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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1935
Page
2
Publishing notice from The Canberra Times about capital matters and regulatory items. Mentions Canberra and Queanbeyan areas with references to promotions and a ceremony. Wording is garbled but indicates public notice of financial or corporate affairs and scheduled events.
A fragmentary weather log notes barometer readings around 8 am and 2 pm, with values near 29.90 inches and 28.70 inches. It mentions rainfall measurements, temperatures, wind direction NNW to NW, and a maximum temperature estimate, all from a Sunday date in April in a diary-like archival page.
Rainfall increased across the region with steady showers persisting. City officials urged caution as streets flooded in several neighborhoods and preliminary forecasts call for more wet weather today and tomorrow.
The Canberra Mowing Cup Games were badly disrupted by rain and bad weather. Matches at Batur rimaited with 18 ends played, listing players such as Jaradtt, Dicitaon, Rain, Parker CC Ui, Willock, Parking, May, Ai. The East Committee noted Dec 10 date for de Ville and Tharpe, while Monet Bomerville completed 18 ends. The afternoon team Weatherston and Prendyat welcomed Mr. G. Chariton, who is leaving Canberra, wishing Rim a happy future.
Forecast shows further showers then improvement in southern districts and on the coast. Elsewhere fine with cold nights, frost and some fog on the tablelands. North to northwest winds move to southwest, fresh and squally along the coast.
Weather outlook for Canberra shows cool and cloudy conditions with further showers but gradual improvement. Frost possible in the tablelands. Winds from the west to south west remain fresh at times.
At the NSW Public Service Association annual meeting the campaign for full restoration of salaries was approved. The Premier warned that politicizing the issue would pit public servants against the public and the Government. The Lang government Act cut salaries, with restorations planned to ease the burden, while deficits soar. Professor Bland urged restraint, warning politicization would erode public trust and discipline within departments.
A demo run at Ruston Station London showcased the pneumatic tyre railcar by Sir John Alddeley and Scottish Railway Company. The Coventry Premu tio Railcar uses a Hispano Luisa petrol engine with geared drive and rubber suspension, aiming for economy, speed, comfort, and quiet operation in English service.
Germany unveils a process to copper plate aluminium articles that avoids peeling and requires no external current. The method uses a pretreatment cleaner to remove oxide, a thin initial copper layer, a water rinse, and a second bath to build thicker plating by immersion time.
A fragmentary report describes bogie axle systems and wheel assemblies. It references extensive tests totaling millions of miles, speeds near 98 miles per hour, and multiple components inspected or replaced as part of ongoing service checks.
Unfavourable weather delays the Queanbeyan Park Championships started Friday. Many courts were unplayable with Breebody Gold Cup ties looming, but play expected to resume today including several main draws and finals among leading state players.
Australian players Crawford, McGrath, Hopman, and partners dominated the Rome rubber, defeating Belgian rivals as Quist and Payot showed flashes of brilliance. The Australians seized control once they found their length and rhythm, with strong support from van Well and turn of form boosting the team.
Australian champion H W Hattersley wowed at the Enster Tournament weekend setting a new course record of 67, five under par, amid a strong field including M L Kelly and W S Richardson. The event featured mixed foursomes and several close finishes with Hattersley and Sweetnam leading the women’s pairs, and a focus on amateur and professional championships to be decided tomorrow.
In Round Two mixed doubles action Taake and Dursit defeat Bound and Payot 62 46. Crawford and Auavem overcome Laoroln and Bale 4 3. Le Quint and Payot topple Bigmorina and Manaitta 2 0. Jevdse-Jowake pair ousts McGrath and Noel 4 0. In women's doubles Mia Lyle and Dearman defeat Mrs Sterling and Toran 7 5 0.
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