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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1935

Page

4

Poisons Act Debate At NW Pharmaceutical Society

Thursday the Secretary of the Pharmaceutical Society of NW criticised the Poisons and Pharmacy Act. He cited strychnine sold freely for pest destruction as evidence the act protects the public poorly. The existing regulations on poisons and older powers were deemed weak and needed new legislation to strengthen the act.

Bydney The Pharmaceutical Society of NW Jastelow Tr Im Periiamonul

Unclear fragmentary letters and brand mentions

Fragmentary OCR text mentions sheep brands such as Wattle Valley and Majurg, plus names A. K. Corkhill R. Tully Mata James and letters via Queanbeyan. Ambiguous items include Mata James Aire and Iberra. No coherent event or date available.

Wattle Valley Majurg A. K T A Corkhill Queanbeyan R. Tully Wentri T. Ustits Mata James Aire Y. Iberra

C W A Activities in Queanbeyan

At a CW A meeting in Queanbeyan the group outlined Baby Health Attendances for the month and noted receipts from a jumble sale. Proceeds will be used to aid district mothers and patients needing hospital treatment, with ongoing support for metropolitan patients and homes during winter. The event underscored CW A work and relief provided in the season.

Wheat marketing and price reform for Australian farmers

The article argues for an orderly wheat marketing system through a farmer-controlled pool to secure a home consumption price aligned with Australian conditions. It criticizes past government controls and warns that without a coordinated wheat pool the consumer bears bread costs while producers suffer, hindering recovery and wage prospects.

Australia Arketing Auatt

Turf Conference Taxation Sparks NSW Racing Reform Talks

At Tattersalls Tonight racing men split on taxation and betting impacts. Representatives from five country clubs push for reforms while calling taxation a major burden. a New South Wales Racing Progress Association is formed to promote welfare of racing. Sir Hugh Denison urges a united advisory body and notes initial broadcasting concerns.

Sydney Broshamting Tattersall South Coat Racing Amociatiom Nita Ttwae New South Wales Racing Progress Association Australian Jockey Club Metropolitan Proprietary Clubs Hugh Denishe New South Wales Willams Western Districts Racing Association F. Ki Riley Far South Coast Racing Association Newcastle Noonan Western Districta A.C Mir Hugh Denison

Civic Cafe Tenders Nearing Final Decision

Arrangements are being finalised for tearing the Government liquor cafe at Civic Centre with the successful tenderer expected to be announced next week. No decision yet on Hotel Canberra return. Mr A F Kayban accepted Kingston Cafe manager role for owner W F McGrath. licence transfer hearing set for August 27.

Civic Centra Canberra W. F. McGrath

New Ambulance Taken Over by Fire Brigade

The Canberra ambulance waggon arrived this week and is under Fire Brigade control with first aid instruction from Health Department officers. The medical officer Dr Bude and other honorary physicians assist as it becomes part of hospital services next month. The vehicle features modern construction and cream finish.

Canberra Mem Aera OM Cera Health Department renMlent Bude Medicon Hostit Department Department of the Interior Transport Section Hospital Board of Management

Obituary of Mrs E Hobbs at St Johns Cemetery

Funeral for the late Mrs. Mobbest Hobbs drew many relatives and friends to St Johns Cemetery yesterday. Archdeacon Robertson officiated with chief mourners listed as F Hobbs, Gomaari family of Forbes, A Gossard brothers, H Hobbs, Mrs. Hobbs, McAllister, A Brown of Gaige Crewe, and numerous Southwell and Routhwell relatives along with T Sharp, T Ald, Gilleaple, and H Jones among pallbearers.

Mobbest Bt. John's Cemetery Archdeacom Robertson F. ‘Hobs Gomaari Forbes A. Gossard Forber H. Hobbs Min. Hobba McAll A. Brown Gaige Crewe Moir Guadarvo Southwell A. Southwell W. Routhwell Mra Oiltenple Mesers T. Sharp T. Ald Gilleaple H- Jones Menara, A F. C. Mouthwell H. Jona T. Reid

Giant Python Prepares Meal Amid Curious Scene

A fragmented report describes a giant python gathering its meal including a duck as observers note the snake’s interest in food while it prepares to cast its skin, signaling a shedding cycle amid an unusual feeding moment.

