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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1933
Page
4
Weather outlook for Canberra notes mostly fine conditions at daybreak with warmth not sultry, followed by cloudy skies and a shift to cooler air as winds turn east to northeast, then later easterly to southerly directions.
A Royal Commission will be appointed to investigate petrol companies in Australia after their continued refusal to voluntarily provide evidence before a Commonwealth committee formed late last year. The inquiry aims to uncover material information on company operations and potential government actions to compel cooperation.
A lengthy critique frames government interference in shipping as harming private sector profits. It notes the 1926 sale of five Bay liners and two Dile ships, ongoing debenture issues, and a £1,320,000 claim unpaid since 1891. Insolvency of White Star Line worsens losses, with Ferndale wreck yields £200,000 and overall write downs near £600,000. The piece urges end to government shipping and warns against future public trade ventures.
The Canberra Times publishes a brittle notice page listing prices, agents, and distribution notes for Commonwealth readers. The document references various names and locations, including Australian and British newspapers and agents, with scattered details about free circulation and production notes.
Fragmentary text records a daily delivery note from Canberra Times mentioning Queanbeyan and an arrangement involving Mr. MP Murray. The readable portion references a canal or pedal arrangement and the delivery to the Canberra region, with unclear surrounding context and dates.
The report records rainfall and temperature data for the month at a location with 80.2 degrees noted. It mentions new entries added to a rainfall database and references a specific locale and period, with emphasis on the monthly totals and related measurements.
The fragment notes an event in Canberra about a person named Marcon di Werrant involved in a dispute or annulment with Mary. the text is garbled but implies a gathering or decision at an official time and place. Names and details are unclear due to OCR issues.
A special council report recounts contentious debates over baths funding and loan terms. Mayor, Clerk, and council members dissected affidavits and letters from Mr. Miquitis and other parties as they weigh a proposed financial agreement with the Gavelty for a canal construction and bath project. The meeting touched on possible terms, guarantees, and the need for a firmer rationale before proceeding with borrowing.
A government inquiry or plan outlines three new cruisers for the Australian Navy to replace aging vessels. The proposal discusses construction timelines, potential suppliers, and strategic aims tied to national defense and regional presence. Officials consider capabilities, budgeting, and integration with existing fleet, with PM and defense ministers cited among involved authorities.
Report from Yesterday states seven ships searched for the missing Japanese steamer. Norwegian cruiser Talley and others were involved in the hunt as search areas expanded. The captain believed the vessel had veered off course and a response from the fleet followed.
A report notes a trio of women sentenced to three months imprisonment on false pretence charges. The article references a prior conviction for a similar vivitine offence and notes the accused were remanded for further inquiries into their involvement in related frauds.
The notice honors Charles Kaye, noting his death and mourners at Linwen. It mentions long service, retirement, and ties to the Kaye family lineage, with references to local ceremonies and the community’s memory of his life and contributions.
A mangled regional notice describes a rural deputation to Mr Perkins regarding welfare and reform proposals. It mentions local officials, a secretary, and a court or meeting at which outcomes for land and tenancy may be discussed. The fragmentary text references governance, proposals, and unspecified dates.
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