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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1934
Page
2
A golfer shattered the course record at a local club with a sequence of strong drives and precise iron play. Spectators erupted in cheers as the crowd celebrated a remarkable performance including a long drive near the green and a dramatic finish on the homeward journey.
Nesbitt receives a six month appointment with the Australian Trade Corporation to New Zealand. The report lists numerous officials including Mr J Barron Consul General, Mrs D C Wangenu, and others from NSW, TAS, WA and Perth, with varied roles and locations.
Cloudy misty conditions with fog and light scattered showers. Cold night with severe frost on tablelands. Light to moderate southerly winds. Sunrise 7.14 pm. sunset 5.02 pm. Moonrise 0.48 pm. moonset 10.07 am. Major planets Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn visibility times included.
The piece argues unemployment in Canberra stems from depression and unkept government promises. It urges a definite Commonwealth funded works program to absorb unskilled labor, relocate surplus workers, and phase out relief works, warning against “employables” who take grants without work. It stresses state responsibilities for relief and questions current relief schemes.
Wimbledon notes say Perry barely beat Menge in a contest decided by stamina and tactical errors. The Czech player paused, delaying attacks, allowing Perry to recover and seize control. Officials report Perry’s endurance carried him to victory amid a bruising rally sequence.
The bill proposes a machinery to meet New Zealand requests for matching Australian duty rates on specified goods. It aims to ensure three month response times to maintain parity for bolted silk items, wireless sets, dry batteries, and dry cells. The measure passed all stages with support from opposition leaders.
Dr. W Maloney of Melbourne attacked petrol and oil companies during the adjournment debate in the House of Representatives. He accused the Commonwealth of lacking a voice at the Royal Commission and condemned a state Attorney General for accepting payment from his state and from companies. The Speaker cut him off, while Postmaster General Parkin said the Commonwealth was adequately represented by Mr Lamb KC and Mr B Wilson.
The Customs Bill 1082 passed all stages from the Senate. Minister for Customs T White secured leave to introduce a 4" Distillation Act amendment. Assistant Minister Jos Francis secured leave to introduce a bill approving a transfer of war service homes to the Commonwealth. Assistant Treasurer R Casey secured leave to amend land tax and flour tax acts and to align leasehold rents with NSW reductions. The Navigation Conventions Bill debate continued with third reading moved by Commerce Minister B H Stewart.
The Society at the Institute of Anatomy will hold a meeting on Monday with short papers and readings from four novels by Australian authors. The works include A Warning to Want of Pageant Boomerang and The Silver Dog. Miss Alliance McDougall, formerly of Canberra, is noted for winning a short story prize from the Arte and Literature Society.
The House met from 10 30 am to 4 30 pm with the Senate resuming at 11 am and adjourning to next Wednesday. Debates covered primage duties, tariffs, and delays on the election date while members urged clear government action and promised relief measures amid ongoing negotiations with Belgium and New Zealand.
Leaders of the Trades Union and Socialist movement held a special conference in London to define their wartime stance. They rejected a general strike as unworkable abroad while acknowledging circumstances that could compel Britain to aid the League of Nations with military or naval support to curb aggressors.
The Repatriation Commission has granted a war pension to the widow of Major Connell M.LA. noting death was due to war service stress, though he made no such claim in life.
The second geology excursion of the Canberra University Council series is set for Sunday in July. Morning sea zone tour will visit Red Hill and nearby areas, followed by an afternoon study of the City area's geological structure. Public members may join after paying a registration fee of 10/4. details from Secretary J Ewan or Assistant Secretary S A Wilkes.
The Canberra Bowling Club announces weekend play will continue on the green in good condition with the silver spoon competition set for Saturday afternoon.
The Inspector of Agriculture C. J. Allen reports failed efforts by Northern Territory farmers to grow a marketable tobacco crop. The agricultural area lacks viable yields and the effort is described as unsuccessful for the season.
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