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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 23, 1933

Page

2

Branch at Welbheard Buildings over Woodgers and Calthorpe

A branch at Welbheard Buildings in City operates from 2239 to 6 pm on Monday Wednesday and Friday.

Welbheard City Woodgers & Calthorpe

Publishing Notice for The Canberra Times Rates and Subscriptions

The Canberra Times publishes a publishing notice from Mort Street Canberr City listing prepaid rates and agents including Times Building City and several agents such as GME A R B and McMell Co. Bungendore Cooma with addresses and phone references for subscriptions and distribution in Canberra region. The notice specifies prepaid rates and agent details for newsprint and distribution services.

Special Home Delivery Offered By The Canberra Times

Daily home delivery to all parts of Canberra and Queanbeyan arranged in advance. Canberra residents should send full names and addresses to The Canberra Times or call 164. Queanbeyan orders may be placed by the above number or with Mr. M. F. Murray at Lows Street Queanbeyan and phone Queanbeyan 153.

Can Berra Times Canberra Queanbeyan Salsewhers Canberra Residente Canberra Times M. F. Murray Lows Street

Weather report for Canberra May records and rainfall

The Canberra weather note lists barometer 80.01 inches at 9 am and temperature 40.6 F. It records daily maximum 64 F and minimum 38 F. East wind at 9 am. Monthly rainfall totals for Canberra are shown with several May entries and Queanbeyan totals to date.

Canberra Nberra Tiel Beeser Cuintall Queanbeyan Jan

Two New Patent Office Officers Arrive in Canberra

Mr. C. W. Chivers and Mr. T. J. Carmody join the Patent Office in Canberra. They are attached to the Stranjination Branch of the Department and, like most colleagues before them, praise the National Capital and its environment.

C. W. Chivers T. J. Carmody Patent Office Canberra Sranjination Department

Bail Fixed in Beralla Shooting Case Remanded

At Burwood Court Sydney, Alfred Stockbridge aged 30, a labourer, faced several charges connected to a shooting incident at Way Station. Constable Edward Howing and Peter Rowland testified during the riot claim. Stockbridge was remanded on bail set at £400.

Sydney Burwood Court Alfred Stockbridge Edward Howing Peter Rowland

Canberra Forecast With Showers and Frost

Scattered light showers and morning mists noted with otherwise fine weather. A cold night brings frost on the table lands, followed by a milder day. Southerly to south easterly winds shift to east to north east with freshening later.

Canberra

May 24 Empire Day through Victorian legacy to world progress

A reflective piece tracing May 24 Empire Day from Queen Victoria's birthday to a modern call for global peace. It notes Britain's shift from naval power to disarmament advocacy, the moral force of Britain, and individual responsibility to promote world happiness and civilization.

Queen Victoria Earl of Meath Victoria Earl of Meath Nowindus Polytechnic Rudyard Kipling Britain England Europe Britains

Aldermen Probe Dairy License Cancellation Meeting

From Our Queanbeyan Correspondent the Municipal Council considered a Health Inspector report on canceling the license of Mr H J Clark dairyman of Wood Avenue The council gave one month to dispose of cattle and a visit to the Clark dairy followed without clear results The notice of motion seeks a review of the cancellation decision by committee and council actions.

Coltett, Abraham and Bruce Hyd. Clark H. J. Kirwon Counel H. J. Clark Wood Avenue Clark Yng Rodelen

Hobart Robbery Case Cleared in Central Court

William Gibson, 23, a labourer, appeared at Central Court on a charge of breaking and entering the store of John Forsyth and Son, Hobart, with intent to steal. The police prosecutor said the warrant had not yet arrived in Sydney and Gibson was remanded.

Sydney William Gibson Central Court John Forsyth

Forged Pound Notes in Circulation Warned by Bank

Commonwealth Bank reports a number of forged notes detected. The warning urges shoppers to stay alert as the counterfeit operation appears to have been completed.

Commonwealth Bank

Clerk For Probation After Inspector Report

Leona and Mr. Clark are summoned before the Mayor and Town Clerk to hear the inspector's report. Clark will be placed on probation for one month, after which the inspector will report on the premises' condition during the probation period.

Leona Clark

Questioning Legality of Loan Council Appointments

Readers question the legality of how Loan Council members are appointed under the Financial Agreement. The letter argues ministers appointed by premiers hold their posts at the appointer’s pleasure, creating potential conflicts of self appointment and fiduciary duty concerns. It cites constitutional interpretations and calls for clear, non self serving appointments.

