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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
4
A fragmented OCR notice mentions James and addresses to communicate with The One Caren Times or by phone TA. The readable parts are sparse but indicate a telegram style request for contact.
The snippet records rainfall and precipitation figures for the present year at Queanbeyan. It notes minimum temperatures and total rainfall, reflecting local weather data collected for monitoring and public information.
The Canberra Times reports on the eve of the Power conference among Britain France and Italy. Britain gains Abyssinian concessions for Italy and persuades France to uphold treaty obligations. Italy reportedly plans poison gas defences and threatens to breach Kellogg Pact. British diplomacy emphasizes restraint and peace to avert wider war.
Queanbeyan stock market shows growth as sale yards report higher activity and prices. Local brokers note increased trading in cattle and livestock, with several firms expanding staff and facilities to handle demand.
Queanbeyan Municipal Council debated rebuilding municipal yards modeled on Wagga and discussed a Buttle's Crossing bridge on the Queanbeyan River for sheep transport. The Judiciary Committee upheld Canberra’s protest over two grounds affecting a Massy Cup match, ruling on player eligibility and the reuse of patching measures.
The Queanbeyan School of Arts seeks a council grant equal to its indebtedness. Reorganization is under way. books will be issued by a router system. Total liabilities about £400. seeking £190 loan from Commonwealth Savings Bank to discharge urgent debts. Council to consider six weeks, with Aldermen to deliberate.
Dalgety Shire Council on Tuesday urged federal and state governments to fast track a national industry share revamp to defend the nation and cut overseas trade dependency. It voted 5 pounds toward the league’s fighting fund, debated stock straying on roads, and supported housing schemes like the English model. A £468 tender from M McArthur for a 35 ft timber bridge over Gorman's Yard Creek was accepted, if no other bids arrived.
London observers note that schemes aimed at improving workers conditions are more widespread and genuine than ever before. Sir Frederik Stewart summarizes findings from his investigation into British and European social and industrial conditions and will report to the Commonwealth.
Delegates from Monaro race clubs including Cooma Adaminaby and Major's Creek will attend the annual Monaro conference at Hotel Wellington next Wednesday at 11:30 am. The meeting will discuss reviving national stability through workers insurance, pensions, and adoption of a formal programme for the Monaro circuit race meetings.
A piano recital with new arrangements is planned for Tuesday September 10. The event features a guest artist and several performers from the Ladies College ensemble, aiming to attract a large audience as the season opens with the concert.
Members of the Northbourne Ten attended a social gathering where Br and Mrs CP Thomson were present with a crystal jug and a silver-flecked knife and fork. Mamemond met with Lindley Evans and Frank Hutebrum, sharing woes. Lambert served as a steady influence, while Ax Mie Hammond Inext enjoyed broad popularity in social circles.
Mise Gal fard Smith of Campbell Street Queanbeyan files a complaint to the Department of Local Government over dogs allowed in Queanbeyan Park used for greyhound training. The health inspector notes no park nuisance but suggests the Coursing Club urge owners to obey the law. an inspector report is due next meeting.
Queanbeyan Club played the second qualifying round for the championship. Names listed include Mrs Wormald 196, A W Harman 107, J Richardson 216, and others with scores and times noted. The report references matches, players, and the next round schedule with times such as 4 pm and mentions several participants and firms in a concise club-competition record.
Canberra selectors prepare for a national football match against Broken Hill at Manuka Oval with Canberran players Collins Dinneville Williams and McKinstry among the lineup. The visiting team includes Knowles and Wilms. officials and reception plans are set with a curtain-raiser and Umpires announced for the match.
At the Miemington saleyard a 10 day sale saw 26 370 sheep and lambs catalogued with steady competition for wethers and lambs at market rates. Ready demand held for 3 880 head of cattle as a strong market emerged for pork descriptions. Prices cited include ewes 12 to 36 shillings, lambs 13 to 27 shillings, cows £4 to £5, and best beef around 40 shillings per hundredweight.
A garbled OCR fragment references weeds and a Commonwealth context with terms like noxious, assete, polat cetaren, mypericum, and broad notes. The readable portion hints at a regulatory or horticultural notice but lacks clear details or names to identify a full event or subject.
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