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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
4
A Canberra Times fragment notes prepaid subscription rates within the Commonwealth QO per annum and advance booking options. It references British newsprint and Australian made newsprint in a marginal notice from Mort Street Canberra.
A scrambled local listing shows agents and hotels in Canberra and Kingston including Westlake and Manuka areas. Names such as Chariton Gunn Brill Johnson and Harris appear amid scattered mentions of Westridge and Gumberra hotels.
Fragmented names and places from Queanbeyan district including Oaks Estate Bungendore Uriarra Road and Cooma. Readable items show local firms and individuals such as Kennedy Sone Robing Fallick Neasiuay and Bouthwell Browm with scattered street references and venues.
The Canberra Times announces a special home delivery option available to all Canberra and Queanbeyan residents. Orders should include name and address and be placed by phone at 751. Queanbeyan residents may also contact Mr. M. F. Murray at Lowe Street or call Queanbeyan 16%.
The Berlin Sound Museum will let the public hear voices of famous and unknown figures. Professor Deegen has spent over 29 years collecting records, including former rulers and prisoners of war in German camps, with 60 dialects spoken by Russians among them.
In the Libyan Desert near Bir Hoka and Wady Nat, a once thriving site at the Mouth of the Young Camel is studied. Dr Goniter of the German Institute in Cairo reports enormous rainwater detemns that could support life again as Dr Junker seeks Byzantine-era remains this week.
Monthly rainfall figures for Queanbeyan are summarized for the current year to date. The record shows scattered values across months with a total indicating accumulated rainfall, though several figures are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A New South Wales Graziers Association meeting calls for government release of correspondence between the Metropolitan Meat Industry Board and the Lang Government. It also considers forming a company modeled on the old Sydney Meat Preserving Co with compulsory levies to support home and overseas markets. Wool price discussions note a fall due to deflation policies and urge Australia to move off the gold standard and align with British Sterling away from the American dollar.
In Sydney, the court heard appeals by Ernest Langley Colin Weat and others linked to the New Guard. Judge Curlewis queried the group’s danger while noting orders and political fervor influenced conduct. Scott admitted New Guard aims to aid police but warned actions could cross lines.
The piece argues Canberra must avoid boom bust cycles by delivering a clear, staged plan for transferring Commonwealth departments from Melbourne. It warns that only a disciplined growth strategy will restore confidence, attract Australian residents, and ensure Canberra becomes a thriving national capital.
The document recounts statements from Alford about Scott supplying information to the police. The police recommended prosecuting several individuals for seditious conspiracy, with Scott named as a witness in the case.
London reports the Financial Secretary to the Treasury Major Elliott said the £1,500,000 transfer for land annuities from the Irish Free State will not due until the latter part of June.
Mr Stevens said the police reports were not before the Executive Council though they are being considered by the minister in charge. The remark followed testimony in the New Guard appeals case as referenced from Sydney.
Mina Tapley Short resigns duties for a week after an accident. The Canberra YWCA will close Sunday and daily from noon to 7 PM the rest of the week.
Funeral held in St John Churchyard with Rev Wes Edwards and A E Elliott officiating. Attended by Canberra officials including Mr Parkhill and Mr Guul tert, with dignitaries from University College and Canberra Society of Art and Literature. Wreaths from St Gabriel's and Joan Allen's Olnan-THatos noted.
The official organ of the New Guard prints questions directed at Chief Commander Eric Campbell. Readers ask if his election to chief commander was proper and accuse his policy of lacking direction, likening him to a ship without a rudder.
In opening remarks at the Lausanne Economic Conference, Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald warned of a global economic crisis with 20 to 25 million unemployed. He urged swift restoration and reconstruction, urging unity and immediate action to secure worldwide support for proposals.
Australian Poem Association envoy reports tight security at Lausanne ahead of the opening conference. Police cordon the Beaurivage Hotel area and journalists queue at the jetty ballroom. A Malay press note mentions past assassin fears and strict access controls for provincial delegates visiting the city.
Delegates from several nations clash on reparations and regulatory policy. Italy backs Britain’s total regulation approach, France is wary of agreement. M Herriott faces pressure from Boncour and a nationalist press, while Germany signals an anticipated failure to pay prompting a possible stalemate.
Empire delegates meet in Lauranne with Ireland absent from reparations talks. Mr MacDonald outlines tomorrow's speech and is seen as a key figure in negotiations as the conference president. Only two opening speakers are planned, signaling a rapid business start.
Bruce outlines a plan for an Empire currency linked to sterling to stabilize exchange rates across dominions. He notes parity or near parity with sterling could smooth trade, loans, and investment while preserving Australia’s export competitiveness and overall economic recovery.
Melbourne report notes Professor Copland doubts a proposed imperial currency scheme from the Ottawa conference. He says a gold standard based on mixed metals is impractical and formal backing by gold or silver would not align with global shifts.
Queanbeyan Hospital Board session sees tense debate over stretcher procurement and committee authority. Abrahams accuses the committee of bypassing medical staff input while Hammond and Fallick press for efficiency and proper referral.
The estate of Hector Nell Mi of Killean Inverell deceased in May last valued at £68,388. Executors are instructed to care for his horse Zulu and provide winter feed. The greater portion of the estate goes to relatives with provision for a convalescent home.
Fragments suggest the conference’s length and outcomes risk failure as British ministers may falter to stay due to commitments. The text hints at possible erosion of support if engagement cannot be honored.
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