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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 11, 1935

Page

4

Wider Basis For Ordinance Amendments Sought

A deputation from the Adelaide City Council and nearby residents urged Attorney General Senator Brennan to amend Ordinance 14 of 1951 addressing mortgage interest reductions. They proposed extending Clause 4 to cover those who agreed to pay money in 1881 and altering Clause 5 to allow more relief through the Court. Brennan said he would study the issue to see what relief could be provided.

Hie Au Vinory Council Canhorm Tuesdy Senatonr Brennan Als Lintmort-gagers Hrennan

State Elections: Labour Candidate Campaigning in Monaro

The endorsed Australian Labour Party candidate for Monaro, Mr C J Mofo, has begun his campaign in southern parts of the district. Although a visit to Queanbeyan is not yet scheduled, he intends to visit further areas after arrangements are made. Supporters say he aims to unite workers and welfare goals, promising to advocate measures that better the people and preserve heritage.

Australian Labour Party Monaro C. Ji. Mofo Queanbeyan Heall Sonnay Moure Ane Rs

YWCA Notes on Peace, Canberra Women Talk

Miss Mary Dingman of the Disarmament International Organisation in Geneva asks if Canberra women will help shape public opinion for peace and oppose war. Kathleen Commins and local clubs discuss future women’s cricket, crafts, rugs, singing, and social events. The newly formed Girls Council meets to select delegates for the Regional Conference in Adelaide. The Governor General plans to attend the Ball on April 30, with tickets available locally.

Mary Dingman Disarmament International Organisation Geneva Anks Canpera Australis Renee Pa Canowrem Kathleen Commins N.E.W. Women's Cricket Association Willie Canberra the Causeway Molonglo Vamie Queanbeyan Club Kin Ore Club Mia Corlett Dr. Fraser Mildenhall J. Holt Girls’ Council Adelaide Governor General Lady Isaacs Ally Nish Civic Fogarty Davies Xingaton Mercers

London Adelaide air race hopes face cautious wait

London Adelaide race plans for 1986 draw cautious talk from aviation authorities. Premier Butler seeks higher prize money than Melbourne's to attract a strong field, and will meet Lyons for Commonwealth support. A potential incentive is Air Mips offer of a prize for a new airliner, linked to the Adelaide race.

London South Australia Mr. Butler Adelaide Australian Press Association Butler Melbourne Lyons Air Mip Ity

Sulphur Embargo Assured Against Price Increase

Senator McLachlan speaking for the Minister for Trade and Customs assured primary producers that sulphur import prohibition would not raise prices. He noted ongoing negotiations with the Commonwealth to secure supply and bargaining arrangements before Parliament. Senator Johnston warned against basing import limits on ministerial whim given sulphur’s role in superphosphate.

McLachlan Commonwealth Etha Benatar Johnston

Trawler Arrested at New Zealand Port

Wellington New Zealand authorities seized the Sydney trawler Blais Cam at Wortport for unker Ing. The captain appeared in court and was whorced with have Band in VonneL under the New Seland Fisherion Act.

Wellington N.S Sydney Wortport

Deficit Falls in Eight Months with Tax Revenue Rise

Treasury figures show nine months of the financial year with receipts of £53,724,000 and expenditure £54,247,000. March improved finances as revenue rose by £1,182,000, customs and excise up £2,840,000, and post office revenue by £710,000, while income tax and sales tax fell. Expenditure exceeded the prior year by £3,091,000, driven by pensions, state grants, road grants, and post office spending, with non recurring and defence allocations partly affecting totals.

Treasury States Post Office Asia

State deficit eyed as nine month figures show improvement

Treasury data indicate the deficit for the first nine months of the current financial year is likely half a million pounds below the estimated 42,910,000. Endowment receipts and tax changes reduced the shortfall while public servant restorations added 580,000. End of month deficit was 2,250,788, an improvement of 225,508 from the prior year. The cessation of family endowment tax reduced revenue by nearly 1,000,000, suggesting a larger real improvement. Treasury expects £500,000 rail finance improvement and higher industrial receipts by year end.

Eydney N.E.W Iikely Treasury

Building figures rising to Rydney

Building operations continue to show slow improvement in the metropolitan area. Water Board figures for March report buildings valued at £586,905 completed, an increase of £289,784 from the same period last year.

Rydney The Water Board Today Dazoh

Can’t parse title from scrambled horse racing card

A distorted OCR fragment lists horse names and placements across races. It shows various horse entries with numbers, divisions, and stakes but lacks coherent event structure or dates. The readable items include names like Flying Boot, Golden Tune, Old Stormy, and Captain Jones with assorted racing positions.

Rosebery Races Flying Welter Handicap Division

Race card summary with multiple divisions and handica ps showing runners such as Double Dutch Talkie Touchit NN Silver and The Marne. Notable times include 1.234 for First Division and 2.12 for Two Years Old Handicap with various betting quotes and margins such as neck half head and three quarters.

Havilah Asani Talkie Touchit iHab Mom Flying Bullet Irish Mora NN Silver Star Bere Melba Eaton Star Bane Mirrio Ander Mirtio Novic Lim Allred Almond Lugo Magland Baited Amon Allugo Mase Diva the Marne Dunere Marne EBERY ORD Lamgrie Lantheon Livayria NORD Milantheon Diva

Steamer in distress reported near harbor

A brief maritime alert notes a steamer in distress near the harbor, with unclear location and timing due to damaged OCR text. Authorities monitor the situation. further details and formal statements are awaited from port officials.

Melbourne Wool Sales Report Shows Steady Demand

In Melbourne on Wednesday the wool sale continued to show stable demand with steady improvements maintained and a range of fleece types attracting buyers, though some lots were not fully accounted as market activity remained cautious and selective.

Melbourne

Temperance Leader Decries Cocktail Parties At Canberra Meeting

Mrs Strang vice president of the Women's Chrome Temperance Union told a Canberra gathering that cocktail parties and similar functions erode public health and morality. She praised government campaigns to reduce maternal mortality and urged support for temperance as essential to national health and the welfare of mothers and children. She shared details of recent World Convention in Stockholm and the International Conference in London.

Mamemond Stodtixks Sweden London

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