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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1929
Page
4
The Canberra Times issues a publishing notice listing pre paid subscription rates and early daily delivery details. It names distribution points in Kingston Manuka Duntroon Molonglo and plans for readership services and rainfall records for Queanbeyan with monthly totals.
A six wheel vehicle is presented for use on the Sandringham estate and for special work. The car is claimed to climb steep grades and, with a wheel fitting, traverse bog, sand, and heather.
Along the Attenat coast of Spain the town of Veardamar surrounded by a linen screen halts inland sand. Citizens erected a fabric barricade and removed sand to restore fields, turning once barren dunes into groves and a thriving town.
The forecast covers New South Wales to Queensland with unsettled, rainy conditions in NSW and Victoria, strengthening to westerly to south westerly winds inland. Tasmania sees rain in the northwest with north east winds turning squally. West Australia reports clearing showers and rising temperatures, while South Australia remains cloudy with rain and cold squally winds. Queensland shows isolated thunderstorms inland with mainly fine conditions on the coasts.
Weather synopsis describes three-quarter clouded to overcast skies from Victoria to Western Australia with scattered showers, frost in some areas, and varying winds from north to northeast. Queensland and New South Wales show应 showers on tropical coasts and inland winds, while central districts face dull conditions and occasional rain.
Rainfall readings reported at noon show varied totals across Victoria Jinho Island Dhaine holme Meywood Nelson Dert Inel Hamiion New South Wales Kiama Baden Jervie Bay Tasmenit Holart The Springs Mionm Hiee Island Nil Routh Australia Vanlen War sok Kingscote Cape Bor da Nullber Fowlers Hay Streaky Hay Lincgin Cape North Arnherland West Australia Katanning Eclipse Bridgetown Kukering Jonup Cranbrook Bremer Daw ensthorpe J.
A large gathering of ladies met at Albert Hall by invitation of Lady Garran to organise the Poppy Day appeal. Mrs Frank Green plans a bridge tournament at the event, with all proceeds to the Poppy Day fund. A ball is set for November 6 with Lady Garran as president and Mrs McQuillan as vice president. An organizing meeting will follow at Sir Robert and Lady Garran’s home on October 20.
Queanbeyan branch of the Red Cross Society held an euchre and dance event at Parisa Hall on Tuesday evening. Attendance was strong with winners in the tournament identified as Mr Aldridge and Mrs Hoighton. Paramount Orchestra provided music with Mr de Beluwerer as leader. T Campbell assisted as bookkeeper, Mrs J Minecksman served as president, and Mrs C T Champy was honorary secretary.
At a Country Press conference in Sydney a motion urged that if federal tax on newspapers is imposed, all papers with circulations under 15 000 should be exempt. The proposal faced objections and calls to expunge the topic from records, but debate continued.
The Premier and Miss talleel depart from a special train at noon, wearing holiday attire, for two weeks of rest and relaxation. The train carried no other passengers. A newspaper correspondent followed, noting the Premier seeks complete freedom from official engagements. Mr Homany MacDonald will be hosted by Mr K A Uhihec in Montreal.
Observational notes list rising and setting times for celestial bodies including Venus Jupiter Saturn with specified hours and minutes. Data references Major Minuets and lunar phases with indications of moonrise and moonset times and general timing for planets.
Cool and cloudy with scattered showers on the coast then fine for now. Cloudy spell with rain on the tablelands soon. Winds and sea moderating as conditions shift.
The article traces whaling history from Norse and Basque ships to Dutch and British fleets, noting American decline and Norwegian revival. It highlights Antarctic prospects, new meat and fertilizer uses, and the Discovery expedition studying stock depletion amid a record 1927 28 season of 5500 whales and 66000 tons of oil.
A farewell function marked the retirement of J S Murdoch from the post of Director General of Commonwealth Public Works. W A Gibson and other ministers and officials praised his service and architectural contributions to Commonwealth buildings. Gifts included a silver watch, diamond, and a pipe case. recognition was echoed by Lyons Hill and others.
The article discusses the Prime Minister's Lodge usability issues amid a cabinet reshuffle. It notes plans to appoint a caretaker and gardener for ongoing upkeep, while considering repurposing the lodge for a private hospital under Dr Alcorn's scheme.
Vesedovaky in Le Matin claims Stalin refuses to honor Soviet debts, arguing Moscow avoids payment to delay European conflict. He cites October meetings, Franco Russian ties, and Russia's need to preserve revolutionary power while awaiting a broader clash.
Entries have been received from Mrs X Martinek Sutherland Victorian entries include fancywork from Minx V L Morrin Melbourne six Pleven of needlework, Mrs Garden Cuthe Maine Victoria collection fancy work, Mine B A Faber Ashfield Sydney embroidered nightdrem and knickerm. Further entries anticipated from older capitals.
In Sydney the Returned Soldiers' League asked Agriculture Minister Mr. Thornby if he had voiced the phrase You are making a profession of returned soldiers. He replied his observations were not aimed at soldiers. He explained the comments referred to professional effort rather than soldiers specifically.
Desperate thieves last night entered John Helues engineering Works at Camperdown and poured kerosene on the door before igniting flames. The fire was extinguished before much damage occurred and nothing was stolen.
Five youths from Tanto town fled home but were tracked by officers and seized in the district. Police handed them over to the parent or guardian after capture.
Tasmanian Labour members pressed for road grants and west coast employment from the new Government. The deputation, including J A Lyons and J A Guy, urged Federal Aid Roads and day labour for the Hobart to nearby road link.
Twenty members of the Operative Painters' Union walk out over a dispute about painting the harbor bridge in Kyedney Woolmenlay. Train workers are claimed to be doing skilled work, with the Valovers' Union backing the Labour Council decision to assign scraping cleaning and first paint cast to train workers while painters handle second and third casts. The union members insist they work under the Industrial Commission award.
The Commonwealth statistician compared current food costs with the previous period. The report notes an overall rise in prices with varying changes across items. The data underscores higher expenditures for households amid general inflation.
The meeting chaired by Corvererd examined standard quantities in building work and the need for a formal agreement between architects Mr JW Green and contractors. It noted risks of tendering without clear quantity methods and discussed safeguards to protect builders during varied contracts.
Local builders entertained visiting Merrvhiens from the Master Fundert sockretion of the Beetoral Capital Rite. The gathering featured dancing in velvet and georgette gowns with notable guests including Mr. Perry and G. T. Beans. Other attendees listed included Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre and many society notables in smart attire.
Fragmented text notes a defence service retiring minister and references to a formal farewell. It mentions a request for thanks and a review of arrangements with officials. The passage is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or places to establish a full event.
Fragmentary OCR item lists names Bayer Teat A and TO Ho Rye Teat W THOS. No clear event or context available.
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