Canberra Forecast Clouds Mists and Rain Reach Tablelands
Cloudy conditions with morning mists and fogs and rain extending over the tablelands. Fresh north to north east winds become squally as the day progresses.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 08, 1931
Page
4
Cloudy conditions with morning mists and fogs and rain extending over the tablelands. Fresh north to north east winds become squally as the day progresses.
Sir Robert Gibson warns in Canberra that the Senate and House linger in a mood of political strife. The article argues both Government and Opposition erred, urging unity and broad cooperation to address Australia’s serious problems.
Monthly rainfall figures for Canberra are listed for the Surraut year to date with entries for January February and March and partial notes for May. The records show totals and distributions across months though many figures are garbled.
The governor hosted a luncheon for a list of guests including Senators Sir Hal Colebitch H Jd OM Payne E fi Depth Colonel Wt Claneron and other figures. G R Bibbeth, messenger of the Senate president, will retire after long service on the parliamentary staff and in the state assembly.
In the District Court today the judge announced new rules to avoid delays in permanent relocation cases. No delay will be entertained unless an affidavit is filed or sworn evidence shows valid reasons for the application.
Melbourne docket reports Judge Heety refused to insert a new elatine into the waterside workers award to mandate a roster system under union control. The court suggested the union should limit weekly curings of members.
Article estimates the economic impact of strikes in Britain over many years. It argues that if workers earned 5 shillings a day the potential wage bill and lost output could total over a trillion pounds, implying labour costs amount to a large share of capital and suggesting extensive societal damage.
Fragmented OCR text lists numerous names and terms related to a United Party leadership and officials election. The readable portions show recurring mentions of individuals and places but lack coherent structure or complete facts to form a clear event, date, or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text appears garbled with scattered names and phrases. No coherent event or entities clearly identifiable to summarize into a factual news item.
The article discusses a medical theory linking cancer to blood state conditions and possible constitutional factors. It mentions various researchers and terms, highlighting speculative connections and the need for further study and verification.
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A government panel in New South Wales seeks to create a Transport Control Board to oversee tramways and motor transport. The board would set最低 indicators and regulate operations to prevent competition and ensure unified control across the network.
A chaotic fragment reports an inquiry in Paris into dangerous hairdressing practices. The text mentions palm, Worledlay, and Noalenay amid garbled lines about accidents, tools, and a recent electrical incident.
In Sydney Glebe district a man named Legian Whiringan, 2, a barman, was jailed after a series of truck thefts. The case details involve storebreaks and shattered ware, with authorities naming Linis BUM and Churlins among others. The report notes weather and local names, reflecting a chaotic crime scene and court action.
A translated fragment notes a coming factory project in Sydney led by executives including Walter Thonier and representatives from Ciristo Myecs Company and Tata. Details are garbled but indicate a new industrial venture with regional impact and local employment prospects.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a debate on the Irish Free State budget balance. Mentions tax policy, duties, and potential fiscal measures with distorted text and unclear names or dates.
London dispatch reports British captives in China during the past two seasons with eight killed, several freed, and others still held. The message cites government officials noting incidents in Fii Hepilin and describes Chinese actions amid tension with foreign powers.
The report records heated proceedings as ministers and members including Lyons Parkhill Morgan Gibbons and Yates clash over government formation and accusations of covert talks. Speakers challenge alleged plots and praise new appointments while public sentiment grows tense.
The Premier outlined a sugar agreement with the Commonwealth for five years. Details remain unclear as the Sunny Coast government noted terms had been reviewed and potential benefits discussed for farmers and industry.
AFragmentary report notes Princess Hele departed Roumania toward Jat Slavia in a quiet move. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a royal travel event with potential political implications.
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