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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1934

Page

2

Record of parish notes from Canberra electoral records

Fragmentary OCR shows a Commonwealth Electoral Act reference and signatures noting a general election writ. The text mentions Mort Street and Canberra, with a date context guessing records for the past year to date. 内容 is incomplete and reads as a damaged historical notice.

Wrtten Arthur ‘Thomas Shakespeare Mort Treat City Canderre Meio Quesabeysa

Canberra Weather Summary for October 19 1084

Canberra weather report records barometer at 1012 millibars and temperature details for the 24 hour period ending early morning. It notes wind measurements and daily high and low, with summaries of seasonal patterns and overall conditions.

Canberra

Incomplete OCR Sparks Fragmentary Trade Report

Fragmentary text cites a minister and labor industry terms but lacks coherent details. No clear event, dates, or entities emerge beyond partial references to labor matters and a minister. Further readable content needed for a proper card.

Royal Visit Preparations For Big Influx To Canberra

Preparations for the visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Canberra pose a major logistics challenge. With likely higher visitor numbers than the 1927 Parliament opening, parking and traffic management will require extensive planning. Police will control crowds with more than 60 officers stationed citywide to ensure smooth access to Parliament House and royal functions.

Duke of Gloucester Canberra Duke of York Wagsty Wea Xrnamant House Visilors Pariament House Tale Bong Brouht NAW Canberra Fiolice Bay Pasiillies Miles Northtown Kingston

Postal Arrangements Ahead of Royal Visit in Canberra

Canberra postal offices set special hours on Wednesday October 24 to handle expected visitor influx. Normal mail delivery by postmen continues. Some offices open 8 am to 10 am for all business except money orders and savings bank transactions. list of affected areas provided.

Canberra Canberra City

Better Counsels Prevail Over Melbourne Tramway Strike

Melbourne resumes centenary celebrations after the Tramways Board relented on wage claims. The dispute sparked during a Royal Visit, drawing criticism of both sides. Canberra unemployed, lacking work, avoided demonstrations during the Duke of York’s visit, praised for restraint and hoped for fair government treatment.

Melbourne Tramways Board Melbourne Tramways Board Canberra Duke of York Australia

False passport case in Auckland police court angle

Walter Buringged faced the Auckland police court on a charge of attempting to leave New Zealand with intent to defraud while a maintenance order was in force. The case centered on a declaration by the passport applicant and whether it was genuine. Both the man and the woman were remanded.

Auckland Walter

Bandits' Bank Haul With Machine Guns

Four armed robbers seized City Hall Treasury funds and escaped with 190,600 dollars after locking assistants inside the vault. Havawa Cubs report Thursday. Police pursue leads and review security footage to identify suspects and recover stolen money.

Havawa Masbige Etna Hinves

Barque Pedersen Towed After Collision Near Britain

The barque CB Pedersen, damaged west of the Bank, was being towed toward Gothenburg after colliding with the Swedish steamer Halland while en route to Australia. The incident occurred on Thursday near port London, with the vessel in tow.

London CB Pedersen

L Kelly Wins Golf Pros Title

L Kelly defeats W Bolger to claim the golf pros championship with a record score. Bolger had won the apex championship previously, but Kelly emerged victorious last Saturday after a strong final round.

Kelly Stoney M. de Melly Rome W. Bolger Callande Bolger

Australia to Refit for Voyage Home

Melbourne reports the Mak Australia will be refitted and reconditioned for a homeward voyage. The vessel undergoes adjustments to ensure safe passage back to its home port.

Melbourne Australia

Poet Laureate Malbourne Speech Inspires Crowd at Parliament

Friday the Poet Laureate delivered a stirring address from the steps of the House of Parliament. The crowd, described as immense, rose to enthusiasm as he praised English law and the Australian servicemen after France and Gallipoli, noting national strength and unity.

