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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1935
Page
4
Sydney reports the Minister for Education Mr Drummond announced that wool classing is approved as a pass subject for the Leaving Certificate. A pass in wool classing will be accepted by Technical College for stage I wool classing diploma admission.
In Sydney on Tuesday at 8 50 the temperature fell to 44.8 degrees, lower than the same hour yesterday. Weather observers note the chilly start as residents adjust to the early cold spell.
The Department of the Interior offers five Kingston Griffith area sites and three Civic Centre sites for two residential hotels to replace government liquor cafes. Leases require building costs not less than £18000 with 3 to 12 months start, rent 6 percent for 20 years, and forfeiture if construction does not begin. Tender also called for ten year lease of Hotel Canberra and grounds with fixtures, with security of £10000.
Relief workers on the Springs to Mt Franklin road were snowbound Monday night as tents collapsed under an early heavy snow. Canberra received word and supplies of food and clothing were rushed. Two feet had fallen in Mt Franklin Brindabella and nearby ranges, sparking hopes the road could boost winter sports near Canberra and widen alpine access in the Commonwealth.
Diggers threaten direct action after the Railways Department plans to alter transport for returned soldiers to Sydney for Anzac Day celebrations. They telegrammed the Premier demanding Monday service or troops will board a train on Monday, citing inconvenience of Wednesday travel and overnight sitting.
Premier Stevens declares government policy to reduce all taxes and charges. He notes tax burden cut by £22,400,000 over three years and promises further reductions. Wagon tax and corporal income tax to vanish and railway charges to fall as budget allows.
An anonymous £15 conscience money payment was sent from Brisbane to the Under-Secretary at the Treasury Department in Canberra. The remittance arrived yesterday and was posted from Brisbane.
Canon Hammond today said that the six o'clock closing was the express wish of the people and should stay in force until the public can decide if it should be altered. The liquor interest favors securing extended hours, while the issue remains under consideration.
Canberra Repertory Rooi ery plans opening bookings Friday for Nothing But the Truth, a James Montgomery comedy revived since its early success. Directed by Dr. Nott with Miss Fraser handling stage settings, the company aims to maintain its rising standard of dramatic productions.
Ad copy touts MWENZO or WEENZO as a universal cough remedy claiming two shillings per bottle and nationwide supply. It promises cures for croup influenza and whooping cough while claiming over a million Australians use the product annually.
Printer statement published by Chief John Shakespeare for the yderei Capitol Press of Australia Ltd. notes publication location and office address at Mart Street Braddon Canberra.
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