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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
6
An article contrasts a house with a home, stressing that homes come from thoughtful design and user involvement. It highlights the role of architects in translating ideas into practical, cohesive plans and notes Canberra’s government support for residents to build homes in the Federal Territory.
A design guide urges owners to tailor homes to local needs not copy others. It outlines planning steps from site choice to room counts and budget, presenting a sample corner-site design by architect Kenneth Hi Olphant for £1240 including all fees.
An Australian budget speech calls for cooperation between government and industry to ease unemployment and price pressures. Assistant Treasurer Spooner urges restraint in criticism and a courageous, discreet industry policy to aid national recovery. Parkhill cites government expenditure cuts, reduced public servants, and Ottawa agreement context to bolster the case for support of primary industries.
A metropolitan race club weighs installing ground loud speakers to broadcast race descriptions during events. Proponents say it will attract more patrons who can follow the action while races run.
Adelaide tailoring firm led by J L Glick declares five guinea suits made to measure will be sold at £2 19s 6d at cost or less. The plan aims to enlarge workrooms and tackle unemployment by offering low prices to attract orders. Glick says profit is not the priority, but employing skilled workers.
An older newspaper clipping promotes Dr Morse Indian Foot Pill as a remedy for a sluggish liver and bile disruption. It asserts liver stimulation cleanses blood, easing headaches digestion and appetite loss. The text also mentions tariff reviews and budget talks with emphasis on reducing taxation.
Police and customs raided a Blacktown farm on July 14 finding a counterfeiting plant and many counterfeit coins. Five police dogs blocked the team’s advance before a search revealed the illicit operation. Angelo Huttexelg faces trial on related charges. Joseph Apap and Buttegeig fined for possessing spirits and aiding the scheme.
Eight early love letters Napoléon wrote to Josephine sold for £4406 at the late Lord Rosebery’s library sale in London. acquired by Mages after French and American competition. The letters dated 1701 were stained and bent, praising devotion to Josephine.
A wild scuffle at Claremont Hospital for the Insane last night left Warder Albert King beaten and injured. King, said to have been knocked about during the fracas with several patients, was admitted with cerebral irritation and extensive bruises.
Hannah Webster was committed for trial on a charge of feloniously administering poison to her husband Benjamin Webster with intent to murder him. The magistrate found a prima facie case. Mrs Dulcie Todd stated maintenance actions against her husband Joseph Todd, who did not comply.
Official returns show sustained improvement in Australia’s motor trade over the past year with new car registrations in the first half outpacing 1921 figures and commercial vehicle registrations rising from 1499 to 2024. A striking rise is seen in British (U.K.) registered vehicles, more than tripling in the last six months compared with the previous half year.
Ireland Walford of Alberta won the half red spring class wheat crown at the World Grain Exhibition in Regina Canada. Herman Trelle of Wembley Alberta took second place in the same event.
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