This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
2
Monthly rainfall records for Canderia are presented with figures for January through June. The notes note varying amounts and reference a 40.4 degree reading and a 30.3 Aenea marker, with winds recorded at 3 a.m. The entry records rainfall totals and summarizes the current year’s rainfall trend.
Monthly rainfall records show Gueanbeyan Tor Wee with totals for the period. Data note shows wet season measurements and a data entry to illustrate rainfall distribution across the month.
The Canberra Times prints a publishing notice with prepaid subscription rates and local agents listed. The notice includes scattered misprinted text about Australian made items, Commonwealth postal terms, and agent names in vague locations.
Special home delivery service advertised for Canberra residents under a canwell unclear heading. Provides daily delivery to every portion of Canberra with contact details including a Canberra number and names associated with the service. May reflect old local newspaper notice style.
The Royal Military College at Victoria Barracks in Paddington is criticized as unsuitable for training cadets and hampered by urban proximity. The editorial urges relocating the college to Canberra or Liverpool open spaces, selling Victoria Barracks land to fund efficient defence use, and restoring the college to a government seat location away from dense city centers. The piece argues the current site harms cadets staff and national military readiness.
The article discusses the 40 hour week proposal and the revised 26 hour plan for an international convention. Australian delegates and leaders debate the shorter work week, aiming to limit industrial hours and shape positions for forthcoming gatherings.
The article reports tensions over meat consumption with mentions of fat stock prices and retail prices amid activist concerns. It notes calls to reduce parity to boost meat consumption and cites industry figures, including a farmer named Faxon who wins a prize in a wide market event. The piece reflects community debate and policy implications in the agriculture sector.
A chaotic report notes a Catholic leader being assaulted by a gang amid protests over prohibition repeal. It mentions hospital transport for the injured leader, names anonymous figures, and references a secretive meeting of Freemasons and local officials. The fragment hints at political and social tensions in a 19th century city.
The document outlines 1932-33 to 1933-34 budget estimates for Australia. It details total expenditures of all states, expected imperial influence, and recurrent revenue projections. It lists net debt levels for each state including New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia, with figures in pounds and the Commonwealth scope.
The Premiers plan a Hobart meeting early next year to discuss national problems and joint proposals with Adelaide and remote colonies. The government approval to mine 3000 cord has been withdrawn, altering the projected budget for the agenda.
An official report details the Prime Minister and Commonwealth and State Ministers meeting with the Cabinet in Canberra. It notes arrangements for a conference to address administrative issues in the North and to open discussions on border policies and the Territory's constitutional matters.
The Canberra Chamber opposes more funds for a national conference plan in Melbourne. Premier Crapp and Murdock advocate hosting in Canberra or other centers, arguing the Interior Department favors Canberra as the main convention site for Western Australia and future premiers meetings.
Preparations are advanced for moving the Bachelors Quarters to Hotel Kurrajong to offer more comfortable accommodation. Alterations and renewals have begun, with about 70 men involved and shifts planned for staff. Mia Kouliwell remains available for management duties as the transition proceeds.
A group of blind pensioners in Ayronry urged restoring part of the 3/8 reduction in pensions. Mr Lyoun, replying, noted the country already carries heavy pension costs amounting to about £17,000,000 and £1,000,000 annually. The request may be reconsidered later but no firm commitment could be made.
A miner died at Wester Andro Latte when a fall of coal collapsed a hole at the Newcartli colliery. The incident occurred during regular work with cause under official inquiry.
An incident near Upper Mare New Guinea reports arrows striking during a patrol near Feldaelds two miles from a field hospital. Casualties include a wounded officer and a narrow shoulder injury among others. description notes a night attack with multiple weapon impacts and unclear casualty details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.