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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
4
A wide excerpt reviews parliamentary proceedings with focus on constitutional and tax reform debates. It notes remarks by Mr Tharhy and mentions opposition to sweeping changes. References to constitutional convention, federal relations, and potential costs shape the discussion and political stakes.
In small type a publishing notice outlines prepaid subscription rates and local agency listings. It lists areas including Kingston and Queanbeyan with agents in Canberra and surrounding towns such as Bungendore and Guranberan, indicating distribution and pricing for the period.
Special home delivery offered by arrangement for The Canberra Times in Queanbeyan. Residents must register names, addressees, and contact details with Mr MF Murray at Lowe Street Guensbayas, Queanbeyan, or call Queanbeyan 163. Delivery before the previous day’s edition.
Canberra weather column records rainfall for the current year with monthly totals and temperatures. The article lists January through May readings, including rainfall amounts and average temperatures, noting variations and indicating the data source as the local weather bureau.
A fragmentary report describes an axe head unearthed near a burial site in a former territorial area. Experts examine the tool to determine origin, with references to markings and potential dating, suggesting a link to early colonial or federal territory artifacts.
The piece laments Australia’s inaction on developing fisheries while nations like Canada South Africa and Great Britain advance. It calls for the Commonwealth to establish a Marine Biological Institute fund investigations and steer private enterprise toward aquatic industries to create jobs and reduce reliance on imports.
Fragmented OCR notes show a third Craig trial date of June 20 with references to Canboren's Wiainnow and a Royal Commission. Mentions delays, amendments to the Royal Commission Act, and funding for legislation. Court actions, possible witnesses, and scheduling shifts referenced. details are unclear due to garbled text.
A chaotic OCR rendering discusses a National Library allocation of 10000 for a new building project. It references committees, funding steps, and proposals involving Melbourne and other entities, with tangled, uncertain phrases about endorsing a plan and the role of the National Library in a broader patronage context.
An uncouth OCR snippet reports three records broken by Mennig at a university athlete meeting. It mentions high jump and wide throw events, with unclear names and places. The item lacks coherent names, dates, or clear outcomes but notes record-breaking performances and a university context.
In a Tuesday session at Ow Contra Court RyDWEY and others aged 34 and 2 were arraigned on charges of being in possession of stolen property and related offenses. The defense claimed lack of evidence and questioned police motives while the court debated restitution and possible terms.
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