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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
4
Subscription rates and home delivery outlined for Canberra and Queanbeyan papers. Mentions free within the Commonwealth, printing specifics, and order methods including contact for The Canberra Times. Delivery promised daily to every portion of Canberra and Queanbeyan households with reference to the previous day's edition.
Canberra Thursday weather report lists temperatures around 30 degrees with a high near 30.80 and a low about 22.0. Rainfall records for Queanbayan show annual totals and comparisons, with notes on recording times and sources.
Data from Mount Stromlo Commonwealth Solar Observatory lists sun and moon rise and set times for June and details on visible planets. Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn positions and timings appear with measurements and approximate daily values, though formatting is irregular.
Dr Charles Badham head of the State Industrial Hygiene Department states after surveying 10 000 youths aged 14 to 16 that most should not start work at 14 and should remain in school for health reasons. He argues cost concerns are outweighed by public health benefits and criticizes political obstruction to educational expansion in Australia.
The Federal Minister for Development Senator Melschian said the government would next week define policy on Newnes shale deposit development. Contention exists between New South Wales representatives and the federal cabinet over the approach and funding. Senator Mokachna noted he had received measures from a number.
The New South Wales press reports Claude Milton Phillips, who escaped from Orange custody years ago, may receive a royal pardon after a ministerial review. Officials discuss the warrant’s validity and potential actions, noting Phillips’s good conduct and any factors that could merit clemency.
A Brisbane report quotes a leader urging immediate public support for free trade to protect empire prestige. He warns Britain’s external treaties with Soviet, Argentina, Denmark, and the Netherlands may end, risking world trade balance and prompt tariff restrictions. The article frames the policy as vital to the empire and a balanced global economy.
The High Court refused leave to appeal by Mutua Theodore Naylor against NSW Supreme Court order on the powers of the ASC Committee to debar entrants as undesirable. Naylor had been notified to appear before the ASC committee to show cause why re admission should not be refused. Court held ruling moot as appeal could proceed in the NSW Pall Court. Justices concurred.
Geneva dispatch notes a sterile day as no progress on disarmament is reported. A French draft resolution urges renewed investigations and concrete guarantees, with a study on internationalization of airports and arms trade to be examined by the relevant committees. The Bureau adjourned to Friday awaiting new proposals from Mr Henderson and a Rad Lipvinov proposal for a permanent peace conference.
London reports a brief House of Lords debate on the British government stance toward war debts and exchange stabilization. Lord Read stated full payment and renewed stability would improve prices and capital values, while Hari Stanhaps claimed Britain had not repudiated debts. The government maintains its policy aims to stabilize prices and revive exchange conditions, with some early signs of progress.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a vehicle strike involving multiple individuals and locations. Details are garbled with names, places, and dates unclear, making it difficult to extract a coherent narrative or confirm the event, participants, or outcome.
The judge told the jury in a libel case that the evidence did not prove the defaming allegations as charged. Only the jury’s verdict remains for final disposition, with the construction of the letter and parties’ claims under review.
Thursday's competition featured a struggled field with several players scoring well Mrs Greenwood won the event. Notable margins include Ilse Broinosahht down by one hole, Mrs Benior one up, Mrs Williams four up, Gavin Mire down three, Mebturcre three down, Mrs Bramfield three down and Mrs Johnston eight down.
British Post Office reports improving revenue and traffic as recovery gains momentum. Telegram and telegraph services stabilize, with a strong year for new business and growth in both inland and international handling.
The Northern Territory census outlines population by age and origin, education levels, and employment across urban and rural areas. It notes 3,200 residents in selected shipping ports, with European and non European race shares, breadwinners by industry, and dwelling patterns in Darwin and surrounding towns.
The pennant tennis program continues with an A grade match between Grammar and a planned B division clashes. Major ties feature Northbourne, Manuka, and Braddon venues with players like Bowden, Weaver, and Thorpe set to compete as teams in a packed weekend slate.
A new sloop, named the Murray, will be constructed at Cockatoo Island by the Cockatoo Flock Fainbering Co. The project involves about 250,000 n and capacity for 60 vessels. Details unclear due to garbled text but confirms the build location and builder.
Fragmentary note references individuals Teutenant Goo and ADC aiding a return to an area described as frost and Canberras, with mentions of Mar Toncellency and Barker. Ambiguous fragments imply a personnel movement within a Canberra locale. No clear event dates or outcomes are identifiable in the readable text.
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