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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1934
Page
2
Canberra records show ongoing rainfall totals for the current year with measurements from multiple weather stations. The report notes months of above average precipitation and highlights notable storms impacting public works and local agriculture.
A fragment describes a letter to the Master from Major A E Darcy noting he did not attend ceremonies in Canberra. It mentions Sir Gilbert and an inability to attend certain events.
A speaker argues that states cannot balance budgets and should cede powers to the Commonwealth. He urges a nationwide referendum to vest land production, transport, health, industrial affairs, and trade in Canberra, to cut overhead, end postponed reforms, and empower the people to decide. He warns of future burdens on next generations and the need for uniform public accounts.
The Commonwealth Air Accidents Investigation Committee began probe into the disappearance of Holyman's Airways Miss Hobart with ten passengers and two crew after a flight from Launceston to Melbourne. Witnesses discussed fuel shortage, landings for refueling, and load limits before the inquiry adjourned.
Premier A G Ogilvie of Tasmania explains he missed the Governor General's dinner due to attire issues only. He had planned Tassie representation with full evening dress but a bank board member’s informal jacket forced a dress code change, leaving him unable to attend despite arranging a Tasmanian delegation.
The Murrumbidgee River rises slowly at Narrandera but flood level near town not reached. Grazing affected while residents seek higher ground along river banks. At Albury the Murray climbs to 14 feet above flood level with peak due tonight and no major danger expected. Murrumbidgee nears Yanco High School with danger not expected until Thursday.
Dr Tillyard warned Canberra Chamber of Commerce that government bonds may have peaked and advised caution as Lang Labour looms. He urged diversification toward gold mining shares and select industrials, warning against shipping and forestry investments and urging scrutiny of balance and income prospects.
The Australian Wheatgrowers Federation conference in Canberra today will push for a compulsory wheat pool and a home consumption price, representing about 45 000 growers. Some members prefer delaying a decision until the Royal Commission report is released. parliamentary wheat figures may attend.
Acting Premier Bruxner defended the Colonial Sugar Refining Co in a heated Legislative Assembly session. He argued fixed sugar prices did not raise retail costs, noting raw sugar is government controlled and refined for Queensland, with profits not affecting production prices. Interjections from Labour members accompanied the discussion.
A Housewives Progressive Association statement claims there was no meeting but a revolt urging the Commonwealth Government to reopen sugar price inquiries. It cites abnormal dividends by Colonial Sugar Refining Company and says profiteering is hidden under government preference, harming consumers.
Major D Arcy Vice President of F C T Branch F 8 8 L L A left Canberra for Melbourne to attend the Federal Congress of the League commencing tomorrow He begins a four weeks holiday on Monday and will return to Canberra early next week Captain Jackson will then proceed to Melbourne for the Annual Congress of the British Empire Ex Servicemen s Legion which starts on November 10
A listing of safe loading mining companies is given with Placer Development Bulolo Raub Australian Lake View and Star Boulder Perseverate Elona of Gwalia Wijuna Mount Morgin and Golden Plateau noted for strong dividends and long prospects. Additional mines nearing dividend stage include Lancefield Ore Bana Amalgamated Sulphide Junctions New Occidental and Euratha.
A deputation from New South Wales and Western wool interests will press Prime Minister Lyons for revision of the tariff and to argue for protection against raw wool exports. The group will seek Allied trade measures to stabilize farmers’ debts and discuss Commonwealth Bank financing options. A report will follow the two day conference.
Canberra reader John T. Dent argues for a wholesale revision of tariff policy to improve reciprocal trade with key wool buyers. He cites London sales data and Sydney shipments showing Australia buys from the U S A while tariff barriers restrict exports to Britain Japan Belgium and Germany. Dent warns that rising tariffs on cotton and bounties would hurt wool and threaten Australia’s meat and wool sectors.
The death occurred at Canberra Hospital on Monday night of Air Colin White a long time resident of Weatlake and a prominent district gare in union circles. He was among the eldest AWU members in the district and was secretary of the Federal Capital Territory branch of the Australian Labour Party when he died after contracting pneumonia in food work last week. He leaves a widow and one son.
New South Wales police seek extradition of a first man detained on the liner Aorangi in Vancouver over the 1800 pound bank robbery outside the Bank of New South Wales head office last June. A second detained man, claiming Canadian status, fights extradition. result pending.
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