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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 13, 1931

Page

2

Piano Teacher Advertising in Canberra Area

W H B Dickson LL B Solicitor and M H B Scriven announce piano teaching services in Canberra Magee Way Monte Vist. Scriven holds ACMM TDLCM Mus Dip Melbourne and London. Education includes Melba Conservatorium staff training and YWCA Civic Centre studies. Contact details listed.

M. HB Scriven A.C.M.M T.D.L.C.M Mus London Melba Conservatorium Melbourne Monte Vist Magee Way Canberra Y.W.C.A Civic Centra Geen Music Shop Mingston

Weather bulletin notes showers and wind shifts

Areas with further showers but improving from the west. Winds shift from south-west to north-west. In Queensland further coastal and south-east showers with otherwise fine weather and winds from the south to south-east.

Queensland

Wide rainfall totals across Australian regions reported

The entry lists rainfall readings from multiple towns across Queensland New South Wales Victoria South Australia and Tasmania with many figures in inches or millimetres including notable values for Merino 44 Maryborough 11 Melbourne 8 Adelaide 1 Geelong 18 Port Campbell 32 and Bendigo 1 among others. The data spans numerous locations and emphasizes regional precipitation distribution.

Queensland Angathella St. George Gympie Buret Wyandi Innisfall Dirranbandi Advanate Morven Charleville Goondiwind Mitchell Windorah Lucinda Bellam Tasmania Goulda Country St. Hejiens Meamander Mathinna Campbeltown Glenorchy Franklin Hythe Bruni Hamilton New South Wales Colarenebri Mowil Boggabilia Moree Hogwabel Narrabri Coonamble Warren Deniliquin Wagga Henty Corowa Warialda Gunnedah Tamworth Werris Creek Quirindl Coonabarabran Victoria Edenhope Serviceton Harrow Werrimul Bendigo Bary Bkepparton Miliura Radebow Beulah Birchip Willa Nheil Jepruit Horsham Starnaud Minwell Goroke Natimuk Dim Boola Murton Rupaa Yup Wychepress Donald Portland Cape Otway I Apollo Bay Ararat Betlarat Ferang Coinc Balmeral Canterton Ueforming Merino Branxholme Cavendish Penshurst Dunkeld Willaura Inglewood Laanecoorie Dunolly Rochemer Kyabram Yatura Rushworth Murchiaon Avoca Maryborough Maldon Kyneton Seymours Clones Talbot Ant Jemaine Fryermown Yandalt Dayles Foré Trenthem Pirle Merridy Broughton Clare Terowie Keoringa Wallaroo Curramulka Warocks Kingwcote Fiverton Kapunda Mallala Gawler Freasant Martine Strathalbyn Willunga Elliot Eucla Billeter Cowell Loxton Manny Cillington Wellington Pinaroo Lameroo Peake Menginle Tintimers Bordertown Narracoorte Penola Augusta S Newtown Adelaide Cook Fowlers Mreaky Bay Lincoln Borda Hobe Gambler Northumberland

The P. P. 8 Public School Ad Offering Boarding

The advertisement promotes a four day and boarding school near the Federal Capital with country-life advantages. It highlights a graded Australian education and preparation for public examinations under headmaster W. J. Edwards B.I Dip Ef.

Federal Capital Australia All W. J. Edwards

Weather Summary for Australian Regions

New South Wales shows further showers on slopes and tablelands mainly in the north east with improving conditions elsewhere. Canberra is cloudy with showers easing to clear at night. frost and fog possible. Tasmania is cold with showers and strong south west winds. West Australia mostly fine with showers inland. South Australia cloudy with scattered showers.

New South Wales Canberra Highlands Tasmania Ocean Bight Straits Temmania Zaamun Sea Ceafinent Auswells Tropics South Australia

Western Lands Board examined over land delay claims

Evidence given to the Western Lands Act Commission by George Francis Allman chief inspector of the Lands Department alleges delays and neglect by the board in land applications. He cited rail passes issued over four years totaling 1727 pounds and warned costs would rise if railway warrants were issued. further hearing adjourned to Monday.

Bydmney Western Lands Act Commission George Francis Allman Lands Department Allman Western Lands Board Comralmston

Governor General Hosts Government House Luncheon Guests

The Governor General chaired a meeting of the Federal Executive Council at Government House yesterday morning. Lady Trivid and Mr and Mrs Cy B Derey were guests of Their Excellencies the Governor General and Josey Senace at luncheon there.

Fis Government Mousse Trivid Cy. B. Derey Juséy Senace Government House

Canberra Weather Outlook Shows Coastal Quiet and Highland Snow

Forecast indicates mostly fine conditions along the coast while the tablelands see clouds and showers with snow on the highlands. Winds shift from fresh to strong north to south west as coastal areas stay milder.

On with the Job Propels Australian Recovery Effort

The Federal Labour Party accepts the Canberra reconstruction plan, seen as a major political and economic gain for Australia. Leaders urge unity beyond party lines to speed recovery, reduce suffering, and safeguard national welfare with the slogan On with the job.

Federal Labour Party Australia Labour Canberra Theople

Unruly Scenes At Shareholders Meeting In Sydney

A volatile extraordinary meeting of Associated Newspapers Ltd at King's Hall Hunter Street drew 150 outside attendees as realinations from directors Rodney Snow R H Gordon Harold Baldwin and Campbell Jones sparked confrontations. Sir Hugh Denison and Sir John Butter spoke for the board while critics including Sydney Bnow and Campbell Jones pressed dissent. A vote of confidence in the board passed with six resignations and two other directors dissenting.

