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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1933
Page
2
Canberra weather data shows June temperatures around maximums near 24 degrees with rainfall totals for the month and year to date. The report lists wind directions and rainfall measurements at Canberra and nearby stations as recorded for the current year.
A garbled note references Thety Teegnomios as the Guverdir and mentions attendance at a UES event. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the names and role appear central to the fragment.
During the Australian crisis the Commonwealth Bank Board led by Sir Robert Gibson shaped policy, urging economy and sound finance. The piece laments his illness and notes the Bank Board pressured governments to economize, criticized for targeting salaries and social services while allowing railway losses and deficits to persist.
An inquiry into petroleum matters uncovers tensions among companies including MRL and Wourne. Key figures such as Hugh Hmyittont are cited, with discussions on fares, subsidies, and regulatory actions. The report notes no clear consensus on major company responsibility and mentions forthcoming price and policy considerations.
Queanbeyan clinched the Cooma Citizens' Cup after a hard fought match on Monday Lent. Key plays included a try by Awan and a conversion by Kearney, with Freebody adding a penalty and Hald converting. Players Willem, J. Hoga, Amet, and Denby are noted in the report.
A chaotic labor case adjourned amid claims of grant irregularities and trading pressure involving multiple companies and officials. The proceedings referenced the AMET group, Shell and Kell companies, and a later April pivot, with ongoing questions about bribery, graft, and improper influence. The inquiry paused pending further orders and potential summoning of related parties.
The report details the Dairy Board inquiry into alleged improper payments and favoritism in the Milk Authority. It notes no conclusive evidence of bribery by key figures, but exposes irregularities in payments to farmers while highlighting uncertain links between some officials and the Milk Merchants' Committee. The commissioner finds no proven case of official malfeasance by Hamilton or others, yet warns about improper conduct and urges tighter oversight in the dairy sector.
A chaotic week ends with ten resignations and a parliamentary inquiry. The commission reports widespread malpractices in firm dealings and alleged unfair competition, naming several companies and officials. The text cites a purge of misdeeds at Marrickville and Zetland as a major fault line.
The boxing match verdict favors Foreman after a disputed decision. Jurors deliberated as witnesses and officials testified, with one observer noting the crowd reaction and a separate source highlighting the referee’s role in the outcome.
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