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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1934
Page
4
The weather summary lists daily maximum and minimum temperatures for a 24 hour period ending 9:40 am, with rainfall amounts and temperature ranges. It presents rainfall records and notes location Queanbeyan as the site for the current year’s recorded weather figures, including highs, lows, and rainfall.
Uniformed officers crackdown on minor radio licence offences in Canberra sparks discontent. Protests expected to reach the Attorney General as officials consider action to address the issue.
Canberra forecast notes clearing light showers and many clearing fogs with otherwise fine conditions. Frost on the highlands expected amid southerly winds. Astronomical data from Commonwealth Solar Observatory.
A speech from She Cantera Times NS condemns the murder of Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss, links it to past Austrian and German Nazi tensions, and warns against overreacting to the crime’s consequences while stressing Austria’s independence as central to European stability and peace. It recalls the 1914 Sarajevo murder and the long shadow of war, urging restraint and unity among powers.
Disjointed notes indicate the Auscratian Country Party backing the current sitting members and opposition voices around a nomination and parliamentary scene. The fragmentary text references support for incumbents, party lineup, and potential moves at a nomination stage.
Police report a growing problem of horse riders using footpaths, endangering pedestrians especially children. Authorities have warned riders to stop and threaten enforcement actions to curb the practice.
Debates on the Financial Relief Bill include arguments for token wage restoration in Parliament House. Mr Nelson cites specific cases across clerical and attendant staff, detailing current salaries, proposed restorations, and weekly fortnights to illustrate limited recovery for staff members.
The NAW Lab proposed mandarin grower relief under clause 27 of the Financial Relief Bill seeking £12500 for fruit growers. Chairman Mr Bell ruled the amendment out of order, Rosaley and ministers protested, but the dissent motion failed with Greg ory the sole Labour opponent. Tasmania’s apple and pear industry fate drew Labour fire as progress was reported.
The article reports tensions over a potential trade treaty between Italy and Australia. It notes Italy's aim to correct unfavorable balances and its broader approach to export expansion. Negotiations are underway, with parliamentary powers seen as a factor in simplifying future trade wares.
WRAL reports Kingsford Smith piloted a new aircraft from Mascot toward Sydney when a ground incident caused damage near the takeoff area. The event, linked to Captain Taylor and ground crew, notes a ground impact at high speed and a later stop on the ground. The craft suffered heavy damage but no immediate loss of life is confirmed.
Tasmanian members of the House and Senate pressed the Prime Minister on the rma lition grant. The Legislative Assembly supported the 800000 pound recommendation from the States Grants Commission, while Canberra plans include August visits to Deloraine and a prior trip to explainTasmania’s position. A protest from Western Australia over a 1400000 pound grant allocation is reported.
Report of a Melbourne parliamentary session notes visitors to Parliament including Sir Charles Innes as ministers and representatives discuss the approach to the upcoming election. Prime Minister Lyons defends government actions while opposition questions policy on wheat, budget relief, and maternity bonuses amid fiscal and political tensions.
A Sydney Thursday question session examined whether the Commonwealth Government should pay New South Wales road tax. The transport minister cited NSW con ven tions in cross border transport and rail concessions. Concessions from Melbourne to Canberra reduced NSW fares from 1967 to 1982 by about £6900 before withdrawal.
Report from London notes Fubbons and medals awarded at a royal event honoring the Duke of Gloucester. Bruce, Australian Food Commissioner, lauded the royal family’s burden of responsibility as key to empire unity amid talk of disintegration. Australians present pledged loyalty and hope for better weather to lift spirits and fortunes.
The government aims to buy 40 double decker buses for Sydney to replace aging fleet in the metropolitan area. Several buses will be powered by new engines, with some models reportedly valued around 300,000. This move targets modernization of public transport amid aging vehicles.
Wealthy perfume pioneer M. Coty, a noted French scent magnate, has died. The Paris industry titan built a vast fragrance line and transformed the modern cosmetics market, shaping global fragrance trends for decades.
Australian Motors and Marke Motor Construction Ltd eye a Lithgow factory to build a Southern Cross motor car and aeroplane engines. Director Charion Kingv Ford Smith toured Canberra and discussed Defence approval with Minister Pearce. Unemployment implications and a four cylinder chassis prototype with approx. £200 coating costs noted.
A distorted noisome clipping shows anger in Italy over German sterilisation arguments. Rosa Labriohis and others condemn barbarity, denying any humane roots in the alleged German stance. The piece hints at harsh judgments and calls for caution amid the heated debate.
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