This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1931
Page
3
Article reports on the Australian colonial council considering codifying territorial laws in New South Wales. Government officials acknowledge the need to align the law with federal measures and to prepare for further consolidations, amid debates on timing and scope.
A historic council meeting debated rent reforms amid partisan tension. Proposals linked to wage pensions and public-private wage adjustments were discussed, with leaders signaling potential lay plans to stabilize rents while weighing governmental routes and private sector impact.
A fragmented and unclear report outlines a meat ordinance introduced by the administration. The text references the Public Abattoir department and sanitation, with vague mention of penalties, enforcement, and regulatory change under a provincial or territorial authority.
City council members urged a review of annual reports at yesterday’s adjourned session. Administrators reported progress toward compiling financials and committee findings, with emphasis on capital administration, public works, and compliance.
Readers urge access to information about Canberra visits including how to obtain data on attractions and hours. They stress the need for clear guidance for tourists and question authorities about welfare impacts and sample itineraries in the national capital.
Coroner investigates a domestic murder case in Bond suburb where a man killed himself after a woman survived an attempted assault. A dog bodyguard guarded the corpse and a suspect, Malloy of Bond, faced police scrutiny while a wife recovers from injuries.
A heated council session revolved around hall lease terms and resumption rights. Councillors clashed over proposals to revert to Crown control, with motions for delaying action and procedures debated, while party lines and individual votes shaped the outcome.
A fragmented note outlines vocational training plans in the Federal Territory. Col. Goodwin, vice president of the Australian Youth Settler program, is linked to the supervision, with discussion of the eveemm tiog and the queavien. The text is garbled but indicates an inquiry into training proposals.
A garbled note from the Home Affairs Department outlines renovation of Gorman House causing temporary guest transfers. It states guests will be moved to other facilities while work proceeds, with a likely reduction in guest numbers during the period.
Fragmentary OCR notes show stray phrases about rheumatism affecting locals, with garbled mentions of peat, gas, ware sea, and a vague reference to an illness. No clear persons organizations dates or places are readable.
The court continued hearings amid a crowded marine court as jurors faced higher costs. Statements by Sir John and witnesses described government advances, mining royalties, and proposed expenditures to push Miners Across. The case tracked government plans, deposits, and jury allowances while detailing a tax on ore profits and potential royalities.
Stray text indicates Allewe and others selected for a vacancy in the Bing. A meeting is set to announce efforts to recruit new Zealanders for the post.
City notice discusses footpaths and pedestrian routes with complaints about walkways flooding and unauthorised obstructions. It mentions plans to post guidance and warnings and warns of enforcement measures.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.