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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
2
The fragment pays tribute to a family with phrases like rememberance and mourning. It mentions a mother and brother in law and names several relatives. The text references a September date and a note of professional notice, implying an obituary or memorial notice with sentimental remembrances.
An advertising notice outlines subscription details for The Canberra Times, stating daily delivery to homes and urging readers to order via the provided contact person in Guwanbeyse, with a telephone inquiry and ordering method referenced. The text appears garbled but centers on pricing, delivery, and subscription contact.
Fragmentary text mentions a federal executive named Garnett and a vague reference to government and dates. The legible items include scattered letters and phrases, with no clear event, place, or outcome to confirm a full news item.
Canberra forecast notes cloudy morning with showers and a cold day, while the article discusses pension reductions as a fiscal measure. It weighs government aims of national stability against hardship to invalid and old age pensioners and calls for a comprehensive pension insurance scheme.
An article reports widespread opposition from manufacturers to a new tariff policy. Evidence shows concern over rising costs and reduced employment, as the Chamber of Manufactures of New South Wales urges the Prime Minister to reconsider the proposed tariff program amid government desertion of established protections.
The session opens with charges over the abolition of certain seats and a push to reduce legislative members. Speaker Daniel Levy chairs as government and opposition clash over moves, alleging covert actions by ministers and a Crown solicitor. Barricades, protests, and police presence test the chamber amid heated questions about reform and alleged conspiracies.
The debate followed a paper on Cooma Road between the Territory and Federal Capital area. Archduly Parkkbury estimated cost about £8,000 per mile with culverts where needed. Ministers discussed funds and delays, while requests for a specimen plan and council approval were considered.
The article notes rising imports following policy shifts by Mr Scullin's government, with August and July import totals contrasted against last year. It mentions a shifting trade balance into deficit for June and July, despite earlier expectations of a favorable balance, reflecting broader economic effects of policy changes.
A fragmentary Canberra newspaper item notes a visitor cycling lecture by Mr Coombes of Tasmania amid a broader debate over government conduct and a parliamentary inquiry. The misspelled report mentions tensions between Mr Lang and the Governor, with references to payments and private letters and a firm named Wer and Bon continuing on Page 47.
No. 4 Camp restriction of ration claims that the government undertook a responsibility regarding labor for the war effort. The report discusses interior ministry statements, a minister’s testimony, and actions linked to preventing export or removal of workers from the Territory. It notes the government’s stance on employment and citizen mobility, and references protests and parliamentary debate over compensation and enforcement.
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