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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1931

Page

2

Public Education Examinations Prepared by Headmaster

The document notes the chairman of Councilt Rt Bev the Histop of Goulburn and mentions funds and facilities for first class education. It highlights that all government access ties to Australia’s capital city and that boys prepare for all public examinations under the supervision of WJ Edwards and Bak Dip Ea, headmaster.

Rt Bev Histop Goulburn Fine Hunter Olive Yeants Spadina Dare Tories First Cliss Australia Proop Toeury Edwards Bak

Publishing Notice for Australian Newspaper Subscriptions

The Canberra Times announces subscription rates and delivery options, listing offices and shops in Sydney Moss Vale Goulburn and Albury for morning and daily delivery. Contact Canberra City post for details and payments within the Commonwealth.

Bydney Moss Vale Goulburn Albury Railway Canberra

Weather and rainfall records for Queanbeyan and Canberra

Monthly weather and rainfall data for Queanbeyan and Canberra for the current year are listed with dates and temperatures. The notes show temperature highs and lows, rainfall totals, and monthly summaries ending May, with specific entries for May 1 and other dates.

Baecords Paintall Canberra Queanbeyan

Rugby League Fixtures at Northbourne Oval Today

Rugby League teams Bauth City versus Northa at 2 o clock and Hall versus City at 8 o clock at Northbourne Oval. First round results show Heading leading with two wins while Weats and Northe each have one win. Peppermint Cure Fieritu We Coughs and Colds Indueana mentioned among loans.

Northbourne Oval Bauth City Northa Hall City Norton Weats Northe Jaich

Advisory Council Election in Canberra Faces Rent and Reform Battles

Canberra electors choose three of seventeen candidates to two year terms on the Advisory Council. Voters seek reforms in rents, social policy, and greater council power, with Labour urging social measures and a push to weaken the old Commission to aid Canberra’s prosperity. The outcome hinges on electing representatives who can influence ministerial policy and push for local self government.

Federal Capital Territory Advisory Council Australia Canberra Labour Council Federal Capital Commission Commission Survivory Council

Grant for Cathedral of St Andrew Reveals Generous Gifts

A report to the Treasury General reveals substantial bequests to the Cathedral of St Andrew in Sydney. Notable gifts include £3,000 to H J N Robinson and £1,000 to John Hol, with funds allocated to the Australian Inland Mission and Home and Foreign Missions. The Aged and Infirm Minister's Fund receives £800 for distribution between missions and the church in New South Wales.

Sydney Tn Om T Bytorian New South John Hol Home JO R. Campbell Treasuership Conuuities Xulanittine

Air tragedy details inquest into Waghorn death

London inquest heard Alexander describe Waghorn attempting a half roll at sea machine side flipped tearing control wire. Waghorn died. witnesses said the machine’s airworthiness was not certified and the coroner called the accident a fatal event pending verdict.

London Alexander Waghorn Wighorn

Parliament Debates Match Industry Duty Reform

In a heated session, MPs debated the match industry duty and its impact on workers. Gillett argued wages fall short of full pay, while Crouch praised Kruger linked monopolies. Maloney recounted a South Africa visit and a claim about election funding. A peanut pricing inquiry interrupted the day as members adjourned.

Mir Prowse Australia Japan Ratarat Crouch Kruger Phen Omnivorans Kringer Kemer Kipling Krnger Mateh King Universal Match Company Clare Sela Ouranty Germany Swan Commonealth Gregory Hritiah Ima France Matehen Parkhill Maloney Dr. Maloney Melbourne Tory Routh Africa Matcher

Price of Bread Action Next Week Expected

A Wheat Acquisition Act decision committee report will be announced next Monday by the Mint for Agriculture. Congregations shown disregard to assessments total £800, while income for 1880 stood at £180,91 versus £101,298 in 19.Assembly revived assessment method for congregations and authorised extra funds for the Canhern Charen Building Fund.

Mint For Agriculture Capt. Dunn Assembly Treasurerania Committee Canhern Charen Rte. Campbell St. Andrews

Art Union Sanctioned In Canberra Relief Fund Benefit

A Canberra notice grants sanction for an art union in the Federal Capital Territory. The Ariata Society conducts the event to raise funds for Peru relief. The prize collection features works by noted Australian artists including Nora Carter, Victor Cobb, Geo Colville, Harold Herbert, and Manny Laub Mead B. Details are blurred in the OCR text.

Peruasion Pattorney Generad Federal Capital Territory Ariata’ Society Aenial Canberra Nora J Carter Victor Cobb Geo. Colville Geanvile Juinatan Erg Medeland Pratl Und Seok Aviuar

First Air Mail Arrives in England Headlines Regular Service

An Imperial Airways official notes the air mail to England arrives after eleven to twelve days from London via a regular service. The launch marks a pioneer step toward a weekly schedule, with hopeful expansion to a weekly service in the not distant future.