Loan Council Commonwealth Commonwealth On the Loan Council Tom Layman Lord Brougham Seema Anc Edward Mitchell K.c Amy Bee Board of Trade Commons Ince Grover Cleveland Auetralia Convey

No Reduction The Twelve Pound Look In One Act

Federal Cabinet deferred a £12 public service pay cut set for July 1 after Cabinet discussed the matter. Prime Minister Lyons said the decision reflects cost of living adjustments and uses the all tema scale from the Commonwealth Arbitration Court to determine salaries. Parliament will consider applying the new scale to public service pay changes.

J. A. Lyons Lyons Commonwealth Commonwealth Arbitration Court

Apostolic Delegate Cattaneo to Visit Canberra May 25

His Excellency Archbishop Cattaneo Apostolic Delegate to Australia will visit Canberra on Thursday May 25, accompanied by Bishop Barry of Goulburn and Dr. Giles Secretary to the Delegation. He will celebrate Mass at St Christopher's at 7 am and attend a luncheon hosted by the Governor General Sir Isaac Traves.

Cattaneo Australia Canberra Barry Goulburn Giles St. Christopher's Br. Christopher's Mss Isaac Traves Cottaneo Rome Cardinal Cerretti

Hospital Board Election Plan by Rural Lessees Association

The executive of the FuC.T. Rural Lessees' Association discussed the constitution and election of the hospital board. A five member board was proposed with two elected by taxpayers and one Government appointee after consultation. Only taxpayers would vote. Decisions were sent to the Health Department.

Fuc.t. Rural Lessees' Association Hopgpith Health Department

Thieves Loot Sydney Hotel Bar At Dawn

Two men broke into the Prince of Wales Hotel in Haymarket just before dawn and hid behind the counter. They took a bag with £15 from proprietor Mr. R. Denton as he returned from the cellar, then fled down George Street.

Sydney Prince of Wales Haymarket R. Denton

Declaratory Law Seen as Vital for Nation’s Welfare

W A Thomas argues the Loan Council should resolve momentous questions affecting Australia’s welfare. He asserts the Crown and Executive must obey the law and seek judicial clarity when equity is lacking, urging a prompt declaratory statement. May 10 1933 Fullarton Adelaide.

High Court George Farwell Judicial Committee of the Privy Council

Tobacco Excise Duties Split Debate Ahead in Parliament

The Commonwealth Government has not signaled changes to tobacco excise as the Country Party prepares to act. Expect movement on Australian versus foreign tobacco duties with possible amendments and a close division with Independents Watson Gable and Sir Littleton Groom holding balance of power as four-day week and at least one all-night sitting loom.

Commonwealth Country Party House of Representatives T. Paterson Mewes Hunter, Thompson Coroner Paterson Messrs Watson Gable Littleton Groom Gren Home of Representatives

May Flower Show Opens Horticultural Society Canberra

The 1933-34 season of the Horticultural Society of Canberra began with the May monthly show at Acton Hall. Attendance was good and exhibits of chrysanthemums, roses, dahlias, and other flowers drew top points. Key winners included three exhibition chrysanthemums by Crown and a mixed bowl by Pigein, judged by J. Hobday, with many members welcomed to a busy program of talks and demonstrations.

Horticultural Society of Canberra Acton Hall Hottery Crown Pigein J. Hobday Carrodus Goodwin FW. Jewis Persey W. H Elgar FP. Warren Quean- Hegan JL. ©. Brown Col. Butler Melbourne Hitume Ck. Warren Mr. Piggin Misc. Peterson Fla. Piggin

Desmond Davies Hangs From Flagpole Rope Fall

In Melbourne on a Monday Desmond Davies climbed a flagpole at his Gare Wen Vale home and fell when the rope tangled around his neck.

Melbourne Gare Wen Vale Desmond Davies

Rate Appeals Court Adjourns in Queanbeyan Hearing

Heated proceedings marked the opening appeals before the Valuation Court at Queanbeyan. The hearing was adjourned to Tuesday for further evidence as Council and appellants clash over valuations. Names cited include Mr Codd for Queanbeyan Municipal Council and Mr Woodger for land buyers.

Valuation Court Queanbeyan KK. C. Codd H. F. Halloran Sydney Tates Codd T. B. Woodger Martin Byrne Dharra Morisset Birret Woodger Deane Abe Mir. Woodger Floss Road Uberra Road Mences W. J. Gibbs W. E. Oufeld Mr. Woodger Erm Mr. Codd Mr. Beano Dew Oldfinid

Turf Libel Case Upheld Appeal On Betting Circulars

The Full Court upheld a verdict for the Turf Bystander plaintiff against The Sport Site Publications. It held starting price betting circulars carried away from racecourses were not permitted and could prompt punishable misuse. The court dismissed the plaintiff action and ordered costs to the defendant.

UNEY Langley WilLginson Panaider Damanes Platatiit

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