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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1934
Page
2
Weather data from a June timetable lists temperatures, wind, and conditions. Entries show readings in Canberra with measurements for morning hours, including highs around the mid 40s and lows near freezing, plus fog and grass growth indicators.
Incomprehensible text fragment mentions rains and a stone with potential health effects and mortal concerns. Unable to extract coherent names, dates, or events. only partial phrases remain without verifiable context.
The pennant competition progressed amid cold wind and rain with several matches interrupted. Murton beat Nortis Bourne in A grade to take the lead as Burton players surged, while Wore hate's narrow loss to the Germanitiay Slayers shocked teams. Garrun and Ellie excelled in a tight frame, and Kujo and Maade won key matches.
Cloudy unsettled conditions spread across southern parts and tablelands with showers along the coast. Severe inland frosts and snow on the Southern Alps, with strong winds in the southwest and coastal showers. Canberra forecast notes cloudy tablelands with light showers and morning sun, snow on the Alps, cold with brisk winds.
The Ganberry Times discusses plans to relieve unemployment in Australia through extended land settlement. It notes the need for federal and state cooperation, selects suitable settlers, and foresees benefits in employment, production, and population safety, while warning of immigration and market dynamics.
Canberra hosts the Australian Natives Association Shield debating contest from July to November with eight teams including Canberra Debating Society Rover Scouts Canberra Grammar School and Hotel Kurrajong. Each team fights seven debates totaling 28 with four points per win and two per draw.
The Rev H W Woodhouse led a service in Forrest Hall Canberra with the Methodists and Knights, reflecting on what it means to be a Christian. He cited Acts and the origin of the term Christian while stressing living by faith, sanctification, and bearing Christ’s fruit.
Queanbeyan defeated the Blues 42 to 0 in a Massy Cup match at Showground yesterday afternoon, despite a poor display from both sides. Key players included Griffith, Connor, Kay, and Norton for Queanbeyan, with Crowe and Rowley among standouts for Braidwood-Araluen, amid gusty conditions and strong attendance.
A labor meeting led by Mr Lang demands wage increases and denounces wage cuts. Union leaders including Mr Bell and Mr Coppla speak as workers condemn austerity and call for restoration of living standards. The gathering urges government action to improve tramway and public service wages and rejects reductions.
Mr A Miskeley MLP returned to Canberra on Materday after an extended tour of his electorate.
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