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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1932
Page
2
A clipped aging notice lists prepaid subscription details for The Canberra Times. It mentions post within the Commonwealth rates and distribution to Canberra hotels, Queanbeyan, and nearby agents with scattered street addresses and unclear pricing.
Special arrangement delivers The Canberra Times to all Canberra areas and Queanbeyan homes before any other paper from the previous day. Residents should submit names and addresses to The Canberra Times or call 64. Queanbeyan orders may be placed by mail to Mimray, Lows Plot, Queanbeyan. Thane Queanbeyan 158.
Canberra weather figures include barometer readings at 9 am 28.37 inches and 9 am temperatures 46 west. Maximums 24 hours to 9 am 4 degrees, minimum 40. Wind east to east southeast. Monthly rainfall totals shown for April May August September and year to date with figures garbled but indicating rainfall amounts for each month.
A new dialing scheme takes effect today changing department lines at the switchboard. Public Service Board now uses 592 with 4 lines Health Department 696 with 4 lines Superannuation Board 6173.
Sun rises 6.08 am and sets 6.53 pm. Moon rises 3.19 pm and sets 4.44 pm. Major planets Venus rises 4.50 pm and sets 11.00 pm. Jupiter rises 6.44 am and sets 4.49 pm. Saturn rises 1.29 pm and sets 3.49 am.
Cloudy unsettled conditions with more rain along the coast north of Sydney and potential heavy falls. Fresh squally southeast winds shift to showers on the northern highlands. North east winds ease to showers elsewhere with morning fogs and a temporary warm trend before a cooler west to south west change in southern areas.
Canberra forecast notes unsettled conditions with showers then improving weather. Fogs and morning frost are expected with squally winds shifting southeast to northeast. Local conditions emphasize a mixed onset fading to calmer spells.
NSW coal exports to Eastern markets show renewed growth after a long decline. Shipments rose from 60,109 tons to 94,974 tons in the first six months of 1931 after reductions in freight rates and favorable exchange, with Hong Kong and Asia markets driving demand despite earlier industrial disputes.
London dispatch reports a hint from Berlin that Herr von Papen may retire in favor of a candidate acceptable to the Nazi Catholic coalition. The possible successor mentioned is General von Schlaicher.
Britain repaid in full the 2 500 million franc loan and earlier debts, signaling financial recuperation after the 1931 crisis. The move follows loans from the US and France, easing gold standard constraints and boosting global confidence. Australia could gain from cheaper money and lower overseas loan rates as world prices improve.
London report describes a tense 10 minute reception as Reichstag leaders meet President von Hindenburg. Goering signals Nazi centre alliance while Hindenburg delays. Papen carries dissolution decree and will seek Nazi Catholic and Bavarian support Monday before a possible government.
The second series of University Extension Lectures at the Institute of Anatomy will be given by Mr A J Brown of Sydney at 8 15 p m. On Tuesday the interior decoration of the home is explored in form color ornament and furnishings. Wednesday covers garden design public and private spaces and Thursday History and Romance of Town Building. Admission is 1s 0d or 2 6d for the three lectures.
The Sunday Express reports Mollison and associates would have earned £50,000 from advertising and contracts if the double Atlantic crossing succeeded. Despite record breaking, they lost money on the single crossing though Mollison had private wealth including a £10,000 wedding present from a wealthy admirer.
The cotton industry shows hopeful signs as joint talks restart between peniles and stoppage groups. A crisis in spinning is postponed with employers delaying wage cuts by one month to ease the dispute.
A Vienna analyst reports Yugoslavia's grave economic plight after a Belgrade visit. He warns of an inevitable default on September payments as faith in the regime collapses amid harvest failure and monetary crisis. He urges a National Government as the only remedy.
After two months of the current financial year the Treasury reports a revenue surplus of £2,141,000 over expenditure. August receipts reach £6,057,000 against £4,599,000 outlay, with two months total receipts £12,109,600 vs £9,968,000. Customs and excise rise in August, while income tax receipts spike due to last year’s carryover. Expenditure for August totals £4,899,999, about £760,000 below average, aided by lower interest payments and pending state grants awaiting Parliament approval. Revenue over last year up £1,641,000, driven by heavy customs and excise and higher sales tax. Compared with last July-August, expenditure falls £1,721,000, aided by prior year interest factors and grant approvals pending Parliament.
Frederick Edeon, 55, manager of the Acme Picture Theatre Rockdale, fought a burglar in his office after disturbing him this morning. He was struck on the head with an iron bar, stunned briefly, then wrestled for a weapon. The burglar escaped after lacerations and a chase by a police constable through streets and swamps. An 11 year old was later charged with breaking and entering and causing bodily harm. Five stitches were needed for Edson at hospital.
Charles Frederick Whyte, 17, son of W. F. Whyte of Forrest Canberra, fell from his motorcycle on Cotter Road yesterday morning. He suffered slight concussion and was admitted to Canberra Hospital. He is expected to be discharged home today after an ambulance rushed him there. Whyte was adjusting with one hand on the steering bar when the bike left the road and crashed into a mound two feet high, catapulting him from the saddle.
The Amalle Presbyterian Church heard Rev J E Owen describe the Joint Mission of Christians to Canberra from September 25 to October 7 to rekindle spiritual fervor. He emphasized that true service requires a burning love for Christ and urged believers to nurture the fire through self examination and study of Jesus life.
The British Tarifa Trades Union Congress indicates a forthcoming verdict on delays affecting the industrial system. Officials say a stay is in place as discussions continue about responsibilities and reform measures.
The Trade Union Congress at Newcastle on Tyne rejected by a large majority a motion to refer back the council's report condemning the new tariff. Walter Citrine suggested even under Socialism some regulation of relations might be desirable. Cramp warned the industrial order could worsen financially and politically in the coming months.
A lecture titled The Art of Grieg and MacDowell explores the two composers with emphasis on their styles and influence, presented by a Weekday School speaker. The talk highlights Grieg's Norwegian tone and MacDowell's American impact.
Arrangements for the second Syllabe Lecture by the Musical Society set for 8 a.m. Tuesday September 13 1932 in the Albert Hall Lectus Room. Lecturer Mr A B Peters will discuss The Art of Grieg and MacDowell with a shel f of romantic works and illustrative pieces.
About forty Canberra University College representatives and others gathered in Canberra to honour Sir Robert and Lady Garran. Speakers praised their impact on intellectual life as Sir Robert prepares to take a post overseas while both expressed thanks and hoped to return to Canberra.
Dr Waldock Rev Warhouse urge readers to join a Christian Witness mission September 2 to October 2. The event aims to rekindle spiritual warmth, inviting all to participate without embarrassment and to contribute warmth to fellow believers in Cantor.
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