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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
2
Weather note from Canberra on Wednesday May 1954 reports barometer at 80.19 inches at 5.80 a.m. and temperature readings with a 24 hour maximum around 39.8 degrees and a minimum near 3.30 a.m. amid garbled OCR. The entry lists multiple temperature figures and times with unclear units and terms.
In Feversham a boy bravely chased a fleeing shop thief who threatened bystanders and brandished a revolver. The youth aided by proprietors tackled the robber, recovered part of the loot, and the thief escaped with minor injuries. Police later linked stolen items found in Palace Berech.
Melbourne reports reveal British Gaumont seeks local backing for a Sydney based company to supply accommodation services for film production. General manager G. Davie travels to Britain to discuss plant expansion while a team of engineers and technicians are eyed to staff the venture.
Cloudy and unsettled conditions with showers, improving along the coast. Heavy showers expected over the Southern Tableland with snow on the Alp. Southeast to northeast winds shift to northerly then northeast. Intermittent sunshine not yet assured.
The Roosevelt administration backs a Johnson Bill restricting U S and nationals from raising foreign loans in default. Token payments will no longer count as installments. full payment or default by June 15 becomes mandatory. Britain faces scrutiny over its wartime debt, while Australia may seek revised terms if Britain defaults or negotiates anew with the United States.
Melbourne inquiry before the Victorian Petrol Committee heard witness testimony about Shell Company and related firms. Evidence suggested a commission on taxation and concerns over turnover and refunds, with the chairman urging verification of serious allegations and noting no concrete proof yet.
Rumuel Ieull, U.S. magnate extradited from Greece, held on 200000 dollar bail with 67 million dollars in allegations of fraud bankruptcy violations and larceny. He sobbed in jail after judge set bond, clothing searched, pocket cash found, medical exam noted heart strain and disabilities.
A partial parliamentary inquiry found the rail department unfairly treated by officials in prior investigations. The report notes critical statements by the minister and railway leaders, but concludes no bias by the rail chief or department toward any party.
In a Commons statement, the Attourney General’s Department discusses group land settlement for Bria migrants in WA's south west. It outlines Commonwealth State responsibilities, past conferences, and the Royal Commission findings on migration control, economic aims, and funding for migrant care and medical exams.
The Artists and Literature Society will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at the Albert Hall. President will preside with a brief address. A reading titled The Spirit Rae by Bulford Tax will be presented, followed by a musical finale.
A scrambled notice notes a police radio campaign and a new pullye radio depot to be winded tomorrow. It mentions 30 criminal radio devices to be handed through local authorities and appliances, with the aim to aid detectives in a crime hunt.
The secretary to the department at interior Mr H C Brown returned to Canberra from Malhourne on Saturday for a short vacation in Wagee. Mrs Wood not bringing the piece and the house with children staying. The Anvio Pervian Oil Co with the former's mother Mr Woody could extract petro in London. No justification for literature tag leithine for the Conertal Deler of 2) in Australia. Cooperative Monday School anniversary. The Inquiry was adjourned, very services on May JT, PERSONAL.
The report details maritime expense figures and claims around Thonmenia and related navigation costs. Officials discuss freight rates, overseas totals, and allocations among nations, with emphasis on creditable estimates and uncertainties in the latest fiscal year.
An article fragment outlines a lighting installation at Civic Centre involving interior and surrounding areas. It mentions permanent access changes and a connection to adjacent Sydney Melbourne buildings, with ongoing work affecting nearby properties and access.
The Queensean flower show at Emxtand (Emstand) featured a lengthy display of chrysanthemums and other blooms. Archdeacon Mkereieway opened the event with remarks on the season, praising exhibitors while concerns about floral displays and exhibits persisted. prizes were announced for several categories, including chrysanthemum varieties and amarela classes.
An official notice states the government will refund flour tax paid on self rising flour, with the end date set for May 31. The announcement mentions decorative or ornamental flowers and references to state actions and payments made, urging inquiries for those owed the refund.
Report from Sydney indicates bread prices will not change when the flour tax ends on May 21. Secretary J Tara, of the One New South Wales Baker Association, says the tax never paused and thus failed to shape bread pricing. bakers have borne the burden throughout.
The London wool sale saw 9 929 lots offered with 12 reading misreads and 5208 sold. Strong attendance and full competition marked the event though withdrawals were common, and late shippments remained stable amid general market activity.
Unclear OCR lists items from a textile and produce auction. Names include J. W. Cartwright, Campbell, Mrs. CT. Cartwright, Minn Ment, Mavis Southwell, and others. Items mention tomatoes, apples, jade? quilts, crochet, knitted garments, sponge cake, tea, and a novena. Auctioneer details are fragmented with multiple vendors and lots.
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