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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 01, 1934
Page
2
Canberra weather note records a barometer at 30.08 inches at 4.0 am and a temperature around 430 mm with unclear degree measurements. The entry notes a maximum for 24 hours and a minimum for 40 minutes with unreadable degree values.
London reports the Rubber Growers Association seeks government legislation on a regulated output scheme. Delegates will join an International Drammer to run June 2, 1934, through 1959, with planting restrictions and aims to boost British investor funding up to £150,000,000 for output growth.
Federal watch to be kept as price changes in butter are not tied to new laws. The minister stated there was no direct connection between recent legislation and price shifts, noting only compliance with requests from governments of New South Wales Victoria and Queensland.
The world faces rising economic nationalism driven by many nations, with Germany Italy and France showing strong trends under dictatorial or semi dictatorial rule. England stands apart promoting free trade, while fears grow that state made laws and dictatorships may override traditional economic norms.
The second annual Federal Capital Territory Police conference opened with High Commissioner Hie dunes and leaders discussing the evolution of police duties from protector to regulator. Canberra concerns included vast territorial population, transport, and access to information, plus calls to rename the Police Association to Commonwealth Police Association. The Attorney General signaled regulatory moves on leave rules, absence, and travel. Elections named R. Bizmont as president, G. Wetasi as vice president, T. Perlman as secretary, and R. Brodribb as treasurer.
Canberra horticulture club outlines annual aims and shows at meeting. Officers elected include F A Piggin president and B T Dickson vice president with a council featuring Mrs Clayton and Mrs Laverty. National Rose Garden planning receives focus with 2000 plants planted September 12 and ongoing expansion plans for next year.
The Commonwealth Grants Commission team led by Mears and chairmen faces a tightening schedule to air next fortnight. Officials from several states will join discussions with Commonwealth leaders on the competitive case and improvements, with no evidence of decisive changes yet.
Empire Day will be celebrated in the territory schools tomorrow with tableax and appelal arrangements. The events include readings on Empire Day Goodwill Day and Commonwealth Day. Sir Robert Garvan will deliver an address while pupils present a series of tableaux. The school principal extends an invitation to parents and visitors.
In Sydney on Monday, a chief electoral official announced plans amid protests in eight electorates. The discussions, led by a surveyor general and senior ministers, aim to address boundary changes while ensuring orderly proceedings at Canberra.
A Geelong commemorative event will mark the memory of a local native scholar. A representing party from Freelone College will attend at the Institute of Anatomy. The gathering is hosted by the city and technical college with local officials slated to speak.
A noisy crowd gathers as policy and WLAN news dominate the day. The article notes a large mobilization, with protesters and supporters pressuring authorities. The public response included mixed reception, while officials defended new policy measures amid logistical challenges.
The document records a society meeting with voting on prizes including the Ormond Cup and Arthur Yalow Cup, mentions transfers and finances, and notes efforts to boost attendance with music and attractions. It lists committee roles, speakers, and the chairwoman Mrs A Pleuid.
From the Commonwealth point of view evidence will be taken today on applications of the states fir granite. Major Casey Assistant-Treasurer will represent the Commonwealth and the Assistant-Secretary to the Treasury Mr McFarlane will state the Federal Government's cave to the Commission.
Fragmentary OCR notes a wedding between Bowers and O Rourke with scattered details. The readable bits hint at Angus Solaraniad and Be er involvement, but most content is garbled. Further clarification needed to confirm names dates and venue.
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