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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
4
The fragment provides scattered meteorological readings including temperatures 24.9 and 28.82 degrees, a 0 am maximum 67.2, a 46 degree minimum, brass 44.0 inches, and wind directions at 9 am and 3 pm. Specific locations and full context are missing.
Partial Queanbeyan records show a dated entry in October with unclear details. The legibility is insufficient to identify names, events, or figures and requires original text for clarification.
Scattered clear and showers on coast with generally fine and warmer conditions. Canberra milder with fine weather. Victoria cloudy with showers in Gippsland and unsettled western districts. Tasmania showers in west, otherwise improving. Ocean winds vary with northerlies then westerly swells. Leeuwin seas moderate to rough. South Australia cloudy sultry with storms. winds shift from east to northwest then squally southwest. Western Australia cool southeasterly. others variable.
Victoria reports three quarter cloud cover in the south with misty rain in Gippsland, clear skies elsewhere, many calms, and south to four winds. light rain scattered in the eastern district and northern country.
The Friends of the late Kadith Wray invite attendance at her funeral from 16 Cwiseway this May Thursday to John’s Cemetery. Transport will be provided.
Expresses gratitude to the Canberra Hospital state for kindness and attentive care to the late wife during her son's illness. Mentions weather observations across Australian regions with cloudy and rainy notes, ranging from heavy falls to light rain in various states.
Rainfall readings reported at noon show wide variation across Victoria and neighboring states with Ballarat and Castlemaine among higher totals while coastal towns like Melbourne and Geelong recorded lighter amounts. Notable figures include Bendigo around 12 inches in some districts and Gippsland areas reporting dozens of inches in the storm-laden system.
Commonwealth Solar Observatory notes Moon rise and phases with times for Venus Jupiter and Mare. South Coast and Southern Tablelands forecast calls for a few scattered showers then fine and warm with north winds and moderate seas.
The London Naval Conference faces a key obstacle as calls grow to ban submarines from naval defence. The article cites submarine disasters from 1922 to 1926 across England, the United States, Japan, France and Italy, and argues the submarine has no adequate naval or moral justification. It notes deep public and national sentiment against submarines and urges disarmament to prevent further tragedy.
War Minister Painlewe outlines defense measures in a speech warning against disarmed temptations. He proposes building chain of Mack houses armed with rapid-fire guns by November across Abeur Lorraine and completing other works within one year. France could muster reserve forces within 24 hours and up to a quarter million within four days, totaling seven days.
Official reports state that Soviet forces landed troops on Friday and occupied Lan on the Amur River. Three Chinese gun boats were sunk in the engagement amid ongoing hostilities between China and Soviet forces.
Lugano reports Ernest Kliewer, a Swiss chemist, claims a new method to manufacture synthetic rubber that closely mimics natural rubber. The process could reduce costs and produce a product that passes as natural to observers.
Edward Kelly, who escaped from Claremont Asylum, wrote to newspapers promising to return. He was guarded after vowing to sing if he reentered the asylum. Reporters and photographers gathered, but Kelly slipped away via a back entrance.
Admins Burmester visited the Dimecovery amid talk of a missing training ship Kobin. Admiral Bir Douglas will monitor for traces as crews search nearby islands, with slim but present chances of recovery.
A Medway bound steamship named Htahehome loaded with soda, nitrate, and sugar caught fire in a spectacular blaze. Explosions roared as the vessel listed and a towering smoke wall rose 200 feet high. Crew fought the flames and averted a broader disaster near port while the Huteshicv sustained damage during the peril.
Mr 4 Br Mullane, representing Morris and Wolsey motor interests, paid a visit to Calberra yesterday.
A report notes that Dorothy Mort has already left prison and was observed traveling abroad, after a period of detention.
A report recounts Acting Premier Buttenshaw’s May letter to the Prime Minister about alleged Queanbeyan resident discrimination in Federal Capital Territory hiring. It explains employment preferences by the Federal Capital Commission, dairy and meat sale regulations, and the impact of Canberra’s growth on Queanbeyan residents.
The University Association of Canberra schedules two lectures next week in conjunction with Sydney University Extension. Professor Bruce from Sydney University will visit Canberra to present Fascia and the Serous Evolution and a second lecture with lantern slides.
The American tourists will arrive in Fremantle on November 25 and proceed to Canberra for a single day visit. Officials will guide them through key sites including Porestry Ruleal and Mt Stromlo with visits arranged by the Federal Capital Commission to showcase Australia and government functions.
Dr Woolnough, a geologist, just back from Kimberley Western Australia, states that the oil prospects look favorable. He notes the bore has shown water and indicates plans to complete tests later this year while keeping risk to a minimum and ensuring safe lines and continued operations.
The High Court in Melbourne upheld the conviction of Bahcork and Wilcox Ltd on bribery charges. Deputy General Milas Sottig Malini led the case for Sydney’s Killers Department and was told the company must pay a £100 fine and £10,000 to the council within six months after three panel tenders for ceramic machinery were rejected.
Regency Council faced a crisis as Queen Marie refused to bow to government pressure over the regency. The government sought an explanation for alleged royal influence and cautioned that confirming the claims could force Marie to abdicate.
An appeal from the Meat Industries chairman urges unity among cattle producers to address a looming beef shortage. He warns shortages threaten work and questions whether reducing cattle numbers is feasible, noting Australia’s population and supply balance as tensions rise.
The passage notes extended construction work near the immediate neighbourhood and predicts continued activity if prosperity returns. It suggests Queanbeyan residents face exceptional prospects for years to gain substantial employment from ongoing Commonwealth outlays in the Territory.
A garbled note references the National Miners Federation and a coal industry dispute in Sydney. It mentions a strike or stoppage and a supposed leader facing blame. Details are unclear, with many names and terms corrupted.
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