Associated Newspapers, Ltd King's Hall Hunter Street Rodney Snow R. H. Gordon Harold Baldwin Campbell Jones Charman Sir Hugh Denison John Butter Meezers Sydney Bnow Yvoltaire Mulesworth Exxm.l.a Daily Guardian Joynton Smith Alx

Fall From Building Inquest Opens In Sydney

In Sydney an inquest opened into the death of Victor Francis O Grady a 28 year old law maker who fell 60 feet from the parapet of a building on Mate i Willon Street Police found a disorderly flat with empty bottles and boot marks suggesting a single passerby had been on the parapet Witnesses testified about a party but denied foul play the coroner reserved an open verdict pending further evidence

Sydney Victor Francis O'Grady Mate i Willon Street City Kenny O'maidy Kennedy

Dole Officials Report Missing Relief Cards in Sydney

A Sydney check up revealed 3,280 relief cards not presented at depots with total weekly relief potentially rising to £165,000 annually. The figures, provided to Minister Mr Baddeley after a Parliament demonstration, sparked disputes as unemployed workers' leaders clashed with government officials over benefits and enforcement.

Sydney Fraley Baddeley Workers Movement de Anderson Wolicemas J. Samuels Alr Sunmuels Pat Waters Wheltledeg Vattyr Fovem Mr. Parhteley Communist Party Mr. Samuels Anderson Funddeley Nationaliat Ganl Bawin Mr. Baddeley Aron

State Advances To Wheat Farmers

The Minister for Agriculture Mr Munn approved advances to farmers to enable fallowing for next season's sowing. Funding supports essential commodities for fallowing operations with merit-based consideration. Farmers seeking aid must fallow at least half the proposed sowing area or face denial.

Sydney Ehuriy Department of Agriculture jSydney

Motter Station Water Supply Upgraded At Pine Hill

Tenders accepted for supply and installation of a new centrifugal pump and 1800 hop motor at Pine Hill water system to increase capacity. The project adds to combined output of two existing installations and supports higher demand.

Private plane fascination fades as experts warn

Paris reports a waning craze for private aircraft as enthusiasts question the practicality of air travel. The piece quotes Hierlot on the air age, noting that demand may drop without reliable maintenance and reinforced that older planes require careful overhauls.

Pensions Cut Protests By Limbless Soldiers Delegation

A Canberra-based delegation from the Commonwealth Council of Limbless Soldiers protests pension deductions. Led by G Martin Farrow and B Larawby, the group seeks sympathetic House of Representatives support during the Parliament debate. They urge ministers to avoid further sacrifices for injured veterans.

Canberra G. Martin Farrow W.aly B. Larawby Victoria Tasmania RR. Stevenson W.A A. Viyera Coueensland Meekihee Parlament Hous of Representatives

Scouts' Search Parties Fail to Recall in Mur Mountains

In Blackheath it is reported that rescue parties failed to recall the scouts lost in the Mur Mountains. The search continues with two or three days expected for the parties to return as signals from Govetta Leap to Grose Valley were not understood.

Blackheath Mur Govetta Grose Valley

Night flight crash at Exvendon aerodrome in Victoria

Civil Aviation Department official Mr. KR W. McKeumsie practiced night flying at Exvendon aerodrome Victoria when he crashed on landing at the southern end. Winds tore off the plane’s wings, propeller and undercarriage were smashed, and the fuselage was damaged. He escaped with minor scratches and severe shaking.

Bydney KR. W. McKeumsie Civil Aviation Department Exvendon Victoria McKeenaig

Wheat bounty debate in Ottawa House of Commons

In Ottawa the House of Commons debated export wheat bounties. Independent MP Ay Weill Neill argued a bounty would raise domestic freight costs in British Columbia, making BC passively pay more per bushel for wheat than exporters. BC buyers were reportedly considering Australia as an alternative market, angering Canadian policy critics.

Ottawa House of Commons Jodlay Ay We. Neill British Columbia Columbia John Levdre

Man Collapses in Benalla County Court Hearing

During a hearing in Benalla County Court Judge Judean Foater collapsed and needed assistance. He returned and announced that the parties had reached an agreement.

Melbourne Benalla Judean Foater

Police Precautions Against The Communists

A large force of police will patrol the Domain on Sunday amid fears of further Communist demonstrations after disturbances outside Parliament House yesterday. Police precautionary measures were stepped up to prevent trouble during the planned gathering.

Bydney Parliament House Domain

Wood Contract Stalemate Over Firewood to Canberra Agencies

The contractor explains a payment delay in the Canberra government firewood contract. He says the issue affects only accounts due and can be amicably settled. Work will continue once wages and approved payments are received, and he will not forfeit his deposit with three weeks left to run.

Canberra

Tornado Damage Brings 200 Men Back to Work

ADELAIDE Friday. Two hundred men were employed today to repair damage from yesterday's tornado. Many had been unemployed for years.

Adelaide

Notable Robbery Report Tangles Canberra Mail Office Scene

Fragmentary notes describe a mail robbery investigation around Canberra with references to a suspect, police actions, and a street scene near the station. Names and places appear garbled but indicate a press account of a theft involving mail delivery and police response.

Lottery Laws British Revision Stirs Commons Debate

The Home Secretary Mr Clynes announced in the Hall of Commons that government action will be taken to revise existing lottery laws. He indicated the inquiry supported a revision and suggested measures to shield the public, amid calls for changes to the current legal framework.

London Mr Clynes

Foreign Navies Coordinated Maneuvers In Aegean

Nations including the United States Greece and unspecified naval forces conduct joint exercises amid tensions in the Aegean Sea. The maneuvers involve amphibious and naval operations with emphasis on interoperability and readiness for regional security.

Amana Neiman Greece Tipu United States

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