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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
4
Meteorological notes provide daily temperature and rainfall figures for Canberra and Queanbeyan. The report cites June readings with highs around 64.3 and a rainfall tally to date, comparing with 1928 figures, and lists monthly rainfall records for both locations.
The Canberra Times lists prepaid subscription rates within the Commonwealth and early daily delivery. Names and addresses across Canberra Queanbeyan Molonglo and nearby towns appear, showing subscription options and ordering details at The Canberra Times Building and associated outlets.
Regional rainfall tallies list numerous towns across Victoria New South Wales South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania with figures ranging from trace to over 100 millimetres. Notable entries include Wanganuis 24 mm Marysville 12 mm Wellington 27 mm Dubbo 97 mm Gunnedah 14 mm Narrogin 2 mm and Cunnamulla 7 mm.
General forecast for New South Wales stays chiefly fine in the north west with unsettled conditions and rain on the slopes and tablelands later. Canberra remains cloudy with showers and squally winds from the south west. Victoria is unsettled with showers, especially in the south, and cold south west winds. Tasmanian coast experiences fresh northwest winds veering to southwesterly, then strong westerlies from the eastern bight. South Australia looks fine in the interior with increasing cloud and showers in central and south east areas and northwest to southwest winds turning cold. Queensland remains unsettled near the southern border with showers, otherwise fine with variable winds.
Weather synopsis reports widespread cloudiness and scattered rain across Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. It notes mainly clear or light rain in various zones, with north to west winds, occasional showers, and pockets of heavy rain or frost on southern coasts and inland areas.
Printed and published by C. J. Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the requisition of the company. This notice records official publication in Canberra.
Theses for the rising and setting of sun moon and other planets are listed for Thursday in June. The notes show moon rise times around 6.02 am and various planetary rise times including Venus and Saturn with approximate values.
Canberra forecast issued by the state meteorologist at 4 p.m. calls for cloudy conditions and cold temperatures with showers and westerly winds.
A June reporting notes a Pacific scientist congress in Java last month. It stresses remote South Pacific centers inspire local scholars to pursue original work and expand knowledge in zoology, botany, ethnology, and resource studies.
General Smuts opened the final week of campaigning with a large City Hall demonstration in Cape Town. Speakers carried the address to sidelined halls as thousands could not gain admittance. He attacked government civil service abuses and warned against political rivals stirring strife.
State Meteorologist D J Mares notes appreciable rainfall to date with yesterday's falls. He says the continuing rains could aid early wheat growth if supported by further showers, and that more rain is likely but not until next week.
A report from Telopea Park notes Professor Brereton lecturing on Shakespearean theatres at Albert Hall for about twentyIntermediate pupils. Inspectors visited the primary departments. Miss Edith Thompson succeeds Miss Middleton in the Infants. The Children's Ball is planned for July 26 at Albert Hall with dancing and prizes. A tennis match against St Gabriel's and a girls hockey clash saw 1 0 win for 1A.
In the New South Wales country week hockey carnival, Wauchope defeated Canberra four to one after leading 3 0 at halftime. Glen Innes beat Bathurst nine nil, Goulburn defeated Forbes eight nil, with Canberra and Wauchope players making key goals and defensive efforts noted for the match.
The Arbitration Court in Perth today set a wage increase for Vie Dinh ware for the coming year. The new rate reflects a 37 percent rise over the current figure, applying to the upcoming 12 months.
The Federal Treasurer Dr Page reports conversions of £2,790,000 wealth loan into the per cent offer by June 4. Treasury paid out £1,060,609 on unconverted holdings while £1,966,000 remains with banks for safekeeping. Some bond owners intend to convert belatedly and Treasury accepts such applications. Unconverted bonds could be paid off from available National Debt funding. No cash subscriptions have been marshalled yet.
Federal ministers met in Canberra to discuss multiple tender offers for wireless stations to be government controlled. Negotiations stretch due to complexity, with final decision expected before the cabinet meetings conclude, possibly this week.
A general insurance plan proposed by Mr. Kelly and supported by the A. W. IT members through Mrs. Melly Tuveday seeks adoption by residents via the Wives Association. The scheme would substitute for the hospital tax and aid future administration of the Canberra hospital, though interest has waned and public body deliberations remain small.
Under Mines TD Smith leadership a Junior Red Cross branch opens at Ainslie public school Away at Molonglo. Staff shortages at Aluie and Mojonglo as Mise M Clynoto relieves Mise Wall. A children's ball is set for June 15 at Ainn Me school with a planned combined display by Girls and Boys clubs.
In a Melbourne incident today a 43 year old man, Charles Brain, was impaled on the cart shaft after a collision between a motor car and a milk-cart. The driver J O Treilly suffered concussion and abrasions. Brain remains in serious condition.
Thomas Moran appeared in City Court on a charge of attempting to murder George Muter with a gun shot at Richmond on March 19. Muter suffered critical wounds while Moran was treated for a chest wound at another hospital. The proceedings established Moran carried a pistol and fired at Muter.
An Australian report notes Mr E J Bandera and party at Hotel Wellington en route Koscluako to Buriney. Visitors include Mr Sanders who praised Canberra’s progress, footpath and road improvements, and Mr Gil son the Postmaster General. Dr W G Wollhough and Mr V8 J Curancer with wife visited, while Mr Durance commented on Canberra’s future growth and Commonwealth opportunities.
London reports British delegates Sir Austen Chamberlain and Sir George Grahame prepared for discussions at the League of Nations Council in Madrid focusing on critical diplomacy and international cooperation.
At a Bydney Seamen's Union meeting a motion carried removing Jacob Jobsom from his post as general decretery. The action followed the branch's proceedings held Wednesday.
Waverley Council resolved to add 12 trial interment allotments in the Roman Catholic section of Waverley Cemetery. Each allotment will cost between two and a half pounds and one pound ten shillings for the right of interment.
Theatre Orchestra featuring Heather Pell soprano and Laurence Maccauley baritone performs in a broadcast with musical numbers and market updates. Vincent Aspey and Elleaner Floss appear with the ensemble as program segments move from 6 to 11 pm.
Kandahar, once the capital under Amanullal, is reported captured by Quay am Waccha's general in a dramatic advance described from Calcutta. The seizure marks a significant shift in regional control and power dynamics.
Thefts reported today include 506 boxes of pills valued at £137, belonging to Neavehamys ris, 144 Carlton. The incident was logged by police as a notable theft case in the city.
A historical Melbourne radio listing outlines programs from 7.15 to 12.30 including music and news blocks. It notes community singing sessions weather updates weather reports and talks by various hosts with times such as 12 42 2 15 3 15 and 4 35 indicating a packed daily Danish style schedule.
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