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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
5
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A Canberra firm unveils a new four centre system to supply fresh fish and allied products to Canberra Queanbeyan Bungendore and Cooma region centres. The Seafrost operation aims to ship refrigerated fish oysters prawns and related goods via rail and coast routes with new plants and a Kingfisher site to anchor distribution. Headquarters will be Canberra with Moruya linked supply changes amid prior company decline.
A bright colourful function at the Albert Hall celebrated the Federal Capital hockey association annual event. A large attendance enjoyed dances and modernist décor while officials and guests from Australia and Melbourne attended in formal attire.
A cricket match between Cram menders of the FoeT and Returned Batchers League is slated for October at Forthbourne. The fixture should start at 10 40 am and finish around 4 30 pm with a naval aim noted by officials. A ladies committee plans hospitality facilities for players and their wives after the game.
The Umpire and Permits Committee held its first meeting of the season on Thursday night. It reviewed applications for players for regimental matches and discussed global exemptions with two deferred. It approved appointments for umpires for upcoming Baluniay fixtures and prepared a list of names for the panel.
Coroner in Newcastle district returns a verdict of murder against William Schubert over the death of 11 year old Doris Doria Achu bert whose skeleton was found near Red Head. Witnesses describe a scheme to obtain poison and the daughter’s warning about her father. The case centers on Schubert’s alleged attempt to poison others and to have Doris transported to Newcastle for a cover story.
The Croydon rally featured Treasurer Stevens rebutting Lang’s claims about private banking ties and loan politics. Stevens defended government policy, rejected calls to abolish the Loan Council, and stressed maintaining living standards and employment relief within constitutional bounds.
The Premier said Lang’s Tamworth announcement showed no hope Australia can compete in world markets. He argued the claim rests on faulty economics, noting that cost of living and production drive competitiveness more than wage rates. He contrasted wool and wheat with Argentine or Russian outputs.
A large crowd gathered at All Souls Chapel and Kensal Green Cemetery for the burial of Sir Neville Howse. The Bishop of New Guinea and the Hey J Jones led the service with tributes to his courage and service, noting his Australian wartime record and civic contributions. Pallbearers included Sir Cowell Tyr, Sir H Rigby, and others. military and naval representations attended from the Army and Australian forces.
At Sydney wool sales buyers pursued best wools with a general competition across finer fleece types. The sale featured greasy merino and other grades, with about 907 bales sold out of a total around Viti bales, reflecting mixed demand and private sale components.
The President of the Wool Growers Association Mr Tout announced today a general wool price reduction of about four and a quarter pence per pound compared with the last selling. He cited the average season price as 104d, noting overall market softness in the latest sales.
London wool sales listed 11 779 bales with wide regional representation from Norw to New Zealand. Prices were maintained amid strong demand and plentiful supply, including Australian and Victorian lots.
The Minister for Local Government Mr Broxgner said Australia was not over governed despite concerns from the Pathurt local government conference. He argued that true governance requires ensuring legislative authority rather than handing Australia to capital elites.
In Brisbane on Wednesday the Premier Mr Mobre and government members discussed a racing control bill. A draft proposal to regulate unregistered racing activities and trotting meetings was rejected, with no clear form of control announced at this time.
At Bathurst Weilnenday the Local Government Conference debated delegates expenses. Alderman Falvey argued the conference supported national data rather than local government matters, triggering an uproar. The conference approved a motion to allow two delegates to claim expenses instead of one.
In Sydney the Avetrallian Country Party leader Dr Earle Inge argues a tariff can quickly ease the whale trade and retail price pressures. He credits flexible policy as the best means to align workers and costs while avoiding rigid dependence on a single application of tariffs.
Fragmentary note reports wool selling in Rydney with price bids submitted by Tierney on behalf of the Australian Mercantile and Finance Department. Local details are unclear due to damaged text.
The Premier announced the government would drop the wage tax and fund unemployment relief through higher income. The move follows a reform debate at the state conference and amid opposing views on the proposed tax.
Melbourne reports a fire at Preston town hall destroying records in the strong room. The incident on a Wednesday remains under investigation with unclear causes and no immediate details on casualties or officials involved.
A man admitted he hid money somewhere outside Melbourne but refused to reveal the location. The case against John Francis was adjourned to allow him to reconsider his decision as prosecutors seek more information.
Special display features Tobraleco and Rayon fabrics along with Moteeng and Shadowcues from 103d yard quantities. Demoy Sheetings available from 1/11 yard. Located at Civic Centre and Kingston for viewing.
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