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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
2
A clipped OCR snippet hints at a legal or financial notice about prepaid charges or fees. The readable words suggest terms like prepaid, fees, and property related action, but the fragmentary text lacks clear entities, dates, places, or involved parties.
Weather data shows 9 am temperature around 4 degrees with 26.1 and 24.8 degree readings in other stations. Rainfall totals for the year to date are noted as high. Wind speeds recorded at 2 am show a cooling trend and varying gusts.
Canberra forecast notes cloudy conditions with morning fog and scattered showers developing. Variable winds veer from north to northeast then shift to southeast later, signaling a change in weather as the day progresses.
Discussion on economies for Parliament House addresses space use and proposed National Library building. The Pinner report prompts reconsideration of refreshment block space, government offices, and possible library funding with potential savings over years.
The Faith of Australia departed Richmond with hundreds of well wishers aboard the plane. The craft, piloted by Mr. CT Pim and crew including Mr. Taylor and Mr. Allen, carried 400 gallons of petrol and indicated a likely swift Atlantic crossing. Officials report the takeoff was successful though the aircraft’s exact position remained unclear.
An Irish bill to reduce Senate powers faces strong opposition from Eamon de Valera who warns the measure would curb Dail authority and could lead to drastic regulation or even abolition of the Senate if rejected. The bill aims to reintroduce controls and limit the delay of public funding amounting to about £40,000 annually.
A new joint committee of feedtow proprietary and co operative bones in Sumes Pitreet has been formed to set quotas for Haw Hoard and to advance cold ators. The group aims to tighten control and plan actions against the Egg Board's measures.
EDNDT Tusetay reports that the Government plans a potential amendment to the Farmers Relief Act. The move aims to ease farm mobility and avoid distress among farmers. A committee led by Mr. dustion fittert recommended revisions to stabilize the rural economy and prevent unintended hardship under the existing law.
Arrangements completed for Ted Phutba to defend the world professional sculling title against Hovdy Pastoo on Lake Ontario near the National Exhibition at the end of August during the fair period.
Damage reports from the west of Canada describe heavy rainfall and storms causing property losses. The Department of Agriculture notes inspections underway to assess the impact, with preliminary indications suggesting insured losses in Australia and New Zealand may be linked to the events.
Canberra notices recount a Royal Society of Australia and Institute of Anatomy centenary symposium honoring Joseph Priestley born 1733. Speakers cover Priestley’s life, oxygen discovery, electricity research, and medical impact, with biographical anecdotes and his political views.
The report of Administrator Hubert Murray for the year 19 describes grim intertribal vengeance among Papuan natives and the influence of sorcery in village life. It details raids by the Bux raiders, killings, mutilations, initiations, and the fearsome effects of black magic on communities including Komahawk use and executions.
Parliament debates a tariff and duty reductions affecting iron, steel, and imported goods. Senators discuss suspending or reducing duties to aid economy, with mixed support and threats of a possible double dissolution as party lines hold and ministers push for or resist changes while noting impact on farmers and industry.
The government signals approval for private enterprise to erect a flat complex in Firadon division. Leader Sir George Pence stated that planning will meet residence needs, community welfare, and child care standards, with space allocation and site suitability still under review.
Local reports in Canberra announce Reverend W J Baxter will address a gathering at Albert Hall with Mrs J Owen in attendance. The event, hosted by the Canberra United Church, aims to unite several churches under one program. The sermon outlines outreach and prayer for community revival as speakers from multiple congregations prepare remarks.
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