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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1935
Page
2
Weather report fragment shows temperatures around 40s to 50s with highs and lows and variable wind. Rainfall records for February through March are partially listed, mentioning dates and measurements but many figures are garbled.
In a April 15 House of Commons session Chancellor Neville Chamberlain unveiled a buoyant budget with a 7.56 million pound surplus, tax relief for low earners, and expanded social services. He warned against wealthy relief, noted reduced living costs, and cited strong industrial output, exports, and savings growth while acknowledging higher duties on heavy oil and rice.
Friday in Belfast a bright ceremony greeted Australian Prime Minister Lyons arriving for a brief official visit. He met Lord Craigavon and Belfast leaders in scarlet and blue robes as bands played. Lyons travels to Dublin to rest before returning to London on April 28 with Mr Lyons. De Valera drew bouquets. talks touched on Australian affairs and Irish relations. Local papers reflect mixed political reaction and loyalty questions in Ulster.
Returned men with young children from centres as far west as Broken Hill and the Riverina found relief at a haven on Anzac Day. The facility offered meals, meat and free provisions to those in need, with grateful thanks noted for the accommodation and care received.
Canberran anger rose yesterday over government handling of Anzac Day ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary. Returned soldiers and the Canberra Branch of the R.BALLA criticized Minister Abbott for failing to arrange transport and for not including Navy or Air Force representation. They demanded free travel for Canberra diggers to ceremonies and faulted the Department of the Interior for withholding details of a special luncheon table for Anzac Day.
More than 30 000 returned soldiers marched through Melbourne led by General Sir Harry Chauvel and fifty bands. The two hour procession passed the Cenotaph where an official arts precinct was set up for citizens.
A fragmentary Belfast Cenotaph ceremony notes Mr Lyons visiting Melbourne style crowds. Anzac Day sentiments rise as leaders including Lord Craigavon host Lyons, inspect Parliament houses, and honor those who died. Public dinner links Australia and Ireland with peace hopes.
A Langton china manufacturer at the Millioh Industries Fair warns that pottery dust from grinding and shaping powders causes silicosis. He notes china composition with alumina, silica, and stone. exposure risks exceed daily breathing dust in rural settings. He argues for safer practices and highlights human costs to workers.
Sydney report notes a digger and war veteran Augustus Thomas, long associated with the ALE, died of war injuries at Randwick Prince of Wales Hospital after a long illness. He had retired from service and left behind an education for his son.
A large Queanbeyan crowd attended a War Remembrance service led by Alderman W Emond. The procession included returned soldiers Hoy Scouts Red Cross and other groups, ending at the War Memorial with prayers and a Salvation Army address.
In Machavie mine thirty miles from Potchefstroom a sudden flood trapped 43 miners. The reopened shaft had four feet of water. One man clung to rock and escaped. three European miners perished despite attempts to reach safety while natives reportedly faced delays.
A letter from W. Alonet of Canberra Hospital dated April 24 1985 criticizes Canberra governance and price levels. The writer urges parliament to improve living costs and questions government control of food prices while commending Canberra residents for civic engagement. He compares national pricing to Melbourne milk costs and laments perceived mismanagement.
Dr L W Nutt criticizes the Health Department and Hospital Committees in Canberra. The Hospital by Board advocates clash with centralization while Dr Nott urges consistency against public figures. The April 24, 1082 Canberra letter labels Not a candidate.
Sydney, Tuesday. Mike Winjater for Labour plans to remain in Sydney after the states elections. Mr Bun ningham has been chosen to oversee the New South Wales branch event at the imperial jubilee and prepares a special aircraft to fly him to Adelaide in time to join his wife aboard the Maloja. The ship departs for Mangalore on May 13.
The conference will gather all police authorities for the first time since 1526, likely in late May or early June. It aims to exchange views and discuss matters of general benefit to the state.
Inglewood property comprising 3649 acres offered at public auction on Saturday May 18 at 2 pm. Includes 2400 acres fenced and subdivided for sheep and cattle, with good reputation and rainfall around 30 inches. Auction under instructions from the executors and from Us tual Justen Co Limited with auctioneers Wheatley Goulburn and Windie Parma Limited Sydney.
A London dateline notes officials deny any Tyrol revolt, reporting no upheaval in the Tyrol region. The brief item mentions Vienna and denotes the embassy's stance as calm amid regional tensions.
A public observance honoring Angas Day featured a tribute to fallen servicemen by Mr. W Webber and praise for wartime women’s work. The mayor led the event with a benediction, National Anthem, and Last Post as the Queanbeyan Municipal Band performed.
A formal governor led observance at the Anane Day Moume Steps in Canberra with military and ceremonial officials present. Attendees then moved to a quiet commemoration at Albert Hall, Conor viet, marking the event with a large crowd and notable dignitaries in attendance.
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