Australia London Distinctive Imperial Airways

John Deans Prize Awarded at Canterbury University College

The Canterbury University College awards the John Deans Prize for 1981 to Kranely Percy. The £10 prize recognizes the most successful Leaving Theatre student who proceeds to a university. Mr Dickson is noted as the son of Dr. [incomplete text].

Canterry University College John Temapelae Kranely Percy Dhaan John Deans Dickson

Match Callee Off Inter Group Feeling In Rugby By League

Controversy over a planned final match disrupts Group 9 and Southern Districts for Country Week in Sydney. Group 9 cites expense concerns and distrust over participation terms, while groups debate player representation and financial viability for the final.

INTER New South Water Gravp Grany Group 9 Leljmte Garou Hydney Groupe

New Registrar Appointed Under Liquor Ordinance

The Minister for Home Affairs announced the appointment of F C Keany as Registrar under the Linnor Ordinance 1920 1981 for the Territory for the Meeting of Government, replacing Mr O Callaghan whose line was Tully. The Governor General had approved the appointment.

Ottawa Premier heralds huge Canada loan success

Thursday the Premier stated the conversion loan of 250 million dollars was an unbounded success with applications signed for more than 300 million dollars. Dickson of the Connett for scientific and Industrial Research would obtain honours in English and chemistry while pursuing studies at the University of Sydney.

Ottawa Mr Bennett Dickson Connett Canberra Grammar School Tx Ab University of Sydney

Albert Hall Ball to Aid Canberra Soldiers Meet

The Relief Society funds event at Albert Hall on May 22 aims to raise money for the Canberra Hallet Society and assist families in need. Canberra ladies under Mrs Hitc hchie plan supper and cake donations, with ticket sales urged at Kingston and Graham's Show City. Proceeds support Young Australians facing winter without proper provisions as Prime Minister and Mrs. Rae intend to attend.

Weatlakeube Returned Soliliers Canberoa Hallet Society Promiaus Canberra AU Miron Amuier Mew Hitcchie Andy HLNG Kingston Graham Rae Wein Progent Paapte Advisory Council Wloxan Albert Hall

Rural Bank Farmers Plight and Loan Closures

Mr Gibons spoke as the House adjourned about the rural credit crisis caused by the closing of the Rural Credit Branch of the New South Wales Savings Bank. Farmers, who deposited harvest proceeds with the State Bank to draw weekly for twelve months, were cut off and could not sustain farming, urging the Federal Government to press the Commonwealth Bank for special consideration and an allowance similar to NSW Savings Bank depositors.

Gibons House of Representatives Oyrchale New South Wales Saythee Bank Commonwealth Bank New South Wales Sayings Bank

Woman defrauded Man Sent to Gaol Sydney

Willis Dean, a Sydney agent, was sentenced to ten years imprisonment for failing to account for funds entrusted to him. He allegedly promised a good investment to the victim, who handed over £400 to secure a bond, but £840 was misappropriated. A list of officials and local figures accompanies the notice. the play is set to commence at 2 p.m.

Sydney Filay Oreyh Willis Dean Bim Ty Allent Dun Voir Holmen Atanty Offnee Feallutton

British Golf Trials Turned In By Southport Players

The Australian golfer Stewart advanced to the second round with a 41 in windy conditions at Southport, posting an aggregate 156 alongside eleven others. Horton Amity and Marcos Chier faced tricky winds while Gatton and Coston trailed at 147, with Easth Nerbirsoh and Mansro at 100 and a fireholt, Allis 161.

London Stewart Southport

Circulars in Melbourne Stir Political Debate

The Attorney General doubts any reimbursement for Mr Keane under the law as references to ACPA circulate in Melbourne offices. Mr Fentonald notes the publicity counters questionable practices. The circular is described as a fin ict of political savagery affecting employers and employees. Printed by J. Bhakenprare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at Ainslie, Canberra.

Keane House of Representatives ACPA Melbourne Fentonald Emi | Stoyues J. Bhakenprare Federal Capital Prean of Australia Ltd Ainslie, Cuberre

Police Agent Denies Allegations In Court

Kevin Tynen a potter student, denied in Central Court that he entered a revolver without authority or aided in crime since Christmas. The case involves Willan Henty charged with assault and improper language. A constable testified about a crowd surrounding a car and a prisoner’s escape during an alleged theft. The case was adjourned until May.

Rydney Kevin Tynen Ahi Avidenen Central Court Toda Hunie Lyne

Insurance Bill May Kill Small Cancer

Sydney report notes a proposed insurance bill that could burden small entities and force deals with larger institutions. The measure requires cash deposits to be held, with officials indicating a range between £3.0 and £3.8 thousand, as debated in parliament and supported by Mr Lang.

Sydney Pedae Ttta Werle Insurance Eiretew Lang

Personal vicr angal in governor gate case at FEC meeting

In a Federal Executive Council session the governor faced a case presided over by a proxy chair. The wording suggests an unusual event with unclear details but indicates official proceedings and a formal gathering at the Federal Executive Council.

Federal Executive

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