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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1932
Page
2
The text reports Canberra weather details with 9 am barometer readings of 25.05 and 28.16 inches, temperatures around 62.8 to 63.4 degrees, and daily maximums and minimums noted for several sections. It also lists rainfall records by month for the current year from February through October with intermittent figures and partial dates.
Monthly rainfall figures are reported for Denberm for the year to date. The snippet lists entries for March, May, September, October, and other months with rainfall measurements and totals, indicating a compiled weather record for the period.
President Hoover spoke to about 30,000 people on Saturday in Cleveland, delivering a second national address. He condemned alleged deceptive practices connected to Chinese laborers in South Africa, while arguing America faced economic and political disapproval and blamed Wall Street speculation.
The Belfast relief and cancelled strike ended after the government announced an all hour increase by Relief 1 from forty to ten per count. No general strike escalation occurred as the government funds and job provisions were to be provided. Mr. Tor Munn attended the funeral of Seong Maxter, killed in Ily jas. police detained Mann and escorted him after the incident.
Nine newspapers in Cologne and the Rhine region have been suspended for five days for defaming the German government. The move comes amid heightened censorship of press outlets.
London observers note the Prince of Wales arrived in the capital yesterday after completing a Kendle tour. Enthusiasm marked the reception as crowds gathered to greet the royal return and commend the voyage's outcomes.
Canberra forecast calls for cloudy conditions with further showers and a cold night. Strong south to southeast winds are expected, bringing chill to the capital.
Australia can show a strong public health system delivering longer life expectancy and efficient administration. The piece argues for reorganizing health governance, balancing Commonwealth and state powers, and reducing duplicated effort while preserving core public health functions.
Workers urged to attend a protest meeting at Causeway yesterday morning where a resolution condemned the Federal Government cut of pay. The meeting, presided by Mr J O Keefe, called on the Interior Minister to re submit the issue to the Industrial Board and to suspend the new award pending legality clarification. A second resolution urged withdrawal of wage cuts to food relief, to lessen hardship for the unemployed and that youths be kept from doing men’s work. Collectors were named to raise a fighting fund.
National Conference local branch welcomes delegates with a Canberra growth pageant at the W C A Guilding. A story of Canberra’s awakening is staged by May Hayman and Marjorie Hicks. Evening includes reception, dancing, and a Canberra focus on religion and world relations with Rev J W Burton speaking.
Dr McAdam and a four member team, renowned for modern contract and auction bridge, visit Canberra at Legacy Club invitation. They will play 32 hands of duplicate bridge against a local side at Albert Hall next Saturday night in a gala evening and dance.
The Held Methodist Church marked its ith anniversary with three services attended by large congregations. Rev J W Burton preached morning and evening, H W Woodhouse spoke at the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon. The service contrasted gradual religious progress with rapid revolutions and stressed inner spiritual change. Choirs and instrumentalists performed well, and a public meeting with Senator Badman and Mr Burton was announced.
Wcorea plans to award handgame prizes. Highlights include talks by Dr. McAdam and Mr. Frank Cayley on bridge. An excellent chance to enjoy the supper room provides a social bonus.
At St Johns Church Hey Guremann warned that a return to official slaughter is possible and imminent. He argued wealth and power corrupt nations, urging personal sanctification by truth to end poverty and war and to build a just postwar world.
A Cooma carnival day aims to raise funds for the local hospital with a procession of decorated vehicles and fancy dress, races for local and open participants, and an attraction programme. Luncheon and afternoon events are on the program with side shows and a barn dance in the evening under Lady Isaacs patronage.
Seven hundred grieving farmers trekked 700 miles to the capital demanding government action on farm payments. The Premier agreed to meet them Monday as police urged restraint while Labour supporters provided meals.
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