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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 31, 1934

Page

2

Local News Snippet on Canberra Delivery Service Beers

A fragmented note mentions Canberra and references a delivery service or local newsagents. It names Ian Feder and Capital Prem of Australia, with unclear ties to a beer delivery context and a Canberra setting. The readable items point to a local news snippet about Canberra based distribution or delivery arrangements involving beers.

Ian Feder Prem Australia Lid Strest Guy Camberra Canberra

Weather report for Canberra with barometer reading

Weather notes show Canberra as of Monday with barometer around 99.9. Temperature near 73 and 55 degrees at some stations. Forecast mentions rain in the current area and lighter showers in Comber later in the week.

Canberra

Protest Over Cost of Living Influences Public Service Fees

A demonstrative rally protested rising living costs and wage allowances tied to public service duties. Participants argued pay scales are set by authorities beyond Public Service Board oversight and highlighted discrepancies in recent year allowances. They expect to present grievances to the speaker and department heads.

Public Service Board

Open Letter to Dent Rite on Imperial Mandate Faith

An open letter criticizes Dent Rite for failing to continue the overwhelming three year mandate. The writer urges immediate constitutional and economic reforms, condemns stall in power shifts, and calls for unity between Commonwealth and Federal arrangements to avert banking and employment crises. The letter laments missed opportunities and pressure for leadership change.

Country Party L.A Childrou Peelll

1934 Budget Speech highlights health as national defence

The Canberra Times notes the 1934 Budget Speech elevates public health despite past reluctance. It frames health policy as a national defence matter, urging Commonwealth leadership over state health departments to combat tropical disease and cancer threats amid rising imported dangers and approaching air mail links.

Commonwealth Bruce Commonwealth Ith Department Australia Commonwealth Department of Health Commonwealth Department Commonwealth Health Department Defence Sista Health

State Grants Legislation to Allocate Major Funds

Legislation to be introduced in the House on Thursday follows the States Grant Commission report. It proposes grants of 1,400,000 to Weet Ruwtratie, 000,000 to South Australia, and 406,000 to Tasmania. A Tasmania draft is described as inadequate and no policy speech is ready. Prime Minister Lyons plans to visit Canberra and Tasmanian meetings at Deloraine in August to outline Commonwealth support.

House of Representatives States’ Grant Commission Weet Ruwtratie South Australia Tasmania Uhr Lyons Canberra Deloraine

Police Attend Dances In Canberra With Uniformed Officers

Police at a yesterday Canberra function reported by the Chief Lieutenant Colonel H.J. Junan said not all invited attendees showed up. Officers kept the Albert Hall area secure as complaints about thefts and disturbances were received. The event concluded with patrols remaining in the vicinity to deter further issues.

Tom Wettac Canberra Tlieut H. 7S Junan Albert Tall Partia Ment Bouma Petra Tradt

Public service salary adjustments under Financial Relief Bill

Budget notes discuss public service pay under the Financial Relief Bill. Officers up to 920 pounds a year to receive full restoration subject to cost of living reductions. Salaries above 320 pounds face cutbacks and defence excluded. Overall savings around 480,000 with about 20,000 officers affected.

Senate Oficera Morehan Defence Department

Cost of living and salary restoration concerns in Canberra

The article surveys salary restoration limits and living cost adjustments for Canberra officers in the 1930s, noting rises and continued reductions, with details on specific allowances, Canberran index figures, and calls for government reply. It highlights inefficiencies in public service, water wastage issues, and upcoming association meetings at Albert Hall to discuss the year’s work and next term plans.

Jane Canberra Commonwealth Tatiatician Junie Humber Hyde C.P Dane Albert Hall Cosmos Hugh Eee A. D. Forbts

Poland Sees Political Role in European Affairs

A Polish official speaking at a cultural event outlined Poland's historical and political significance in Europe. He cited alliances, transit routes, and the Polish Corridor while arguing Poland's resilience through wars and economic rebuilding, noting population growth and industrial progress despite prior domination and wartime strain.

Aerial Survey Leadership Amid Australian Geological Plan

A summary of government officials and experts guiding aerial and geological survey work in Australia and Tasmania. Key figures include Mr P H Nye jun, the executive officer for mining and engineering roles, and ministers from Tasmanian and Western Australian governments. The piece traces Nye’s career from mining engineering to geophysical surveying, and notes his 1928 tenure as Tasmania’s Government Geologist and leadership of the geological survey under development schemes.

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Oversee Trade Balance Amid Shifts in 19th Century Commerce

The report outlines a favorable balance of 38 million in overseas trade with reverberating effects on currency and import/export figures. It cites a 3% depreciation in currency, a rise in imports over exports, and lists key goods such as bullion, wool, meat, and machinery contributing to the annual balance alongside detailed figures for months and regions.

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