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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1935
Page
2
The Canberra weather page lists barometer readings, temperatures, wind, and rainfall for the current period. It notes maximum and minimum temperatures, deems the rainfall figures for the year, and references the monthly rain totals and yearly accumulation.
The Commonwealth government eyes a slum reconstruction scheme in Canberra to improve housing for low wage workers. Delays from Commonwealth-State negotiations risk stalling action, despite Molonglo settlement rents repaying costs and the need for better, affordable housing now. Canberra demands justice and industrial housing, not charity.
S.P. BETTING state legislation to be introduced tonight aimed at tightening the Gaming and Betting Act. Proposals include stricter rules for starting price operators and broader Commonwealth cooperation on broadcasts and telephone use. Cabinet received a detailed report from the Galet Secretary with numerous recommendations for action.
In Equity Court Sydney Mr D Maughan for AL Richmed a New Zealand barrister expressed regret over grams received yesterday relating to a proposed male of trust. Maughan said Richmond detected miscommunication and was angered by publicity of former counsel’s conduct.
The Prime Minister said the Federal Cabinet will early consider introducing National Insurance based on the 1927 Commission report. Any system would protect subscribers against unemployment and provide pensions between ages 60 and 68, with a retiring allowance. The government plans a commission to study bookkeeping and monetary matters, aiming for Australian control and finance stewardship, with the Interstate Commission likely revived this year. The Prime Minister departs tonight for Canberra for cabinet meetings.
At Wattle Park Methodist Church on Sunday two memorials were presented to the church trustees. Alf Gouthwell and the family of the late Samuel Southwall funded a pulpit wing memorial, while E Brown and family funded two palm stands in memory of Dorothea Brown. Dorothea’s father Dorothea’s family and Dorothea are honoured with palm stands and a pillar memorial. Rev B H Chapman spoke of lives of service.
Catalan Parliament ex president Bignor Ivan Casanovas fled through the Pyrenees after a dire trek on foot. He allegedly evaded guards at his Barcelona home and faced customs suspicion during the rough 18 hour ascent through snow and darkness.
Sir Henry Gullett travels to Berne to open negotiations with Swiss trade officials. The mission serves dual aims of starting talks with Switzerland and meeting the Italian delegate responsible for the trade treaty. Berne serves as a midway venue before plans to move discussions to Rome.
Government considers an ambitious housing plan to eliminate slums in principal cities, funded by federal loans with state cooperation. The proposal, modeled on English schemes, aims to renovate urban slums, create municipal subsidies, and generate long term employment, though high costs and state finances pose constraints.
A Canberra Court heard criticism of a liquor ordinance as confusing and contentious. Mr. W. H. Dickson noted the difficulty in enforcing the amended rule while Mr. A. G. Hardwick observed contradictory terms. Evidence revealed Commonwealth ownership and leasing arrangements surrounding Kingston Cafe, with ties to John D. Colquhoun and Alexander James Kay.
A rescue plane named Spirit of Abell departed Sydney for Alice Springs to collect Trevor Kilvington a Melbourne physiologist lecturer injured in a shooting accident Saturday. He is the son of Dr Beall Kilvington and is to be flown possibly to Adelaide after reaching Allue Boringa. The accident occurred near allot Springs about 100 miles from Alice Springs.
Melbourne report states Mr J H Scullin announces he will resign as leader of the Federal Opposition Labour Party due to health. He urges unity talks, cites hope to aid party's future under new leadership, with Deputy Leader Mr Forde seen as possible successor during forthcoming negotiations.
Genan W. Rananda head master offers a vote of thanks and stresses the need for broad public support to sustain the League of Nations and its related bodies including the International Labour Office and Permanent Court of International Justice. He hopes the League can peacefully settle the Italy Abyayini dispute and foster world peace.
The F C T Rural Lenses Association held its half yearly meeting in Canberra with Mr J C Gar an presiding. Discussions covered bluestoning Holden's Creek costs, dipping within the federation, and whether to endorse any Advisory Council candidate, with no action taken. A bank balance of £185 16s 4d plus £26 in members’ donations was noted, and soil erosion was proposed as a focus in cooperation with the department.
Mr Shakespeare addressed the Advisory Court on rural lessees policy, urging faster action to improve land and water resources. He cited New South Wales and Queensland examples, pressed for re appraisal of leases, and warned of rising rents unless reforms curb price increases and unlock land for farming.
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