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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1931
Page
4
Mr Gell argues for cost containment in government, urging a home rule approach for the Territory with voters to control taxation and living costs. He backs parliamentary representation and opposes expanded executive control, citing churchyard and housing as cost considerations and noting council actions shaping public spending.
Canberra officials urged broader council input on the draft estimates with ministers promising consultative steps. The ministers pledged to seek Canberra opinions on union topics and housing policy while stressing prudent spending and shared responsibility among government and council members.
In a speech addressing governance and development, Mr. Griel outlined his commitment to honesty and full representation for the Federal Capital Territory. He urged continued effort for a complete and contented city, opposing amalgamation and stressing responsibility if resignation were needed. A vote of confidence followed, carried by acclamation.
A break in at a Madrid lottery office led to the theft of £80,000 intended as prize payments. Police report a single suspect, Thiowes, fled with the money from the Mee Al Hilla branch. Detectives pursue leads as the loss disrupts prize payouts.
A fragmented notice describes a supposed medical remedy VACUA for piles and related conditions. It mentions a 100M patient claim, a "marvellous" cure, and references to doctors and advertisements from Canberra and Queanbeyan. The text reads as an OCR damaged historical ad or note.
Labour candidates addressed a large meeting at the printers’ quarters urging unity for the Labour platform. Speakers stressed tribulations for Territory workers, the 44 hour week, and industrial tribunal issues while advocating extended work opportunities and improved water and infrastructure for Canberran residents.
Record of diverse radio programming across Sydney and Melbourne stations with mentions of news, weather, music, talk segments, and performances. Highlights include broadcasts by 2FC Sydney and 3LO Melbourne with various entertainers, bands, and public service notes interwoven in daily schedules.
A historical report notes aircraft could become silent through exhaust and propeller noise control. Innovations include wave cancellation and shape changes to reduce sound, potentially making air travel as quiet as cars today.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a corporate notice naming Printen and a publication by C2 Shakespeare for Fadera Capital Proge of Avetroia Ltd. The text mentions Te aistersdom or OF the company Mine my. The readable portion provides obscure locational and organizational fragments without clear actions or dates.
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