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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 04, 1934
Page
4
The Canberra Times offers daily home delivery across Canberra and Queanbeyan. Readers should provide names and addresses to arrange delivery or call the listed phone number 754 for service.
Cenberre weather report shows a barometer reading at 8:00 am of 30.48 inches. Temperatures recorded include a maximum 88, a minimum 27, with a 62 degree high for the 24 hour period ending 4:00 am. Wind data noted at 9:30 am and rainfall records for Cantère for the current year are incomplete.
Weather notes show the month of May nearing rainfall records as data from local stations are compiled. Scientists and officials report rainfall totals and comparisons to historical records, signaling unusual moisture levels for the region.
Western Australia faced a tariff burden claims arguing the Commonwealth imposes protectionist duties while exempting itself. Testimony by Mr Horan and Mr Curtin contends the policy seeks to protect local industry, with debates over duty on non industrial states and developmental machinery. Speaker details include Mr J Curtin WA Mr Horan Mr F W Riggles and Mr W Harris. The commission plans to continue hearings amid figures on state deficits and revenue.
A reflective piece traces the growth of centenary celebrations, noting how progress across fields in the past century spurred modern civilization. It recalls 1834 events and figures including Poe, Dickens, Lincoln, Victoria’s beginnings, Coleridge, Lamb, and Daimler, framing their contributions to today’s world.
A transcription fragment outlines a monthly meeting of The Mountain Association on a Saturday in June. It notes a planned event for children and family activities, mentions Mr Mist Mirew as speaker, and discusses amendments and scheduling for later in the year. The text is garbled and incomplete but indicates a community organization at a local gathering with plans for a June event and ongoing planning.
An inquest into a motor fatality was held today in Thurwbny Alabama. Key witnesses included James Munean and Pi Coraner who provided testimony about the crash conditions. The report notes uncertain details due to the fragmentary OCR text but confirms a fatal accident investigation proceeding.
Melbourne report details Elen Jenkins Heensen of Victorie Parle Hotel facing Hollow Court for alleged prohibited drink involving a woman wearing cricket whites. Magistrate questions motive as defense lawyer Mr. Thompson argues about a man’s drink while noting the incident occurred after a cricket match. The hearing continues with fines discussed.
A Malvern tragedy claims a third life as a woman is found dead at her home. Police say two children were injured earlier and were hospitalized while officers maintained a guard over the body awaiting investigation.
The committee chaired by Moddy Tiehker defers open show to approve ground improvements. A federal report endorses the project with funds for poultry, cattle, and horse sections. Members thank the president for oversight. extra chairs and expanded sections are discussed alongside exhibit facilities and stalls.
Unclear OCR text outlines a Queanbeyan Golf Club event with teams from Queanbeyan and Crookwell, a Cup match of the season, and transport details. A special rain event cancellation and train service changes are noted, with timing around 11:41 pm arrival and 8:15 am departure mentioned.
The Manchester Guardian outlines a tense Ottawa rift with no twisting of the Lion's tail. It notes imperial sentiment, potential partition plans, and worries over Australia and New Zealand embitterment while Britain pushes secondary manufacture aims and aims for self sufficiency in imports.
O Donnel and Company presented a lively Cinderella pantomime at the Albert Hall with a strong cast. Bien Lani Clark excelled in singing, dancing, and acting, while Henry Rat and Dorothy provided humorous support. Ruthmand, Nut, and Denes Xing also appeared in key roles as the company prepared for a Queensland tour.
Brown Prospecting Company Lea registered in Canberra with capital of £10,000 in 1,000,000 shares of Wench. The objects include ware and prospect for mete ollk uses ores and minerals. Subscribing officers include Alfred Magar Brown mining engineer and Frank George director, along with multiple Sydney residents and accountants listed at 6 and 17 O Connell Street, Sydney.
The piece traces the right side of the road habit in America to English travel customs. It notes wagons initially kept left, then settlers adopted rightward driving to judge distance by rider and wagon on the right, leading to the common road rule across the frontier.
A reel of reviews highlights Taurel Hapdy and a full length film A One of the Dewert. The cast includes Max Barr and Primo Carnera in boxing contexts plus Walter Trumton Otto Kruger and Myre L99. The article notes a Paramount British tie and a Saturday repeat.
Department of the Interior awards external painting contracts to D. W. Jones Jardins Sirest Kingston for Annulin ebook at £ Hos. Mears Barber and Bouthwell. Reid FCT to paint 15 cot lagen wt at £143. K W T Webb Capitol Hill Can berra FCT for Manuka Oval painting at £20. Telapes Parke School painting quoted at £214. L‑ Chapman Post Office Can forth East to erect two brick real lane at Grimth priced 9.0) 62, T09/18/
Federal Commissioner of Taxation Mr Fr Ewing is reported to be waking from a recent operation in good recovery.
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