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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1934
Page
4
Fragmentary weather data notes a high density of misread figures and units. It mentions inches of mercury and a period of two hours with unspecified wind or precipitation details, lacking clear locations or exact times.
A brief forecast notes a calm and warm start followed by a shift to north winds, then rapid adoption of gale conditions in the south. A cold squally southwest change brings scattered thunder showers across the region.
The Washington Senate inquiry into munitions finance reveals British and American firms pushing submarine sales and profits from war. Advocates warn of a hidden force driving armament and call for disarmament, weapon bans, and global peace education led by governments.
Speaking at Armidale, United Country Party member V C Thompson declared the election had been forced on the country six months early by Melbourne financial interests that had run the Government for the past three years.
The Grasiers Association circular urges members to give first preference to the United Country Party and second to the United Australian Party or Liberal aligned candidates. It notes policy aims like reducing production costs, maintaining sparkote for dairy, and credit shifts, crediting Lyons Government era progress and overseas market effects.
Sir Charles Kinge ford Smith aims for a record non-stop Sydney to Perth flight this Saturday in a Lockheed Altair with Captain P Taylor as co-pilot. The 2170 miles route via Broken Hill and the trans continental airways targets 10 to 12 hours depending on weather, with 350 gallons of petrol aboard. The return leg, also non-stop, is planned for Monday with Maylands aerodrome, Perth, as the landing site and Vacuum Oil Company handling ground arrangements.
Strong representations have been made to Minister for the Interior to extend the trout season in the Federal Capital Territory to open October instead of November. It is expected he will approve the longer season aligning with recent Canton measures and parallels New South Wales adjustments.
Sydney on Wednesday sculptor Raynor Hod handed over two plaster busts by W. J. Baeror to the trustees of Fustee Memorial Council. The bust will stand on Monaro Street Queanbeyan near Forrer’s wheat department. The bust will be shipped to England for casting in bone.
The Australian Country Party accuses the Scullin government of harming trade by attempting to isolate Australia from world markets. It states exports have fallen as key customers face embargoes and restrictions, noting Germany has banned wool and Belgium plans similar limits.
The Charles Mackay Lecture on the oratorical development of the Australian people will be delivered by Dr. J. H. Le Gumpston, Director Sentires of Health, at the Institute of Anatomy on September 11. The talk will be broadcast from Adams Stations and is sponsored in memory of a Victorian educator by Mackay, Mackenzie.
Sir Charles Kingston-Bimish Foreword to Robert Waldron’s The Flying Doctor lauds aviation’s role in Australia and praises the author for truthful action. He notes strong early success of the novel, anticipation for Pearl Abel, and Waldron’s impact on Australien literature with optimistic reception.
At Jenteal Summons Court today Ramnald Archibald McLeod and William George McLeod were fined 600 and 60 respectively for aiding and abetting tax offences. A. Mcleod and Lone reportedly sold 232 tons of flour in February instead of 308 tons, altering the computed tax by 1311 pounds, with Taxation Department official A. W. Byrne noting discrepancies and unpaid sums.
A doctor at Baarnink in Wax treated a meningitis case after hearing a life saving remedy on a Brussels wireless broadcast. The instruction was heard at 745 minutes and, within minutes, two listeners contacted the station with the needed remedy. The patient survived after receiving it by car.
At a Villierendorp wedding the bride’s apparent misidentification caused a disturbance at the altar. Officials intervened as the ceremony pressed on amid confusion and shouted interruptions from attendants and onlookers.
An elderly man, taken to the Honploe for the Dying, led Redfern police to a rented tin room where they found a canvas bag with 25 pounds in notes, a Bayings Bank account with credit of about 480, and fixed deposits totaling around 1000 pounds. The man had been living in poverty.
At the Companies Royal Commission, Charles Traham Alcorn testified about a planned board including McInnes Major Jarvie and a doctor who later dropped out. He described resignations, share transfers to two recipients, £1000 payments, and funds sent to New Zealand for investments. The inquiry examined multiple entities including Transport Mutual and Amalgamated Buildings, with details kept confidential by order.
An inquest heard of a fatal accident involving a twig twig decor incident. Mr and Mrs C Orr residents of Yorksh ire attended as visitors to Canberra and stayed at Bracey House. The town clerk Mile Tether served forty three years. Evidence described a death by misadventure with flowers and twigs as decorations in a classroom. An analytical report followed.
Adverse balance for July arises from a 13 percent drop in merchandise exports while June showed a £1,275,000 sterling deficit. Australia’s first month of the current financial year closes with a £41,275,000 unfavourable balance, though twelve months to June 30 reveal a £38,325,000 favourable balance. July 1933 shows a £1,264,000 favourable balance, indicating July this year is £2,559,000 worse off on trade, with merchandise imports reaching £5,488,000 and £4,825,400 for comparison. Major import classes rise or fall accordingly, with notable increases in textiles, machinery, metals, and jewellery, while items like kerosene, paper, and certain chemicals show declines.
A fragment notes Britain advocating withdrawal amid mixed opinions on the London Naval Treaty. References to Italy and others suggest debate over security commitments and future policy directions within the alliance.
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