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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1934
Page
2
A fragment notes that matters in this issue and references to Commonwealth Elections are presumed written and signed by Arthur Thomas Speanspeare of Mart Street, City, Canberra, under the Commonwealth Electors Act. The wording resembles a formal signature authentication for electoral documents.
Two aircraft collided over Naples this morning. One plane struck the roof of the Royal Palace, fatally injuring the pilot. The other pilot bailed out, landing on a church dome that collapsed, causing widespread damage.
A fragmented report notes air charts for Perth departures to Melbourne, with references to wind conditions and fuel supply concerns. The text hints at a non stop leg and fuel availability impacting the Perth to Melbourne route, but lacks complete details.
Detectives have questioned many persons in a manhunt for the Waverley killer who shot Wau Draw Goff in his shop on Saturday night. A reward of twenty pounds is offered for the capture of the murderer.
A Canberra forecast indicates flat fair weather with some scattered showers mainly along the coast. Cold nights with frost and fog on the tablelands. Winds moderate to fresh southwest to west.
A 1950s style report describes resumption of US Soviet negotiations over debts and payments. The Soviet seek long term credit and debt replacement with new loans, while the US insists on immediate payment and access for foreign goods. Washington rebuffs the two way flow of goods and money, citing past reparations and global trade disruption. Diplomatic relations may continue without a clear settlement.
Sydney reports a heated debate on unemployment relief with Labor leaders claiming funding from the Commonwealth Bank, while opponents accuse them of inflation risk. Discussion centers on prompt cash support for the unemployed and government credit tactics, contrasting policy aims of the United Australian Party and Labor factions.
A list of attendees and their cities appears for a Melbourne event with numerous names and locations, including Mr and Mrs Trwitt, Mr 2G Holand, Mrs Warden, Plenderfuith, Macy, Lewers, Tracy, Lord, Wise, Russell, Boye, Calvert, Daniela, Hemla, Prior, Binson, Mather, Bowley, Guthrie, Symonde, Brasly, James Henderson, John Doyle, A Hollow, Eddy, Kelly, J Barnes, P Leeahl, H J Roberte, Vincent, Harrison, Wanklyn, Guthrie, and others, noting the company’s registered offices in Canberra and Mort Briss.
A government geophysical survey using the Souther Cross airship led by Charlen Kingsford Smith involves Kingsford Smith Air Services Ltd for air transport of technical officers. The eight week expedition spans 15000 square miles across Queensland Northern Territory and Central Australia with constant radio contact and prep work for a broader future survey. Senator Metachin said the project marks a forward step in northern development and expressed optimism about future results, noting strong cooperation from Queensland and Western Australian governments.
Local players well known to residents will join the Queanbeyan Blues in a Sunday match against the Javanbeyan Bucs at Tuygnanong. Listed are Rev Father Morrison, Mr John Norison, W Kearney and others, with key forwards including W Brown and J O’Mutley.
The Goranbeyan District Hospital Board reports 188 received and 1287 owing for the month. 23 inpatients, 64 inpatients admitted, 102 outpatients. grounds improved and several trees prepared for tree planting. enclosure costs estimated at 80 pounds for partial, 250 pounds for full building. secretary to obtain plans and costs. The board asks for assistance from the Capital Commission. 290 pounds allocated for diphtheria care. The National Rifle Shoot and the Quantum benefit parade discussed. the Queanbeyan Municipal Band to perform under Bert Galbraith with a silver collection for paperwork.
A Northern wool market report notes prices at 3 pounds 15 shillings per bale, with Birmingham and Dublin buyers seeking fair returns. The Kingston yard shows bale counts around 4334 at 20.05 pounds per bale, while opening 1098-34 sees £160 6s per bale and 427 per ram. In the western region new sales indicate a decline to 33 4s per bale.
Canberra area church services listed across parishes Trinity, St John’s Kingston, St Paul’s Kingston, Hall, Francis, and others. Notable items include Holy Communion and sermons at St John’s and St Paul’s Kingston, devotions at various halls, Presbyterian and Baptist services, and a Central circuit with hymns and sermons.
Christian Science Society Canberra holds Sunday Evening services at 7 30 in the Lecture Room at Albert Gatt Gan barra. The season's theme is Bermon for tomorrow pagan. Testimony Meetings occur at the YWCA City on the fourth Wednesday each month at 4 20 pm. All are invited to attend.
Rev W Southwell of Hall will preach tomorrow morning. Evening service by Rev H W Woel at Central Hall on The Cure for Care with anthem There is a Green Fill Far Away and Lord's Supper. Methodist Circle Comradeship meets 7 30 pm Monday at Central Hall. Women's Auxiliary meeting 2 45 pm Monday with Nelson Work in India by Mex C A Turnbull. Central Treaty meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 pm.
The Reve, He W Woodhoune will lead at 1 am and Chase Furnbull at 7 30 pm. Mr Turnbull to conduct Molonglo service and Mr Wood to host Wertridae service.
The musical programme for the opening and dedication of the Shore of St. Andrew is well in hand. The combined choir will conduct practice again on Wednesday evening and interested singers are invited to join.
A notice invites members and adherents to join tomorrow’s special welcome services led by Pastor J. A. J. Waldool. He will preach after an emphasis on denominational work in Victoria. Visitors are cordially invited and full attendance is requested.
Mr J A Perkins outlines federal policy aims at Queanbeyan addressing unemployment measures and government works to spur national progress. He defends current employment stats, opposes private banking bias, and advocates extended federal authority for Northern Territory representation and regional development.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Premier Me Stevens and Lang in a Labour Party campaign. It references a national meeting and disputes over power, with Lang leading the campaign and claims about prestige and campaign strategy. The readable pieces point to internal Labour tensions and possible leadership ambitions.
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