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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1934
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows legal notices referencing the Common Wealth Act and election signatures. The readable text mentions a signature of reports and a historic act. No clear names, dates, or locations are discernible.
Barometer read 30.24 inches at 6 80 am and temperature 40.3 at 8 20 am. Minimum 76 and winds noted. forecast mentions casualties and yearly events with unclear wording. Names, places, and exact figures are partially garbled but indicate a weather report mixed with stray phrases.
On Thursday October 4, 1834 sunrise at 8.89 a.m. and sunset at 6.00 p.m. Moonrise at 2.11 a.m. and transit at 2.02 p.m. Notable planetary data include Venus rising at 5.17 a.m. and setting at 5.08 p.m.. Mars at 3.3% a.m. 2.00 p.m.. Jupiter at 6.24 a.m. and 7.82 p.m.. Saturn at 7 p.m. and 3.44 a.m. (approximate).
The Canberra Times notes displacement of labour by machines and new methods, arguing reduced working hours is not a guaranteed remedy. It cites U S reductions causing wage disputes, highlights gains from mechanization in British industry, and warns against arbitrary enforcement while stressing the need to balance employment, leisure, and economic growth.
The first vacancy emerged as McLachlan secured an absolute majority after Hoare and McLeay were eliminated. Foure faced exclusion with 4 028 preferences distributed among Dawes 2310, O Halloran 1290, McLachlan 240, McLeay 58, Uppill 78, and Moyle 47 to the ungrouped candidate. Final totals show McLachlan with an outright majority.
The opening cricket season in the Federal Capital Territory and district on Saturday promises strong home interests. Six clubs will compete in the District Competition across AS and R Grades: Northbourne, Murnuka, Hall, Kingston, Ainslie, and Queanbeyan. Ainslie remains in the senior grade, Acton withdraws due to lack of players.
Mr A K Dein won the New South Wales Senate seat with 189,436 votes, beating State Labour candidate Senator Dunn as preferences exhausted. The distribution across candidates and transfers is detailed, with Dunn ultimately securing the majority after preferences from Cammaunistin Sharkey and others were allocated.
Don Bradman remains a central figure in cricket interest with a forthcoming lecture by A Westbrook of Bowral. Westbrook, long connected with Bradman, will recount early work and Bradman’s rise, while season plans outline two-sub district club allocations for York Park Northbourne Westridge Duntroon and Grampus with grounds at Reid Park Lu ton Weetangera and Ruirtea.
Fragmentary report describes a man's death by self harm in a park during an election period. The text mentions Labour candidates and possible connections to local parties but readability is limited and names are unclear. Further details are not recoverable from the available fragment.
A damaged clipping reports a poisoning incident at a Hindu feast with unclear details and missing dates, noting a feared danger and possible victims. The fragmentary text mentions a strong warning and civic concern but lacks verifiable names or locations.
A Perth program outlines a dance for officers and visiting naval guests at Tare Park on Friday night. The event includes a royal presence, with precautions and guest duties described, and a procession to King’s Park for a war memorial foundation ceremony.
A recommendation for appointing a police constable in Tennant's Creek Territory follows residents' requests. An official notes the department must determine the population to justify a permanent station near the telegraph state A hotel, with the nearby town as the main center for policing. The move comes amid concerns after a recent death and calls for improved protection.
Newnes reports Anglo Persian Chairman John Cadman will visit New South Wales on October 3 with Sir Mir Heth Sepp and the Commonwealth Development Director to discuss the development of the New Guinea fields and the joint Commonwealth New South Wales project. The visit aims to settle questions on collaboration and field development.
A Canberra Alpine Club meeting at Hotel Canberra on October 11 at 5 p.m. will discuss creating Canberra Alpine Chair and promoting ski manufacture. Mr C E Lane-Poole will aid. aims include road enablement to Mt Pre Jin and Brindabella range to showcase mountain scenery and timber-collection needs.
A fragmentary record shows a deficit figure in the 904 million to 470 million dollar range amid White House and fiscal discussions. The incomplete source mentions deficits and attention to annual totals but lacks full context and precise figures.
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