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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1934
Page
2
May 1004 weather notes show barometer at 8 30 am. 38 2 Celsius. Maximum 43 degrees, minimum 6 30 degrees. Rainfall records list January to March and May 22 rainfall data for Queanbeyan.
Reports claim the Keays government forbids carrying arms in Kil Res amid a sect led by Swedera, alleged to incite Africans against whites and to proclaim a call for retribution. Local authorities warn of enforcement actions as tensions rise.
The report from Sydney on Tuesday details A K Trethowan’s testimony supporting compulsory wheat pooling. He and other farmers argued pools stabilize prices and simplify marketing, noting general price trends and a referendum context. The discussion references government actions and potential restrictions tied to wider crop controls.
Discussion focuses on shrinking New South Wales Lower House from 93 to 56 members or doubling federal MPs per state, aiming to save on electoral rolls and salaries. Supporters cite economy and representation. opponents warn of political job losses and potential impact on service. The measure mirrors reforms in the Legislative Council and Australia’s parliaments.
In Sydney Tuesday the government pushed an Empire amending bill through the state house amid parliamentary wrangling over council elections and rural rates. Speakers cited Britain’s industrial progress and the empire’s trade as the basis for legislative changes while observers noted party alignments and municipal implications for voters and councils.
Fragmentary notes describe a fuel oil engine test labeled Amata in a territorial context. The text references Schiele No 21, a Canberra in Australia, and England, noting tests of cantilevered or standard engines and comparisons to other engine types.
Government policy moves to fund shire councils for access roads, with emergency measures enabling municipal and shire cooperation. Ministers confirm financial support and wage subsidies to cover materials and labor, aiming to relieve urgent access needs in affected districts.
Regitor Kir Murry Lawpah discusses partitioning and the creation of a centralized Territories branch within the department. The interview reflects on new communication reforms for administrators in Awadh of New Guinea, Paiia, Norfolk Island, and Nauru, aiming to uniform procedures across territories.
News reports William Bayly facing a double murder trial. An elderly couple was found dead in a brook pond with injuries to the woman, while Bayly’s neighbour Hayy was said to have been involved. Police tied a missing body, a burnt cloth, and bones to the investigation as the crown outlined the case and evidence.
A Queanbeyan pageant and Empire Way celebrations on Thursday promise a community gathering with a pen around tie, parade, and speeches by Rev Canon Hobertian and Robert Gabran KC MC. Local officials attend a complimentary dinner hosted by the Shire, with speakers and invited residents from nearby towns.
Evidence before the court reveals Shell Company profits totaling 42907.70 with complex tax allocations from 1922 to 1928. The assembly of arbitrary statements and foreign pricing schemes influenced by petrochemical markets shows effects on supply, pricing, and remittance practices, including shifted exchange values and delivery charges.
A girl confessed to an attempted poisoning in Melbourne court. The witness described an employer and a domestic setting. Investigators noted she handed an envelope to her mother and claimed the powder was emptied from a bottle.
A fragmentary piece traces Bunyan of The Pilgrim's Progress and the 17th century fiddle lore. Expert evidence from John Weagaile of Hitchin supports authenticity, with Newport Pagnell links and an old lady’s testimony in 1680s.
A report reviews export losses in fruit shipments and government aid to fruit growers. Officials discuss legislation interpretation and whether claimants suffered during export of apples this season. The Australian government and state authorities weigh route compliance and payments to fruit sectors.
A fragmented notice notes efforts to moor the sea mail haulers amid heavy tonnage. The crippled text signals maritime operations and port logistics involving liners and rope handling, with limited readable specifics on vessels or dates.
A 28 year old laborer was charged with assaulting a constable during duty at Redfern Court. A remand was granted to March 5 with bail set at 1000. Broken shoulder blade injury details arise from a separate report about a country MP and a fall at a base in March.
Timor Batavia reports Tin Juan Batten arriving at Fora 440 this afternoon local tin time.
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