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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1935
Page
4
King George V and Queen Mary memorial drive launches a nationwide maternal welfare Jubilee Appeal. Leaders call for public support to fund health services, clinics, and education programs aimed at improving infant and maternal care across the nation.
Open to day appeal led by Governor General and Australian leaders to establish a national maternal health fund. Commonwealth to contribute £90,000 to save mothers and infants, elevate obstetric care, and standardize treatment while preserving local control. Calls for cross party support and broad cooperation from medical bodies and public.
A joint address by both Houses of Parliament to Queen Elizabeth II was adopted by the Senate and House of Representatives. The Prime Minister outlined the mood of loyalty and pride, praising the monarchy's role in nationhood and the cooperation within the Commonwealth.
The annual general meeting of the Quayetball Club will be held this evening in Richardson's Building to appoint officers and arrange other business. President A C Greane will preside as members gather. Canberra League history notes the club joined in 1925 and has yet to win a Premiership, with recent strong players listed among past stars.
In a 1995 Canberra Times column the author argues that the historic clash between Parliament and the Crown established the right to resist unjust taxation. It contends High Court rulings on illegal tax collections in Australia reflect this legacy, criticizing expediency by Cabinet and urging public morale and accountability in governance.
Fragmented text cites a proposed policy stance denying a migration plan. The source references a speaker named Lyone and a location in London with unclear chronology. The fragmentary nature limits precise dates or full context of the statement.
Tenders are tallied by the U Department of Interior for the construction of a new portion of deviation on Royalla Road. The plan includes a new bridge over a railway crossing and two dangerous end inconvents.
Paris reports the premier announced the reintroduction of gold coins yesterday. Bank of France will not substitute gold for paper until 50 million francs worth of coins are minted, with mint capacity at 10 million coins per year. The new gold will be worth 57/6 and contain 90 percent fine gold.
Governor General announces the Commonwealth Broadcast Appeals in support of the King George V and Queen Mary Maternity and Infant Welfare Memorial forthcoming Silver Jubilee. W.H. Sharwood chairs the project at Canberra Hospital following an appendicitis operation. Retired Gunning tradesman J.H. Hatved buys Mr. John Denne’s residence in Mugea Way, Canberra, planning to move to the Federal Capital on Saturday.
The note expresses Beaulay s hope that the forthcoming detalln in the echamo will include consideration for mothers in tent circumstances seeking food and essential relief. Subscriptions to the fund will be reassessed at all branches of the Commonwealth Bank, bound by may patie and its ova.
In a session marked by pressure on debt relief and farm burdens, Mr McCollin led debate on the Loan Bill amid warnings that NSW election dynamics would affect policy. Speakers urged targeted debt adjustments, higher home market demand, and continued government aid while cautioning against broad cuts. The session covered debt relief, budget strains, and constitutional questions affecting local governance.
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