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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1934
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR indicates a question about signatures for the Commonwealth Elections act. Names appear garbled with references to Quinimanwealth elections and Arthur Thomas Ghaksapare, suggesting possible forged or disputed signatures affecting the election documentation.
Readable fragments report a forecast for Canberra with temperature readings and wind data. The text mentions minimums and a high of around 90 degrees, plus references to sea ice and a sea temperature reading, indicating a chaotic weather page segment with unclear details from a historical issue.
Canberra forecast indicates morning fog and isolated thunder showers, with improving conditions to fine and milder weather through the day. Winds vary from northeast to northwest, remaining moderate.
August 1934 price indexes for food and provisions show increases across most states except Queensland, Canberra rents noted, and a Canberra Melbourne gap justifying deputation claims. Executive Council revises branch election rules to close polls seven days before annual meetings and outlines steps for ballot distribution. Proposals urge amendments to the Superannuation Act to allow probationers to contribute and to align contributions with nominal salaries, with Friday pay day adjustments debated and sent to branches.
The piece argues for a wide government inquiry into the banking system, citing international precedents from Britain Canada and New Zealand. It warns that without a clear policy Australians may tire of the “let well alone” stance and demands a transparent assessment of banking operations and potential reforms.
The Daily Oxprea reports nearly £200,000 in aeroplanes will start the Centenary air race with fuel costs around £40,000. An American organizer, Amos Cochran, plans extravagant operations and fuel dumps in desert regions. The race horse War fi Fenni Cochran aims to cover 2000 miles daily, intending to reach Melbourne in two days.
Halles Cantor presided over the Lysaght works dispute and stated readiness to award compensation to any industry but warned against work stoppage. He noted a point about keeping loyalty to the system and reserved a determination on mill separators in the ongoing case.
A brief report notes a fatal incident involving a boy and a person named Ronald, with the conclusion indicating a deadly encounter or accident related to a clod in a rural setting. The readable text is fragmentary and identification details remain uncertain.
Sydney Monday report quotes Health Minister Mr Weaver opening the 23rd annual NSW branch conference of the Health Inspectors Association. He urges passage of a new Public Health Act for lasting public benefit while noting concerns over youth health and the wartime rejection rate. The piece discusses replacing the 33 year old Act.
Princess Marina and Prince George leave Balmer Castle to bid farewell at Ballater Railway Station. They spent days in a West End hotel and will travel to Paris while Prince George returns to York House. George was too ill to attend church due to a chill.
An official report details the survey of rock structures across Northern Australia starting Sunday. The field party, traveling from Townsville to Atherton, will inspect areas including Denga Blackwater Mount Colom Haughton River Burdekin River and Townsville counter.
A World Committee led by Lord Marley reports Nazi terror in the Saar as clubs violence and secret pressure against opponents rise. It warns plebiscite may not be free or secret and suggests a second vote could be held on constitutional changes if the outcome favors maintaining the status quo.
The former assistant secretary at Australia House London Mr Parrande has been appointed Chief Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department. During Mr Strachan’s absence as director of the Royal City, Mr Farrands filled the post. The appointment marks a flat change in the government’s executive and personnel of the federal departments.
Canberra branch reports executive council sees widespread concerns over interdepartmental promotions. Proposes reform to standardize procedures, ensure eligibility, and require urgency and diligence from applicants. A branch council meeting will discuss cases and best practices.
The New Zealand Parliamentary Monetary Committee report presented to Parliament on September 14 urges state supremacy in monetary matters over private profit. It condemns Douglas Credit and warns main banking should serve national well being, not private gain, while discussing reserve bank control, currency policy, and potential devaluation of the New Zealand pound.
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