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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1929
Page
4
The Canberra Times publishes a prepaid subscription notice with nationwide post free rates. It lists multiple agents and locations including Manuka, Duntroon canteens, hotels, and stations such as Sydney and Albury for subscription pickups. The notice names distributors and regional shops in Canberra and surrounding towns like Queanbeyan Goulburn and Batemans Bay.
The article lists monthly rainfall totals for Canberra and Queanbeyan for the current year to date. It includes a comparison note: the corresponding period in 1928 recorded 1,454 points of rainfall.
General forecast shows mild days with increasing cloud and later showers in the southern districts. Variable winds shift from west to southwest with rough seas offshore in western areas. Queensland coastal winds northerly inland and Pine regions expect unsettled conditions with showers and cooler intervals.
The British Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sir John Marriott argue that saying is a form of spending and thrift is essential for employment and prosperity. They cite National Savings Certificates and War Savings as evidence of growing habits of saving, urging disciplined self denial and prudent expenditure to strengthen the nation.
A garbled news fragment references a public service notice involving Premier and officials about a public exclusion rule. It mentions the CofEC and generic local governance terms with uncertain details and dates.
No clear event details. The text discusses federal authority over corporate matters, bankruptcy, and state power while mentioning Parliament, the Commonwealth, and various legal terms. It references potential changes to corporate and religious entities and the balance between state and federal oversight.
Weather synopsis reports scattered cloud cover across Victoria with possible rainfall and variable winds. New South Wales sees cloudy to dull conditions along coast and southern tablelands with light variable inland winds. South Australia notes mostly clear to far northern interior with possible light showers and near calm winds inland. Western Australia shows limited data with no rain reported and sparse details.
At 9 a m yesterday rainfall figures surfaced for multiple areas. In Victoria Portland recorded 2 inches while Apollo Bay and Wilson s Promontory showed 2 and 6 inches respectively. New South Wales Nimmitment 3 and Tasmania s Piankey 2 with Waratah 11 and other spots listing varied totals. South Australia Nullarbor 4 and Western Australian towns Bridgetown 5 Denmark 14 Kojonup 1 Cape Naturaliste 16 Leeuwin 1 Albany and Esperance 46 and 26 inches respectively. Queensland data unavailable.
Special arrangement Reuters World Service compiles overseas intelligence. The repic notes publication in Australia and New Zealand, with reserved content among other information services.
The article notes the arrival of the world famous prima donna Giannini and her entourage in Canberra for a short visit. They will be hosted by Mrs. and Mr. T. Williams at the Heatel Cunkern hotel, while other attendees include Mr. Marks Levine and Mr. Ed Giravestock. The party plans a stay in the Federal Territory.
A Royal Commission report shows a split stance on industrial arbitration. A four-member majority says the power should rest with the states, not the Commonwealth, while Ashworth, Duffy, and WaNamara argue state control would foster unfair competition between manufacturers across states.
Fragmented OCR reads as a garbled report on a federal system and health policy, mentioning state and local powers, proposed censorship, and public debate. Names and places are unclear, but references to health, power, and governance appear amid the disrupted text.
The text outlines a debated framework for expanding Commonwealth powers, referencing party dynamics, proportional representation, and constitutional questions. It mentions potential limits on terms and suggests shifts in Senate and House roles, with a focus on governance and reform proposals affecting state and federal authority.
The Newcastle crowd heard the claim that Australia must export wool to drive its economic recovery. The Bishop of Newcastle urged the nation to unite behind wool, arguing it would shape industry and national prosperity. The speech framed wool as essential to reducing unemployment and securing Australia’s future.
An unclear passage notes Mr Cusack declining a selection amid a town dispute. The article references reactions from local figures and a mayoral context. Details are fragmented, with mentions of advertisements and a candidate line related to the event.
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