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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
4
During a division in the Legislative Assembly a woman in the Ladies Gallery shouted that MPs were betting while people starved. The outburst interrupted proceedings as the speaker adjourned and the gallery incident drew immediate attention.
A fire at the Sabine Hutter factory oil dump spread to a 4800 gallon crude tank in Melbourne. Supports failed and flames rose high as firemen battled the blaze. Several workers were injured from scalding and an explosion followed as authorities responded.
Queanbeyan Municipal Council backed a larger sewerage expansion to about £70,000 with full government support. The plan would extend beyond the town center, financed by local, Commonwealth, and State grants, though work may not start for weeks due to extensive pre-construction arrangements.
A Geological Adviser report tabled in Parliament criticizes Arbein Land Gold Development Co. for misrepresenting ore and gold yields. It cites a shaft depth of 7 feet vs claimed 75, sampling flaws, and an assay of four dwts six grains from ore dumps, failing to justify reported 48 oz 10 dwts from 102 tons.
Leslie Blundell 20 faced charges for stealing 490 bricks valued at 16 shillings from the old brick yard near the Golf Links Queanbeyan. The bricks were said to be used in a copper at a doctor's residence. He received 10 shillings, had three prior convictions, and was fined 5 pounds with 10 days' default. He was ordered to pay 18 shillings compensation or two days hard labour with one month to pay.
Registrations at the District Registrar's Office Queanbeyan show births 38 with 13 males and 25 females, deaths 14 comprising nine males and five females, and nine marriages.
A Queanbeyan Bowling Club committee meeting resolved a card party at the Club House for Monday evening and then on the first Monday each month thereafter. Two rinks from City Club Canberra will visit on Sunday to play local members, with matches planned for Panzer Holidays and other events.
A Sydney radio announcer named Linnet Lann was awarded 4101 pounds in damages from 2UE after a wrongful conduct claim. The jury found for Lann on all counts related to the country program. Proceedings lingered with added claims and a court order extending time.
An opening ceremony at Hotel Wellington welcomed a large Canberra crowd for Sydney artist Mr Tomar Ott’s watercolours and monotypes. The exhibit features 29 watercolours and several monotypes including notable works like Billa Bong and The Calm, with critiques praising Ott’s imaginative colour, mood, and mastery.
An old advertisement style snippet touts Johnson's Baby Powder and Baby Soap and Cream for personal care. It appeals to mothers and promises comfort and grooming benefits through a folksy narrator hinting at championship conditioning and easy climbs.
The Australian Agricultural Council meeting is postponed but not likely to affect primary industries. Dr Earle Page says nearby Queensland elections and Victorian ministerial issues made postponement prudent while negotiations continue. The council will meet in department style and hold separate conferences on citrus and dairying to set a clear policy benefiting all Commonwealth primary industries.
Sydney Wednesday wool sale saw strong competition with broad demand from Australian millmen and buyers from Yorkshire Japan France and other regions. Total offering 13 384 bales with 11 14 sold and 41 privately disposed. prices quoted across several growers and stations with notable lots from Ural Winchcombe Carson Ltd and others.
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies applauded Premier Flandin as he announced plans to issue gold coinage. The move is expected to revitalize the economy, allowing French units to settle accounts with stable money and resume traditional financial practices.
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