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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1934
Page
4
Fragmentary item notes individuals Poser and Prem of a place or event. Mentions dart Strest and names Gfry and Comber in unclear association. Context scattered. no clear event or outcome evident from readable text.
Fragmentary weather report from Quabarra describes temperatures and conditions with unclear dates. Mentions max and min readings and stray phrases about rain or wind. Data appears garbled with multiple misread terms.
The Canberra movement seeks a voting member in Parliament with public unity. The Australian Natives' Association conference pushes Canberra’s claims on the Prime Minister while some opt for private moves. A public meeting is urged to form an all Canberra policy for submission to Government and Parliament.
Sydney Thursday headline reports Hospitals Commission chief Mr W Lewis urging drastic action to recover unpaid patient fees. He notes patients travel between hospital and doctor, admits may ease discharge. discusses government funds and a proposed world wide lottery to raise capital.
Negotiations between the Commons wealth Government and the Bhire of Flindera to convert the Portsea quarantine area into a recreation ground have been abandoned. An occupancy agreement proposed a pound per year rent, a fence, and road maintenance, but the Bhire says funds are inadequate for proposed improvements. The Interior Minister indicated willingness to reopen questions and sought state financial aid, but Victorian authorities are unlikely to cooperate.
A long derelict British warship once moored at Mefiliones Bay near Antore port is sold for scrapping after liquidation of its Coxach nitrate company. The government urges quick breaker's action as the hulk, once a pride of Nelson’s line, is deemed no longer useful to industry.
The passage discusses Canberra’s proposed representation in Parliament, debating whether Canberra should have a voting member in the House or a non voting delegate. It notes party politics, franchising implications, and fears that a Canberra member might hinder moves toward full representation while a non aligned member could be marginalized.
A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most picturesque and peaceful sections of the Angl-lary Lake District. The National Trust plans a sale cooperative with local councils and Mr W Martin Marshall as owner of three lakes. Public access rights may not pass with the sale.
London reports that The Times denies quotas cut trade and cites Bank of England data for March. Imports of grain from Australia Canada and New Zealand rose significantly in 1932 to 14 percent, with substantial increases in reciprocal trade and overall volumes.
Admiral Roger Keyes predicts Britain will drop the London Naval Treaty when it expires next year. He argues Britain must keep enough ships to guard sea lanes and protect the coast, noting cruiser counts have fallen from 80 to 50 since the Great War and will fall further by expiration.
Douglas and Burn plead guilty at General Sessions to conspiring with a third man to induce police to act against duty. Crown details a raid at Waterman’s Hotel Latrobe Collina Arrest and a front door drop leading to senior-constable Thurburn and North Melbourne contact with McNamee about payments.
An aerial geological survey by Commonwealth, Queensland, and Western Australian authorities began in the north. Herbert Gepp reports a team of technical officers departed Tennant's Creek at 7 0 0 a m on Wednesday, flying to Alice Springs then across The Granites observing formations and striking scenery from Cockatoo Creek to the MacDonald Ranges as they plan to stay at Allpe Springs through Monday.
Postering of crucial service among 14 occupational centres in Liverpool supports unemployed bootmakers and furniture repairers. Centers operate independently from the council, with weekly attendances around 2000. Volunteers fundraise, organize hospital relief support, and assist distressed workers through subscriptions and local civic committees.
The Western Capital Territory Cricket Association announces opening matches for the coming season on Saturday. Three matches in both grade fours and grade fives, nine teams in Rubin Nanny. Duntroon has a bye in the first round. The draw for October 6 and 13 lists Kingston v Northbourne at Tslepon Park with umpires Redpath and Thoren. Queanbeyan v Manliem at Queene Beyan with Hall, Ainslie, Bouawell and O’Leary. Northbourne v Kingston at Dus troon. Queanbeyan v York Park. Grllithe and That v Ainslie. Holly at Halgeam. McCawley, Sub-Bisteiet. Northbourne v Ainslie at Reid Park. Manuka v Harton at Kingston. Weatridge v Geammat at Westridge. Rutton v Yoetungerra. Buntroon bye.
The article lists Queanbeyan and Northbourne squads with captains Fr Kay and H Kappler and mentions Manuka and other teams bringing 13-man lineups. It notes players including Bastow, Goggins, Parkes, Hill, Desdy, Nicholls, and Marriott as part of the upcoming capacity game and roster shuffles.
A 1920s style cricket reference promises guidance on batting including grip defence and stance, bowling with pace and deception, wicket keeping, fielding, and captaincy. Authors include Don Bradman Arthur Mailey W A Oldfield and others, with illustrated passages and practical tips for improving all facets of the game.
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