Local Newsagents Lose Quarters in Canberra District
A Canberra Times brief notes changes affecting Queanbeyan and district newsagents, outlining shifts in supply or staffing as the local newspaper market adjusts.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1934
Page
2
Weather Record For Canberra May 34 1984
Baromaster at BBC notes temperatures 39.87 Indh 9m and 37 degrees at 830 b.31. Rainfall tallies show 34 hours wet ending 20 a.m. minima 24 hours. Record list begins January with rainfall figures to date for Camberre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Baromaster
BBC 9
Raindfall Records Hit Guenabeysa Over Wees
Malant reports extreme rainfall breaking records in Guenabeysa. Weather officials warn of ongoing flood risk as rivers rise and local crews monitor waters. Citizens urged to stay indoors and heed evacuations if advised.
British Bid Likely For Motor Cycle Speed
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a potential British bid for a motorcycle speed event in Germany with references to examination, inspection, and a proposed mechanism. The readable text hints at a race or speed trial involving a machine and authority figures but lacks clear names, dates, or places.
Labour Attack on the Banks in Australia
A critical overview of Labour Party positions on banking in Australia, arguing about private banks versus the Commonwealth Bank, and noting past actions by Lang and Scullin. The piece questions credit policies, government borrowing, and the impact on unemployment and development, suggesting reforms could cut taxation and spur investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour Party
Australia
Lang
Treasury
Scullin
Banke
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Schoolboy Tour Visit to Canberra
A NSW railway tour organized by the New South Wales railway Commission accompanied by Prime Minister Lyons visited Canberra. He praised the boys for seizing travel to learn about the country and urged them to uphold Australian traditions as future leaders. The party, including students from New South Wales, toured government seats and local institutions before departing for Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Carbetta
Oruiny
New South Wales Railway
Australie
Lyons
Liyona
Lewouth
Wales
Australia Triumphs at Amsterdam in Tennis Showdown
The report details Australia defeating Japan and others in a tense Amsterdam tennis event. It names players such as Timmer and Harti, with several match results and scores, though portions are garbled.
North Australia aerial mineral survey plan announced
Senator McLachlan announced yesterday the final meeting of Ministers to organize a comprehensive aerial mineral survey of North Australia. The committee will meet in Melbourne on May 23 with Australian state ministers from Queensland and Western Australia to discuss serial photography and ground surveys for promising mineral-bearing areas and future exploitation, including planning, water supplies, and transport considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quetral
McLachlan
Committee of Ministers Np
Geological Survey of
North Australia
de Helt
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Chutemac
Queensland
Mina
Jasnand
Ann Veent
Mings
W. Munsiey
Geologica
McLashlen
Repestiva
Jewish boycott in London linked to German crisis
The Daily Telegraph report by Bertin quotes Goebbels at a rally criticizing Jewish economic pressure on Germany. He warns the crisis could push Germany to suspend debt payments and transfer interest, while attacking Catholics as quarrelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bunday
Bertin
Daily Telegraph
de. Goebbels
Germany
Goebbels
Ute Catholica
Goshbels
Davis Cup Recruits Rise in London Tennis Trials
Wallis Myers in The Daily Telegraph notes Davis Cup prospects mid 20th century. Hare leads singles with Mike Ik Lie doubles in French championships. Crawford defends, Perry and Austin among top form. hard courts likened to Bournemouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wallis Myers
The
Daily Telegraph
Clumen
Hare
Mike Ik
Alga
Davie
Crawford
Fie
Wil
Perry
Austin
Thowe
Bournemouth
Matt
Sarah
Cochel
Paris
Melbourne Motor Show Sees Expanded Postwar Display
The forthcoming Melbourne Motor Show runs May 34 to June 2 promising one of the Commonwealths most interesting exhibitions. It will showcase comfort, simple control, and efficiency with advanced suspension, independent steering, and streamlined bodies. Hundreds of models from leading makes will be shown, plus new commercial vehicles and heavy trucks. A comprehensive Australian component display highlights local manufacture and exports, reflecting substantial domestic production and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ises
Commonwealth
Automo Bilee
Australis
Australia
Forged Dockets and Railway Frauds Alleged in Court
A court heard claims of forged railway dockets used to obtain money. Key figures, including Tywerwehurked, Twyford, and others, faced proceedings over alleged fraud and false papers purporting to prove payments. Witnesses testified about docket handling and the purported sums involved, with details of alleged schemes and the roles of various defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctw
Wiiwuh
Willian Weney
Augustun
Sullway Om
Moyer
Henry Willun
Falas
Abo- Ghire
Hoth
Dochotw
Torerie
Contanto Hodri
