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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1933
Page
2
Ganberra reports a morning temperature reading at 8:05 or 8.5 am with unclear details from the fragmented OCR text. The note mentions Soury and 282 but lacks clear dates, locations, or conclusive measurements.
Canberra forecast notes clouds and showers over the tablelands with milder conditions inland. Fresh to strong gusts to pollen indicate windier periods.
On Saturday October 28 the observatory lists sunrise and sunset times with Moon and major planets. Venus rises at 7.52 am and sets at 30.14 pm. Jupiter rises 4.10 am and sets 4.20 pm. Saturn times given, Mars and Mare appear in the schedule. The following day October 29 shows similar data with Venus and Jupiter rising times and Moon events.
The House confronts a sharp test as it deals with contempt allegations against Sydney newspapers. Members warn that Parliament’s honour may be at stake, and action could extend to invoking powers against powerful presses. The outcome will shape public trust and the Parliament’s future conduct.
The Riverina annual conference of the Country Party in Wagga discussed constitutional changes and the party’s economic stance. Delegates heard remarks on wartime measures, government positions, and the need for timely reforms while stressing sincerity and unity among members.
The House met at 3 1 am and planned continuation of tariff requests from the Senate. Leader Parkbilly announced the House would not meet until Wednesday with work resuming Tuesday. Vuxe noted impending actions on bids and a timetable for pairing votes, while late discussions centered on 41 percent value and unity among members.
In Parliament House a Privilege debate opened after Ward of East Sydney moved to call the printer and publisher of a Sunday newspaper to the Bar for explanation. The Prime Minister was away and ministers urged careful action as the row over press freedom and alleged contempt continued, with adjournment to Tuesday.
In a heated session the House debated wheat growers’ needs as ministers faced rural members demanding government help. Calls for a guaranteed minimum price and export protections surfaced amid sharp exchanges over how to relieve farmers without delaying broader policy.
The Kangaroos defeated Widnes by 4 points in a challenging match played in difficult conditions. Early in the game Australia led 1 0 and extended their advantage with a try and conversions, while Widnes pressed with wing attacks and penalties. Ridley and Brown stood out in attack as Australia maintained control into the second half, despite late pressure from Widnes.
The Wadoral Insurance Corporation 15 was registered in Canberra yesterday. The company’s object is to undertake and execute all kinds of financial, commercial, trading, and other operations. Nominal capital is £100,000, divided into 99,950 ordinary shares and 1,000 redeemable shares at 1/ each. First shareholders listed include Maxime Towny, Randy Neutrat, Mabel Marcell, and others with addresses in Sydney and surrounding districts.
Sydney reports a robbery aboard a sleeper car as armed men entered sleeping compartments and searched clothing. The incident occurred on a night train traveling toward Sydney, with details limited by the damaged transmission.
A government briefing notes ministers and officials ranging from the Prime Minister to the Attorney General traveling to Canberra and Sydney with multiple departures for Canberra, Adelaide, and Melbourne. The VIP party includes Lyons, Parkhill, Clay, Mare, Guy, Latham, Blowart, and Morrow, with plans to return to Sydney and Canberra after assignments and leave dates set for the near term.
The crowd cheered as Anatraluia dominated the event with an ovation. Attendance was about 4000, with emphasis on Widmer and Anatralia as main figures.
Fragmentary text references High Commissioner Danzig and the League of Nations, with unclear surrounding context. No concrete events, dates, or organizations fully discernible in the readable portion.
Wrath Wee Bow Young ta Sa appears in fragmented text likely a brief entry or notice. The readable fragment hints at a namesake or event but lacks clear actions, dates, or locations to confirm a story. Further readable context would be needed to craft a precise headline and summary.
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