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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
2
Monthly weather records from Casverre for May show rainfall and temperature figures. Data mentions barometer, temperatures around 40 to 41 degrees, wind and rainfall notes with several garbled terms.
The Multicultural Society staged a major iris and bloom exhibit at Albert Mall last night, showcasing Warren’s displays and a wide range of varieties. Notable entrants included Mrs. Warren’s “Aloping” collection and numerous named varieties, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Warren among others.
Canberra forecast notes scattered showers on the highlands with a fine yet cold night and frost on the tablelands. Winds shift from west to south as conditions persist.
An analysis tracing revolutions from the American to the Hitlerist era, arguing liberty is betrayed by extremism. The piece contends fascist policy in Germany seeks social control, with warnings of revolutionary backlash and Germany’s fragile recovery after Armistice. It cites Germany’s status and global fear of fascism’s spread.
The Prime Minister Mr Lyons address Canberra announcing Empire Day observances at Capital Theatre. He defends the Empire and religion, denounces atheism, and praises the Royal Family while stressing loyalty to the British Empire and global peace. The speech condemns republican ideals and highlights Australia’s role in supporting imperial unity.
Market report from Homebush notes 3000 bullocks yarded with 1 040 to 2 000 sold. Prices averaged £19 10s per head with four animals counted among the best. Market judged by Harman and Glastan Two Ltd.
A garbled report from North Sydney covers a day’s events including a pistol charge, a child care custody note, and Empire Day speeches. It notes police presence, a remanded suspect, and remarks by Master Ron Mobeen about unity and growth versus failure.
A deputation from Australian provincial newspapers argued against abolishing the telephoned news service and the costly dicaphone system. They cited customer demand for quicker delivery and warned the move could raise costs, while officials claimed improved accuracy and broader access justify the expense. Mutual distrust emerged over telegraph reliability and the press’s ability to adapt to new technology.
The Morrison lecture examined Chinese and Western thought, noting China’s long influence and Western ideas shaping modern inquiry. A speaker, identified as A. Rubes and others, argued that Oriental thought cannot be separated from its history, yet Western thinking remains influential, with debate over Confucian and modern rationalist strands. The piece highlights contrasts, textual interpretations, and questions about cultural dominance and philosophical translation.
A chaotic meeting discusses trade talks between Wel Nd tien and Mintair with Argent, focusing on interments of the Craw Axrenmemt and the Vieverts settlement. Mr Paterson denies opposition to a proposed crew action while ministers outline commerce measures and quarantine policy amid tensions over potato exports, labor, and wartime governance.
A Canberra based Australian Labor Party group endorses a no vote in New South Wales referendums. The text notes unanimous support within the party for opposing the proposed constitutional changes and asserts the move aims to maintain democratic rights for New South Wales residents.
The article reports 7,400 workers engaged during a coordinated effort across councils. It notes regional participation led by officials including Mr Fiumeiea and references a scheme connected to former Minkster with plans to aid residents and implement the initiative in various municipalities.
A fragmentary report from a local council session references a general deliberation on indulgence and governance. The terse wording hints at administrative concerns in the morning meeting, with unclear names and places due to OCR damage.
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