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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1934

Page

5

Supply Bill and Bank Policy Debated in Parliament

The article outlines ongoing discussions on a supply bill, government loan terms, and conflicts with private banks over interest rates and financing. It notes Bank Board actions, treasury bill dynamics, wage and deficit measures, and projections through 1931 affecting public works funding.

Government of Commonwealth Sing’oans Boeret Peat Sverseah Mount Wry Treasury Commonwealth Bank Board Iman Loan Council Lyons Bilis Qm Commonwealth Bank Australia Banka’ Eotbuslaam Casey

Bills to be Introduced in Parliament

The Minister for Duatoma Mr White gave notice of a bill to amend part 11 of the Excise Act 1911 24 and a bill to amend the Distillation Act The Assistant Treasurer Mr Jaaney gave notice of a bill to repeal the Flour Assessment Act and the Minister for the Interior Mr Perkine gave a bill to defend the Electoral.

Duatoma Mr. White Jaaney Interior Perkine

Majestic Mile Races Feature Widefields and Quick Times

In the Grange meeting, horses such as Sir Rosewing and Opportune posted swift times in welter and handicap divisions. Bets centered on Ferdeese and Kentucky with several long-odds contenders including Goldacre and Quan Von.

Waiden Welter Bhepmervess Sir Rosewing Ferdese Hir Rose Wits Betagalah Belle Treize Opportune Hetting Hellenic

Canberra swimmers urge 50 metre pool as Interior host weighs options

A Canberra Amateur Swimming Club deputation led by President A Blakeley asked Minister J A Perkins for a 50 metre pool to meet Olympic standards. They argued existing facilities hinder records and training. Perkins cited cost and space, favoring a new north-side pool with cabinet consideration and an immediate departmental estimate. Andrew Chariton was welcomed as a boost to local swimming efforts.

Canberra A. Blakeley M.P J. A. Perkins Messrs H. A. Peterson A. Chariton L. Fitzgerald J. H. Calthorpe E. Dullard R. A. Sigmont T. Af. Shakespeare A. C. Smith Dr. Mackerras Mr. Perkins Perkins Department of the Interior Andrew Chariton

Trans Australian Railway job applicants urged to report

Workers who applied for employment on the Trans Australian Railway are requested to report at 2:30 p.m. today. The notice emphasizes timely reporting for the call-up to proceed with the project.

Trans-Australian Railway Toiday

Northern Suburbs to Press Claims on Swimming Facilities

A deputation from the Northern Suburb Association will meet the Minister for the Interior at Parliament House at 8 45 PM on Wednesday to press for northern suburb swimming facilities. The group argues money should first meet local needs before expanding baths or building an Olympic standard pool.

Memorial to Farrar can be better preserved in Canberra

Rydney W. Lucas argues against repurposing the Boer War memorial at Crawford and Monaro Streets Queanbeyan into an electric light standard. He urges restoring its original beauty and placing it in Canberra’s tree-lined avenues, honoring W. J. Farrar the Father of the Wheat Industry.

Canberra Time Queanbeyan W. J. Farrar Australiia Crawford Monaro Btreeta Queanbegast Park Auetratta Farres Canberra Rydney W. Lucas

Parliament hears Wheat Commission report delay discussed

In parliament the Leader of the Country Party pressed for an interim Wheat Commission report. Prime Minister Lydéna said an interim document would arrive soon and allow debate. Beasley questioned petrol inquiry delays as the commission controlled procedures. public sittings ended June 25 with company counsel addresses remaining, then a post June 30 report compilation.

House of Representatives Country Party K. Page Govientenettt Wheat Commission Lydéna Lang Group Beasley

Man at Government quarry killed by premature blast

William Ware aged 40 was killed at a government metal quarry when a detonator exploded as he placed a charge on a cliff. He was hurled down the cliff and died instantly. He leaves a wife and four young children. Other workers were uninjured.

Young William Ware Weu Long Today Ware

Car overturns near Myrtleville Post Offices

Seven people traveling from a Toralga diggers ball to Goulburn skidded and overturned near Myrtleville Post Offices before dawn. They were thrown into icy water but sustained only minor injuries. An ambulance from Goulburn arrived as they huddled around a big fire drying their clothes.

Goulburn Myrtleville Toralga

Ten Killed in Dynamite Explosion Near Olympia

A blast at a small powder plant near Olympia Washington killed ten people and wounded five others when eight tons of new dynamite exploded. The accident halted operations at the plant and caused extensive damage to surrounding buildings. Authorities investigated the origin of the detonation.

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