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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1933
Page
2
The notice from The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd in Canberra outlines prepaid subscription rates and terms. It indicates city delivery, Commonwealth-wide eligibility, and promotional offers for prepaid plans.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions buildings and hotels in Canberra Kingston Chariton and local agents. No coherent event or action is discernible.
The Canberra Times announces home delivery by special arrangement to all Canberra and Queanbeyan residents, requesting names and addresses. Orders may be placed with the newspaper or Mr. M. F. Murrey of Lown Street Queanbeyan.
The bulletin lists Canberra measures for 9 am barometer 40.17 inches and 58.4 F temperature with daily min and max and wind at 3 am from the ENE. It also shows year to date rainfall totals for Canberra and Queanbeyan with monthly figures and totals.
The first monthly session for 1983 of the Canberra W C A will be held tomorrow evening with Mr. T. M. Shakespeare M L C delivering a talk on the Federal Capital Territory. A photo enlargement of Lady Denman naming the city Canberra will be presented, taken by Shakespeare about twenty years ago. Non-members may attend for a small admission fee.
On Tuesday March 7 at Mt. Stromlo Bun rises 6.56 p.m. and sets 6.34 p.m. Moon rises 3.46 p.m. and sets 12.24 a.m. Major planets Venus and Jupiter rise in the early morning and set in the evening with Saturn visible late at night. The scattered times reflect standard ephemeris data for the date.
The forecast notes some light showers with mostly fine conditions. Winds shift from south to east, with a tendency for morning fog to develop.
The League of Nations voted 49 to 1 to back the Nineteen Committee report accusing Japan of violations in Manchuria and urged international control. Japan’s Matsuoka led a walkout as Shanghai reports of a full Chinese defense in Jehol emerged. Britain supports peace with prudence, balancing Chinese integrity and Japan relations amid Austraelian interests.
John McMillan and William Macpherson faced fraud charges in City Court Auckland over a bogus banking scheme. A mob stormed the office seeking lynching as police arrested them. Third man Joseph Oppenteim was also sought. Magistrate called the acts heartless swindling, sentencing McMillan twelve months and Macpherson three months.
Keith Gell of Canberra replies to Dr Nott's critique of hospital expenditure figures. He defends the use of published costs for 1928 29 and 1929 30 and argues the data shown were the only figures available. He notes bed occupancy and costs per occupied bed, suggesting caution in interpretation.
Mr. H. W. Margrie an established church organiser has been appointed to direct a fundraising appeal for the Girls' Grammar School. He will consolidate the school's support and ensure its continuity in coming years, beginning his work yesterday.
Thieves entered Ri Ag Catholic Church in Lewisham before dawn and blew open a sacristy panel to steal four chalices valued at over £100. This marks the second break‑in in a month with prior thefts of a tabernacle and two ciboriums. Police suspect expert safe breakers after the blast was heard.
The federal Cabinet met in Canberra to advance the Ottawa Agreement tariff schedules. Minister Whites announced readiness for Parliament to begin debates on over 1,100 items. The session aims to finish laws before Senate duties in August and to unveil the 1933-34 budget later in the year.
Government negotiations between Australia and Britain over loaning two light cruisers proceed amid not yet disclosed terms. The plan could affect the seaplane carrier HMAS Albatross and its crew, with the possible reassignment of Royal Navy ratings to man the borrowed ships.
Three officers of the Patents and Copyright Branch depart Melbourne for Canberra to oversee the library housing upon arrival. The bulk transfer won’t occur for at least six weeks as installation at Hotel Acton is completed and the vanguard’s furniture goes ahead.
The Church of England schedules a memorial service for the late Primate of Australia at St John’s Church next Sunday with Rev W J Edwards as preacher. Altered morning services occur at St Pauls Kingston 9 am start, children’s service 10 am, and Duntroon readings on 9 am Sundays. Weerlestra and Weelanserra shift to 2nd, 4th Sundays with 11 am and 5 pm times.
A damaged OCR fragment from a corporate notice references the Federal Capitol Prese of Australia. It mentions a registered office and company details but lacks readable context or dates to specify actions or stakes.
Australian Prime Minister Lyansy said Cabinet could not action fruit trade issues with New Zealand now. NZ Prime Minister declined talks and suggested an Australian minister visit, urging a direct meeting to review trade relations and restore embargo relief.
Canberra set to host a pivotal Country Party gathering this week as Dr Earle Page faces a major career decision. Rumors swirl that Page may resign the leadership, with deputy T Paterson tipped to assume the position.
The Department of the Interior announces the abandonment of a la Carte charges at Hotel Canberra and Hotel Kurrajong in favor of the old inclusive tariff. Minimum lodge rates drop to 5/ per week at Canberra and 3/2/6 at Kurrajong, with daily and meal rates detailed for each property.
Fragmented article discusses reform of the upper house, reference to amendments and electoral legitimacy. It critiques potential changes, warns of concentrating power, and notes fears of government overreach and suppression of civil rights. The piece reflects historic debate on legislative structure and executive-ministerial controls.
Disjointed report from Sydney notes Country Party members reacting to perceived invasions of electorates by UA organizers linked to an Upper House referendum. Officials and party leaders reportedly discuss adjusted terms and permissions with county authorities amid internal dissent and fragmented statements.
In Sydney a joint party meeting discussed next steps for a referendum. The Premier pledged support to the Referendum Committee and promised unity from the United for the proposal. A cross party committee will invite women’s groups to cooperate on the reform measures and local government act amendments.
The piece traces London's telephone history from a 446 subscriber start to hundreds of thousands across multiple exchanges. It notes the rapid spread, key places and names, and that banks and stockbrokers were early users and later wary of fraud.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a development ranger chief direction, scientists, a university department, and references to Georgia Cornell and juncture with Wheibe Ej. Details are unreadable.
Fragmentary text mentions England, London, and travel motifs with names and ages, but lacks coherent events or clear subjects. The readable parts suggest a travel or cultural reference rather than a distinct news item.
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