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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 11, 1929
Page
4
Fragmentary publishing notice from Canberra Times indicating printing and publication by C J Bhake and associates. Mentions Times Building and Australian period printing, with unclear references to hotels and company registration details.
Miss Macdonsl has long experience as a teacher and pianist and is well known among Elateddfod committees as a conductor and educator.
Fr. and Mrs. W Harris express heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes following their bereavement.
Weather report for Canberra notes a 9 am wind from the east northeast and 2 pm from the east, a high around 24 or 48 ish degrees, a low near 84.1 degrees, and general temperature ranges for the day with unclear terminology and incomplete data.
Cloudy and dull in Victoria with general frost and fogs in the south, some winds locally light. New South Wales shows showers and mist in the mountains, mild rain in parts, and fine elsewhere with frosts and fogs. South Australia reports heavy dews and light southerlies, central regions with cloudy to overcast skies, Tasmania mild to clear with frost risk. Queensland cloudy southeastern fringe with southeast winds, fringe fine elsewhere. Western Australia shows three-quarter clouded to overcast in the far west, light fogs inland, and patches of rain near the coast. overall calm to light southerly winds. Northern Territory largely clear with a few clouds and possible showers, winds light. Australia-wide frost and dew patterns prominent, with inland and southern tablelands experiencing cooler nights.
fragmented notes describe rising times for celestial bodies and various phumeta terms. references to Bun Bolperi Maan Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Moon and Baturn amid garbled values and unclear units. items read like a historical almanac on heavens and speculative weapon lore.
Dr Woolnough of the Commonwealth Government outlines limited evidence of offshore structures in Gippsland Victoria. He notes that existing data do not support immediate deep drilling but urges careful examination using core drilling and geophysical methods with private and state support to pursue a cautious, methodical search while ruling out premature production.
Cloudy and cold conditions with additional showers expected. Southerly winds remain moderate as seas persist at a steady pace according to the state meteorologist.
The daily rainfall report lists numerous towns across Victoria and surrounding areas with varying measurements from 1 to 49 units. Notable values include Terang 44, Moe 45, Warrnambool 2, Melbourne 0, and Port Fairy 6, reflecting widespread precipitation patterns yesterday.
The monthly rainfall totals are listed for the year up to February and March at Aten Points PABUBTE. The record shows 2? 22 08 for February and 10B for March with totals compared to 1928’s 1072 points for the same period.
Queanbeyan records for the period ended at 8 a.m. May 10 list maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall. The faint OCR text shows entries for the day but lacks complete values.
Fragmented readable bits show February and April dates with numbers like 054 and 198. The text is incomplete but indicates a dated public notice or schedule line from a 20th century newspaper page.
Noon yesterday in Canberra sees fine weather with a cold frosty night and southerly winds. Cloudy in southern border districts and coastal areas with showers, elsewhere generally fine with frost on highlands and variable winds. Victoria reports milder day temperatures and cold nights with one frost and variable winds tending easterly. Tasmania is cloudy in the east but otherwise fine with frost inland and variable southerly winds. Western Australia notes unsettled weather with rain in the southwest and winds shifting from north to west to south, strong around Cape Leeuwin. South Australia shows fine weather with milder days, cold nights, increasing cloud and later rain.
A Canberra led proposal would deduct city rates from civil servants' salaries to speed collection. Critics note the federal government, via the Federal Capital Commission, should not override local practice and urge keeping promises about rate bases and comparisons. The issue hinges on whether rates are fair across jurisdictions and if ratepayers have recourse to appeal.
Local notices report J H Hinckeman appointed valuator for 1929 municipal properties after a meeting of the Queanbeyan council. Officials including the Federal Treasurer and cabinet subcommittee discuss forthcoming conferences. Clergy and public figures visit Canberra for Jubilees events and rugby opening.
Doctor Alcorn president of the Citizens League stated on Thursday night that the Postmaster General informed him that postal facilities at Manuka are not justified due to insufficient population to support a postal receiving office. Residents of Orisithe are forced to travel to obtain postal services, a situation not warranting new facilities.
The Congression will ask the Kingston League to water Wentworth Avenue daily and Canberra’s main roads after 1 pm. Each day. Dust from gravel streets makes travel dangerous and drivers must slow for visibility. The league also plans to push improvements to the main road to Westlake.
The notice lists multiple church activities in Canberra area including Church of England services at Ganberra Pariah and various halls, Evensongs, masses, and devotions at Molonglo and St Paul’s Hall Kingston, with ministers named and times ranging from morning to evening, plus Mother’s Day service at Baptist Church Kin and a cooperative service at Westlake and Ainslie Presbyterian Hall. Also referenced are Roman Catholic and Church of Christ gatherings and several parish confirmations of dates and places.
Indications suggest the Bet League will relocate from Bourne with a decision to call for bids for the secretary post at a salary of 500 pounds. It is believed the appointment will occur in January, with the appointee required to continue duties after the federation is transferred to Camber.
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