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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1934

Page

2

Reporter Court Reporting Bar Vacancy at Melbourne

Applications are invited from members of the court bar and other persons for the position of Reporter Court Reporting Bar with headquarters at Melbourne. Salary ranges from £582 to £6612 per annum, subject to reductions under the Financial Emergency Act 1892-83 to £480-15. Preference given to returned sailors and soldiers. Applicants must provide full name, age, qualifications, and testimonials, and close with the Secretary Attorney General's Department Canberra by Mist May.

Mem Dore Cour Banard Melbourne Capias Herretary Attorney-General’s Department Canberra

Weather Wednesday May 16 Barometer Readings Listed

Weather notes show barometer readings for 8 30 am and 4 30 am with temperatures and humidity. Records include atmospheric pressure and brief forecast details for Wednesday May 16.

de Hatire Woreen Dagroen

Optimistic View At Commissioners Meeting On Gold Mines

Optimistic statements from the maturory general Meeting of Gold Atines of Iapne Time Wed at Cantere. The board viewed the prospecting team as valuable, with aims to realize sample findings and cyanidation plans for about 120,000 tons of ore from Kulminadua and Umuna lodes. A preliminary report noted a 2,700 yard convinium body at Miaima. Papua Ltd formed in Federal Capital with nominal capitalization of £100,000.

Spenkine Iapne Mt Canterre CM. E Pratton Iaje Peters Miaima Mam & Convinium Woodarksland Kulumadua Pylemon Kalumadus Yaidora Miamelencon Geld Mines of Papua Ltd

Sydney Golf Associates Champion Crowned Today

Sydney Golf Associates crowned a champion as the event concluded with leading competitor Bobinves winning the final match and securing victory in the tournament context.

Sydney Golf Associates Ginclive

Australia should defend wheat industry against international pressures

In the Canberra Times view, recent moves on the international wheat agreement threaten Australian growers. The United States subsidises exports and doubts on Rome proposals risk lower prices, while Argentina seeks higher quotas. The paper argues Australia must rely on domestic strength, state aid, and credit machinery to protect its wheat industry rather than rely on international agreements.

Australia United Argentina Rome United States Commonwealth America Tte Wth

Australian Labor Party special conference in Melbourne

The Victorian A L P holds a special conference to decide a motion restricting leader Mr Scullin and Labour members from visiting New South Wales to press ALP unity. Mr Houllin and other leaders are to address delegates at the Sydney Mall venue next week.

Melbourne Torian A.L.P Scullin Labour New South Wales ALP Houllin Yan Alp Sydney Mall

Newnes Lease and Commonwealth Rail Product Plan

Newnes releases indicate the Commonwealth Government will not immediately decide on a devision for the same time. A tentative estimate may be made by the Coveras font chat and cell adoration with private interests. The Newnan Male Wrvestigation Committers warn prodintate carried on by the Commonwealth could face public consideration as the government balances to rade the industry. Developmant censlor McLinhiaay will report on his meeting with the Wow South Walee authority.

Newnan McLinhiaay

Challenge Debate On Canberra Adjudicator Names Set

The record outlines a debate scenario with participants including Robert Garram as an adjedicator and a panel comprising I. J. Lermody and L. Koowe. The discussion centers on Australia’s police policy and regional limitations to the south-east states. The text is fragmentary but indicates formal proceedings and assignations for a forthcoming event.

Tania Cenberre AN. A Bowour Jon Aainrday Wean Hin Robert Garram Australis South-Castare Australia Canberra Canberra Trae Te Onpom the Jqnastion Will Comprise Boars, I. J. Lermody L. Kooe Ite Werd

Relation of retail price indices to wages in Australia

An official explanation outlines how retail price index series A B C relate to wage fixation. It notes the Commonwealth Arbitration Court used the A series from 1931 for low wage bases, the B series for four room homes, and the C series for overall household expenditure, with other series introduced by the Federal Court in 1933.

