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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1934
Page
2
Weather data fragment for Canberra dated Friday September 26 1084 shows temperatures and wind readings. Includes times 200 am and 630 am with noted maximum and minimum values, plus a 24 hour ending figure and vague wind direction data.
Prime Minister Lyons highlights unemployment as a top issue and vows a joint scheme with states. Canberra suffers rising joblessness despite rhetoric, with federal delays and intergovernmental wrangles hampering relief efforts and youth prospects in the territory.
Queanbeyan council notes relief work hours rising after Septem ber 17, discusses seat installations in Crawford Street and lighting changes for Farrer Place and lower Lowe Street. A light pole damage report near the railway is noted, and a Lands Department query on roads north west of Evin Street is received. The F and A Association water rates exemption query from MLA W W Hedges is to be considered.
The Canberra Society of Arts and Literature will stage To Have the Honour on October 10. Milne creates bright dialogue and witty farce, with strong acting and clever interpretation promised for this production.
Counting the Victorian Senate third vacancy, J W Leckie won for the UAP as preferences from Crotty and Maloney flowed to Barnes and Maloney. Final figures show Leckie ahead with a narrow majority after transfers from exhausted ballots and earlier elected candidates.
The official Vic torian Centenary programme lists 100 events from September 28 to November 3 1936 with major activities in October and November. Highlights include the Dancing Pageant Ball on October 1 and the arrival of the Duke of Gloucester on October 18, plus the International Alp Race on October 20 and a wide range of races carnivals and church conferences continuing into mid 1937.
Melbourne counts continue as Beat and Leckie lead in the Senate distribution with preferences largely favoring WAP Cooper Mayer Grant and Judd. A carnival setting looms with illuminated streets, gardens, and public buildings expected to showcase Victoria’s centenary celebrations.
Voters and holidaymakers flocked to Melbourne for Centenary celebrations with major travel and lodging impacts. Figures show Paramountain posted 9008 delay charges, 463 for accommodation, while Howroya and Grant split prominent support among UAP candidates. Grant led with 11238 votes, Hayes 8410, Howroyd 488, Palamountain 798.
The report details post election developments in Canberra with mentions of Howrayd's exclusion, party support shifts, and the road for Latour candidate. It lists attendees at the Hotel Aviune including Mr and Mrs F Piloner and many Melburnians, and notes the Darling electorate allocations with preferences among Blakeley Clark Goldenstedt and others.
Fragmented OCR text indicates a notice or ad from Adelaide involving a Canberra address Mort Street and entities like UAPY le verte pany. The readable content lacks coherent details but shows publishing origin and incomplete references to names and places.
Melbourne prepares for a state wide centenary celebration with ample accommodation across hotels private homes and the Official Centenary Accommodation Bureau guiding visitors. New Zealand inquiries surge as Victoria readies exhibits and events highlighting a century of achievements in agriculture and industry.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Melbourne titles and a centenary celebration, noting misprints and public interest. References unknown publications and people, with unclear dates or locations. The readable parts indicate a fuss over correct labeling and ceremonial plans amid inquiries from various countries.
The Fevdera Territory Indults Board heard Canberra claims for wage increases for heat and labour, with survey hands seeking higher pay and for foremen and cooks. Witnesses argued work is technical and demanding. the union urged raises of 10s weekly and 1% per week for foremen, plus 6d weekly for the camp cook. The board adjourned to study route details and expects a decision next week while broader Centenary celebrations loom across Melbourne.
A plan for a model health department in Queensland is outlined by senior medical author Teie We EVlento. The proposal envisions a centralized department with regional hubs in Tahini QeraKlam and Morning Burmerly, aiming to improve public health governance across Northern Australia and coordinate with the Commonwealth Department.
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