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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1933
Page
4
The Canberra Times reports a printing delay affecting the edition printed in Canberra. Officials did not specify the cause or expected new publication time, leaving readers awaiting further guidance from the newsroom.
Canberra weather report shows a 50.16 inch barometer at 8:30 am and a temperature near 48 degrees. Maximum and minimum temperatures for the 24 hours ending 8:30 am are listed, with wind speed around 5.8.8 units and notes on Queanbeyan readings and local observations in rough terms.
In Melbourne on Thursday rumours spread that petrol prices will rise next Wednesday. A meeting of major oil companies was held this week and garage owners were told to increase orders at the current price to recoup losses from prior price cuts.
London reports a Rugby League sub committee after 74 hours of negotiations considered Australian managers disputes with referees and officials. The committee condemned managers for sending letters to the press before council review and noted objections to two named officials. The Daily Express criticized Australia for broadcasting grievances during a pivotal test, while gate receipts showed England profit and Australia shares after expenses.
The Canberra Times notes a call from the Minister for Commerce urging a reform of Australia’s government structure to lower costs. It argues high taxation rests on inefficient administration and overlapping departments, urging unified control and drastic reforms to reduce public burdens. The piece stresses responsible press coverage and warns against superficial slogans.
Robert von Geyer, 63, painter, is charged with murder of Maraie Langley after a scuffle in the dammy-room of Vis sho. Alfred Lewis, 46, labourer, charged with vagrancy. both remanded to November 3. Police say Langley was shot during the struggle. von Geyer overpowered Langley and was bonded to police. Crosventor notes Lewis as common associate of von Geyer.
Full Court orders Sydney action against Wil las Henry McCarthy to show cause why his name should not be removed from the solicitors list. McCarthy was sentenced to 21 months for misappropriating 440 pounds from a client.
In Calcutta on a 79 hour 94 minute continuous swim, P. K. Chase and partners in the Royal Lakes Ran goon claim to surpass Ruth Lipala's prior mark. Chase awoke to loud music during the effort.
A discarded OCR fragment reports an emery wheel burst at a garage in Rushoulters Bay this afternoon injuring two men from Erakineville. One man suffered a brain protrusion.
At the inquest on Mrs Mary Sable who died at her home in Merry- Janda investigators heard she carried a large glass jar when she fell and glass fragments cut her throat causing fatal bleeding. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
The International Institute of Accountants was registered in Canberra yesterday as a company omitted by ruaranter. The registration allows a funds portion to be paid to members as geruitie. Governor General approval was needed to omit the word limited after the title. The first Canberra registration to obtain this permission. The aims are to promote accounting knowledge and elevate professional skill among accountants and auditors. Scholarships are provided in the Memorandum. Signatories include Arthur John Williams Sydney. John Harold Mostyn Sydney. Frank Clark Ryde. Frank Shepherd Withers Hurstville. Thomas Helwyn Starling Penrith. William Cameron Honds. Arthur Edward Ayres Sydney.
The Governor-General led a Federal Executive Council meeting at Government House Canberra yesterday afternoon. He and the Military Secretary Captain L. Thrace girdle D.C. BA.N. are reported to travel to Sydney this evening.
The Disarmament Conference was adjourned in Geneva until December 4 with a possible further delay. Chairman Arthur Henderson warned against delaying the task, saying it would be disastrous and boost critics who claim arms limits are not possible. Masaigli noted that a French government change would not halt the conference’s work.
The Queensland Parliament adjourned after a tense night as the House pressed to restore salaries for members. Senator Corser led a charge against newspaper attacks while defending the partial restoration of £750 annual pay amid broader political tensions.
In South Australia, George Weaver's bankruptcy case faced delays as evidence was to be led on his income of at least £6,000 a year while he had taken no steps to settle liabilities. His wife admitted weekly support, and the judge urged prompt appearance with an adjournment set for the following Tuesday.
The Department of the Interior disclosed the Canberra road plan with a total cost of LT 1. The program aims to finalise gravel roads and introduce new bituminous surfacing on major streets including National Circuit Holleda tile Street London Chrenmit Constitution Avenue and Dominion Circle. Seal coats will cover listed residential streets to cut dust, with costs around £3 000 for hospital area surfacing and £453 £468 for access roads to the Secretariat West Block.
Newcastle council seeks cross council cooperation to enforce muzzling of greyhounds and tighten control in streams. Speakers cited cases of greyhounds killing pets and owners using slain pets as training props. discussions push for stronger local animal control measures.
The King and Queen traveled from Sandringham to Newmarket to witness the Cambridgeshire Stakes. Raymond claimed victory at aa to 1 with Denbigh and Starkey in second and third, while the King's horse, the favourite, finished fourth.
The victim of yesterday's bridge accident is Mrs. Lucina Lillian Moye, 65, of Baylis Street, Wagga.
Melbourne reports a racing accident this morning that ends Shakani's career. The horse broke a bone during a year long trip, will retire to stud, and Aladin limped over the course. Trainer Mr. G Ulu announced the decision for the V-Bee, purchased for 900 guineas as brother to Kuvera and to the two year old Durgi.
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