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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1933
Page
2
The Canberra Times publishes prepaid subscription rates and advertising contact details for Canberra Queanbeyan and surrounding areas. Names of local agents and offices are listed including Kingston Manuka Westinike Barris Co Queanbeyan and Queanbeyan merchants. Readers are directed to place orders with specified contacts and telephones.
Canberra notes a morning report with temperatures and rainfall amounts and lists a yearly rainfall tally in Canberra Queanbeyan area. The record shows daily readings with inches and degrees and a total rainfall figure reaching 1046 by September.
Cloudy and unsettled conditions persist with additional rain likely along the coast. Expect heavy falls at times with local coding and violent squalls. Fresh to strong northeast to southeast winds and periods of thunder are expected.
Astronomical entries record events and times for celestial bodies and rites. Lively notes include Moon rise at 6 45 PM and Mars timing at 7 50 AM with various codes and symbols.
Goebbels argues democracy fails by debate without action at a Geneva gathering. The piece contrasts Western democracy with Fascism, cites M Epstein's Yearbook data on Europe’s governments, and notes Italy and Germany as cases where democracy or monarchy faltered. It urges democracies to serve people better and speed up problem solving to endure.
The City Tennis Courts in Civic Centre were officially opened by Minister for the Interior J. AL D Perkins amid heavy rain. Officials praised the club as a driver of city development and recreation as exhibition matches followed a reception with afternoon tea.
A disturbance disrupted the Six Hour Day procession as Communists clashed with police while trying to break ranks. About 160 Communists joined the march, chaos followed near Market Street, and several women were swept into the fray before order was restored. The later portion proceeded with tens of thousands observing.
Weekend tourist traffic in Canberra overwhelmed limited hotel capacity. Most hotels sold out, forcing overflow into Quanhe yan and sending some travelers to Hungendore or back to Goulburn. Commuters criticize inadequate planning and lack of promised accommodation for visitors.
The bulletin cites two gaps in the Federal Government defence plan. It argues that Australia should build munitions factories in rural areas and notes tariffs as tools of war while criticizing reliance on British wartime strength. The piece critiques Japan trade and Ottawa Agreement interpretation, urging reciprocal benefits with Britain.
The government announces a heavy budget session with parliament sitting four days weekly to accelerate passage of financial measures and allied business. This change aims to expedite approvals and streamline legislative work during the budget period.
The House of Representatives reassembles with Prime Minister Lyank to outline the current year's budget and revenue plan. Debate will pause for six weeks as government aims to advance budget questions and a heavy legislative program. The session will also consider Senate questions and a report from the Ton Board on exchange frequency. A Cabinet meeting and United A Party gathering are scheduled, marking a busy political week.
Cambridge University announces a new loan fund in the Senate by Vice-Chancellor W Spens to aid undergraduates whose entry incomes are assured yet family finances strain. The program allows repayment after course completion despite government grant cuts.
The state faces heavy rainfall with danger of local floods on Barwon and Dering rivers. Tyrandin North Coast recorded 90 points, Queensland's Coffa Harbour 464 points, inland peaks near 381. Rivers including Melmyre and Dumaresques rise, Tamworth occupants in camps may be moved, as Mr Mares notes widespread rain is valuable despite disruption.
New Zealand announces the embargo on Queensland pineapples is lifted after negotiations with the Commonwealth Government. The decision, praised by Queensland growers, opens a market for surplus production and follows New Zealand’s earlier removal of the ban on Australian fruit.
An aeroplane delivers gifts of bread and sausages to Herr Hilley at the Templehoff Aerodrome as symbols of the National Harvest Thanksgiving Pay. Quaint hay carts are mustered at the site amid Hillerism spectacle.
Values of today’s wool sales fell about ten percent from last sale amid strong bidding. The market disposed of the bulk of offerings despite the decline.
The Victorian Amateur Golf Championship began today with quarterfinals scheduled for tomorrow. A Jackson defeated H Young 14 and 12, Whitton over A Lyon, Williams over G Gillis 7 and 4, Smith over B Weathers 4 and 4, Anderson over D Cade 7 and 5, Ryan over WN Lockhart 0 and 3, Headiam defeated C Smith, and Boulte beat L Hardie.
The Anti-War Congress, led by President A. E. F. Chapman and secretary of the ARU, reaffirmed its stance against war and imperialism. Delegates vowed to oppose armament, war preparations, and national excitement with full force.
The assistant minister for Terence and Mrs. Fropers arrived in Canberry yesterday and are lodging at Hotel Can Be. Assistant-Prime Minister Fir W. Masay Grevne arrived in Capborre yesterday with Mr. J. Fl. eultin leading the ec . oajtion and Mrs. Boul in en Canberra yerjerdgy tru Tevet.
A reader criticizes government treatment of returned soldiers and pensioners. He accuses officials of callousness and using Diggers for election gain, noting wartime sacrifices and ongoing hardship without adequate support. The letter laments neglect at Gallipoli and in camps and urges action before the eleventh of the next month.
News notes ongoing violent disturbances in Canberra caused by static and thunder, affecting supply. Officials report gradual improvement, with only a few clear days in two to three weeks. Licences and reasonable service are highlighted as needed remedies without delay.
Rumors say Chief Justice may not return to the Bench while Bip Frank Gavan appears for the Ful Ian appeal case. The appearance signals possible changes in the court lineup and ongoing judicial proceedings in Melbourne.
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