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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1934
Page
3
The fragment hints at a period of ruin and rising tensions with references to ware er and waning idealism. It sketches a scene of conflict and disruption, mentioning proud ideals contrasted with destructive events affecting communities and daily life.
Tuesday report details a high profile dispute where Joseph Martin, a district miner, was refused admission to a union. The court set aside a £115 verdict against the Western District Austral Mineral and Shale Employees Federation and Mining Department of Australia, ruling the union acted not from personal reasons but due to insufficient membership.
The annual report of the Rehabilitation Commission shows total loans granted from 1918 to June 30, 1904 amounting to 700,266 with 440,007 outstanding. Expenditure on Australian men’s dependants and education schemes is noted, including 10,106 applications approved for veterans’ benefits and 4,446 withdraws from schooling or training programs.
Sydney wool auction day reports strong competition across lots with improved demand from Tapin and steady to rising prices. Total offerings reached 13 440 bales with 10 388 sold in the auction and 1 260 sold privately. Winners included Winchcombe Carson Ltd with 6 763 bales sold. Local and international demand from Japan, Yorkshire and the Continent supported a firm market.
Canberran buyers filled the yard at the Canberra sale yesterday with 4,000 sheep and cattle traded. Merino wethers four to five years sold from 9/2 to 10/2, fat merino ewes and wethers listed, Cronabred wethers, ewes with four teeth, and a total of 330 other animals. Prices for fat bullocks 8/28 to 47, cows 6/2 to 6/?, yearling wethers 2 to 2/4, heifers 18 months 2/4 to 12/8, cows with calves 4/9 to 5/8, and other stock ranged broader. Buyers included Monaro pens. overall large attendance indicated a steady market.
London dispatch reports Italy adopting a forty four hour week for metal, cotton, wool and allied industries. The reform aims to reduce hours at the expense of overtime and introduces substitutions where feasible, affecting workers and employers nationwide.
Horse racing card lists races at Ascot with entries and weights for Juvenile Handicap First Division, SID divisions, Flying Handicap First Division and various horses including Abbots Tad, Pattie, Mineola, Sintonio, Dark Tarn, Belmole, Fluny, Gromt, Felh Dungesla, Sir Caledon, Nivnoia, Pombat, Hawk, Vertina, Clemwhten, and My Peter. Details show weights and entrants across 1.20 and 1.50 pm race times and related geldings and colts.
A deputation urged the Australian government to alter tobacco duties to favor local growers. Proposals included a 1/4d margin for Australian tobacco over imports, arbitration panels in each tobacco state, and a processing tax on manufacturers. The aim was to curb blue mould, ensure seed quality, and promote rural rehabilitation while keeping imported tobacco in check.
Ragged OCR summary of race results at Kembla Grange with multiple divisions including Second Division SHOOTACRE and JOHN OTTAR. Lists horses, lengths, times, odds, and payouts, noting winners and margins across events at WOLLONGONG HANDICAP and KIAMA NOVICE. Names include Prince Peter, Diva, LeFairm, Blueville, and Silent Jiat among others.
A fragmented list of race entries and divisions with multiple horse names and numbers. The text shows divisions and placements such as Heroic Faith 1 and Golden View 2, plus several unclear names like Prince Pombsl and Loyal Verde. The legible items indicate a racing meet with welter mile and minor place numbers.
A British mother, Mrs Brownbill, received a reprieve after being sentenced for the murder of her young child Amabile aoe. The case drew wide attention as officials review the verdict and retrial prospects amid ongoing appeals.
A fragment describes a cough remedy touted as superior to rival treatments. It claims Avatealiona militias secured funds through selling the remedy and notes mentions of KRENZ and Avanan reiely. Details are unclear and largely oblique.
Defence Minister Parkhill tells the House the present defence strength falls short of minimum objectives and outlines a 4,167,040 budget for the year to advance defence organisation. Beasley seeks ship details and costs while Col. EF. praises steps, noting foreign powers armaments rise and Australia’s army is under 28,000 with no reserve, prompting calls to build a reserve for voluntary forces and potential 300 percent skeleton-force expansion in wartime.
At the Sowtumla Shire Council meeting President Dr T BR Kelly presided over full attendance. Reports noted 40,000 spent on road works this year, more than last year, with repairs needed for outlying districts. Tender calls for weed control on roads, cost disputes over relief work, and inquiries about Brindabella Mountain damage were discussed. The council planned gravel purchase from private pits and future surface-damage payments, with next meeting set for January 22, 3095.
A heated discussion argues for a stronger reserve force after World War I. Speakers urge government action to recruit and train ex-soldiers, expand air power as a complement to the army and navy, and attract young men through benefits and duties. The vote on defence spending passes 29 to 10.
A University of British Columbia survey released Monday shows a portion of students would enlist voluntarily if Canada declared war. The report notes seven white students under conscription duties and highlights mixed views among the student body.
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey prohibits clerical dress in public with few exceptions. The head of the Mon lems the Greek and Roumanian folth, Popal legate and the grand Rabbi are allowed. Priests are already wearing long black coats and bewini hata.
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