Canberra Forecast Cloudy With Showers Across Regions
Canberra weather brief notes cloudy periods with scattered showers. Morning fogs on the southern highlands and the western to northwestern winds rise to fresh along the coast.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1933
Page
2
Canberra weather brief notes cloudy periods with scattered showers. Morning fogs on the southern highlands and the western to northwestern winds rise to fresh along the coast.
In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother who passed away June 19 1982 at age 74. Her cheerful ways and loving face are a light to recall she had a smile for everyone and blessed all. Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law.
The State Parliament will start Wednesday and end by weekend with two bills planned. They reenact Public Service Salaries Reduction Act and impose a 1d per pound wages tax. Cabinet finalised short session programme and discusses next fiscal year budget and constitutional convention. An lottery director replacement for Mr Whiddon is to be decided at a joint UAP UCp meeting tomorrow.
Canberra and district friends bid farewell to Rev J E Owen MA popular assistant to the Very Rev Dr John Walker at Canberra Church of Australia. Owen, son of the late Rev J J Owen, built a noted career in Melbourne and Canberra, with teaching and athletic achievements. He moves to Gardiner Presbyterian Church Melbourne.
At a Town Hall conference in Sydney Premier Stevens urged wealthy investors to channel funds into mortgages and industrial projects to boost employment. He pledged to reduce taxation and balance the budget, noting a rise in wool and metal prices and new industrial ventures including a £1,000,000 project by Dreken Hill Pty Co and Stewart Lloyds to build pipes and tubes creating about 1,000 jobs. The speech drew a large, enthusiastic crowd.
Review of a Sheridan Reading Wells production of The School for Scandal notes a strong cast led by Mrs Vincent and Mr A Tregear. The performance keeps the audience engaged with pointed humor and subtle moral undertones, despite some garbled typography in the program.
By special arrangement the paper is distributed daily to designated picket points with readers invited to collect at set times and locations.
Canberra weather roundup for June includes a 9 am barometer at 60.04 and 4 am temperature of 30 degrees with a high near 80 and a low around 36. The report also lists monthly rainfall totals for the current year through May with scattered figures and notes missing data in several places.
The Australian Board of Control demands a balanced hearing on body-line tactics and threatens no tour if the M C C insists on one sided verdicts. It calls for a joint inquiry and a true spirit of cricket before England tours resume.
A representative public meeting of more than 750 people including the Mayor Ald H C Taylor and deputy Mayor Ald A K Johnston resolved to appeal to the public for weekly subscriptions to support the Queanbeyan Rugby League team. The meeting voiced confidence in coach Tom O Connor and agreed to retain the current professional staff while sharing costs with unpaid players.
The Queanbeyan brigade responded to a blaze at The Elmo on Rutledge Street, a two week repeat from a burnt chimney brick. Five lengths of hose were used, fire confined to the roof of the late J T Collett residence, damage about £80.
High level officials led by Mr J A Perkins inspected five locks on the Murray River Works during a tour before leaving for Alice Springs. Victorian Water Supply and Labour Minister and River Murray Commission members also visited irrigation settlements at Merbein curlweg and Renmark as part of the commission meeting at Lagk No. on Saturday last.
O'Connor says Cooma is now strong enough to clinch the Massy Cup. He cites Queanbeyan's lack of confidence and overconfidence in players as a failure, while Collett urges junior development and coaching. Bowers laments Waratah FC’s disbanding and supports resuming B grade to grow youth talent.
From worldwide applications the State Government named J Merrett to a five year term on the Metropolitan Meat Industry Board and as Meat Industry Commissioner. Salary set at £2700 per annum after reductions. Merrett, Australian born, joined the original board in 1918 and has led the Doeard for 17 years. The board reports savings via reduced operating costs and a £90000 fixed deposit yielding about £3000 annually. The committee proposes further cuts to slaughtering and freezing charges effective July 1, projecting substantial yearly savings.
The F C T Pastoral and Agricultural Association met as the Railway Commissioners announced subsidized fares for show travel between Goulburn and Bombala. The Society added 3 to 4 acres to the reserve, merged Gladstone and Hall Streets, and secured interior-materials for improvements. Prizes exceed £300 with a cup donated by Dr. Watson and a perpetual merino pen prize. entries close September 30. The Governor General is invited to open the show at 2.30 pm on September 30. an office will be opened in Canberra for entries.
Queanbeyan Ratepayers' Association Secretary Mr KR J Clow has resigned his post effective from a special meeting of the committee following last month's general meeting. At the Municipal Council meeting a letter from the association on the deputation for the proposed meter question was read. President Mr G A McInnes confirmed the resignation when pressed.
Before today’s drawing Mr Whiddon announced his final appearance as Lottery Director. He denied taking any personal benefit and said profits of 700 000 pounds could have risen with larger consultations. He noted New Zealand’s government may establish a lottery and would seek legislation next session. Nell McArthur was introduced to officials to study lottery matters.
Italy plans a bold bid for the world land speed record after defeating Britain. Signor Mumpbial and Agetto at Lake Garda showcase a 64 cylinder supercharged engine delivering 2900 bhp at 9200 F, aiming to surpass Sir Campbell’s 272 mph. Italy’s potential upgrade could push near the 300 mph mark as Britain’s grip faces new competition.
The Daily Telegraph reports the Australian test tour yielded splendid totals but county clubs may be disappointed. MCC expenses ran about £17,000 with £7,000 in exchange lows. Counties likely receive about £250 each.
After a jury acquitted a man at the Quarter Bensions court the juror declared he had not reached a decision. Officials informed him the defendant could be miles away and the juror then planned to press for recalling the former prisoner.
The first consignment of furniture for Queanbeyan District Hospital arrived. Beds were erected in most wards and occupation of the building is expected to finish by the end of next week. The transfer from the old building took place on Saturday and furnishings arrive daily.
The article notes a plan involving the Minister for Marr and the Minister for the Interior to carry out arrangements during six weeks of Mr. Jerkins' visit, with references to Alice and Perkins amid unclear context.
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