Commonwealth Statie Ielan RT. McPhee Bureau of Censue Eid Statistica Commonwealth Arbitration Court Australia Melbourne Justice Higgins Hoasehold Moya Getten Sa Aid Tsijuetmient Dawe Owen Town Aerion Enah Toad

Runaway Taxi Incident Reported Near River Street

A chaotic scene described as a runaway taxi at River Street ends with the vehicle crashing into an armor display. The driver, a local man, jumped from the car, suffering minor injuries while bystanders and residents observe. Authorities investigated the event at Hone Street and nearby riverfront, noting no fatalities.

Petrol inquiry in Melbourne outlines petrol grade disputes

In Melbourne the Petrol Commission heard FE Varcor of the Victoria Traders Association decrying a lack of petrol court access and alleging coercion by major oil firms. Witnesses claimed Shell would undercut prices to force suppliers to switch, with testimonies about shortages and market pressure affecting motorists and stations.

Melbourne Ike Ted Houses FE Varcor Fre Lall Victoriny Petrol Commission Snes Piijor Witnese Timp Oni Cox Fxican Redmond Victoria Shell Witneus Shell Company Varcoe Varcos Ture Varcon Rowling Trade

Forged Dockets Trial In Goulburn Continued

The Goulburn forgery case resumes with witness testimony about payments, cheques, and alleged forgeries. Crown accuses defendants of fabricating docket entries while defense argues lack of proof and displacement of responsibility. Proceedings adjourned to a later date.

Goulburn

Balwyn Crime Clues In Kim Man Murder Case

Police widen inquiry into a charred body found in a culvert near Thillea Hoa Halwsn on Monday. Forensic footage and fingerprint analysis are being examined as teachers and locals recount a tense scene with bystanders. A burned vehicle plate linked to the 18 year old Maya murder case was discovered near the dam.

Kim Man Thillea Hoa Halwsn Vietortall 1 Moe Picturneram

Angus Case shapes Presbyterian Assembly debate in Sydney

The Presbyterian General Assembly considers resolutions on Dr Angus and his teachings. Motions urge revising subordinate standards and potentially abandoning inquiry, while calls persist for unity talks with Methodist and Congregational Churches.

Sydney Presbyterian General Assembly Angus D. F. Brandt Birnest Sennalh Bona General Assembly Touch Annie W. Beck Asgud G. Nesbitt Saihat Crist Asathief Christ J. Gilleeple Nethoatee Congregational Thurches Sion

Minister prompts council on vacancy and by elections

A government minister told the council that a vacancy in the local government by election remains unresolved. The minister said the by election should be held if the council refuses to act, with power to dissolve the council if stalemate continues.

Atherman Young Liv Kofotal Lwcoiiver Mouoner Tie Alec Tie Coudel Ilyatio My Hve Coynedt

Neighbour's Alarm Saves Old Man From Fire

Neighbours in Brighton raised alarm early morning when smoke emerged from Rutherford's chimney. Fire brigade arrived to find Rutherford inside the house overwhelmed by heat and smoke, saved by prompt neighbourly action.

Macliburne Jatherford

Treble Tragedy in Melbourne Inquest Verdict

In Melbourne a coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of death by the hands of a mother who killed her two children and herself. The death followed a troubling scene in Avril W. Evidence showed the mother had long displayed distress and the father Mr Marcha Leon Turner was referenced in the inquiry. The two children were found in a bedroom after the mother reportedly inflicted harm.

Melbourne Hornet Marcha Leon Turner Tpl Avril W Turner

Poultry Show Official Opening in Queanbeyan

The Queanbeyan Poultry for Vigeon Club hosted its annual show opening led by Mr Taylor and Minister A Perkins, with Mr Poking and local officials in attendance. Winners crowned across heavy and light classes include Hedger, Littlejohn, and Maxwell, while Mr Beaver and W Hooper praised the industry and export prospects amid discussions on employment and economic stability.

Queunbeyan Msom Taylor Yun ‘Ac MeInness Mefnien Club Abl Taylor Olu Me. H

Census Staff Reduction and Progress Report

The report notes gradual reductions in census staff as work progresses. It outlines completion of Commonwealth tasks, funding and delays, and ongoing tabulation efforts across regions including Victoria, New South Wales, and Australia. The department intends to finish national counts with continued support and coordinated effort.

Iris Chosujal Jorementoven Department i Victoria Australia

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