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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1933
Page
3
A Canberra reader argues for private investors to build homes under government guarantees and subsidized materials, paired with government office space expansion. The plan aims to ease housing and public facilities strain by freeing public funds while ensuring affordable rents and occupancy, with land and ground rent incentives for early projects.
Dr Vivian Storey of Macquarie Street appeared at the Central Summons Court on two charges of willfully avoiding taxation. The Taxation Commissioner had the power to assent to figures he deemed correct when returns did not satisfy authorities. Bank records and book entries came under scrutiny, with claims of substituted or altered books. a further prosecution was indicated.
A senate debate questioned Keith Officers appointment as liaison officer. Senator Dunn argued no extra merit system protected his post while other public servants got favored treatment. Government leader Sir George Pearce said the Public Service Board appointed him per policy and confidential London reports awaited.
New England hockey team defeated Canberra with a 9-0 lead at halftime and kept pressure in the second half. Goulburn and Smithtown posted wins, while Kempsey lost to Newcastre as Canberra struggled to match New England’s pace and accuracy.
Metro presents the special production To-day We Live at the Capitol Thanks on Saturday and Monday with stars James Theat Sydney Jon Crayton Gary Cooper and newcomers Francot Tone Robert Young Roscoe Karnn. The tour includes England and France wartime love tale scenes and an Our Gang segment plus Ernst Ae ft Recta Novelty.
The Australian Broadcasting Company announced it has archived Radio Broadcasters Ltd known as Station UW. The change places UW under the company’s control as part of a nationwide chain, with Chairman SMT Doyle promising programs of the same standard aired from UW similar to those on the former National Stations network.
A competitive examination for the appointment of 11 clerks to the Commonwealth Public Service will be held in Canberra and state capitals on December 1. Eligible candidates are youths between 15 and 18 years who have enlisted and are not on permanent service. Successful applicants will be taken on for up to 18 months. Appointments by territory and state include 10 in the Federal Capital Territory, 18 in New South Wales, 12 in Victoria, 10 in Queensland, 10 in South Australia, 4 in Western Australia, and Tasmania with a commission extending from time of appointment.
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