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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1935
Page
2
A fragmented Canberra Times notice lists a proto proprietorship with a Canberra address and mentions free postal within the Commonwealth. It also includes an unclear line about subscription rates and railway-related terms with several garbled phrases and names.
The report notes significant rainfall with warnings of rising waters across affected regions. Authorities urge preparedness as rivers swell and localized flooding impacts transport and closures continue to unfold.
Weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions across Canberra region with a shift toward northerly to north westerly winds. No significant rainfall expected, highs around mid twenties and possible afternoon showers.
The Canberra Times discusses British financial policy on stabilisation and the sterling area. It explains that stabilisation depends on universal policy adjustments, notes Britain's abandonment of the gold standard, and describes how many countries within the sterling area rely on trade with the United Kingdom. It highlights Ottawa agreements, export growth, and the role of exchange rate stability as a bridge to recovery for Australia and other sterling nations.
At the F C T Cricket Association meeting the 1945-36 season opens on Saturday October 5 with five teams in A and B Grades and eight in the sub-district. Hall Club may withdraw affecting Ainslie district inclusion. Molonglo Club joins sub-district and Canberra teams plan matches against MCC and Sydney clubs.
Tax authorities in Melbourne explored a uniform tax measure at a conference. Acting Treasurer Mr. Comey said the draft legislation will not produce wide changes yet may give minor advantages. government expects adjustments during the next session.
In a plain spoken address to the Faytuerseid Ballers Conference, Minister for Agriculture Mr Main criticized underused silo facilities. He cited 110,000 public pounds tied up in storage, urged reallocations to make space for wheat, and warned against delaying removal of grain from storage.
Prime Minister J A Gyuns and Mrs Lyons return to Canberra after months at sea and in business. Elder daughters Enid and Meira greet relatives as children pack joyfully for a swift departure back to Tasmania via Melbourne. The Lyons household resumes duties, with Mrs Lyons off to Tasmania tomorrow and Mr Lyons quickly back to public affairs.
A Sydney report notes general sentiment over Australia’s sound position in the United States amid publicity by Lyons and H W Horsfield. Lyons described Australia’s recovery and discouraged reliance on expedients, drawing astonishment at the nation’s steady progress.
Melbourne dispatch reports the Defence Department considering a permit for manufacturing Hawker Benin tenting and Seagull 8 aircraft in Australia. Secretary Mr Shepherd could not confirm if engine production could be a separate state venture or part of munition factory operations already in place.
Investigations into the suitability of mermaid workers in the Manuka Wri wicket conference. Mr Kappler reported that after criticism by Hugheson following Alek Shattele incident, the Association consulted visiting team members for opinions. The consensus favors the wicket as suitable for British cricket with a long list of officers and committees named.
The Canberra branch of the Gen. Cal Association held its seventh annual meeting at Albert Hall with notable members present. President Mr. H. Maude chaired. reports praised finances as sound and urged support for the CPB candidate in the forthcoming Advisory Council election. A post‑meeting smoke social featured performances by local artists and tributes to retiring leaders.
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