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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1935

Page

4

Local Names and Placenames Listed in Queanbeyan Area

A fragmentary OCR shows a string of personal and place names including B J Dunne Queanbeyan Ax Bolick Lone Queanbeyan E R Cottam Urlurra Road Kennedy Bons Bungendore R B Brown Wall A Perkins Coome Mp Kilkenny Banvbats Brgs AB Smithers Brown Marrimbareman.

B.J. Dunne Queanbeyan AX Bolick Lone Queanbeyan E. R. Cottam Urlurra Road Kennedy and Bons Bungendore R. B. Brown Wall A. Perkins Fies Coome Kilkenny Oe Banvbats Brgs AB Smithers Brown _ Marrimbareman

Weather records of rainfall at Queanteyan this year

The following records show rainfall amounts in Queanteyan for the current year to date. Maximum and minimum values are noted, summarizing seasonal trends and total precipitation to date.

Queanteyan Dati

Canberra Forecast For Saturday Thunderstorms Rising

Weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions across Canberra with developing thunderstorms. Expect cloudiness and rain in the southeast with isolated severe squalls. Patches of morning fog and fresh to squally northeast winds.

Canberra Times 1685 Hospital Tax Ordinance Discussion

The article discusses the new hospital benefit scheme and the hospital tax in Canberra. It notes the ordinance will not take effect immediately and will depend on a proclaimed date linked to hospital board control. It emphasizes resident scrutiny, independence of the board, and potential ministerial influence over appointments.

Feeney Board of Management New South Wales

Tourism scheme targets Canberra as HQ for regional network

F J Cahill director of Newcastle Tourist Bureau and Alderman Fenton met Canberra officials to discuss a zonal tourism body uniting districts from Canberra to Victoria. The plan would place a central office in Canberra to coordinate advertising, itineraries, and transport. A conference will inaugurate the zonal machinery, with the aim of broad cooperative support and future announcements.

Commonwealth FJ. Cahill Newcastle Chiberra Fle Tabltunde Badier Canberra Tinkel Cali Alderman Fenton New South Wales Mungeetion Tawa Gouls Hurch

Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at Abert Hall Canberra

Abert Hall Canberra staged a lively pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk featuring Hazel Nutt in a strong performance as the principal fairy, supported by a robust cast including Lily Fletcher Cora Forest and Dorothy Anderson. The ballet and chorus impressed with bright dancing and well timed routines, while the music and stage effects added charm to the festive production.

O'Don Ray Abert Hall Canberra Milas Miss Nutt Bary Boss Faron Graball Lily Fletcher Cora Forest Ali Jak Ured Loria Spence Mattie John Hines Dorothy Anderson Contoritontat Istlae Anderaan Lorraine Dan

Personal on the promotion of Mr J Duncan vacancy filled

The vacant position of public service tradepor second division New South Wales will be filled by Mr H C Biving and Mr J T Piner will also receive promotion.

New Design Choices for Villers-Brettoneux War Memorial

Australia received new memorial designs for Villers-Brettoneux and will submit them to Cabinet for final selection. Archdale Parkhill said designs were simpler after talks with Sir Fabian Ware. A block of Australian marble from London will be added, and dominions will contribute stone slabs for the base. The Boulogne site honors the 1914 British landing in France, with France to unveil the monument, 30 feet tall on a 50 foot base.

Villyre-Brettoneux Australia Im. Archdale Parkhill Uay Fathian Ware Imperial War Graves Commission Lyons Bruces London Boulogne Dominions New Zealand Canada Newfowndland Southern Fuse Aia Brome Agure France

NSW Deficit Budget Aims For Large Public Works Plan

Indications point to a government budget forecast that improves the deficit by about 300000 compared with last year. The prime minister or attorney general plans a big programme of public works including sewerage schemes in city and country areas. A reduction in wages tax for lower incomes is expected.

Sydney Thorvds Indibations Prymcrcy Ategerney

Cabinet Deliberations Focus on Minor Dept Matters

The Federal Cabinet met to review routine departmental issues while awaiting resumed sessions. Prime Minister Lyon and Assistant Minister Thurby returned, with praise for Lyons’s overseas work and discussions touching on potential budget topics upon reconvening.

Allmiater George Pearce Ma Lyonson Atin Iotor Thurby Eulugletie Str -Lygne Conmerce Pagel Tor Detonee Parkhill

Suspension Bridge and Park Plans From Queanbeyan Council

The Queanbeyan Municipal Council heard the Fast Queanbeyan Progress Association request toward restoring one foot bridge at Mowart Street and Trineuly Place and rebuilding the suspension bridge destroyed by a van. The association offered voluntary labor for a children’s ground at East Queanbeyan Park and ornamental trees. A letter was to be forwarded to Mr Hedges to seek grant funding, and the ganger was to estimate the cost of the Trinula Place bridge. The suspension bridge rebuild remained pending the mayor and town clerk’s return.

Queanbeyam Progre Association Queanbeyan Association Hedges Walt Trinula Place

Rear-Admiral Lane Pool Nominated to Command Royal Australian Navy

The British Admiralty proposed Rear-Admiral TH. C. Lane Pool to command the Australian fleet. Communication was sent to the Secretary for Defence accepting the nomination. Lane Pool previously captained the Royal Australian Naval College from 1928 to 1937 and had led the Royal Naval Barracks at Devonport in England.

Brith Admiralty TH. C. Lane Poole W. T. Randle Ford Mr. Parkhill Ani Simeon Béenstary of Biste Lani Pool Royal Australian Naval College Royal Naval Barracks Devonport England

Grammar Schools Track Meet in Canberra Produces Few Records

Grammar schools in Canberra held a combined athletic meeting with a varied programme and large crowd. B Thames set a new shot put mark, while Sac kay led boys with 24 points and first places in the 100 yards and 220 yards, with Royds also high in the high jump. Helen Moor and Jean Sheaffe shared the girls’ junior championship, and Kilburn House won the inter house cup by four points over Waverley.

Canberra Ennai Averal Runnera Thames Sackay Royds F. Peterson Fletcher Booies Snow

Public Works Sewerage Costs Spark Local Debate

The article outlines cost estimates for sewerage works and potential tax or rate implications. Conflicting views are voiced by officials on funding methods and whether the public should bear the burden, with mention of government support and contractor involvement.

Fragmented report on swimming bath protest and city actions

A garbled OCR style note describes support for a swimming bath project and city officials in Be Quexnbeyan. It mentions river access, a trial or vote, and potential injuries or delays, referencing Mayor and local authorities and a city meeting in April.

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