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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1934
Page
2
The notice outlines publishing rates for within the Commonwealth at 42 shillings per uncut sheet and 40 shillings per annum for advance orders. It notes Canberra Times is printed on British newsprint and mentions Russian-made rawsprint production.
Local agents in Canberra and Queanbeyan advertise a special home delivery scheme. Renee delivers to every home before the previous day's edition. Residents are urged to send their times and addresses to the Canberra Times.
Weather data for Canberra includes barometer readings at 6 20 am 2520 inches temperature 49 degrees and wind speeds. The report notes maximum 24 hour temperatures and rainfall records for January to May 1994 with rainfall totals and averages filed for the Canberra area.
The Governor General and Lady Isaacs hosted a Canberra dinner at Government House. Guests included Mr. T. CBE and Str Colin, with Melbourne plans and a Canberra weekend scene noted alongside horticultural circles and autumn findings.
A fragmented notice from Almtrala references a Shakespearean printed item for the Federal Capital Pewan in LA at 286 row Mera oleh of the Mart Btresk company Braddon Cagherrey.
The FCTLTA pennant competition pressed on Saturday in warm tennis weather. Teams like Taylorland Barton Northbourne and Forrestye posted wins while No. 1 and No. 2 divisions saw tight clashes with Reid, Gremmar, and others pushing hard.
Forecase notes southerly to variable winds with mainly north to north west directions. Morning fog along the coast and tablelands with scattered showers on the southern border and highlands. Canberra area shows morning mist and showers, north to north west winds. Astronomical data for Monday May 14 1934 lists sun and moon rise/set times and major planet positions.
In the New South Wales Parliament Mr. Thomas of Bondi criticized the ratio of female to male shop assistants, noting women outnumbered men three to one among about 20 000 workers. He urged regulation on female employment and higher wages to narrow the gender gap, while other speakers linked the issue to broader social and economic concerns including married women teachers and unemployment.
Wellington to New Plymouth flight completes seventh over Tasman Sea. Tim finishes 14-hour voyage in calm weather, plane lands with cabin hangings as crew rest. Faith in Australia expects return to Sydney by Monday, with Ninety Mile Beach forecast for the week.
In a long morning sermon Canon Robertson expounds Matthew 28 20 on go ye and make disciples of all nations. He stresses the Holy Spirit presence guiding believers and the church mission to spread faith to the world, with reflections on apostolic witness and divine accompaniment to the end of the age.
A purported tribute by the Prime Minister in London references Australia and New Zealand and mentions flights Lieutenant Livs and other wartime figures. The text appears garbled, with multiple corrupt phrases about postwar plans, Australasia, and allied leadership, making precise details unclear.
Charles Gibson died at his residence after a long career, aged 80. He served 40 years with the Patents Office, later as secretary to the Patents Attorney, then moved to public service and Commonwealth service in 1910. The funeral at St Johns Cemetery was led by Canon Rob fraction, with many floral tributes from professional peers.
The Duke and Duchess of York unveil the bust of Australian poet Adam Lindsay Gordon at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony, held Saturday, marks the transfer of Gordon’s bust to the Commonwealth for safekeeping by the Dean of Westminster.
A fragmented report details a bowling match at Canberra with numerous players named in unclear order. The garbled text references clubs, venues, dates, and a lineup including several individuals and possible scores, but exact results and actions are obscured by OCR errors.
A scrambled report describes a city club victory in a singing contest and lists multiple race and match results. It mentions Field and Shror Boenthe, several players such as DARCY, BINGLER, and WALLACE, along with numerous team and event notes. The text references a Women’s Ausiualany section with names like Holinex and Memdamen and lists American Game entries.
Fragmented OCR reads like a German church dispute reporting pastors suspended in Berlin. It mentions temporary measures, halted services, and efforts toward a plan for church work expansion, with references to canonical figures and missionary tasks.
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