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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1933
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a note on Special Home Delivery Service and arrangements for The Canberra Times. It mentions delivery to Canberra residents and instructions to register names, with references to multiple unclear names and dates. The text is incomplete but centers on subscription and delivery logistics.
Weather notes show forecasts for Saturday May 18 with temperatures around 82 degrees and 24 hour highs and lows. A Canberra entry lists May 14 with maximum 9 and minimum 70, plus a note on monthly rainfall totals to date. The fragmentary text records May totals and mentions a monthly rainfall figure for Queenboyan with corroborating periods.
The season nears its end with championships fast approaching. Monahan defeats Jones on Saturday to advance in singles, with results listing players like Melonen Hain Boiter Joyner Fig Haine Wy Gaske Tobler Bale Weatherson Fleming Pike and Clemeng among others in rounds of rink games and matches.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate EQAL, Mr T Bea Phornett, Mrs J and two Oldhams departed Government House in Canberra. No further context or details available.
The forecast calls for cold and unsettled conditions across New South Wales with further rain and hail squalls. Snow on the highlands and strong winds from the northwest to west, shifting to southwest later. Inland areas may see heavy falls with persistent southerly winds in the southern district.
The Canberra Times reports Britain and Roosevelt's push for a universal economic conference in London starting June 12, with 66 nations invited. Washington talks influenced by debt settlement, tariff reductions, currency stabilization, and French security worries frame the prelude to the crucial gathering.
Kingston dominated from the bully, defeating Ainslie 6–0 with Ingram, Tindale, Arthur, and Avery standout. Kingston led 4–0 at halftime and added two more after the break as Ainslie struggled to mount a reply, Avery and Greig defending and guiding the attack.
Kabul reports confirm a Moslem revolt's complete success in Chinese Turkestan. Chinese rule ends with Kashgar captured after fierce fighting. Moslem forces begin forming an independent state, citing Buddhist persecution as the revolt's catalyst.
London editors urge restraint on Test matches amid call for patience until Jardine publishes his full story. The Observer and Evening Standard debate timing, justice for Australia, and avoiding strain in England Australia relations. Await Jardine statement before final judgement.
Cherald Hrad ley Don Irving and Hugh Slater faced charges for damaging Hitler's wax figure at Madam Taussands. Mrs Bradley was accused of assaulting a porter during the attempted arrest of her husband. Witnesses noted renovation costs and anti Hitler statements led to disruption in court. Magistrate dismissed charges against Mrs Bradley and warned others. Six police secured the dock as protesters shouted and were held for a week.
Jake Maurice Tate questions if Australia tests will ever occur again amid ongoing tension between the two nations. He warns if slanging matches persist, future encounters will become a contest on a field that is not cricket, concluding the answer may be a firm no.
The Church of St John the Baptist Canberra celebrated its 92nd anniversary with full attendances at both services despite bad weather. A notable feature was the unveiling of a memorial dial presented by Mr. T M Shakespeare MLA, formerly owned by the late Mr. Robert Campbell. Rev H C Micoell of Cooma preached morning service. evening sermon by Rev Canon Robertson.
Mr. Warner arrived in Plymouth on Saturday and refused to make a statement ahead of the MAC meeting. London reporters note the notable cricket figure referred to as Plum Warner.
Larwood has consulted a surgeon about his foot. Mr. Brown, secretary of the Notts Club, said that an operation will probably be necessary.
Jack Crawford and Vivian McGrath won the opening singles for Australia in straight sets against Norway. Crawford defeated J Hannen 6-4 6-3 and McGrath beat F Smith 6-1 6-1 as Australia swept Norway in the Davis Cup match. Crawford and Turnbull then teamed to win the doubles 6-2 1-4 6-1 amid rain delays.
Parishioners will gather at the W.C.LA tonight at o clock to continue anniversary celebrations. Besides musical items, Rev. H. C. Russell will deliver an address with lantern slides on the Oxford Movement.
The University College and Canberra Debating Society begin a series of debates at the YWCA. U C speaks on civilization’s gains from literature versus science with Wilma Percival and others. Canberra Debating Society fields Mim May Hicks and Mesars with Milleth Allen and Dr. R. Wilson as adjudicators.
The Institute of Anatomy in Canberra hosts a monthly play reading tonight at 8 15 pm featuring A Kind for Cinderella by Sir James Barrie. Mina Marhow Carton supports the event and editing work, with non members admitted on payment.
Queanbeyan dominated Kingston in a one sided match winning eight goals to nil. Morton opened scoring after a neat movement, with Coleman adding two goals as Queanbeyan seized control early and held it through the first half.
In Rome on Saturday armed guards ringed Faselat Stadium hours before the England Italy match to prevent gate rushing amid large crowds. About 60,000 watched as Signor Munra arrived to an ovation. The match ended in a 1 1 draw with a national anthem and military band.
Kingston were handicapped by a cut over the ear to top scorer GQuinntely. In the second half Queanbeyan dominated as Cameron scored four goals and Grey and Coleman added more. Beat players CC Cameron Coleman Grey Jamilesn contributed to the victory.
From Canon Robertson remarks at Canberra, the Church of England marks the 144th anniversary of St John’s foundation. He recalls early contributions by Robert Campbell and government funding, noting the churchyard’s consecration and Canberra’s growth as the national capital. The speech urges continued Anglican support and funds for the church and Canberra Grammar Schools shaping future generations.
In Glasgow a British MP from Bermondaley criticized MPs for repeated drunken behavior in the House of Commons. Labour ministers were said to enter the chamber in a near-unsteady condition. The issue recalls a prior censure over stalling in the Commons amid drunken claims.
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