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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1934
Page
4
Proprietor references The Federal apite Prem of Australia Ltd in Mort Street Canberra and mentions delivery by local newsagents. The text states daily delivery to media and delivery timing before the previous day’s date, but details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Weather record for Canberra and Queanbeyan dated June 21 1934 shows barometer 30.23 inches at 4 30 am, 62 3 F max in 24 hours, 28 F min on grass, and rainfall figures to date. Includes Queanbeyan rainfall records and January February notes.
The piece argues that speculative frenzy on the Australian stock venues warrants government action. It notes Sydney and Adelaide exchanges curbing forward dealings and cites inflated turnover in gold mining shares as fueling joblessness and misdirected capital. It warns of potential heavy losses and calls for tax relief to support legitimate industry.
The Canberra Division annual reunion met at the Hotel Canberra on Wednesday evening with A Percival elected chairman. Fleetwood spoke on Canberra water supply history from Cotter Dam to Black Mountain reservoir, illustrated by photos and comparisons with Melbourne and Sydney consumption. Officers for 1934-36 were named and guests enjoyed a dinner and toasts while visitors heard from E S MacLean.
At St John s Church Canberra Constance Kathleen Webb niece of Mr and Mrs Geo Webb of Fairlight married James Carroll Ordish of Cobbora N S W The Rev Canon Robertson officiated with Miaguard Wilkinson on organ Brides attire ivory satin gown with orange blossom wreath bridesmaids in ice blue frock crepe groomsmen attended After ceremony a dinner dance at Hotel Queanbeyan for ninety guests Honeymoon trip by car to the Ordish home at Nebraska Cobbora NSW
The Acting Premier Bruxner moved to introduce a bill creating the Homes for the Unemployed Trust to build weatherboard houses where land is available. £200,000 is allocated to fund the project with unemployed men and women to receive housing through the scheme. Local governments urged to administer the funds for quicker impact.
The Trades and Labour Council of Canberra urged early construction of workmen homes at reasonable rents amid overcrowded conditions. Reports cited five adults sharing one room and four adults seven children in a four-room dwelling. The council also planned inquiries into pay practices and suspected holiday pay breaches by contractors.
A report tabled in the Legislative Assembly shows hospital donations for 1992 43 declined. Public subscriptions fell from 456214 in 1928 to 192947 in 1938. The document notes a difficult period and mentions a 400 payment associated with Mr Rd Love, former committee chairman, without clear justification.
In Sydney or nearby, the Minister for Education Mr Wegger signs an agreement with the Dairy Farmers Co operative to supply milk to schools at 7d per gallon. The plan covers 22 000 bottles daily for three months and could reach 45 000 bottles daily. if teachers refuse, agents may be appointed to ensure children receive their milk.
With ten days left before the Ottawa meat arrangement ends on June 30 the British Cabinet appears to lack a regulator plan for bee imports. Officials expect a temporary continuation of the current schedule until new proposals are ready to replace it.
In Banco Court today before Justice Gordon a jury Mrs. Annie Adelaide Howe Elie of Tamworth and formerly of Cowra sues Dr. James Verner Garner of Cowra for 1000 pounds alleging negligence after a July 1935 operation. A piece of glove rubber found in the wound by her husband led to a delayed healing. The defendant denies the charge and the hearing is adjourned.
The Royal Canberra Golf Club hosts a pall to ball broadcast of the second cricket test at the Club House tonight. Tables for cards are available, and the Tappendeng Trophy snooker quarter finals proceed with several scheduled matches. Refreshments and upper will be served from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Arthur Edward Sheehan was remanded by the Central Court on a charge of embezzling funds reported as 13/10 received in the name of Air Travel Lad. The Felic prosecutor cited the accused admission that his claim of being robbed by thieves was a fabrication.
Mr T O M Sopwith emerges as Lipton’s successor in the America's Cup challenge. His new steel yacht Endeavour has just been launched. Sopwith, son of an engineer, trained as one, and in 1810 he piloted a British aircraft from land to the Continent, ending in Belgium after 190 miles in three and a half hours.
Her Excellency Lady Isaacs returns to Canberra from Sydney this morning escorted by Lieutenant C. H. Finlay and Miss D. B. Graham. The Minister for the Interior Mr. J. R. Perkins will return from Jindabyne on Monday for Cabinet. Speaker Mr. G. H. Mackay and Mrs. Mackay arrived yesterday from Brisbane. Mr. N. R. Mighell of the War Pensions Appeal Tribunal takes six weeks leave for illness with Brigadier-General L. C. Wilson as temporary appointee.
The first claim under Britain s Damage to Property Compensation Act for losses from the Irish Civil War was heard in Cork. Bakers James Barry Ellen Bradley and Margaret Barry sought 400 pounds for bread and groceries requisitioned by the IRA in mid 1922. Judge O Connor found the claim proved and recommended an award of 400 pounds.
Brazilian legislators fail to grant equal suffrage with a disabling clause. The new constitution requires military service for all voters, prompting protests from women’s groups. The Brazilian Woman's Progressive Association pushes for reform and vows action beyond promises.
The King will accept the Bessemer Gold Medal for 1934 from the Iron and Steel Institute honoring major contributions to iron and steel manufacture. The King has been Institute patron since his accession and follows Edward VII and Victoria in receiving the award. Sir Henry Bessemer’s name graces the medal and funded the annual awards to continue pioneering work.
A century after Joseph Aloysius Hansom patented the hansom cab and Disraeli called it London’s gondola, only a few survive in London. The remaining vehicles rarely appear except in late hours after the taxi age has faded, with mentions of their romance and fleeting appearances on special nights.
Hall Quest Club defeated Acton by seven games to two to claim their second ML Southwell Cup victory. The previous Saturday Acton and Wem Queanbeyan drew, leaving Hall 4 Acton 3 West Queanbeyan 3 Langidine 0. Upcoming matches include Hall versus West Queanbeyan on the local pitch, Ginninderra and Hall fielding single teams, and Ginninderra TBH versus City on Ginninderra courts. The Hall club plans a June 24 tournament, Open Men's Doubles, with players from Canberra Queanbeyan Gundaroo Hall Wigtan gerra Murwillumbah Jelirr and Ginninderra expected. The Hall Ladies Hockey Club continues to push May season and an upcoming annual on July 11, with transport from Canberra.
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