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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 07, 1932
Page
2
The readable text shows a price line of 40 per annum and in advance 42 per annum with partial fragment Uf hooked, offering no clear event or identity to summarize.
Readable names and firms listed include J. W. Prowse, MF Chilton, Gunn, Mrs Frills, Wentlake, Mrs. Golmson, Harris and Co, Manuka, Canberra hotels, R. Nayyan, A. Falck & Sona, W. Re seasee, Mra. M. May, Opp. Hotel Queanbeyan, E. R. Cottam, Bungendore, Southwell & Brown, Hall, J. A. Perkins. This fragment compiles local business and resident names with scattered addresses.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions January and March with scattered letters and names. No coherent event or entities readable to establish a news item or identifiably reportable action.
The Senate backed bills to curb executive regulations and require tariff schedules to be tabled for review within six months. If made law, Parliament gains real power to scrutinize customs duties, curbing costs, protecting industries, and preventing harmful economic shifts.
The Commonwealth Government assigns the unemployment council to oversee £400,000 of the unemployment loan to New South Wales. Members include P A Gourgaud of the Works and Services branch, J Garlick former Main Roads Board chairman, F Alrey, J B Abbott of Wingen, and Aldik Calling.
The Canberra Amateur Skating Club hosts a six lap cycle race at Manuka Oval this afternoon with ten riders nominated. Notable entrant R Lawrence returns to Canberra for his first amateur appearance this season as the ground is prepared for a strong, fast contest. Handicaps include E Metroy, St Lawrence, D Roche, M Bateson, EB Ryan, M Southwell, KB Wilkinson, HK Easter, RB Moore, KW Bully.
Mrs J Harrison urged Parliament to set aside party interests and foster united action to tackle unemployment. She criticized opposition tactics, called for private enterprise with government help, and urged collaboration across capital and Labour as Australia faces economic strain and debate over Ottawa II measures.
Washington Times reports Gaston Means, former DOJ agent and author, is jailed on larceny after trust charges in a tangled Lindbergh baby ransom case. Mrs. Edward McLean accuses Means of taking Shadin dollars to recover the child but says neither baby nor funds were returned. She sought Lindbergh's counsel while keeping details private.
The fifth annual Convent Hall ball in aid of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan Canberra will be held on Monday May 24. Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Ivanes have extended patronage for the third year running, with Mrs. J A Lyons as committee president. The event is expected to be a leading social function of the year.
Ice and Her Excellency leave Canberra for Sydney this evening with a return planned for May 12. Prime Minister Lyons stays in Canberra for the weekend while Mr. Wilfrens leads a campaign meeting for the Nationalist candidate at Deward in Yuppark, with a broadcasted speech expected.
A W U protest announces a special Canberra branch meeting at Avion Hall on Sunday afternoon to discuss resolutions from a previous returned soldiers gathering demanding preference in employment. Union officials say the issue is serious and intend to coordinate with other bodies to push local employment preference.
An article by H.W. WW discusses the meaning of Mother's Day observed on the second Sunday in May. It traces origins from Anna Jarvis, notes early celebrations in New South Wales, and reflects on motherhood, gratitude, and reverence. The piece cites poems and proverbs about mothers and urges honoring mothers with memory, love, and a white flower.
The calendar prompts extra public service pay amid questions in the Senate and House about an extra Leap Day allowance. Prime Minister Lyons defends legality while Auditor General Cerritty pledges scrutiny. Debates touch on patent rights for Amalgamated Wire Company and possible government credit expansion to aid industry and employment.
A chaotic session features Mr Murtena and Mr Harrison arguing currency stabilization and unemployment funds for New South Wales. The talk touches on wage policy, government spending, and proposed redistributions, with strong exchanges about legislative limits and labor aid.
A blaze at Stazengers Ltd in Se Hie early this morning caused over £10,000 damage. Fire crews confined efforts to the building’s northern end and prevented fumes from reaching benzine and other flammable stores. About 140 workers were left idle after the incident.
The Full Court of Criminal Appeals today refused Reginald Frederick Foodley aged 19 leave to appeal his murder conviction of Cecil Baker in Yagoona. The decision was handed down in Sydney on a Friday.
Frederick Albert Kemp of Mortolite reported his wife missing after a night. He was told en route to the station that his wife was found drowned in a bag at Oatley. Police still seek how she entered the water.
Informal notice describes an upcoming advisory meeting with existing personnel and ministries. It mentions Mr. Deane former secretary and others from the Works Department and Health, plus Mr. J. Cumpston and Mr. Peiley to chair. No new ordinances are planned.
Parker appeared at Une Purwood Court charged with carrying a loaded revolver and an implied intent to use it at night. Det. Lind and two accomplices were linked to the Potdington burglary. He faced six months imprisonment for the revolver charge and was remanded on further charges of breaking and entering.
Wellington died at Christchurch after a long racing career. Frida The race horse Gloaming ran in many races and held the lead until the final lap passing.
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