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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1935
Page
2
The text appears to present a garbled newswire snapshot with multiple named places and entities. It references a weather outlook for a 24 hour period ending on the 25th and mentions various names and locations, but readable facts are limited and unclear.
Fragmentary weather entry records Canberra and nearby observations. Data include times around 3 pm and 9 pm, temperatures near 39 to 43 degrees, maximums cited around 94, rainfall tallies and wind directions such as WNW and WSW, plus scattered notes on barometric pressure and monthly totals.
A Rural Lessee committee meeting at Hotel Wellington chaired by Mr J. Gaersn discusses dogs worrying livestock and rising motor vehicle incidents. Members urge stricter action by authorities, noting previous limited results and calling for official enforcement and study of possible solutions to curb the dog issue affecting Kingston and surrounding areas.
A compact notice notes a person named Me TC Tews of ILE aged 16, described as quiet. Details are sparse and uncertain due to fragmented OCR.
Forecasts warn of unsettled conditions across southern central and eastern New South Wales with showers likely in southern seat parts and central highlands. Morning mist in the west spreads westward, while strong south west winds reach gale force on coastal and adjacent areas.
Canberra forecast calls for mostly cloudy and unsettled conditions with showers. Some heavy snow is expected on the highlands, and strong squally winds will push from west to south-west reaching gale force at times.
The NSW and federal governments weigh unemployment insurance schemes amid concerns that state efforts would raise costs for workers. A 1928 national plan stalled. Britain and Canada experiments shift debate toward a unified Australia plan with intergovernmental support, aiming to ease unemployment by shared funding and efficiency.
London reports the House of Commons adjourned until October with a prorogation rule centered on Speaker representation and government need. The Prime Minister plans a weekend speaking engagement before a short holiday abroad, with Lord President Farnesy MacDonald set to act as Prime Minister during his absence.
Mr. R G Menzies, Australian Attorney General, conducted an unofficial visit to Canada and planned talks with Canadian leaders. He was hosted by Justice Minister Hugh Guthrie and due to meet Prime Minister Bennett at luncheon before traveling to New York, Washington, and Vancouver, returning August 12. He stated Australia favors action on passenger and freight carriage between Australia and New Zealand by United States steamship lines, noting British ships do not offer similar service between United States ports.
A concert by a company of young people at Central Methodist Wall Forrest promises entertainment and appeal. The program includes sketches, dances, costumed items, and instrumental numbers with elocutionary feats. Proceeds go to a local construction project, featuring Master Stanley Mason among the performers.
Mrs Winnie Gill wife of Mr Edward Gill of Melbourne Avenue died unexpectedly early Saturday morning after a brief illness. She taught at Amallo Public School and was highly regarded in Canberra and the Methodist Church, with a long teaching career and involvement in W.W. Education Department affairs. Her husband and son, W. H Loc of Sydney, survive her, and the funeral will be held in Canberra today.
Queanbeyan defeated Canberra 45 to 13 after a tense friendly at Quan beyan Showground. Canberra captain threatened to walk off following foul play allegations as Queanbeyan forged ahead with early tries and penalties, then stretched the lead with specialist backline moves and a late burst to seal the win.
Queanbeyan won 20 2 in a tense contest against North Canberra after a strong first half showing the visitors surged late. Key players included M Nallacn captaincy and A Makin’s penalty, with Morton and Tate contributing to late scoring as the home team fought back.
Since the separation from the Department of Trade and Customs the commerce department has grown its staff while central staff will soon exceed central administration of the Customs Department. Twelve new positions with minimum salaries totalling 4222 a year have been created in the Department of Commerce. The head of the development branch has largely shifted to commerce, with most former officers transferred or moved to the commerce department.
Grammar School beat Marika 3 to 2 at Reid Park on Saturday with Manuka hampered by absentees and rain making the surface slippery. O Hilder starred for Grammar, scoring twice while Manuka netted once. The selectors named a representative team for a next match at Manuka Oval. Umpires were Menora, Macgregor and B Mahoney.
The Canberra Amateur Operatic Society presents Miss Hook or Molland at the Capitol Theatre with lively chorus and ballet, strong vocal work, and comic interludes. Productions promise a full evening of entertainment with a polished cast, scenic detail, and broad audience appeal.
A volatile match saw Keys leave the field after fouls against Canberra. Officials discussed possible action as the melee intensified and Grimey signaled the end after event 47, with Canberra players defending pride in a tense finish.
Wet weather forced several pennant tennis matches to be abandoned across divisions A and B. Unfinished rounds leave A, B, and mixed contests incomplete while Northbourne, Reid, and Griffith lead in various standings and looming last-match rallies determine final placements.
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