputy head of post and telegraph asserts letters to the Lottery Department were delivered with proper postage while some undelivered mail held money and valuables. In a minority of cases postal notes were found to be misused, but the postal official commission says dismissal was warranted.
Abstracted notice records a presumed death and related grant applications by an estate. Mentions Justice Harvey and heirs of William Ryan Jr. with references to cows and property allocation. Contains garbled OCR phrases naming relatives and dates, reflecting a probate or inheritance proceeding from a historic period.
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