Malbourne Inna Muse Field France Gallipoli Uuit Enajs Europe

State Lottery Sydney Draw Yields Several Winners

The 22%th State lottery was drawn today with major prizes going to C. H. Martin of Hamilton for first and to the Cobbera Syndicate led by C. Miller of Woollanra for second. A Mala Syndicate headed by L. F. O'Hara of South Strathierd claimed third and Lane Hope Syndicate led by F. EB. Perlich of Clear View, Henry took fourth. The next draw is set for Tuesday.

Sydney C. H. Martin Swan Street Hamilton Newcastle Cobbera C. Miller Cooper Park Road Woollanra Mala L. F. O'Hara Liverpool Road South Strathierd Lane Hope F. EB. Perlich Clear View Henry

Debenture Holders Linked to Company Inquiry in Sydney

The Companies Royal Commission resumed its sitting in Sydney on Friday with Air Abrahams KC and Mr Batts representing debenture holders. They sought leave to appeal and asked for a full list of debenture holders and addresses. The commissioner indicated debenture holders should be represented, while noting that firm information was needed before formal instructions.

Sydney Royal Am Air Abraams K.C Batts Abrahams Hentire Wolders Penle Centa

N Z Delegation Heads to Australia for Trade Talks

Wellington reports that Finance Minister J G Coates and Commerce Minister will depart October 3 to discuss a trade agreement with the Commonwealth Government. They may be joined by Customs chief Dr. Craig and Dr. Campbell, economic secretary to Coates.

Wellington Pec J. G. Coates Commonwealth Craig Centrallee Customs Campbell Coates

Commissioner debates debenture holders and receivership plan

The Commissioner discussed holding meetings of debenture holders in various centres under supervision as part of assessing takeover prospects. He warned of the slim chance of any company taking over assets and suggested appointing a Receiver to handle assets within legal jurisdiction while awaiting debentureholder views. Hayward Hampson referenced ties to New Zealand firms, but the Commissioner barred further statements. The hearing adjourned.

Unenaseta Legis- Future Hayward Hampson New Zealand New South Waites Hampson Commiaston Inn Sny

Confidence Trickster Poses as Air Force Officer in City Stores

A man falsely presenting himself as an Air Force officer deceived shopkeepers in Glene and Balmain districts. He claimed purchases for the Air Force and offered weather coats but rejected them as substandard, securing deposits, money, and time wasted preparing and dispatching items to the Richmond Aersdrame.

Sydney San ‘Air Force Glene Balmain Air Force Richmond

Firefighting Fight After London Harbour Contract

The Italian PUP Leopardi has steamed toward London for three days amid harbour fire duties. Master Captain Hierber ordered pumps readied as a blaze near Biscay prompted rapid action and questions about shareholders in tendering companies. The Premier said Mr Moore would review relevant papers once ashore.

London Leopardi of Biscay Hierber Brisbane Forean Amith Purwing Nua Teal Aeering Pomone RD Kames Veena Moore Barmondeau Nhe Moora

South African Wool Sales Report From The Council

A cable from the South African Council notes wool sales activity for the period ending last week. Directors report 6,861 bales sold with prices quoted and figures attributed to the Aviatoruim Wool Grower Council. The Governor and Lady Imace attended the event with officials present.

Aviotraiun Wool” Grower’ Council South African Council Sateen Uae Malhourne

Queanbeyan Hospital plans additions amid funding stalemate

Queanbeyan Hospital proposes a new building between the main block and the Indian Ward, adding single bed wards, a waiting room and offices at an estimated cost of £2424. The board weighs funds from the minister and a grant of £250 to indemnify for diphtheria epidemic costs, and waives arrears from 1882 13.

Queanbeyan Hospital Frovisioh Steunt Publc Health Weaver Kourt Sydney Mia K Johinatang Bega Lumlin Hospitals Commission Seri

Food price changes across six states in September

Commonwealth statistics show a 0.57 cent rise in food and grocery prices for September from August across six states. Victoria Queensland and South Australia saw increases, New South Wales stayed flat, and decreases occurred in Tasmania and Western Australia. Egg prices fell nationwide, meat rose except in Western Australia, with Canberra showing steady to rising levels since 1983. Data uses a base 1993-27-1000, replacing 11 base since January 1930.

