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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1934
Page
2
The relatives and friends of the late Willams Butt ard are invited to attend his funeral at Achinson Street residence for the new portion of the Methodist Cemetery Thiven Road Queantoyen conducted by Mr. H. O Rourke Funeral Director.
The Canberra weather summary lists temperatures and wind readings with several garbled values. Reported times include early morning readings around 230 am and 430 am. Notable figures mention highs near 80 deg and lows near 44 deg with wind direction N, plus other unclear measurements.
Commonwealth sections reference archival reports and related matters in a formal, era specific style. The fragment notes ceremonial phrasing and legalistic references while outlining procedures and obligations across departments and offices, indicating an administrative record or notice.
Canberra forecast calls for fine and warm to hot weather with clouds increasing, scattered rain and thunder later. Fresh north to west winds turn to cold southerly. Observations from the Selar Observatory note sunrise, moonrise and planet times for Thursday September 20, 1934 with planets Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn in view.
The article discusses subsidised foreign shipping, its impact on British lines, and policy options. It notes Neville Chamberlain outlining subsidies and argues against relying on subsidies, urging action to tax foreign cargo and passenger movements between British ports to protect Australian and New Zealand interests.
Dr R W Cilento, senior medical officer of the Commonwealth Department of Health, was appointed by the Queensland Government as Director General of Health. He will oversee a reorganization of Queensland medical services and coordinate branches while continuing tropical disease research work. The Commonwealth seeks a successor, and both governments vow ongoing tropical health cooperation.
In Sydney on Wednesday the Consul General for Japan Mr Mural told Hawkesbury College Old Boys Union that wool production in Japan has failed but consumption is rising. He warned the next decade could see Australian primary produce sales needing closer trade with countries outside the Empire, while Japan’s exports to Australia have been weak though imports do not compete with Australian manufacture.
The Rev. A G H McGowan appeals Dr Angus case to the Presbyterian Judicial Commission. Delegates convene amid claims the General Assembly erred and should adjudicate orthodox teachings versus church covenant. Proceedings feature cross criticisms of doctrine and church law as tempers flare and deliberations proceed.
Government plans to borrow £125,000 for hospital extensions at the Royal Prince Alfred. Readies 25 intermediate wards with four beds each and 50 private single wards. Funds to come from insurance companies at 3 3/4 percent interest. Government guarantees repayment. Revenue from new wards to cover interest and capital in about twenty years.
Sydney reports a commission hearing where McArthur faced questions about personal and company investments. The inquiry examined swindling claims involving the New Zealand timber deal, with witnesses noting discrepancies in asset reporting and transfers to the Storing Company. The inquiry was adjourned until tomorrow.
Sydney report notes new Amending Companies Bill to be introduced in Star Parliament before Christmas. It proposes penalties up to £500 for Druoches and persons issuing misleading reports or documents, with severe consequences for offenders.
At the Quarter Sessions today Wedge Curlewis directed that Jack Aurey Stephen, a Crown witness, be prosecuted for perjury after repudiating his testimony about the identification of Court ey. Bly phen did not appear despite warnings, and was treated as a hostile witness alongside Eric Courtney and William James Wallace charged with throwing a brick and stealing a diamond ring.
Commonwealth Bank reports a surplus of £14,000,000 for the half year ending June 3. Improvements in wool, mutton, and lamb, along with higher commodity prices, helped Australia weather hard times. Deposits rose to £337,936,000 and advances to £248,884,000. profits split across banking, rural, and savings bank departments.
Commonwealth statistician reports a debt decline of over two million pounds and a total of 1 16 146 000 payable, with overseas obligations. Receipts reach 29 001 000 and expenditure 28 214 000, yielding a surplus of 4 858 000 amid higher interest costs and insurance market activity.
Three workers Fuller M and Peter Jonas were operating a crane at Alex andris factory when machinery moved and their arms were caught in cogs. The crane was jammed and released. Fuller suffered a crushed arm and tibia but no bones were broken and was taken to hospital.
Auckland solicitor Martin Heywood Hampton filed a £20,000 defamation claim against Tayal members amid a report on several companies. The plaintiff alleges the defendants owed a duty to verify representations and that false statements harmed his reputation.
A Punhurat garage was badly damaged by a late night blaze traced to a Spirit stove lit by proprietor William Thomax Teale. Teale escaped unharmed after the explosion destroyed two cars and damaged stock and fittings.
The Government accepts a £4000 offer from Sydney businessman Mr W T Dixon to fund bronze entrance doors for the new library memorial. The doors are intended as a memorial feature for a notable local figure associated with the project.
Victor Clive Hanson faced the court after his appeal to Judge Lewis failed to prevent a habitual criminal declaration. The judge affirmed the designation, despite Hanson’s plea that the decision would end his life, a plea the court did not accept.
A stroller carrying a baby was pushed along a suburban railway line before a train hit the pram. Tests were submitted, but no proof has been furnished of the precise position of the rails. The commission adjourned the case until tomorrow morning.
A geologist expedition leaves Sydney today to conduct an aerial survey of Northern Australia aboard the Southern Cross. The party will be absent about five weeks, though the route may not be completed for several years.
A renewed inquiry into the Albury murder advances as the C.L.B. prepares a full description of the girl and issues notices of a potential reward. Detectives Almond and McDermott will return to Albury to pursue the case.
The body of Ernest McManus was found today beside the road near Trane after a motor cycle overturned. He was returning home after attending a local event when the crash occurred. police report began a routine inquiry into the incident.
A runaway car mounted the curb in Melbourne today and struck a chair where Edgar Buell, 88, a disabled man, was seated. Buell was knocked from the chair but not fatally harmed. Edg ar Buell, a cripple, was mentioned as the injured party in a brief local incident.
Thomas Allwood was fined ten pounds at North Sydney Police Court for distributing saved literature about land Golden. John Gavan was fined for aiding the offence.
Telopea Park High School held its annual athletic carnival at Manvuc Oval on a Tuesday afternoon. Monaro House dominated, winning by 247 points over Forulumlae, with Yerroimia and Argulla also competing in numerous events across age groups. The meet featured junior, under 13 to under 18 events, including sprints, relays, high jump, and open championships, with multiple national level athletes vying for top honors.
A Sydney court day granted an injunction on behalf of Ann surd Roberteen of Maryharengh Quennaland against Southern British Nat Trust Ltd and others. The plaintiff alleged misrepresentation by the defendant's agent regarding exchange of certain shares.
The Commonwealth delegation including My. Wallach attended the Lands Conference to discuss patent protection for tun. Cauberrs. On the way home, Wallach visited several countries including America and inspected the yellow plant home.
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