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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1934
Page
2
Barometer reading 90.19 inches noted at 8:20 am. Temperature 89 degrees at 8:20 am with a max of 24 hours ending 8:80 am of 63.3 degrees and a minimum of 27.5 degrees. Wind observed at 8:20 am.
Local Government Association opened in Goulburn with Minister for Local Government Mr. Spooner asserting a future push for extended local powers faces constitutional checks. He said no move will bypass a higher authority than Parliament and warned rate collection disputes remain between council and ratepayers awaiting resolution.
An event notes plans for pasture improvement on territory leases. Details indicate a field day and related demonstrations under a Form 3 process. Officials encourage attendance and participation by lessees and local supervisors.
Early meeting planned in Melbourne for the Australian Loan Council to discuss the 1924 30 works programme with projected expenditure of £22 643 000. With £11 000 000 in hand and a forecast to June, the council expects to borrow slightly more to fund the year. Allocations for the year: Commonwealth £760 000 193W £10 300 000 Victoria £3 827 000 Queensland £3 400 000 South Australia £1 700 000 Western Australia £3 070 000 Tasmania £896 400.
The state budget report to the New Zee Wales Parliament shows a current year deficit of £2,910,000, boosted by a £766,000 grant from the Commonwealth. Without the grant the deficit would be £3,696,000. Premier Stevens notes need for realignment of Commonwealth and State financial responsibilities and warns of ongoing public health and administration cost pressures.
The South African wool market is described as in the doldrums with many sellers abandoning due to a failed freight agreement with Germany and financial strains. Pretoria talks among the Prime Minister, vice minister, and the German Consul General discussed measures to restore orders and possible machinery sales to Germany, with a German reply awaited.
Three Foye Air Force boats returning to port after starting from Koepang for Darwin report engine trouble in flight. The Melbourne Centenary event was mentioned as a backdrop to the voyage.
The Victorian Senate counting finished with primary votes tallied and preferences to be distributed next. Results show Lawson and Cantwell contests, Green leading in Corangamite, and various shifts across Richmond, New England, and other districts as parties adjust after counts. Debt figures and budget notes discuss consolidation and gradual recovery, highlighting projected timelines and fiscal aims for the coming years.
The Auditor General tabled the annual report to Parliament detailing income and expenditure. He notes that interest and sinking fund payments plus amelioration costs comprise 64 percent of total spending for the past year.
A historical brief notes that supply was granted across the months of October November and December, indicating a period of allocated resources or approvals by authorities. The exact context or issuing body is not specified in the fragment.
The Cane Berra Tourist Publicity Committee reports a major tilt in coverage toward Canberra after their campaigns. The annual meeting notes the "Tourist Map of Canberra" aided visitors, with 20 000 maps distributed. highlights include maps for Parliament, hotels, hostels, and transport hubs. The committee thanks the Department of Water for funding and discusses continued efforts along the western rail line, road works from Ray to Michelago, and improved access. Inquiries for Canberra info rose, with maps and photos supplied to reporters and collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Indigenous departments. The report urges photographers to show Canberra with moving traffic to counter static city images, noting that photos of Paris Home have long shaped perception.
Sir Herbert Cepp of the North Australia Geology Survey reported a charter flight to Atherton encountered rain and cloud near Charters Towers Cape River and Herberton. The party diverted back to Townsville for repairs after discovering a damaged fuel line and other issues. The flight later continued to Atherton with aerial survey photographs of Charters Towers Mount Garnet and Mount Lookout.
In a Canberra chamber the United Australia Party faced questions after a joint meeting of parliamentary parties failed to produce a clear stance on leadership. Minister for Education Drummond attended the meeting amid debates on government confidence. Premier Stevens declined to reveal his intentions, stating he never discusses private plans with the House.
Horney Lindrum, world's young billiards champion, will appear in exhibition billiards and snooker events at the Billard Galcon in Kingston on Thursday September 27. He holds world records including breaks of 1484, 1215, and 1118, and is noted as the only player to clear the table in a single break at anooker. A 7-up match is planned with three more games and a display of long shots with and without sight.
Fragmented OCR text lists several figures with party hints and initials, mentioning Crawford Byrne Hartley McLeay Helbach and Kibrick among others, with unclear roles and affiliations. The scrambled lines imply a report on political actions or debates in a senate or council context, noting names and factions without clear events or dates.
Australia and New Zealand to settle trade issues affecting citrus fruit vegetables and New potatoes onions imports. A quarantine conference examined embargoes to prevent infection risks but no firm removal of bans is promised. If no agreement is reached, Britain and the Dominions face renewed competition and possible government action.
In Warringah Sydney the poll encountered irregularities with RA Pearson of Douglas Credit refusing to support Returning Officer G Touran as ballots were examined. Pearson filed a complaint with the Commonwealth Electoral Officer while Mr Parkhill, declared elected, claimed a state majority of 154 and a high Commonwealth lead.
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