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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1935
Page
4
The July figures show a surplus of 280,000 with customs receipts rising due to higher petrol and excise yields. Revenue increased by 431,000 from imports and payroll payments rose. overall expenditure was 471,000 higher than the prior July. Defence costs and transactions rose, aided by higher state pay and road grants.
A scrambled note describes a half mile handicap event tied to a hockey start at 2 45 pm. It mentions a match between a team and local selection with competitors listed and a reminder to attend the pavilion. The fragment references a winner and a manager but lacks clear details.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a planned Catholic Ball event to be held Friday next with discussion of funding, subscriptions, and anticipated participation. The readable text hints at community support and expectations of a successful gathering, though many details remain unclear.
Burrowa eyes a second shot at the Massy Cup against Canberra on June 9 after a close 10-2 win. Changes include J Hearne and Winterfatten, with Eric Lush at centre forward. Canberra adds Butterfield Betton and Moore while Johnston rests due to training. Curtain raiser pools North City and Molonglo for the Canberra Times Shield. both teams urged to start on time for a 1 3 40 pm cup start.
New mycologist Deolphrey Ramurl at Rothamsted Experimental Station Harpenden reports extracting fragrant perfumes from a fungus type called actinomycetee found on wall surfaces. He observed decay of certain plant odors caused by wall fungi and noted these fungi could yield pleasant scents.
The All India Olympic champion hockey team meets the F C T Hockey Association side at Manuka Oval in Canberra at 3 p m with a curtain-raiser between Queanbeyan and Canberra Grammar School. Expected attendance includes Excellency Sir Isaac Isaacs and officials. The India team includes Dhyan Chand captaining with Rup Singh and Shab Buddin among forwards.
Commonwealth Bank report shows note reserves at 447,050,000 pounds with 38.30 percent in English sterling as of June 2. Banks hold 30,200,000 pounds of notes, public 126,848,000, and banking deposits total 224,267,000 with non-interest bearing 119,081,000. Interest in deposits and clearings trend upward since 1932 while deposit rates fall across terms.
Sydney set a school high jump record while also winning the broad jump and 120 yard hurdles at an undated meet. The report notes multiple events and honors for Sydney and mentions the school and fellow competitors in a period style preview of the day’s athletics.
The article notes an extended school vacation period affecting students including young Tuyen, with August break overlaps and travel plans disrupted by ongoing timetable changes. It highlights the impact on families as schools adjust schedules.
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