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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1929
Page
2
Chief Commissioner responds to criticisms in The Canberra Times over board valuations and appointments. He defends the commission’s actions on land valuation procedures and the authority to establish an appeal court while criticizing press misstatements.
In the Canberra Women Hockey Competition Queanbeyan forfeited both scheduled games on Saturday. Horenias IE could not play Cyenets Toast Queanbeyan as the latter was unable to travel. Boronios won by forfeit against an absent team. the final match will be at Acton Flats next Saturday with Boronins facing Womeraha.
In a Presbyterian service at Ainslie Rev. A T Thompson argues the Bible remains essential amid modern science and linguistic reach. He cites translations, global circulation, and personal testimonies showing the Bible addressing changing human needs.
Mr Lang spoke to a large crowd at Jon Open Wir Peetiie ytd Lie Saturday night about arbitration and Labour reforms. He criticized the Brice Government for withdrawing prosecutions and warned voters that federal policy would lower wages, raise unemployment, and harm industry. He urged support for policies to maintain wage standards and opposed what he called government favoritism toward the rich.
The report shows barometer readings around 24.3 inches with corrections. Thermometer readings at 9 a.m. 62 degrees and 59 on another station. Maximums for the day around 69 and 62 degrees with minima near 42 degrees. Wind reported from the east at 9 a.m.
Weather brought large crowds to the Federal Territory over the weekend with hundreds escorted past Parliament House and Cotter River becoming a popular destination. Temperature peaked at 73 degrees Saturday. readings for Sunday were not clear.
Excellency Lady Itonhhaven accompanied by Captain J M Hiakintop-Hionietom sails from Canberra to Melbourne en route to Bendigo. The Excellency will return to Canberra on Friday October 1. Senator Guthrie of Geelong is cited as a leading sheep authority and Corriedale breeder.
A Canberra Times commentary analyzes the meaning and binding force of electoral pledges. It cites debates on federation, party loyalty, and the responsibility of MPs to voters when pledges conflict with party platforms and government policy.
The Canberra side beat Gunning by 1 to nil in a closely contested hockey match at Canberra. Clara Foley and Edina Moore starred for Canberra with strong passing and clearances while the visiting team showed improving but limited cohesion.
Cooma team today plans a luncheon at Gorman House hosted by Boronian. A 2 pm match against Boronian will be played on the Acton Mats, after which Cooma will be shown Parliament House.
A Queanbeyan Musical and Dramatic Society gathering at the hall Friday evening drew many members and friends for dances contests and social mingling. Performances included elocutionary pieces and solos by Miss Merritees Messrs Christie Thomas and Neville. Mina Judd and Master Gray recited with Bianeforte music by Mesdames Maxwell Cloxhamond and Mise Paul. Supper was provided by the society members.
The Canberra Times laments limited access to information from the Federal Capital Commission while defending its duty to Canberra readers. It argues the paper would support effective governance but warns against hypocritical sycophancy and seeks future openness from authorities.
Rev. B Bentley praises Canberra ministers and the Bible Society concedes 125 years of global scripture distribution. The sermon highlights the Society’s aim to provide scriptures worldwide, at low cost, for spiritual growth and universal access regardless of nationality or wealth.
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