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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1935

Page

4

Planes debate over Australia admission and fair play

A London briefing reports British aircraft makers urging fair competition with American and German rivals as Australia seeks admitted aircraft. De Haviland officials stress free trade and equal standards. Junkers executives weigh diesel engines and barter schemes with Australia amid subsidies concerns and potential trade with Continental Airways Ltd.

London de Haviland Fly Bt Barde Ulacas Competiton Australia England Society of British Air Craft Constructors Rarehl Italy Junkers Berlin Australis Austraile Buk Frade Continental Airways Ltd Ubat Germany

Agricultural Bureau Talk Series At Queanbeyan Meeting

In the coming weeks instructors from the Department of Agriculture will visit Queanbeyan to lecture local Agricultural Bureau members. A special meeting is set for Friday at the Bowing Pavilion with speakers including John L. Green and Lorna Byrne B Sc. On December 12 Beardwood stock inspector will lecture on deep disease. The department offers a booklet in natural colours showing pests and noxious weeds with applications to the Secretary of the Agricultural Bureau.

Department of Agriculture Quianbeyan Boca Agreult Tural Bureau John L. Green Gristologist South Coast Mins Lorna Byrne Asalelant Womens

Election of Mayor At Queanbeyan Council Meeting

The Queanbeyan Municipal Council will elect the mayor for the coming term at its meeting on Thursday. Among business is a motion by Alderman Bruce to urge the Government to stop further sewerage construction work, seeking adherence to the original conditions of the scheme.

Queanbeyan

Private Wool Buyers Active in District Trade

Wool buyers have been busy in the district, with a considerable amount sold in the shed. Buyers offered tempting prices as gro ssers dispose of clips. Some large clips fetched up to 18d per lb, while Grasiera reports their clips weighed lighter by about 2 lbs per sheep compared with last year.

Jana Haanen Grasiera

Glebe Park Mixed Doubles Winners Claim Cup

The Globe Parc Tennis Club completed its first quarterly mixed doubles tournament on its courts Sunday with C. Bibbella and Mimi P. Taylor finishing on top with 62 49 and to receive miniature Doran Cups. An American mixed doubles event also took place, won by M. Moore and Mrs Barber, 4 0.

Globe Parc Eourts C. Bibbella Mimi P. Taylor M. Moore Gamatapat A. Taylor Mis . Ribbens G. Bates Moore Bates Mrs. Kaln Barbera

Australians Win by Innings in South Africa Test

CAPE TOWN Monday Australia bowled Western Province out for 104, then a strong second innings put up 142 for five declared. Robertson led with eight wickets for 98 and Grimmett plus Fleetwood-Smith sealed the victory by an innings and 49 runs. Darling and O'Brien fought hard but fell to disciplined bowling as Australia dominated.

Cape Town Newlands Cricket Ground Femst Robertson Fleetwood-Smith Jwidamen Darling O'Brien Weatarn Province McCormick Ralph Manning Grimmett Hond Wiencha Fleetwood-Munich

Senator Leckie decries private offices burden during debate

In a bitter complaint, Senator Leckie condemned the private offices used by Senators, noting that only five desks existed for 30 members and that the lack of sufficient workspace harms health and efficiency. He contrasted this with ministers and others who have rooms, urging equal access for private members.

Leckde Mamvera Senate Leckie Ember Pearce Melbourne Benate Ministers of the Crown

Accommodation for Members of Parliament in Canberra

Complaints arose over restricted lodging at Hotel Canberra as MPs from both Houses complained of overcrowding and unsatisfactory arrangements. Paterson defended management noting heavy bookings and wives joining for events, with two new hotels planned to ease future congestion. Senate inquiries discussed potential use of Hotel Burrajone previously reserved for Census staff.

Canberra House of Representatives Mexica Beasley Gurden Mulcahy Tansarini Paterson Jessee Senate Collings Interior Unie Parissiner Misr Wainh Iomr

Deputation Seeks Parliament Refreshment Quarters Move

A deputation representing all parties in Parliament urged Interior Minister Paterson to relocate living quarters from above the parliamentary refreshment room to members. They argued it would be cheaper, cutting overhead by closing the establishment during recess and freeing hotels for tourist trade expansion. Paterson said he would place the scheme before the Government for consideration.

Mr. Paterson Conakdorn

Taxation Appeal Details and Trautwein Testimony

The High Court heard Theodore Sharten Trautwein defend his actions as an adviser for many politicians at election. He claimed he believed he had been voted to the Upper House in appreciation of his services. He denied knowing profits from Belfields Hotel and admitted spending to secure signatures for petitions, noting instances of bogus signatures and payments to applicants. The hearing was adjourned.

Bydney Aarge Dae Wan Theodore Sharten Trautwein Ihe High Court Trautwein Aeld Lamb K.C Belfields Hotel Trautweineld Alga

Royal Canberra Golf Club Foursomes Play Notes

Fragmentary report from the Royal Canberra Golf Club mentions foursomes play with players including M. Luce and J. Perry. Wingers Fanning and Fi sacDonald appear, but details are unclear from the damaged text.

Royal Canberra Golf Club Soaker Suru Muna Uetigat M. Luce J Perry Fanning sacDonald Ia

Wool Demand in Australia and Asia Markets Shifts

Wool demand on Australian and global markets shows stronger prices as supply tightens and crossbred usage rises. Japanese purchases and Continental needs support a price rise after November, with merino and skirting values up. Africa’s output and war-related demand also influence stock levels, while forecasts cite Japan buying up to 890000 bales in Australia this season.

Winchcombe. Carson Ltd CX Tenied Oern Ta 'Yan Commonwealth Australia South Africa Tarnover England Japan

Rail Excursions Prompt Holiday Railway Travel

A broad series of Christmas and New Year excursions is announced by the Gariatman and New Year Mullingn. NSW residents may choose trips to Sydney and intermediate stations with schools closing in mid December. Two week departures begin December 18 with return tickets valid two months. Holiday Excursion Tickets will be offered to other states from major NSW stations. The program, organized by a department, anticipates large demand for holiday travel.

Gariatman Sydney New South Wales

Red Hill Railway Bill Opens Interstate Rail Extension

The Interior Minister Mr Patterson moved for leave to bring a bill approving the Commonwealth South Australia agreement to extend the Trans Australian Railway by constructing a line from Port Augusta to Port Pirie. Debate introduced a bill outline and related proceedings.

Liniater For the Interior Mr.Paterson Commonwealth South Australia Port Augrista Pirie Bulyaa

Emu Destruction Sparks Debate in Western Australia

Disrupted by a three month period of rent bonuses and high emu losses, the Western Australian authorities report large scale emu destruction near Perth. Officials discuss policy impacts as the issue draws public attention in Mart Mizect Braddon Canberra and wider Australia.

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