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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1929
Page
4
TSHES announces a new Wollongong office at Hex 12 and plans weekly Canberra visits by appointment. The move marks the consultant's expansion from the coast into the capital region, offering client access across both cities.
The Canberra Times announces early daily delivery and prepaid subscription options within the Commonwealth. It lists postal rates for one year, half year and quarter, and provides contact lines for circulation management and multiple regional offices including Kingston Queanbeyan Bungendore and Braidwood with distribution mentions at bookstalls and railway stations.
Rainfall records show monthly totals and temperatures with a 9 am and 3 pm thermometer readings. The report lists precipitation figures for January through April and compares with 1978 totals, noting several illegible entries but preserving key figures and dates.
At noon yesterday the forecast noted cloudiness and a tendency toward showers. West to southwest winds, with showers extending from the southern border districts to the slopes and tablelands, while other areas remain fine with northerly to westerly winds.
Cloudy conditions with further showers across Victoria especially in the western half. Fresh north to northwest winds veering to cold easterlies, squally in the Straits and Tasmania. Cyclone disturbance west of Norfolk Island with strong NW to SE winds moving toward northern New Zealand. Fresh northerlies in the Tasman Sea, rough seas from Leeuwin to the Straits and Tasmania. South Australia sees fine but cloudy coast with showers and fresh westerly winds.
The bulletin notes cloudy to dull skies across Victoria New South Wales Queensland and South Australia with light to moderate rain in central western and southern districts. Winds shift from north to southeast with coastal and inland showers and isolated hail at Kosciusko Tasmania and Echings. West Australia shows slow movement of weather fronts with fine conditions in the southwest and scattered showers elsewhere.
Rainfall readings compiled for numerous towns across Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia show a wide spread of totals from a few millimetres to over thirty millimetres. Notable figures include Morwnam 4, Coleraine 14, Trentham 18, Marysville 13, Kewunna 144, and Cape Bermi 4.
A NSW coal industry dispute, sparked by a February lockout and March mine closures, has left thousands unemployed and strained state finances. The Coal Commission proposes a wage cut tied to profits with government subsidies. owners reject terms. Miners form a council to curb militant measures while negotiations continue amid internal splits and pressure for a quick reopening.
The Returned Soldiers' League Club in Canberra chose its site after review by Lewane hall sub committee and Fat Branch of BOS SLA. The permanent building will face Northbourne Avenue and Alice Street near Works Thor Passidhings, with other options at Cooyong Street and the hexagon inspected but rejected to avoid future architectural influence on the area. The executive endorsed the sub committee choice and orders were given to proceed with the site plans and seek state incorporation of permanent fees to cover building costs.
Mr C E Francis of the Australian Natives Association received a photogep of the foundation committee from the retiring president Mr Field at the Canberra branch gathering on Monday night. Mr Field praised Mr Prone Jude for his service to the foundation, while Mr Braneix thanked members for their support and the efforts of early contributors. The Canberra rooted ANA spirit was cited as shaping national ideals through local branches. New officers were elected for the coming year including President J Whittle, Vice President Edwards, and others, with J BK Edwards and Mr. J Edwards named as delegates to the Friendly Societies Council.
Mr Abbott and Minister for Home Affairs arrive in Wyndham aboard the Cowborn airliner on a Monday, meeting NT Commission member W R B Raston and WA pastorals Janglois Lefroy and Hirbert Evans. The visit, amid outback scenes, aims to build ties and discuss local needs as the party travels toward Darwin.
A large Canberra gathering at the Hotel Wellington paid tributes to Canon Ward of Smyrha and Canberra Grammar School. Speakers praised his universal popularity and wartime chaplaincy, noting the gap his departure would leave and recalling his versatile service and long devotion to the community.
April migration figures show departures and arrivals in Australia with 18 700 people leaving and 8 025 arriving, a drop from April 128 and a rise of 647 from normal levels. British whites make up 84 percent of arrivals, Southern Europeans five percent, and other Europeans five percent.
A fragmentary article describes novel cosmetic products and edible coatings marketed as healthful items. It mentions a form of food coat or pill and references Pern or Peewee Guna bad as a claimed example. Also notes preparations of protean and vitamin-enriched substances for complexion and beauty enhancements.
Wireless operator McWilliams of the Southern Craw returned from New Zealand today. The crew had gone to Richmond for a test flight and returned after completing the assigned duties.
The Victorian Inter-State Rugby Union squad travels to Canberra for an exhibition match against Melbourne’s side at Frade Capital. Captain Wells leads the party with familiar figures from Melbourne clubs as fans anticipate the first inter-state rugby visit to the capital.
The New South Wales seconds beat Victoria in a rugby match with a strong second half showing. NSW led early and maintained the advantage, finishing with a narrow but clear victory.
Queanbeyan Height Club players engaged Winnichwood on the hitter's links. Parker beat Aoustion 4 and 7. A H Brannan defeated Bull 6 and TW Botman beat Horch 3. N Read beat Pullen 2, Tayw beat Ward 2, Woodward squared with Iver. Warren vs Caddy, Tapp vs Thort, Earnord vs Wy. Chapin 4 down. Len Hawes lost to Metiarvey 3 down 4. Mrs Fred Greenwood beat Mim Harris 4. Mrs Ho Harrah won over Mrs Dub len Gomme 4. Mrs Storr beat Senior 2. Miss La Hamden lost to Miss Beckins 2 down.
City Cafes Commission prepared to vet cater proposals as permanent liquor ordinance approaches. Senator McLachlan outlined plans yesterday, with expected decisions within days. Private interpretations suggest potential model retention for hotels and concert venues at Civic Centre Kingston.
Radio schedule fragment lists a day of music news and markets with varied programs. Mentions talks, orchestra items, gramophone recital and Silver Band performances in Melbourne and surrounding segments.
Mr. I. Sprague of the Parliaments staff sails to Melbourne for Montes creation leave, planning a five week absence to focus on work.
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