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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
4
The Canberra Times announces prepaid subscription rates within the Commonwealth and lists regional订 locations for orders and delivery. It notes early daily delivery and directs readers to contact the circulation manager for details.
In Sydney, Charles Laurie sought divorce from Ada Elizabeth Laurie, claiming they wed in 1912. Evidence revealed Ada had married Henry Malin in Victoria and that Laurie’s ceremony was invalid. Justice Owen annulled the decree and discharged the case.
An ex lieutenant of the Ktuesain Imperial Army, Robgeansk, died by his own hand at a small Canberra hotel by detonating dynamite while in bed. The act is attributed to despair over his changed fortune amid unsettled conditions. Printed in Canberra by C. J. Bhake spear for the Federal Capital Perm.
Fragmentary weather data from Canterra notes May day conditions. Pressure 23.00 inches, temperature around 47 degrees with a high near 82.7 and a low around 47. Missing details point to a routine midweek observation.
The monthly rainfall totals are listed for the year to date with 1928's corresponding period recorded as 1 072 points. The data shows months and amounts in a fragmented format, highlighting overall rainfall accumulation and a comparison to the prior year’s total.
Rainfall measurements reported at 9 a.m. across numerous Victorian towns and select New South Wales and Tasmanian locations show wide variation from near zero to heavy readings. Notable values include Port Fairy 2, Cape Otway 1, Apollo Bay 49, Warrnambool 6, Terang 24, Hamilton 4, Colac 0, Maryborough 11, Geelong 6, Warragul 11, Somerville 74, Hobart 5, Albury 19, Orange 2, Wonthaggi 2, Deniliquin 21, Bendigo and Ballarat regions also listed with scattered totals.
A fragment from Queanbeyan notes shows temperature data at 9 am with maximum and minimum values and mentions rainfall. The garbled text indicates weather observations but specific figures are unreadable.
The record shows monthly rainfall totals with several illegible entries and missing data across multiple months. The page lists varied digits and abbreviations for precipitation amounts, reflecting inconsistent measurements.
Noon yesterday saw cloudy weather in the south with light showers on the southern slopes and tablelands. Victoria reports fine spells with cold frosts at night and south winds. The north-west remains mostly cloudy with showers and improving conditions inland. Tasmania notes cloudy and showery periods. Western Australia anticipates fine conditions with southeast winds. South Australia is mostly cloudy with clearing showers inland, while Queensland has scattered north coast showers and frosts in the south.
Major W A Marr assistant minister for defence likely to leave Canberra next week to attend the League of Nations in Geneva as a Commonwealth government representative. Commonwealth Statistician H Wickens has improved and may be discharged today. ML A Makeley, admitted with pneumonia, shows slight improvement but will probably stay in hospital for some time.
Mr. Abbott plans an aerial tour of Central and North Australia starting mid June with Captain Holden piloting. The party includes Mr. Colin Sincinin and Mr. A Corrodus, traveling 1 4000 miles over about 11 days with 16 days on the road. Radio updates every 10 minutes will report the craft position.
The Minister for Markets and Transport, Mr J Paterson, directs action to implement a resolution from the Overseas Shipping Centre meeting in Australia. Central committees with Sydney headquarters will coordinate to curb rising rates and review port dues taxes and charges. Presidents of state Chambers of Commerce are asked to form local committees to enable immediate operation and potential government steps.
The Canberra Grammar School will close for a three week winter recess starting today after completing its first term.
The table lists sun and moon rise and set times and notes major planets with their rising and setting hours. Weather summary reports scattered showers on tablelands with fog on highlands and westerly winds, otherwise fine and cool.
Victoria sees fine spells in the north with dull, cloudy skies elsewhere and scattered rain in the south. New South Wales reports clouded central to southern tablelands with some frosts and light westerly winds. South Australia experiences clear on the north but showers in the southeast and coastal mist. Western Australia remains mostly clear with southeast to northward winds and scattered showers near the Murray. Tasmania shows variable cloud with light to moderate rain and strong south-westerlies in the south and east. Queensland has three-quarter cloud along the tropical coast with widespread frosts inland.
The Canberra Times highlights the rising mothercraft movement aimed at reducing deaths of mothers and infants. It commends medical collaboration, government machinery, and voluntary helpers, but stresses the need for public financial support to sustain services.
St Christopher’s School will observe a two week vacation starting tomorrow at midday. Girls’ hockey is being organized and expected to start by the end of the holiday, while boys anticipate a successful football season. Girls practice Tugby League and Australian Rules during break.
St Gabriel’s School begins a three week winter break. Student teams compete in netball with Phillip House, Blaxland House, and Kendall House. Mixland House defeats Kendall 14 to 6. Phillip House defeats Blaxland 16 to 9. day girls beat boarders 5 to 2.
Francis James McNaughton Gifford an official at Canberra was remanded by Queanbeyan Police Court on a charge of theft. He allegedly extracted money from a letter handed to him to place in the post. The secret was exposed Tuesday night by Sergeant Shepherd and constable Derriman.
Vague ledger style notice records receipts to the Tasmanian Fined te Mef fund yesterday. Amounts acknowledged include entries from Commonwealth troops and the Dept of Home Affairs, with various names and monetary figures, though many items appear garbled.
report from Kovno on a June incident where grenades were discovered hidden inside a building involved in a failed assassination plot. investigators describe the attempted attack and note the theatre near the scene.
Bliesemann personally inquired into the Mackay case, the New Zealand journalist killed during the May Day rioting. He directed the German consul in Wellington to convey the government's sympathy to the relatives.
Doctor Tillyant cooperates with the health department of the Comimanian en to prepare a campaign aimed at next year. The effort focuses on mosquito control and public health outreach through local agencies.
Officials announce an international pole position and a Memorial Cup style encounter at Northbourne Oval as Canberra hosts a rugby event. The planned lineup includes North versus West in a two match sequence with a potential second game depending on the first result. Local figures and organizers emphasize public interest and ceremonial aspects.
A sub committee urged creation of an insurance fund for players and a yearly grant to support players in need or in training. The league adopted a plan to fund the scheme via weekly deductions and league grants, noting time needed before any payouts. A Canberra school program report highlighted steady growth of rugby in local schools amid logistical replies from military colleges.
The record shows total registrations include one Ford lorry and one cycle from May 1 to May 7. Other makes listed are Chevrolet nw Whippet two Lindner Nuick Vaudall Dachey Citroen. To date totals reach 1,299 motor cam lorries and 182 meters within the period.
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