Commonwealth Victoria Queensland South Australia New South Wales Tasmania Western Australia Commonwealth Statistician E. ‘T. McFhee Slonk United Fruits Goulburn Canberra Sisly

Empire Day celebration set for mid vacation shift

NSW Minister for Education Drummond announced Empire Day would be celebrated with an adjusted school vacation. The plan moves to a one week mid two weeks vacation to enable the Empire Day observance across the state.

Sydney Fride Drummond New South Wales

Reduction in New South Wales Wheat Acreage

Government Statistician Waites announced that NSW wheat plantings for the current season total 4,130,400 acres. Of these 3,855,000 acres are for grain, 261,900 for hay. Compared with 1903- era sowings, this shows a decline of 818,000 acres or 16.5 percent. The number of holdings growing wheat this season was 16,311.

Bydney Tar Waites New South Wales

World Service Rights and Information Agreement

A formal notice states that Maviar's world service holds rights to all information published in this issue. Other legal provisions and arrangements by peers are acknowledged, with protective terms concerning use and distribution.

Maviar World Service Corp of Travermase Intelligence

Shale Oil Arrangements Test Government Proposals

A garbled report hints at shale oil arrangements tested by the government and a promised examination. Sir John Calimagt chairs inquiries into the plan tied to Michigan University and Urals quality standards. The document references a thorough probe, a 150 000 capital figure, and public subscription details amid a government push.

Michigan Uniersity Newfes Nelda Kee South Juhu Juan Wil Prt Pee UK Mikw Nena Chatrinan Sir Dian Butters Sie Bert Epp Messi VF Brag Ay Uibioh Us J. Keny Akbine Andy Governol Nn

English expert coming to Melbourne aviation figure visits Australia

An aviation expert, Lord Sempill, arrives in Melbourne to discuss the development of the Newnes shale Nelda project with representatives from the Commonwealth and New South Wales governments. The exact arrival date is not known, but plans place his visit soon as discussions proceed.

Meltourne Sempill Australia Ta Dees Comnos Wealth New Sut Wales Newnes Nelda I Plang Semplis Bela AM Ts Britian Council For Ne Wae Athens Greve Govermm Usut

Canberra Bowling Crus at Dirreet season opener

The Canberra Bowling Crus will open the 1994 85 season at 2 pm at Dirreet Health Rinks. Participants from Neighbouring towns Cooma Yaw Goulburg City will attend the rink games after Lee Gap tous.

Canberra Dirreet Silauy Opa Cumpaton Pireet Geast Star

Miss Glynn-Parker to Present Charity Evening

Mrs Ebel Parker will present a concert at the Albert Hall on Monday October 25 featuring operatic numbers by the Sydney contralto with piano accompaniment by A. G. Peters. A ballroom dance follows and proceeds benefit the Christopher School fund, aiding the singer’s Federal Capital visit.

Ebel Parker Sydney DE Heder Abert Mra A. OR. Peters Lhbdh Pianiet W. WhiioHniat Misa Gly Packer Dria Visita Federal

Exhibition of Water Colors and Etchings

An art show featuring water colors and etchings by Bir. Gayteld lsu of Sydney opens Monday next, October 22 at 3 pm in Canberra. The exhibition, conducted by the Artista Society, promises to please art lovers with English scenes and Alan Bhunta’s works, running for several days.

Bir Gayteld Lsu Sydney Canberra Osiber KCB Melbourne Alan Bhunta Artista Society Berra

Unclaimed Deposits Notice in Gazette

The current issue of the Gazette lists unclaimed deposits in small sums attributed to individuals including Capelion, Michael Ernie Goddere, D Hun, Latilie Hawke Sohnennesly, Thomas Rye, Ryan, Davit Wilsoe Rose Withstington and others with varied amounts. The notice appears as a public financial claim list from a local authorities office or bank.

One Wealth Gasette Capelion Inimed Commonwealth Ee Soa Awa Michael Ernie Goddere D.hun Latilie Hawke Sohnennesly Ae Say Thomas Rye Far Ryan Wmart Davit Wilsoe Rose Withstington

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