Canberra Forecast: Warm Start Then Colder With Showers
The forecast begins fine and warm in Canberra, then turns colder with developing showers. Winds shift to fresh south-west at first, then to west to south-west as conditions progress.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1933
Page
4
The forecast begins fine and warm in Canberra, then turns colder with developing showers. Winds shift to fresh south-west at first, then to west to south-west as conditions progress.
The Canberra Times announces rates and home delivery options for the Canberra region. Daily delivery to all Canberra and Queanbeyan areas before other newspapers, with subscription details and ordering contacts including Mr. Merray in Queanbeyan and delivery addresses.
The bulletin lists Canberra weather data for October including a barometer reading, temperatures, and wind. It also presents rainfall records for Canberra and Queanbeyan with monthly totals and dates noted through early October.
Melbourne report The Victorian Amateur Golf Championship завершили today with A. W. Jackson defeating Mary Williams to claim the title in an event that drew local players and noting the championship's continuation.
Sun rises 6 35 a m and sets 6 10 p m Moon rises 8 63 p m and sets 6 26 a m Major planets Venus rises 7 00 a m sets 9 95 p m Mars 7 45 a m 9 60 p m Jupiter 5 25 a m 5 93 p m Saturn 1 00 p m 2 56 a m
Canberra development advocates press for a continuous, funded scheme to finish the capital. The Budget Speech pace is judged insufficient. a multi year plan would boost employment, increase federal revenue, and attract private investment while completing Canberra as a national symbol and administrative hub.
Equity proceedings reveal Mary Hayes of Co down Ireland named as claimant in Burke estate with a conditional order. Mr Henry indicated most other claimants, 31 in total, would be excluded subject to further pools by the Public Trustee.
Acting Hospitals Commission chair De. A. E. Colvin outlines a proposal for base hospitals to decentralise advanced medical services across the country. He says country residents would gain access to X Ray pathology and top treatment without city travel.
Canberra branch of the A W U endorses claims for a Variation of the Federal Territory award with the Industrial Board to hear them at 10 a m on Monday October 4. Variations cover pay and annual leave for several worker groups and direct effects of the budget delay on dole numbers.
The tenth annual report of the National Debt Commission outlines Commonwealth and State sinking funds. It shows Commonwealth debt receipts of £5,684,557 for 1937 38 with total available £45,794,728 and a £3,744,859 redemptive use leaving £105,809 to carry. State funds start 1931 32 with £2,784,487 carried forward, 1932 33 receipts £4,084,405, year total £6,817,082, expenditure £2,900,021,239 and a June 30 1938 balance of £2,896,60. The commission seeks to redeem securities yearly and reinvests proceeds, reducing total debt while avoiding large idle holdings. Since 1928 receipts total £40, etc. Revenue appropriations add £15,550,188 toward debt redemption with historic totals.
Debates cover tobacco inquiry timing and fruit pricing in Tasmania. Wires on the wheat agreement and telephone cable progress are discussed, with ministers noting the report within ten days and an early statement. Shifts into algebraic tariff notes and banknote design provoke debate, plus fishing vessel purchase and a Supreme Court bill in Canberra.
During debate on a bill to set up a Supreme Court for the Federal Capital Territory Senator Dunn proposed a new clause to provide legal aid to destitute persons. The government indicated possible action by ordinance. The amendment was defeated 22 to 2 with government support.
Mr Lyons answered a query on Commonwealth Bank notes in the House of Representatives. He stated he cannot claim authority on design but affirmed the notes’ value, while noting the design and paper quality were not asserted by him as definitive.
An amount of 7 000 pounds is provided toward an estimated 19 000 pounds for the initial unit of the National Library building. Preparations are underway with plans to invite tenders once funds are available.
Mr Walter Sigmont of Hdward Waters and Hons patent attorneys Melbourne and Sydney arrives in Canberra staying at Hotel Canberra. Le Plastrier Davies Watson and others arrive today as visiting members of the Patent Attorneys Examination Board.
Evidence may be given by Captain and Mrs Sheepwash of England. Some claimants even traveled from America to attend the Court.
In Parliament Senator McLachlan said a full report on coal oil investigations would be provided after J. J. Rogers’s return on November 4. Britain had contracted Law Temperature Carbonisation Ltd for small monthly tar oil supplies for fueling. Petrol from coal was tested by the Royal Air Force though not yet demonstrated widely.
The Commonwealth Government has yet to decide on actions regarding Justice Owen's inquiry into performing rights. Attorney General J G Tatham told the House of Representatives that Owen's recommendations pose legal and practical difficulties and officials are considering an agreement that preserves preferable parts.
In Midnapore terrorists threaten to murder the next magistrate after the district official Burge was killed. Leaflets warn the government to keep Midnapore without a magistrate as they vow further killings. P. J. Griffiths is appointed to the port on home leave amid pressure for European appointees.
The Vienna bureau reports that the assassination of a doctor has triggered signals of revolt in the south. Major Fey, ex Minister of Public Safety and Vice Chancellor, calls for readiness with a secret service. The report ties the incident to wartime Nazi links and rising tensions in Styria.
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