Acting Treasurer F G Casey Improves After Illness

A fragment reports the Acting Treasurer Mr F G Casey showing slight improvement after recent attacks of influents. He remains confined to his home at Truntroon and cannot be expected to leave for several days.

F. G. Casey Heele Sill Truntroon

Billets Sought for Interstate Youth Football Carnival

Canberra organizers appeal to residents to billet 35 visiting boys for a multi-state carnival ending August 31. Committee plans include civic reception, tours of Canberra and nearby country areas, and transport arrangements. Aiming to house all visitors in private homes to avoid boarding houses, the effort hinges on local volunteer hosts and city arrangements.

Ganberra Canberra Ctlrena Victorte New South Wales Queensland South Australia Toa Messrs G. 5B Knows W. Rees Superannuation Board Je L Mulrooney H. J. Filahle Telopea Park School Lenehan Curtiody St. Christopher's School Kennard Federa Cott River Uee Colter Cara Albert Hall Ppm Prioo Lyona T. Pater~ton Sir Jaase Isaacs Teloper Park School

Rugby League Canberra Selection At Queanbeyan Sunday

The Canberra rugby league team, led by T Gribble and Wi Butterfield, is chosen to represent Canberra again at Burrows, Queanbeyan on Sunday. A North City lean selection at Mo Longly Queanbeyan on Monday includes O Makin J McNamara M Free Ballantyoe N Southwell B Hawke A Makin J Boyd J Maadama tenp twint E Johnston T Collins J Rhephers G Grant T Moynshen G Heston i Beton MW Battews. Players not available should advise the secretary to arrange transport.

Eam Canberra Burrows Queanbeyan T. Gribble Wi Butterfield J. Speeing Jes Grimes O Byrne O'Arien H. Bladen R. Moor Grant North City Molongly O. Makin J McNamara M. Free Ballantyoe N. Southwell B. Hawke A. Makin J. Boyd J. Maadama Tenptwint E. Johnston T. Collins J. Rhephers Grant T. Moynshen G. Heston I. Beton MW. Battews

Extensions to Queanbeyan Hospital Plan Rejected by Board

The Hospitals Commission proposed a new private ward block at Queanbeyan District Hospital with four single beds and a two bed ward, plus support rooms. The Board found the cost around £2000 unjustified and favored adding a second storey to create seven or eight extra beds, shelving the plan for three months. A resident medical practitioner appointment was urged.

Queanbeyen District Hospital Hospitals Commission Board of Management Tiwaw Te ‘Wan B. W. Hammond A. C. Bowens Eit‘ied Hi J. HU Messrs. Bowers Abraham Hammond Measto Bowers Iil Mesa West House Aister A. Gibbm Slater A. Mind June Aister Tte D. R. West Deane Marjorie Grigg Bister D. Heaton Nursing Atest Slaters Slater Heaton M Hinckeman Beyan Hospital Board Publi Word ATS

Contemplated reductions to Guten on British imports

Cabinet to consider reductions on British imports amid a currency of likely formal action. Reports from Mr Lyons suggest Britain may remove existing restrictions on Beth goods. A preliminary survey shows limited impact, with possible extension of food exemptions. If approved, action could follow the September assembly of representatives.

Yayush Lime Jon Lyona Lyons Ioma Omma Commonwealth United Kingdon Australie Howe A Commons

University Dance Bright Social Highlight At Caubemy

Indications point to Canberra University students holding a dance tonight at Maguire Pavilion. Invitations extended to Lighter Sicilian members and younger locals are expected to attend. The Students' Social Committee plans music and decor to ensure a premier social occasion of the season.

Caubemy University OW ‘Maguire Tenia Sawson Sie Ian T ‘x Canberns Tl Etudente Ut University

Dental discovery at Bi nh Dental Association meeting

Amew allspiritian discovery may yield better denture tech at the conference. Drury of London praised Vulcanite for its potential in prosthetic teeth though still experimental. Dental groups have cooperated on its development since 1905, with material pending broader use.

Binh Dental Association D. B Drury London Dentai Laboratory Feeseres Ita

Duty On Crude Oil For Road Vehicles

The aviy of Hd. pee hydrorcarbon at and at Ot for rad veicles, comes tata for morrow, the tax wad Imposed In we Finance Act sanpart rota patent duty, in view 'of the I Fron patrumpee at yeni OO with heavy all emgledy ew LONDON, Thurwily, alee.

Tata Yeni London Thurwily

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