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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1935
Page
2
A fragmented Canberra Times notice outlines a local pricing or publication detail with garbled text referencing the Canberra market and printing items. Names and specific figures are unreadable, but the item hints at price information or publication identifiers within a local paper note.
Special arrangement announces home delivery by special order for the intended recipients. The notice references prior day’s date and mentions delivery routes or regions and a named place, though details are incomplete and partly garbled.
Unable to determine readable facts from the fragment. Summarizes a weather item with illegible OCR. No clear entities, dates, or locations present.
Stace, captured from the Giese police station, was recaptured this morning at Redfern by night watchman Arthur Tannen Dyer. Stace fought with a meat cleaver, a baton was used, and a tense chase ended with Stace held at the local police station for court remand.
Canberra forecast predicts cloudy skies with showers and thunder, strong north west to west winds, and a cool squally southerly outlook.
The Canberra Times reports a timely protest by Opposition leader Scullin against the proposed recess. Government spokesmen offer quibbles while unemployment promises remain unfulfilled as Parliament limps through sessions amid calls for action and accountability.
The death of Hon David Watkins is announced. He represented New Gentile in the House of Representatives since 1901. Born 1863 in Wallsend NSW, he led a longtime political career including roles as Whip and Chair of delegations. He served as Secretary of Wallsend Miners Union and held various parliamentary positions.
Mr Blain renews threat to resign from the Martha Territory administration amid moves to reopen the matter in the Legislative Council of New Guinea. He plans to present a petition in Parliament and seeks support from Mr Lyons on return from the land. If his aim fails he pledges to resign from the Commonwealth Parliament.
A brief update notes that regular meetings are to be reorganized in the future, outlining a plan to adjust schedules and procedural steps for continued defence council operations. Additional details specify a focus on improving coordination and timely decision making.
British cabinet suffers a setback as Eden, Privy Seal, is ordered six weeks rest after a breakdown tied to air travel. MacDonald likely to lead Britain. Mussolini urged action against Germany. Public expects a general agreement and continued contact with Europe.
Fragmentary report from Calcutta describes a battle with rrb stronghold forces. References to wood oars, infantry, and a commander Bhopat Bingt appear amid garbled phrases about terror and siege. Mention of over 1000 men and forced conduct appears in unsure context.
The Royal Commission on the Petrol Industry recommends encouraging independent distributors to cooperate to reduce distribution costs toward a minimum, and to avoid price cutting wars. The majority notes the industry can improve efficiency through science and cooperation, while warning against profits sacrificed by widespread underpricing. The report discusses refineries COR and Shell, ownership by Commonwealth interests and Anglo-Persian, and questions the economic soundness of nationwide refinery expansion. it cites employment at two refineries and notes correspondence with the British Empire authorities.
The Lord Archbishop of Sydney and Mie Mowll departed Government House in Sydney, signaling a notable change in church and civic circles. No additional details were provided on timing or reason.
Dave Watkins, longtime New South Wales figure and ally of Australia’s early federal era, has died after a forty year parliamentary career. He served alongside W. B. Hughes, contributing to tariff debates and family ties to Newcastle, where he lived and worked as a coal miner before rising to national prominence. Parliament adjourned in sympathy. fellow leaders recalled his steady presence and loyalty to the party he helped found.
In Calcutta on Sunday the Caigrese Party announced opposition to the vote for Jubilef. The party aims to align its stance with its leadership and calendar actions as it prepares for upcoming events and directives from higher authorities.
An arbitrator hearings on a CPSICA claim discuss retroactive effect of pay reclassifications and Higher Duty Allowance for officers. The board’s general rule dates to Governor General approval, with exceptions for special circumstances. The discussion covers latest awards adjusting classifications and retrospective dating, noting inconsistent practice across recent arbitrations.
A weekend tornado across Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and Florida left thirty four dead and over 110 injured. Mississippi bore the heaviest toll with 19 deaths and widespread crop damage reported across the affected area.
The Association pressed its claim for a two year period but the Arbitrator warned that amending General Orders could not be guaranteed and might reflect on the Arbitrator's views. The Board urged expediting hearings for reclassification proposals while emphasizing that changes to orders must not undermine the Arbitrator’s authority.
General Avangeline Booth at Winderruder Station ends Imoraing as she resumes her touring schedule. Community members await further remarks and accompanying events.
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