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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1934
Page
2
A short publishing notice from the Federal Capital Prem of Australia Ltd based in Canberra, listing price details. The readable fragment mentions Canberra and postal designations but lacks complete context or further particulars for a full summary.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a note about Commonwealth elections signatures. It mentions signatures and signatures of reports, naming Arthur Thome Moct street City Canberra, with unclear references to authentication and signatures. The readable text is garbled and lacks a clear event date or outcome.
The Canberra forecast for February notes warm days with cooler nights. Expect occasional showers and moderate humidity as the month progresses, with daytime highs around the mid 20s Celsius and nightly lows near the teens.
Mr Frank Tate delivered a Canberra University Association lecture on the shift in secondary education from elite university prep to broader training. He warned against overemphasis on university entry exams, urged lifelong learning, and outlined diverse paths including technical colleges and full secondary courses.
The chairman of the Loan Council and the assistant treasurer Mr Te Carey announce a further reduction of 4 per cent in the discount rate for Treasury Bills in Australia. The rate drops from 11 per cent to 7 per cent, applying to all bills issued or renewed on or after October 15. The change follows 131 prior revisions, with Mr Casey praising the Commonwealth Bank’s action and noting the annual savings to each state government from the reduction.
The Prime Minister named a robust Commonwealth Ministry for three years, aiming to reflect the intellectual strength of Lyons's supporters. The cabinet includes Mr W M Hughes returning after twelve years, and Mr R G Menzies adds new force. State representation appears balanced, with NSW four portfolios and Victoria five, plus Senate strength. The government faces fiscal and employment challenges as it seeks a decisive, Commonwealth-minded policy amid political tests.
In a tense session, Agriculture Minister Hugh Mein condemned city MPs for supporting the Pastoralista Protection Bill’s third reading. He warned of danger if the government’s clauses were defeated and urged accountability among legislators. The Printing and Book Purchasers Amendment Bill was also moved for a second reading, targeting printing of documents with political or sedition content. The minister cited a maximum penalty of 4000 pounds under the measure.
South West Africa raids disclosed that police acted on Attorney General orders to seize Nazi owned shops and important documents. At several sites large caches of records were found or destroyed as officials warned. The motive behind the raids remains unclear.
A compulsory conference between management and workers at the State coal mine resulted in an agreement to resume operations. A further meeting is planned at Lathgow on October 22 to finalize the settlement of the dispute that caused the stoppage.
In Sydney on Wednesday Colonial Sugar announced a proposed increase in capital that was taken as a bonus value by investors. The shares rose during the day from £0 to £79, reflecting the optimistic market reaction.
The article describes a tense voyage aboard the Ark and the Dove with passengers and crew preparing for a crossing. Details hint at a dramatic event near Dag with hopes of a safe passage and a ceremonial meet involving Troms Grevenenit.
Representatives renew calls for Canberra representation in Parliament and a Legislative Council for the Territory. Speakers outline proposals and timelines, urging a public meeting and aimed at securing full or partial voting rights amid a stately Canberra campaign.
The report discusses potential dates for a state election amid parliamentary term expiry, noting ALP and UCR branches activity and Cabinet considerations. It covers campaign timing, education reforms, and a lecture by Mr Tate on modernizing secondary education, stressing relevance to citizenship and societal needs.
The report outlines a convoluted Senate race in LW Watery Arallan division with candidates including Mr. Donald and Ahorudufer. It details transfer of votes from Independent candidates and the distribution of Murphy and Gerald votes, noting no absolute majority and listing several regional candidates and vote counts.
Fragmented OCR from Queensland preteen votes shows redistributed preferences among candidates. The results favor the Labor and Communist groups with Harley eliminated and votes transferring to other parties. calls arise for parliamentary influence and a rally to push reforms.
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