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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1934
Page
2
A publishing notice lists local newsagents in Canberra and Queanbeyan including PB Cox J W Prowse M and Queanbeyan district agents. It directs home delivery service orders and asks residents to communicate their names and address to The Canberra Times via telephone.
A Canberra report discusses Commonwealth elections and signatures under a Sectoral Act. It notes signatures attributed to Arthur Thomas Shakespeare Mort Street City Canberra and mentions the absence of other signatures in the document.
The page lists weather observations from Canberra with barometer readings at 6.30 am and 8.00 am, temperatures including a maximum of 86.7 deg and a minimum around 20.0 deg, wind data, and notes on the year’s rainfall through October 17. Data fragments reference dates in October 1954 and 1984, showing multiple daily readings and conditions.
Melbourne discussions between Prime Minister and Leader of the Country party fail to reach a coalition. Ma Lyons rejects Country party proposals, vows to form a new government if Parliament acts, while Dr Page pledges steady opposition. Analysts see risk of open rupture but argue stability could be achieved without coalition, highlighting past bipartisan strain and electoral expectations.
Police and fire responders investigated a grim death at a summer residence near Riga. The event appears linked to a church dispute involving Archbishop and primate figures, with whispers of political influence and historical tensions dating back to 1822.
A sermon from an Australian diocese in Central Tanganyika condemns witchcraft and slavery, urging Christian abolition with calls to end heathen practices. It recounts tribal violence, slave trade remnants, and the need to evangelize African communities, stressing dependence on God and support for missions.
A chaotic crash near Veet SinIIMU involved drivers and unnamed passengers including Weathratome and others. Authorities report a steering failure and a near collision, with ongoing health checks and unclear fatalities as emergency teams manage the wreck scene and assess injuries.
Assistant Premier Casey explains medals issued by federal and Centenary councils may be taxable if state government handles purchase and distribution. He warns centralization could trigger sales tax and lead to many remission requests for charitable or semi charitable transactions. The issue hinges on act interpretation and who bears the tax burden.
Mr. Atum, the traveling secretary of the Student Christian Movement, will visit Canberra on Wednesday October 17. A meeting is planned at the YWCA from 6:80 to 7:30 pm to announce the movement and invite interested students to discuss Christian ethics and fellowship under leaders and speakers from the movement.
Governor General of New Zealand and Lady Bledialoe attended a Commonwealth luncheon at Parliament House on Saturday. Commander G B Moore represented the Governor General at a requiem mass for King Albert of Yugomavis at the Greek Orthodox Church. Around three hundred attended a dinner at the Hotel Cojast Friday night.
The Fass Bowling Club opened with teams from Canberra City, Goulburn, and surrounding areas competing. Officials praised improved conditions as players showcased skill on opening day.
Golf at Royal Canberra Club reports a tight A Grade match finish with Ho Go Michardk and HG Parker tied at 72 for the medal, Ry Livius winning the Grade section. The scores feature multiple players across A and B grades including Richarde 80 and Parker KSela, with various club members posting mid range rounds and notable totals.
Forrest United beat DUE TROON by ... amid a high scoring day. Wayne Brown and Tan McTionghi starred with the bat for Forrest United, delivering key scores while bowlers including Methernry and W Brown troubled opponents. Opponents struggled as Whiteford and Dwyer provided brief resistance, but Forrest held the upper hand through disciplined bowling and decisive run-making.
L Cole won a Federal Golf Club distance competition held Saturday with scattered results across greens and forways. The event featured members from Federal, Ryderell, and Byron clubs, and included match play results against Bungendore and Royal Canberra participants.
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