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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1934
Page
2
To order, Canberra and Beyan Raddests should communicate their names and addresses to The Cas borne Thawe by phone 154.
The report lists time series of rainfall and temperature records across regions. It notes unusually high rainfall in several locales and compares against seasonal norms. Officials caution about potential flooding risks and urge monitoring of river levels and drainage systems.
The piece argues Australia should grant the Commonwealth plenary power to legislate on agriculture or land and production to streamline rural rehabilitation. It criticizes reliance on states and debt financing while highlighting the dangers of debt relief transferring burdens to the community and the crucial need to reduce interest to enable true farmer rehabilitation. It cites Royal Commission findings on high interest burdens and the unequal creditor mix, urging decisive national action.
A greeks committee inspection shows flood damage at Royal Canberra Golf Links is minor and the course will be ready for the Kirkswood and Sarazen match on Wednesday. The event features a Four Ball match, exhibition of trick shots, and a lecture by J. McFarlane with Mrs Sarazen in attendance and guests urged to wear low heeled shoes. Tickets available from the secretary or Club House.
The Federal Golf Club extended an invitation to Royal Canberra Golf Club members to join a four ball best ball par competition on a 16 hole course with one hole played twice. The greens and fairways were in good order and the leading scores include W. Ware and Gen Ryse at 68 and 9 down, plus several pairs finishing down with various margins.
The main fund drive will be on Friday November 9 with stalls selling gifts and poppies in Canberra proper and surrounding centres. Women volunteers will also host bridge and tennis parties to boost funds. Schools support is strong as principals address pupils about Armistice Day and paying tribute to those who fell in the Great War. On Sunday November 11 a Field of Remembrance will be planted in front of Parliament House with poppy wreaths and crosses. The Canberra Light Horse will guard the field with arms reversed from 6.30 am to 6.30 am, and Armistice Day ceremonies and a sacred concert at Albert Hall follow at 11 am and 3 pm respectively, with local church choirs and bands volunteering to perform.
The event, attended by Mies 1D, Chatham, and Private Secretary, opened the annual fete for Bt. John fund, with the Governor general and Lady Tesacs present. The report notes the Hat’s Ctrupoh and Bay aid efforts in the Bay, Hat's Centre Canberra.
The Rev Turnbull discusses the Temptation of Christ in the wilderness, contrasts iconographic depictions with biblical humanity, and argues Jesus faced hunger and doubt without using miracle power to satisfy himself. He emphasizes reliance on God’s Word and the need for spiritual nourishment over physical bread.
City Club members attended the opening of the Goulburn Bowling Club weapon on Saturday and defeated home rink Remilts were recorded. Nearby clubs from Neutral Bay and Canberra will visit, with fixtures across City green and Canberra Club venues. The official opening occurs at Cooma next weekend, and the City Club Women's Auxiliary plans a 7 pm season start tomorrow with aims to grow membership on both river shores.
Canberra Bowling Club participated in a semion opening match against Goulburyes and lost. The rinks included Bolland Morris Fuduin Bryson and Gray Somerville Francs Weathersinn with scores 20 to 17. Upcoming fixtures name Piper Ranch Fidward Metnnes against Chomn Club, and Neutral Fay lb visits Forrest. Other results show Andee Fara har Edward Carew 38 over Bren nan Jones Bele Monahan 2, Guthrie Galbraith Parnett Mckhin etry 3 drew with Rosch Hodgson Gunn Dew 23, Brown Chapman Howry 28 over Chak Fleming Crave 2.
A two thousand year old child skeleton was found near Maiden Castle on the Dorchester outskirts by excavators led by Dr. Mortimer Wheeler of the London Museum. The infant, who died at age two or three, was buried with an earthenware pot containing food for the journey after death. The site, part of Iron Age encampment with triple ditches, included a temple and revealed Celtic, Romano-British, and Iron Age layers showing dwellings, weaving, cooking pits, and a dew pond for water.
The Church of England fete held Saturday at Abert Ma Her Ecxcollemy featured a platform appearance by Lady Jam and Mrs. Rupertaun with bouquets from Mise Alarpte. Canon Robertson and others attended as guests while competing stalls offered baking, produce, and prize games. The event raised funds totaling about £1 with several contests and a planned later prize draw.
The Musical Society presents a quarterly program featuring a violin quartet with soloists and a visiting cellist. Foregoing lavish solos, the ensemble highlights refined tones and a set of operatic and classical numbers. The event includes contributions from Mr F J Culliberra and piano selections, with 1984 subscription concert urged for attendance.
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