Arts
Noyyratmer
Fehuedson
Lami
Richarison
Tiybal
T Wyford
Hichanikon
Toston
Twyford Watt
Mfetiula
Domevia
AH Keiohnenson
Warren Furaye
Petrol Inquiry Showed 76000 Gallons Used Allegations
Melbourne Monday. Allegations that 76000 gallons of petrol were used over five years were made by Alexander Pollock an oil technologist. The Petrol Commission chairman visited Pollock's laboratory to observe experiments and questioned witnesses about fraud allegations and price manipulation in Australia. The inquiry was adjourned with Pollock maintaining concerns over price controls and industry practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Petrol Commission
Alexander Pollock
Talen
Sarah
Beert
Norman O'Bryan
Shell Company
Pollock ‘Yan
Pollock
Darch
America
Austenlie
Heald
Australie
Australia
Australian Technologic Association
Vacuum Oil cuts wholesale kerosene price today
The Vacuum Oil Company announced a wholesale price reduction on Vero power kerosene. The cut applies to a case by 4d, to tio by 4d, and to a gallon by 1d, effective today. The notice indicates market adjustment across units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Vacuum Oil Company
Purdy Scheduled for Canberra Boxing Clash at Opening Night
Promoter V Gagacio of Queanbeyan announces ex champion Charlie Purdy will box Jack Richards in a fifteen round bout at Canberra's Par aimes Club opener. Purdy, Olympic Games rep for New Zealand, faces Richards, Australian junior welterweight champ, in a high profile match drawing from Sydney and Queanbeyan rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Gagacio
Quesantwyan
Charlie Purdy
Austalia
Wil
Canberra
Purdy
Richards
Jerry
Decial
Moutier
Bluey” Jones
Clude Cameron
Queanbeyan
Tyenn Ca Ron
Ran
Merve Lowe
Jack
Sydney
Lowe
Tommy Douole
Ceatherpaght Chamy
Australia
Bis Metory
Kid
Weneral
Dencio i
Darkie
Brendon
Jini
Walter IM
British Cap Theatre prints fresh blend of comedy and farce
At the Capitol Theatre Friday the 13th presents a British program mixing comedy and farce with a cast led by Ralph Richardson and Constance Bennett. The ensemble follows everyday lives converging in a lively, entertaining, character study that should please audiences seeking light dramatic wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Theatre
Wetoen
Halt J
Jeusse Matthews
Carter
Flalph Richardson
Constance Bennett
Off the Road Footballers Lorry Crash Injures Many
A lorry carrying footballers fell twenty feet after veering off the road yesterday. Several players were thrown clear, with multiple injuries reported including fractures. Mrs A Phillipa suffered arm and rib injuries. an infant was unharmed.
French Ban on Rugby League Sparks Unclear Action
Fragmented report notes a ban related to rugby league in France. It mentions Parib and a federation, with unclear references to Samguyana and qualification actions defining the league's status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parib
Pensioner's death by own action in Sydney
A coroner’s inquest in Sydney found that 81 year old pensioner Anthony Prateon, found hanged at his Rosell residence in May, died by his own action while of unsound mind. Evidence showed he left a small life pension and had recent improvements in fire safety funding, but his act ended his life despite concerns over pension misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mateut
Orpington
Beth
Jeder
Mr. Rows
New South Wales
GOLF
Queanbeyan court hearing and local event notes
A garbled report from Queanbeyan describes court actions for rowdy behavior on Mount Queanbeyan grounds with fines and hard labour, plus details on a poultry pigeon show, a golf event at Queanbeyan, and local labor measures. Names include Jam V Davin and Frederick ahs with others mentioned in partial records. The piece notes pigeon entries, a Royal Canberra Club exhibition, and unemployment relief work in the Queanbeyan area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Harama
H. Lee
Peterson
Royal Canberra Club
Varios Guekal
Queanbeyan
Imai Ritetions
Department of Labour
Ait Thilvetey
Palo
Rvlle
Te Bil Colne
Yarrolumla
Department of Labor Industry
International bout ends in draw between Rohtmelling and Tancelon A
In Teoudun on Sunday the international bout between Teoudun and Mis Rohtmelling finished in a 13 round draw. Rohtmelling claimed he was robbed of the title and vowed a knockout next, with a challenge to the Carhérs-Naer title holder in Nylit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tancelon A
Teoudun
Rohmellinng
Canberra to Sydney express: prime minister travels with Bre Lyons
The Prime Minister accompanied by Bre Lyons traveled from Canberra to Yost last night and joined the Sydney expresso Melbourne, signaling a notable political and transport event with key figures named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berra
Tr. Lyons
Bre Lyons
Canberra
Yost
Sydney Expresso
Melbourne
Publication header from Autralkt capital office records
Fragmentary OCR shows an official imprint stating Col Shaksovmare published material for the Federal Capital Preat of Autralkt. It mentions an elevated office of Mort itreel in Bradleu, Caubersa, implying an authoritative or corporate notice from a colonial era administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Shaksovmare
Autralkt
Act
Mortitreel, Bradleu, Caubersa
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