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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1930
Page
2
The Canberra Times announces subscription prices within the Commonwealth and lists distributors across Canberra and surrounding towns. It asks readers to place orders with local agents and to contact the circulation manager for early morning delivery information.
Weather data from Canberra and Queanbeyan report daily readings with barometer and thermometer values, wind directions, and daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Rainfall totals for the year to date are listed for January through September, with monthly rainfall summaries and a total rainfall figure across the period.
A May gathering of gourmets recalls a vintage brandy dating back to 1830. References to Tsarist vodka era bottles moved through Par le and Reval to London, with some served at an epicurean feast hosted by Wilton where plovers’ eggs were on the menu.
Cloudy with showers on central and southern slopes tablelands and far South Coast. Snow on the southern highlands with otherwise fine but cold night and moderate day. Fresh to strong west to south west winds moderating later. Further showers on tablelands and high lands with cool night and squally winds, conditions easing with winds moderating.
The Canberra Times argues that ministers should spend more time in Canberra to oversee Treasury and other departments. It criticizes acting-Treasurer and Cabinet sub-committees for delays and urges more ministers to base themselves in Canberra to ensure serious attention to national business and potential savings.
A letter salvos criticism of banks and creditors, arguing excessive debt and interest trap the economy. The writer laments wealth concentration, calls for free exchange of value, and warns that high interest and phantom money erode production, leaving workers impoverished while awaiting reform from the Age to Pull.
Figures from the Commonwealth Statistician show Canberra's cost of living, including food, groceries, and housing, was higher than the national average. The six capital cities index and Canberra alone reveal higher prices across quarters, with housing costs and groceries contributing most to the gap.
A letter from a Canberra Times reader argues for rationing, criticizing opponents and claiming many who resisted now accept limits. The writer says rationing is necessary and warns against opponents who have not experienced hardship.
Ottawa reports Dominion payment covered all troop costs in the war including transport and sustenance. High commissioner Perley notes Canada was relieved of expenses by the central trade union accord though fees appeared for food and front line support.
Arrangements are under way for a Canberra match between Returned Soldiers League representatives and the F C T Cricket Association. The fixture is set for Eight Hours Day and will be a social event with participation by ladies auxiliaries of the R League.
Sunday a Primus stove exploded above William Sharkey’s recruit shop at Manly. Petrol flames engulfed the room but Sharkey escaped through the door with only slight burns.
Police in Botany arrest a man on a breaking and entering charge after he fired three shots on Erinburne Street and resisted with a revolver, narrowly avoiding capture during the pursuit by Constable Amith.
Miss Elizabeth Farrell an elderly Canberra resident died suddenly at Canberra Hospital late last night. She had recently worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Chyw Finlay and was well known throughout the territory.
Police anticipate arrests in a string of recent suburban robberies as investigators outline progress and suspects are identified. Officials say updates will follow as the case moves toward resolution.
Murwash eroplome expedition from the Canadian Arctic returns relics of Sir John Franklin’s WWI era relief party. Skeletons and bearskin garments emerge from graves as pilots Gilbert and Burwash recount a perilous retreat before winter’s advance.
Canberra welcomes violinist Jan Kubelik in a solo recital announced by the Musical Society. He arrives with accompanist and Indian soloist, will be greeted by William Doig, and will stay at the Canberra Hotel. Booking details appear in the paper’s columns with bus arrangements afterward.
Reported adverse weather disrupted Saturday competition at the Wooherrd Golf Links with several players like K Sweetnam and Rupr leading in the fourball aggregate. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but results mention multiple amateurs and a forthcoming event next Saturday.
Reports from the Berlin meeting of the International Olympic Committee outline a planned July start for the 1932 Games. Organizers expect 185 events across sports including wrestling weight lifting polo and track events with teams from many nations already committing to participate.
The report notes extreme cold and strong winds from the northerly swing on Saturday turning to a westward gust bringing light snow and overcast skies. Low temperatures dipped to 56 degrees in the morning with a late-day drop near 40s, and high elevation areas remained shrouded in cloud cover as storms typical for the season arrive.
A note in the issue states that Reuters World Service and other information services publish an overseas intelligence compilation with all rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand. The statement underscores copyright protections for the included material and related services.
A contested discussion in New York centers on whether Mrs. Helen Moody would turn professional if offered a bequest tied to her tennis career. California champion Mrs. Moody says the bequest would not affect her status, while officials consider implications for amateur rules and potential parallels to Walter Jones.
Choir members meet for rehearsals and musical socem activities this week. An upcoming meeting is noted with plans for performances and the inclusion of new participants and volunteers.
Jagged accounting and fluctuating prices hit Calcutta jute trade hard this year. Officials in Bengal warn of tighter credit and delayed payments impacting exporters and workers, with market uncertainty lingering through the season.
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