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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1933
Page
2
The notice outlines prepaid subscription rates for The Canberra Times with annual prices listed and details for daily delivery options. It includes contact instructions for Canberra residents to order and provides a Queanbeyan phone reference for inquiries.
The Canberra weather summary shows a barometer at 9 and a temperature of 57 at 8 30 am with a max of 70 and min around 63.6. Monthly rainfall totals for the year to date are listed by month with several October readings and a final total.
London reports the fourth fatality from a car crash when a vehicle struck a telegraph pole outside Buckingham Palace yesterday. The deceased, the second victim this day, is confirmed by authorities.
Maori leader Koroki, son of Terata Mahuta, was crowned in Auckland amid traditional ceremonies recalling historic Maori pageantry. The coronation marked a symbolic ascent for the iwi during a weekend of rites and public homage.
Forecasters expect cloudy conditions with rain and some thunder storms. A cooler air mass moves in with squalls and squally winds from the west to south west.
The piece discusses President Roosevelt and proposals to regulate American stock exchanges under federal control. It weighs speculation's role in markets, its distinction from gambling, and its mixed impact on progress, with examples from the 1929 crash, global views, and the Australian land market.
The Griffith Club schedules a women’s doubles tournament at the Association courts tomorrow. Attendees are requested to attend at 0.20 am, including Mesdames Lee Allbright Hicks Gee Noonan Gow ing Myers Carnell Thorpe Ryan fish Waull Duty Ware Crawley C and A Smith Yoxco McElgunn Harras Parr Willington Robertson Bis Swindon Weymouth Bellhouss Mahoney Cripps Fraser Edwards Stubbington Taylor Davidson Cusack Droop Gibbs Weaver T Southwell Tucker Lucas Cottingham Moore Savage Bingeman Hutchison Miss Weaver Mackinnon Hornan Wyle Hilder Hourchior Eyone.
A Deniliquin district grazier travels to Melbourne to pursue work in the Victorian meat export industry, seeking employment opportunities after leaving the local area.
Nine chateaux near Fontainebleau plan to welcome visitors for a small fee to ease owner distress from upkeep and taxes. Organisers say many families face ruin and may sell, potentially breaking up estates. Visitors will have fixed days and hours to enter these sacred precincts.
Sydney National Coursing Association secretary C Steer criticizes W Webber for ignorance on Rooty Hill hare racing at a Queanbeyan P A meeting. Steer defends Rooty Hill's standards while Queanbeyan secretary W Quigley notes Webber’s familiarity with Rooty Hill and its dog-racing following.
Jack Crawford and Vivian McGrath received a rousing reception on the Mari Por a at Sydney as crowds met the liner. Crawford spoke of a sleep breakdown from too much tennis in America and the need to rest before resuming matches with English players. He urged Australia to challenge for the Davis Cup annually and noted the present tour may profit about £200.
Queanbeyan Park courts hosted the annual tournament in ideal weather with finals likely next weekend. R Bennett defeated R Ayliffe in straight sets to win the men’s singles, while Miss F Taylor beat Mrs Gee 9-7 in the women’s handicap final.
Grounds of appeal filed today in the defamation suit by Willis ex M I C against a jury verdict awarding £20100. The appeal contests the judge's directions on nominations and party rules affecting local ballot selection and whether Sweeney or Willis were properly elected.
The Anglers' Club discussed discrimination in enforcing Cotter Dam fishing bans and voted to petition the Department of the Interior to extend season access to all members. They proposed local trout hatchery improvements and a family fishing permit structure and urged clearer rights for fishing on private leases.
The Canberra Society of Arts and Literature will present a monthly play reading Monday evening at the Institute of Anatomy. Dr Holdaway directs and the chosen play is The Pigeon by the late John Galeworthy. A strong cast is rehearsing for the reading.
The Australian bred Alsatian Caesar will appear at Capitol Theatre tomorrow afternoon and night and Thursday night with a quarantine area in place and a £100 bond for breaches. He arrives Wednesday in a cage and will remain backstage except when performing on stage. The event precedes the film Trailing the Killer in which he stars, with other features including The Kiss Before the Mirror and Lord Babe.
Mrs. T Rolin joined by the Governor General and Lady Jesace at Government House. Mr. W Adriann, retired Commonwealth Parliamentary reporter, called on old friends in Canberra and plans to travel to Sydney. Mr. R C Ritchie, Chief President of the Australian Natives' Association, Victoria, visited Canberra to confer with New South Wales AULA executives.
Reported vandalism includes the statue of Hoeliona in Commonwealth roundabout dressed in women’s clothing for amusement. Authorities warn punishment to deter future acts. Nearby, beehives destroyed by fire and golf club facilities damaged by an unwelcome visitor. Suspects believed to be local residents.
Two silver cups from the British Museum were awarded to London youngsters. One prize went to a boy for a life and impressions essay about an old boat dug from the bed of the Thames and its surroundings. The other recognized a wider survey of treasures viewed by children each year.
The report notes thousands from France Holland and Belgium began traveling to London in July to September as exchange rates fell and fares dropped. German visitors numbered 2185 in one month amid large scale day and weekend excursions. Special trains and daily excursions were arranged to handle the growing tourist traffic with costs around fifteen shillings per person and higher for longer stays.
The record lists multiple mixed doubles and partner pairings with scores noted as 9-6 and 9-4. Entrants include B. Malihorn with Miss oy18 against Newle and Ma, W. plus several other couples such as C. Reardon with Mrs Porch ia and Lee with Mrs Ayliffe. Byes occur for Quigley with Miss Murray and others.
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