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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1934
Page
2
The notices invite relatives and friends to attend the funeral services for James Jack Masters at the Church of St. Roigmund and Albert Lie at the Tharwa Road Cemetery. Interment will follow at the CoFE Cemetery in Tharwa Road, Queanbeyan.
BRANCH MEMBERS of the Band Bf Le FCT and allied colleagues are invited to the funeral of their late comrade Jam Masters formerly of the 12th Bath Yallon ALF. The procession will depart Church of Angtend Queanbeyan at 2pm today for Tharwa Road Cemetery.
Public notice directs Commonwealth electors to address memos to The Gane Berra Times or Canberra and Cooma branches. Signature of Reports by Arthur Thomas Shakespeare, Mart Street, City, Canberra, under Commonwealth Electors Act.
Fragmentary text references individuals and governance. Not enough readable facts to form a coherent summary with named entities and concrete actions.
Canberra forecast notes morning fog followed by showers and a temporary rise in temperature. North east to north winds are fresh, with wet conditions developing later.
The article notes Germany’s export trade shrinking since Hitler's rise, with rationalist backlash and anti Jewish boycott harming commerce. It cites the Leipzig fur market no longer global center, German import restrictions, unpaid debts to British suppliers, halted deliveries, and exporters declining orders under Nazi control.
The advisory council session was held yesterday with Mr R J Rain acting for absent A Percival from Canberra. Mr Burgess served as acting secretary during the session while Lucy UH attended to wateridn business and related matters.
A letter to the Council complains that attention to river and road works has lagged. Officials cite weather as the main obstacle while Treasury demands lower project estimates, delaying progress on area infrastructure. Local figures urge timely action to avoid further losses.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a proposed Kamdah Road bridge over a river near Village Greek intended to connect to a fortification. The work faced postponement after budget or planning concerns were raised by local officials including Mr Shawempeare and Goodwin. Some figures mentioning costs around £300 are recorded, with unclear references to jurisdiction and locality.
Citizens oppose a route from Lennox Crosslig to Yuas Road near Canberra citing river levels and bridge safety. Debates consider widening the Lennox Crosslig bridge or building a new lower bridge costing between £8,000 and £14,400, with railway platform improvements discussed but deemed unnecessary by official.
A Belgian meteorologist and others debate volcanic dust from the 1888 eruption affecting daylight and air quality as Canberra administration stalls. The Advisory Council criticizes government delay on structural reforms and a Legislative Council proposal to govern the Federal Capital Territory, urging broader parliamentary representation.
A government statement shows July and August customs and excise revenue around £84 million, £626 thousand above the Budget estimate. Improved receipts from petrol and alcohol are noted, with forecasts suggesting customs revenue near £38 million for the year if current trends hold, impacting Commonwealth finances and potential surpluses. It discusses the difficulty of projecting estate and succession duties for revenue forecasts and mentions a study into life expectancy of UK millionaires to inform future revenue estimates.
The Melbourne era record notes how University graduates were admitted to the Commonwealth Public Service without competitive exams through an amended Public Service Act. The matter was discussed at the annual conservicy meeting of the association, with several former ministers named as proponents alongside the Crown Government. The board considered past petitions and urged the governor to move forward with a regulated non competitive entry, while noting issues of broader policy and tenure.
The August 3 1930 Public Service Journal urges branches to engage members, review expenses, and promote service aims across states. It praises the Service Lot’s work improving officers conditions, defends pay equality, and summarizes year by year progress toward salaries and general improvements. The article advocates continued effort and member tribute to those who fought for the cause.
A London church faces peril as plans to remove a crumbling wall and unstable structures raise questions. The Rev. Millidge and Canon Tatlow weigh legal and fundraising options after a preservation notice, with a decision pending on whether to appeal.
The 22nd lottery will be drawn on Friday next at Town Hall North Sydney. Prizes include 400 pounds for fourth place and 63608 listed as a prize. Syndicate numbers include No 7 and references to Tom and Julie and electrical department officials.
A distorted account describes the Dey of Funls visiting the French government objecting to a bust of Queen Marloc Antoin vite. The confrontation led to the bust's removal from a hotel sight, amid tension over moral and religious sensibilities. The involved figure Kiplaend Thiers is referenced as a 19th century French statesman connected to North Africa's conquest.
A Mayence museum presents the reconstructed Gutenberg workshop with early wooden printing tools and replicas, showcasing the origin of movable type. The exhibit traces Johannes Gutenberg’s life, the "Gutenberg" name origin, and the invention’s 15th-century impact on printing.
An article describes a new lightweight harpoon gun mounted on a boat gunwale. It fires compressed air to propel a harpoon about 200 yards, with a pistol grip trigger, air gauge, reservoir, and accompanying equipment such as reels. It targets big game that refuses to strike at bait.
The article notes Turkish subjects expelled from the Dardanelles region including Chanak and nearby ports. They arrived in Constantinople with almost nothing, many were landowners driven from their homes, and no explanation was given. It mentions a prewar plan to fortify affected regions and the Tickey community as a key commercial group.
The British War Office has not decided on moving the Woolwich Arsenal to Wales or elsewhere. Lord Malmham, the Secretary for War, told Kingsley Wood that the issue is under review and no decision has been made. Kingsley Wood, MP for Woolwich, pressed for a statement in Parliament. The letter notes no plan to relocate the arsenal.
At Royal Melbourne the Byendy club faced a tight finish as Kian 2 and Rony were edged in the gembfinals. Devin Fintes met Yodny with Tomday’s mimes re Mins Clive Ficbindom of Rayetyd ney securing a win. Liguid Geimtord defeated Mim 1D, with Kay securing a 4 and 2 victory.
The practice constituted a danger to the public. He suggested that argual be put up and off prices prosecuted. Mr. Daley said that action would be taken in the matter.
A motion by Mr Shakespeare on cementing the bed of a stream between Canberra Avenue and New South Wales bridges was carried after aborting discussion. Mr Gourgaud noted improvements by related workers and proposed completion of remaining work including stream cementing.
The Governer General announces an unofficial itinerary for Their Excellencies the Governors to Australia. The plan includes Arrivals in Melbourne and Sydney, trains to Canberra, Brisbane, Newcastle, and Wellington with several leg changes and ship departures noted in late October.
An OCR damaged notice details farewell gatherings for Mr and Mrs Hilton. Invitations mention Canberra and Sydney connections, with guests and waves of goodwill. The tone notes appreciation for service terms and hopes for future reunions in Canberra. A return party at Aimelin is referenced.
The Charles Mackay Lecture on “The Development of Australien Raople” will be held this evening in the Anatomy Institute lecture hall. Dr Rovere Gurrun will chair. subject covers important aspects of anatomy relevant to Australia’s medical field.
The aunth opened at St Vises Hospital Sydney for Seam Manters a well known Electricity branch member of SH Livertue Canberra. He served oversans wit the 12th Battalion ALY. He leaves a wife and children. Funeral at St Bead cemetery Queanbeyan at 2 p.m.
A damaged OCR excerpt discusses representations by organizations regarding an alteration to practices or age of appeal. It mentions a joint representation, a joint statement, and a citation to a journal or section of an act. The text is garbled with references to offices and duties and provisional promotions.
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