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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1934
Page
2
Canberra weather notes for Friday May 4 1904 show a barometer at 540 percent? and 90.21 inches. The record lists rainfall and temperatures for Canberra across the current year with figures for February March and April including high and low readings.
The report details McGrath losing heavily on hard court as Kirby struggles against Australian rivalries. It notes James Crawford and other players in a Davis Cup context, with results and tensions shaping the tie. The piece references Miller, Verry, and other players, and discusses court conditions influencing play during the tense late matches.
The article argues Britain’s surplus and US budget stance stiffen pressure for war debt revision. It notes Britain may face surplus or deficit, US offers token payments, and total arrears rise while global demand shrinks. It questions how tariff easing or cancellation could enable repayments and criticizes Roosevelt’s foreign trade policy as unlikely to resolve debts.
A thief robbed the home of Str. shanke y in New Canterbury leaving a trail of blood. Entry appeared to be forced through the front door with jewelry and honey wax stolen. The incident is being investigated.
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Irtaes, with personal staff, travel from Sydney to Canberra this morning. Week’s guests at the hotel include Captain and Mrs Sundianen, Mr and Mrs Benson, Mr and Mrs Chariton, Mr and Mrs Nevill, Miss Welland, Mrs Stephenson, and others from Melbourne and Sydney.
Ballarat outlines a centenary programme led by Mayor CA J Detling with a grand centenary band opening and an agriculture show at the new showgrounds. The city showcases its history and aims to attract visitors, aided by global letters of acknowledgment and a vigorous publicity drive led by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and National Travel Association.
A wartime commission hearings on grain profits reveal plans to fix cash prices for wheat, flour, and cereals. Proposals include shipping Australian wheat to Japan for breakfast foods and returning manufactured products to boost domestic trade while addressing price hikes and supply concerns.
The federal court explains the railways decision affecting rail employees and wage increases. The Industrial Arbitration Court previously ruled on base wages and allowances with changes taking effect soon. On May 4 192 railway workers under state jurisdiction will receive pay rises to cover increased base rates and overtime costs.
Police say two men, Will Campbell Mucdales and another, robbed a central store on an April date using revolvers. They were identified by a witness during questioning and face charges as part of an investigation linked to Narco Cooperative Accounting Ltd of Rockdale.
A reader criticizes Western nations for blaming Japan over Far East tensions and China unrest. The letter argues the United States and Britain manipulate opinion against Japan, noting Australia’s surprise at anti Japan sentiment and urging fair treatment of Japan as a key trading partner. The writer cites historical alliance and trade figures from 1986 and calls for restraint in editorial rhetoric.
A courtroom scene described chaos as a man charged with counterfeiting cocaine faced warnings about a cyanide risk. A defendant denied manufacturing the foul substance and claimed coercion, while a threat to his wife and children was alleged if he did not cooperate with police.
A report on the Commonwealth Public Service Commission hearing chaired by Mr W Eggleston. Evidence discussed overtime allowances, travelling time payments, and salary comparisons with State governments under the Pinkston Emergency Act. Witnesses claimed overtime was high and travel pay limited, while salaries for Commonwealth officers lagged behind states. Several points touched on age groups and clerical versus soldier origins in public service.
A Canberra concert featuring soprano Slevin and violinist Horace Stevens drew wide praise in London for its refined phrasing and dramatic command. The program included Wagnerian and Verdi selections, with standout encores and a return to classic arias. Critics noted the performers’ technical prowess and interpretive depth, praising the ensemble's balance and the conductor's cohesive shaping of the musical narrative.
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