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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
4
Cooma and Qoulantievan Hanch listed at Kingston FCT with commercial tank agency office hours from 2 30 to 4 pm on Monday Wednesday and today.
Certificated nurse E Darmody listed for obstetric duties at Kivkora Private Hospital located on BTorNaway Road Queanbeyan with contact number 208.
The Canberra Times offers prepaid subscriptions with post free delivery within the Commonwealth. Rates shown include 46 shillings per annum for within the Commonwealth and 42 shillings per annum for other arrangements.
The Canberra Times lists an array of names and locations including Kingston Fraser Mies Manuka College Duntroon Westlake West like Mrs Reynolds and Weatridge Times Building. It notes Als and towns such as Canberra Queanbeyan Pambula Cooma Bungendore Braidwood Captain's Flat Moss Vale Goulburn Albury and requests readers to contact the circulation Manager for early morning delivery details.
Canberra rainfall totals for the year are listed by month with figures for January through September and a running total. Queanbeyan records also document monthly rainfall with a similar year to date total and a note on temperatures.
At 9 am yesterday vast areas were cloudy with scattered showers in parts of the southern districts and some unsettled weather near Mepps and Tabletincla. Otherwise fine with cold squally west to southwest winds, strong to gale on the coast. Canberra shows tendency to rain showers but improving with cool to mild conditions.
The text presents garbled weather observations with references to showers and winds. It mentions south and southeast directions and vague locations, but the fragmented OCR yields no clear dates, places, or identifiable events. The readable elements imply a cloudy, rainy pattern with south and southeast winds.
The page lists rainfall across New South Wales with numerous town names and measurements. Entries include Moukemein, Grenfell, Juter, Chimdiaen, Hulbrouk, Port RAiStemy, Meningie, Tintinara, Cape Northumberland, Ballarat, and many more, showing varied totals and noting regional spread into Victoria and Western Australia.
The Minister for Home Affairs Mr Wakely reported a long suspected potential in parts of the Longreach district for oil tied to artesian bore flows. He cited tests on Lowerench Well No 1 and cautioned that deeper beds may yield productive oil if drilling succeeds.
Scattered showers continue especially over tablelands with frost on highlands. Strong squally winds from west to south west, gradually moderating across the region.
A passenger liner from Newcastle bound for New York struck a submerged reef off the Scottish coast near Aberdeen in dense fog. The destroyer HAMS Walker responded, lifeboats rescued most crew, while officers and captain remained aboard to pump water before being evacuated later.
Publication notice states printed and published by mF Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Proan of Australia at The realatered often of Ale company in Alusiy Canberra.
Canberra leaders warn that NSW Premier Lang cannot dismantle the Australian Loan Council as the 1928 Financial Agreement binds all governments. They argue only the Loan Council can lower interest, urging NSW voters to reject Lang and any party backing his repudiation plan to safeguard financial stability nationwide.
Sub-committees of the Soldiers' Club convened in the Capital Territory to discuss progress on the project plan. Members including Messrs Duarey Honeysett Layne Prem and Deakin attended the session to review preliminary work and set timelines for forthcoming reporting.
A damaged wartime telegram from the 32nd Battalion to Canberra reflects greetings and fundraising plans. It mentions the July meeting attendance over a hundred, bridge parties to raise funds, and appeals for information and support for the unit’s work, signed by Rear Admiral SIR.
A notice states a new Masonic chapter to be formed in Canberra with provisional constitution by the Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Freemasons. The proposed chapter is numbered 87 and the plan includes appointing a founder and establishing local lodge structure.
The chairman states key figures in the wheat policy debate, noting rejection trends linked to new South Wales events. He asserts absence of patels in New South Wales signals broader support or opposition patterns. A representative from Quivenshund hints at possible border tensions affecting stance and broader interterritorial reactions.
A tram yard incident in Sydney left Nalurlpatuus Fuwlert, 62, Artarmon, wounded by three shots but escaped serious injury. Police arrived as other tramway workers restrained the shooter and awaited detectives amid tense, overcast conditions.
The coroner reports a couple, Bern and Hertha Bernstein, charged with arson in connection with a gasoline odor found at a Georgep hreat Weal mercery shop on September 10. Investigators say the blaze resulted from an ignition despite a lack of clear motive or witnesses.
Melbourne report states a transfer at the Army college will cost £10,000. Secretary to be present at a ceremony marking the event with 18,000? minutes noted.
On the North War Company's wharf at Chis me nine a clash broke out between unionist and volunteer groups. Several were hurt as stones flew. reinforcements arrived and police intervened, ending the mob violence after both sides armed with sticks and the crowds scattered.
An anonymous letter was received yesterday about the proposed disposal of the canteen funds for the Machelors Quarters. No definite reply can be given until the reporter indicates his intent or wood fulfills the request.
Melbourne statistics reveal a decline in imports for July and August, with value falling from last year. Records show totals around 4,065,510 and 200,181 for shown months, indicating a notable drop in import activity compared to the prior period.
A morning fire at Maroubra broke out in a cottage housing about twenty people. All residents were evacuated as flames spread, and authorities reported the dwelling was doomed despite firefighting efforts. The incident prompted emergency responses and surrounding area containment.
A disjointed account outlines discussions on special taxation measures and proposed reforms. It references officials, legal hurdles, and financial figures while noting procedural steps and the involvement of government bodies. The garbled text names individuals and institutions amid policy debates and budget considerations.
A scrambled draft outlines next week’s deputation led by Mr Fenton to discuss a ministerial petition. It mentions a person named Branicts and a location near Cunbertit with notes on wartime style planning and mental health topics.
Obscure text fragment questions a city affair and a reaction. It mentions names and places in garbled form with no clear event or date.
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