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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1933
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows names and places such as Queanbeyan and road references. It hints at a local notice or column with residents and businesses named Cottam Southwell Petrino and Kerney Bone.
Weather records show October temperatures and rainfall across Canberra and Queanbeyan. Daily highs reached 78.4 degrees, lows near 61.7, with monthly rainfall tallied at Queanbeyan and related stations for the current year to date.
Broken Hill reports the B H South Mine suspended operations due to a wage dispute with management. Around 050 workers are involved in the strike as Industrial Union members protest.
The Liverpool Corporation maintains and regulates 2300 clocks across the city. Officials report orderly operation, with Windsor Castle and Liverpool area towers included in the safety and timekeeping program.
The Employers Federation of New South Wales urged swift Commonwealth action to legislate on industrial matters. C M McDonald led calls for uniform hours and basic wage, aligning with Labor and the governing party, though action remains blocked amid state hesitations and interparty delay.
Federal Cabinet ruled Parliament will not sit on Melbourne Cup day November 4 affecting both Senate and House. A Loan Council meeting will start in Melbourne the day before the race and public reaction is expected to follow government action. Past sessions saw protests from Labour members including James and threats toward Goobbe for comments.
The Commonwealth Railways Commissioner's art photograph exhibit marks the sixteenth anniversary of the overland railway from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie shown at Hotel Canberra for two weeks. The first trip occurred October 22, 1917 amid attendance of prominent figures. Construction cost £8,000,000 with a past deficit of £39,000 and improved business reducing annual expenses from £560,000 to £847,000.
The first issue of Prometheus, the annual Canberra University College Students Association magazine, will appear next week. It features verse satire and criticism and includes papers by Dr. L. H. Allen on Australian literature and Professor L. F. M. Haydon on modern languages. The issue critiques misunderstandings that threaten world peace and defends the National Capital while lampooning daily city life.
In Melbourne on Monday striking meat workers lost support as the export section of the Meat Industry Employees Union voted by a majority to resume work. Ballots are being counted at several centres and the final decision will depend on these votes.
The Daily Herald notes a £40,000,000 gold shipment to New York and questions whether the move aims to prop up the French franc amid its threatened collapse. Deladler hinted in his speech.
A new company named Bass Auastratie Ltd is registered in Canberra with a nominal capital of 96 000 pounds divided into 1 pound shares. The firm will manufacture spirits and aerated waters and engage in wholesale and retail trading. First subscribers include Frederick Bass and several Croydon residents named in the registry.
The outspoken Bishop Barnes attacked charitable norms claiming society must remove the unfit. He argued Darwinian struggle justifies elimination of defectives and advocated eugenics as aiding England’s burden and mental defectives comprising a tenth of the unfit.
J N McDonagh of McDonagh talking picture firm announces a Canberra based talkie short to showcase the Federal Capital. He will bring sound equipment to Canberra, film the city and Cabinet scenes, aiming for release in England and America through Universal Films under the title The Heart of a Nation.
Mr. G. H. Currey senior research officer of the division of economic entomology left Canberra yesterday for a fortnight on a tour of inspection of the noxious weeds and pests in Victoria.
The meeting of administrators for New Guinea Papua Nauru and Norfolk Island will be held in Canberra next February. Attending officials include Brigadier General T Grifftha Sir Hubert Murray Commander R C Garsia and M C R Pinney. Discussions cover leprosy control territorial law coordination mining boundaries and cross jurisdiction issues. Both administrations aim to recognise the other’s rights in advance of the conference.
Sydney Monday. Opposition to any interference with present tariff levels voiced by the Associate Chambers of Manufacturers. A telegram to Prime Minister Lyons rejects proposed duty cuts tied to exchange protection, warning reductions to 1921 28 levels endanger Australian industries and employment.
Sydney report says the Primary Producers Association met with Commerce Minister F H Stewart in Canberra to seek federal intent on stabilising the dairy industry. NSW Government contact and copies of bills were requested, with NSW Agriculture Minister Main to respond promptly before Cabinet consideration.
The tax of each juror in a suit where Ridney Smith claims £300 from the United Bank Officers' Association for services while former general secretary has been increased to 3s 3d per day. The motion is not likely to conclude before the end of next week.
The Taxpayers Association telegram to the Senate President in Canberra urges rejection of parliamentary salary increases. Senator Johnston criticizes the timing as inappropriate while Senator Dooley argues pensions should take precedence and vows to vote against the measure.
Several senators were interviewed about the proposed salary increase. Senatore Barnes Brennan and Plain refused comment while Senator Guthrie supported the proposal and would vote accordingly, Senator R D Elliott said he would vote against it.
Cabinet discusses restoration of 45 pounds from 260 taken under the Financial Emergency Act. Senate support appears likely, but State Labour Party MPs oppose the increase. A trust fund for the next federal election will receive the wage difference, to be managed by Beasley with Ward as secretary.
Mr Gabb plans to move in the House today to seek full particulars of ministerial travelling expenses and members' privileges. He says a salia factory position may arise if the reply is unfavorable and hints at action during the budget debate.
A limited issue of two commemorative postage stamps will be released in Mexico next month. The issue includes airmail stamps valued from about 1d to 1c, honoring the 21st International Statistical Congress opened in Mexico City on October 11. The stamps feature a purple and black image of the National Theatre, scene of the congress pensions, with ordinary stamps from about one farthing to 1/6 marking the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Geographical and Statistical Society.
The Army introduces a lighter iron ration for field service, reducing weight by one pound. The current dark slabs contain 60 percent chocolate and are hard to swallow. The new ration uses scientific basics to meet body needs while minimizing load, tested by Madial Del- Jogo and to be field tested by soldiers during training.
In the Industrial Court before Industrial Magistrate N Lee Sheridan, Alva Josephoulon of Canberra obtained a verdict for £87 5s 2d wages to be recovered as a judgement of the District Court of Queanbeyan against Alexander Hugher of Sutton. The defendant was given 14 days to pay. The complaint by Eileen Mde against George Hodis was adjourned and an order granted in favour of the complainant for £17 to be recovered as a judgement of the Court of Petty Sessions, Queanbey.
A rifle shooting exhibition took place at Queanbeyan rifle range on Sunday. Captain AL K Johnston, with 4h tg the rift exceeded his handicap, winning the daily cash prize. Florey and J Chariton also performed, with 49 and Caval, from the rifle netted 49. The results were:
The final delegate meeting at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan passed the last Group 4 balance sheet with a £80 credit balance and £51 17s 0d carried forward. Assets amount to £5 8s 0d, £5 honorarium to Secretary Fred Kepoh, and a £3 3s refund for A E Wright’s 1930 appeal.
More than 120 attended the annual C W A ball at the Hotel Queanbeyan. The event featured cabaret dining with decorative lights and poppy and sweet pea table centers donated by local women. Music by Lew Post and band provided entertainment as Mrs J C Gorman chaired duties and numerous guests, including interior minister Mr Perkins, attended.
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