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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
3
In a critical parliamentary exchange, Beasley argues the government’s rural rehabilitation policy amounts to a bribe to farmers. He cites wheat commission figures and criticizes Labour Party strategy, urging cheaper debt relief and wider moratoriums to aid rural debt payments.
The YWCA organizes a fete at Antunay Road at 4 pm featuring a fair with oval pile goods at reasonable prices and services including manicure. Activities include golf and croquet on the lawn, a guessing type competition with a prize of aluminium ware, and a Palais de Dante display. Evening events include a dantorafts exhibition and trade items from local businesses.
In a memorandum from the Interior Department at Sabor the Kingston project advances the Leich hurit Binewt corridor between Gillen Street and Jam Bawa. Under supervision of Mr Parpadie the plan drafts two‑unit blocks on a modern design, with construction in stages until completion.
The Queanbeyan District Pony Racing Club organized an event before Christmas featuring a pony that fell in a yard near Monaro Road. The incident injured a rider and a bystander reported to be involved as the pony veered and collapsed. A marble memorial was later presented to the Queanbeyan Intermedia High School in honor of the event.
Work has begun on the Burns Memorial statue at the corner of National Ciry Cult and Canberra Avenue. Loveridge and Findson of Sydney secured the contract and will prepare the granite pedestal while the statue and bronze plaques arrive January 14. The memorial will be wheeled January 25, the Burns Naval Day anniversary. A special train from Sydney will carry Scottish devotees to the event, followed by a Scottish gathering at Albert Hall that night with the train party due to depart Canberra at midnight.
A convoy of 17 General Motors-Holdens vehicles arrived in Caniversy and proceeded to Queanbeyan for an open air exhibition. The display featured most GM products from Chevrolt to Yauxhally with up to date commercial vehicles and a new production trailer. A team of experts demonstrated the features, with claims that distributing models to country districts boosted business.
Nominations and drawing listed for a Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club meeting on Saturday featuring multiple 470 yard events. Maiden Stakes divisions, Fourth and Third Novice Stakes, Flying Handicap, Second Novice Stakes, Fourteen-Two Handicap, Welter Mile, College Lass and various stakes with numerous named dogs and colors. No clear modern times or results provided.
At Ascot on Wednesday stewards refused the entry of Dal Cad in the Jumpers Flat after considering fractions and barrier issues. An inquiry into Prince Terclan’s impeding in the same race upheld the jockey’s explanation. In the Jumpers Flat Race results Grey Abbot led betting with Suntan and Patie’s Gift close behind. time and distances noted for the event.
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