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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1929
Page
4
Weather notes show Canberra figures with morning and afternoon readings including barometer and thermometer, plus daily maximum and minimum. Rainfall tallies for the current year are listed, and Queensland rainfall totals are summarized by month to date.
The House discussed a tariff bill extending to December and debated duties on motor chassis. Critics cited rising living costs and warned against Canberra spending, while the Prime Minister urged no changes before dissolution. Adjournment motions followed as Parliament planned a break for the election.
Sydney reports the Australian People's Party led by Mr. Whitefield endorses Mr. Hughes position on moving the Federal Government away from arbitration. The statement signals party support amid wartime labor relations debates.
Mr C W C Marr plans to reach his constituency for the final week of the campaign. He has provision booked for Australia by the Otranty and will embark at Toulon next weekend. He hopes to gain two extra days by flying from Freemantle.
The Labour Party shows a drop in membership from 3,293,000 in 1927 to 2,070,000 last year in London. The decline is attributed principally to the Trades.
Adelaide Premier Mr Butler introduced a bill in the Assembly to provide for a petrol tax of 4id per gallon, to take effect on January 1 next year. The measure aims to raise revenue through the levy on petrol sales.
General forecast shows cloudy unsettled conditions on the New South Wales north coast with rain easing to improving weather. Canberra and Victoria expect fine clear nights, mild days, variable to northerly winds. Tasmania mostly fine with north to north west winds. Ocean region faces a cyclonic low near Norfolk Island to Clarence Heads with gales along the north coast then easing. Western Australia cloudy with showers in the south west and otherwise fine. South Australia fine with southerly winds and mild days. Queensland cloudy with clearing showers in the southeast and southeast winds overall.
Friday September 15 forecast lists prime times at 6.07 am and 6.05 pm with Moon rise and set. Major planets Venus and Mars rise before dawn, Jupiter and Saturn rise late morning, with associated rise and set times recorded.
A Canberra Times editorial lambasts Prime Minister Bruce for his rush to dissolve Parliament and defies party unity. It argues his actions endanger national stability, urges electors to judge him in October, and asserts the country deserves prudent government. The piece condemns usurping party leadership and calls for unity from within the government.
Noon yesterday reports clear skies with frosts and calm in Victoria. New South Wales shows cloud and showers on the central and north coast with fresh south to southeast winds and rough seas. Tasmania mostly cloudy in the west and south with variable winds, West Australia cloudy to east in places with light rain in the southwest coastal areas, South Australia clear with calms and light northerly winds, Queensland notes data gaps.
Rainfall figures listed for Victoria and Western Australia show varied totals in towns such as Tamworth Coonabarabran Tenterfield Armidale Glen Innes Goulburn Braidwood Cooma Murwillumbah Byron Bay Port Macquarie Newcastle Sydney Kiama Jarvis West Australia towns Carnamah Dandaragun Wandang Hunters Donuble Town.
A special meeting of the State Cabinet is planned to consider changes to the Governor's opening speech for Parliament. The alteration is due to the defeat of the Federal Government and to align the state with the arbitration system if the federal arbitration bill passes.
Sir Henry Ségrave retires the Mins London after the second lap of the Prix de Venice. Italian Mon Stella wins at 61 mph. Preliminary heat for the Crown tomorrow. Segrave’s second heat averages 65 mph and strong chances noted.
A string of scattered results shows L Corrigin 3 Kondinin 6 and Wickapin 4 Narrogin 3 with several other game scores listed including Lake Grace 4 Kukerin 6 Nywbiog unknown Kojonup 4, Ravennathorpe 2 and Katanning 7 in a fragmentary score roundup.
The article records Segrave’s insistence that he did not join an order or depot gang. He asserts his involvement was for personal knowledge of the command and that the court or judges viewed his statements as regular or standard.
The eleventh Commonwealth Parliament faced rapid shifts as the government pursued the Maritime Industries Bill and the House dissolved under the Governor General. Opposition and government lines clashed while looming elections threatened careers, with hopes of an October vote and widespread mobility among ministers and MPs.
Mr Coleman pressed the Prime Minister for a definite election date. The Prime Minister denied any vote had been announced and promised broadcasting facilities to opposition leaders. The House adjourned after a brief ceremonial moment.
In the Senate Sir Geurme Tearce accused the Prime Minister of pushing supply and old age pension measures in the House of Representatives. Bills on supply pensions and tax duties moved through at speed, while senators lamented lack of debate. The Senate adjourned at 110 p.m awaiting a future session.
The court delivered judgment today in a case involving Parker and Murkes with Murkes denied, Corkhill implicated, and damages awarded. The judge instructed proceedings, noting the defendant’s representation and the plaintiff’s claim for damages, with a full restitution amount ordered.
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