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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1934
Page
4
A local inquiry discusses adding street addresses to Bemte under a special home delivery plan for The Caserrs Times and mentions a phone contact 184 for further details.
Canberra weather summary shows a barometer reading near 30 inches, 1084 altitude data, and temperatures recorded over 24 hours ending 8:30 am. Minimum 60 degrees, maximum around 43.7 degrees, with a 6:30 am observation value.
A man nicknamed the Axeman was acquitted of assault charges after a trial. The case centered on alleged injuries in an incident reported by police, with defense asserting lack of evidence and credibility concerns. Court proceedings concluded with a verdict favorable to the defendant.
The Canberra Times notes a dimming global outlook, with Germany and France facing weakness, rising unemployment, and economic nationalism affecting trade. It warns Australia must adjust policies and revise costs to avert a domestic crisis and rely less on government staff cuts.
The Nuremberg congress of the Nazi Party proclaims evolution not revolution as the watchword, with Hitler and Wagner presenting a proclamation in a hot packed hall. It vows to maintain leadership, seek friendship with opponents, and outline campaigns to win over Germans while stressing a strong, unified movement.
The Cranmer Volksblatt notes Nazis occupy Varandia frontier town in Yugoslavia, seizing a cinema and two schools. Troops receive uniforms and propaganda pay. training includes machine guns. Carinthian authorities tighten precautions against a possible invasion.
The Canberra Society of Arts and Literature will read John Herminater's Abraham Lincoln at the Institute of Anatomy on Monday. The play is celebrated as a major American historical drama tracing Lincoln's rise to the presidency and his assassination.
Mr and Mrs J C Rowley of Hawes Station Central Otago visited Government House Canberra and met Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tanacs. They traveled from Melbourne and commented that Canberra differed from expected scrubland images. The Rowleys, keen followers of Union football and rugby, noted Australia’s teams, including the All Blacks and Queensland and New South Wales sides.
Premier Steve warns Labour would destroy rural production and the Commonwealth Bank to fund drastic changes. He cites an Armenia self reliance aim and criticizes Sweden’s model, arguing Australia faces unique economic difficulties and vows to resist Labour’s programme.
A wild dog killed over 400 sheep in recent months before being shot near Bombala. The animal bore evidence of a past trap injury, missing a paw. The report then veers into unrelated political and economic commentary about the United States, Australia, and Germany, noting bank suspensions and partisan debates.
Two prize merino sheep added to Armstralia House display in London after Ballarat show selections. Animals were lent by Russell St Lang Will Bmate of Linton and approved by Department of Commerce secretary E J Mulvasy amid notes on resisting Australian publicity to Britain. Earlier Currie of Lares Estate Derrinadium donated two three year old Homuback wether specimens for similar purpose.
The NSW schoolboys football team left Canberra by train on Wednesday night, bringing back far better impressions. Managers Carroll and Brown praised League and the Department, Telupes Park School staff, and all who assisted the boys, especially those who looked after their comfort.
Victor Benbow McInness, director, faced lengthy questioning before the Companion Royal Commission on information leaks about the Primary Producers' Bank. A letter references palm oil while issues of bribery, trust, and deposits were raised, with testimony detailing Fonter and McInnes dealings, director salaries, and access to depositor data. The commission adjourned until tomorrow.
A conference on pest control outlines a government plan to eradicate grasshoppers across the state. Minister Hugh Main cites a £3,500,000 funding package and amendments to the Pastures Protection Act to authorize suppression efforts, with advisers urged to implement coordinated actions.
The Bathurst coroner returned a verdict of death by suicide for Alma Honeyman 38 who died after an act of self harm on August 13. Two letters found in court letters implied intent to kill herself. William Barnes 17 testified he did not keep company with the girl though he had taken her home on several occasions. The coroner noted predilect evidence showing the girl was chaste and that only a platonic friendship existed between Alma Honeyman and William Barnes.
Reports from August describe the yacht Alettra steered through fog between buoys with a long ranging wireless link to British shipowners and Genoa based Marconi figures. A transmitter aboard the Gulf head sent signals to a receiver on the yacht enabling blind navigation via audible beacons and a compass like display at the helm.
W H Wheatley reports a market at Goulburn with 7000 fat sheep and mixed cattle. Prices weakened slightly from last week's highs, with woolly Merino and wether descriptions noted. Cattle yardage centered on weighty bullocks, with Hereford and Durham entries showing varied prices and fullness.
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