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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1935
Page
4
Sydney readers visit Dymocks Newsagency and Uriarra Road station shops for local notices and notices about Palliat Wad and RK Cottam displayed in the area.
A canine assisted orienteering race in NS SAAN featured a fresh path circuit near Newton with new route corrections. Teams highlighted improved pace as dogs navigated a dense course under guidance, drawing attention to training methods and local participation.
Analysis in Canberra of Australia's future representation in New York and Washington. The government weighs the need for a long serving, expert envoy to deepen US ties, with emphasis on diplomacy over politics and the experience, youth, and ability of the appointee.
Mr Kal muji Deburhi heads the Japanese Goodwill Mission to Australia with a two day Canberra stay then travel to Victoria. He arrives in Sydney by air, tours Parliament House, Government House, and key landmarks, attends a state dinner, and proceeds to Melbourne. The Victorian leg includes country visits and ends with Sydney departure by train. He then travels to New South Wales, Queensland, and finally New Zealand.
Osborne Smith, a Reserve Bank of India official, is discussed as a possible chairman for a Royal Commission proposed by the Commonwealth Government to probe banking in Australia. He trained at Sydney Grammar, led the Commonwealth Bank Melbourne branch, moved to London, and handled Bank of England duties in India before becoming a key figure in the inquiry setup. His availability for the role remains uncertain.
District rivers are exceptionally low for this time of year and streams feed drought concerns. Rainfall is needed within a month to avert adverse effects on livestock and grazing. Queanbeyan reached 70 degrees on Tuesday. monthly tallies show low totals versus previous year.
Brisbane Wednesday report notes Moon walked off the court during a Jubilee Tennis match with Grine, drawing crosswise comments from spectators about court conditions. The two players reportedly earned a walkover as officials checked the situation, with further debate over the game's outcome and the slippery court surface.
Dr Wo Lien Teh will deliver the Morrison lecture at the Institute of Anatomy Canberra on September 2. He is a noted international scientist, former Manchurian plague director, with Cambridge degrees and Johns Hopkins PhD. He will be accompanied by Dr W. P. Chen. Lecture open to the public.
The Cabinet plans extended sessions starting at 2.00 to clear Budget measures. Sittings are expected to run into night hours with more sessions likely on Saturday. Key items include mail carriage by plane, staged public service cuts, sales tax reform, uniform taxation between Commonwealth and states, UK import duties cut, trade treaty talks with Europe, and a successor to MP 3. T. Heathershaw, retiring commissioner of pensions, next month.
Mr Paterson returned to Prhustra after touring the Northern Territory and Central Australia. He received a preliminary report from Commonwealth Chief Protector of Aborigines Dr. Cook on proposed improvements and amendments to native policy. Paterson noted progress but had not yet seen the final report.
A partially legible report notes scrutiny of a proposed trade mission to the United States. Officials discuss arrangements and the need for clear information before the venture proceeds, citing the role of a coordinated visiting group and formal engagement.
Archibald, director of the Government A Annial Farms, notes the grain crop is expected to be reduced by 209,090,000 bushels due to rust. The announcement outlines substantial losses across regions and implications for supply.
A brittle item notes government departments forbidding public servants from certain conduct at departmental conferences. The text suggests an order or public notice restricting participation and outlining penalties for violations by officials.
Railway officials say medical treatment has begun for the wounded man Trevor Jilvingtom of He DPR stack. His condition is described as serious but improving as he is moved to Lovington for further care and observation.
Queanbeyan District Hospital will install a new X Ray plant funded by a donation of £50 from T J Kelly, enabling debt-free setup. The annual meeting noted a strong financial position, a push to reach 1000 system contributions, and plans for eight or nine private wards pending two storey brick expansion. Ambulance funding and ongoing hospital improvements were discussed with emphasis on serving Queanbeyan residents and coordinating with Canberra health authorities.
A report from London cites Protest Apiselin claiming a vast heat layer between Earth and space blocks lunar travel. Professor Appleton disputes the claim, noting research on upper atmosphere and wireless waves, suggesting no risk to future missions within seven miles height.
A chaotic report describes a Newcastle focused event with engineers and executives discussing the expansion and relocation of steelworks. It details planning, transport routes, and furnace processes, mentioning parties like Broken Hill Proprietary Company and local figures, plus proposals and deposits related to the project.
A miner was killed when a counter weight fell from a cage used for mining at a shaft more than 400 feet deep. The incident left the worker with severe injuries to the right shoulder and arm, according to initial reports from Perth.
A garbled report notes Amaigasyanind Wireless Limited announced a future service portal and ongoing integration with RW A. nil continues to deliver broader internet services. The source mentions Baveramont and Dverene Witelenn in passing, signaling a tech expansion plan.
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