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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1934
Page
2
Weather data for Canberra dated September 2 with readings at 430 am and 6 30 am. Tarometer and harometer figures noted, temperatures show maximums and minimums for the prior 24 hours, wind observations recorded in the morning, and scattered illegible fragments throughout the page.
Fragmentary OCR text references the Common Weal Electoral Act and signatures by individuals including Arthur Thomas Shakespeare of Biers Street City Canberra. Details are garbled but imply an official document or report related to electoral procedures and signatures.
The piece rails at inflation as a national menace amid a fractious campaign. It blasts Labour, UAP, and the Country Party for vague inflation talk while urging Commonwealth takeover of railways and unified administration. It warns deficits financed by state borrowing threaten future generations and calls for constitutional reforms now to curb inflation.
Unpleasant weather on Saturday saw preliminary rounds concluded in A B and C grades with semifinals in Special B Grade. Northbourne and Ginninderra dominated, as Forrest Braddon and Yarralumla posting notable scores while Braddon and Duntroon faced strong showings from Northbourne and Westlake.
In a lively friendly, Tumut and Queanbeyan played to a 12 all draw after a see-saw match. Queanbeyan led early, Tumut recovered to lead 12 7, but a late converted try tied the game as injuries mounted and both sides shed players.
The report outlines semi finals pairings for A and B grades, with teams like Novunbourne Westlake Barton Avid and Ginninderra Ty Bice Bee gade Mold Caunowhy facing off. It also records match results, set scores, and mixed doubles outcomes from Northbourne Fire Brigade and other divisions, highlighting key wins and absences impacting finals.
The record shows Avent defeating Hume amid matches with Smith 4 and others. Mrs Avent and Miss Gregory win over Mrs Nillington and Mrs Sete. Scores include 13 AR 8 in set 6, and DUNTROON 3 sets 48 guinea. Continued at Page 3.
A preacher urges the church to stand as light amid modern ills. Rev. Woodhouse calls for the Church Militant to influence society through preaching Christ crucified, moral leadership, and spiritual reform, asserting Christianity remains essential to moral life and public duty.
Victorian Centenary Consell plans bonfires and a royal visit with luminations in late October and early November. Yachting reception committees expect up to 100 yachts to arrive in Port Philip, with clubs including Royal Yacht Club and Royal Melbourne Yacht Club participating. An Italian warship to visit Melbourne in October with multiple travel legs, and special railway fares to support Centenary travel. Private hospitality events and numerous social functions mark Derby Week, with balls, dances, and receptions across the city.
A mixed program at Capitol Theatre features A A Milne tales with Gilbert Emery and Gwen Burge plus Richard Dixio and Bruce Cabot in supporting acts. Proceeds benefit Canberra Me Society and the local community. program includes dramatic sketches and a brief patriotic appeal.
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