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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1935
Page
4
Residents of Canberra and Queanbeyan are urged to send their names and addresses to The Canberra Times or phone 754 for special delivery service. Officials note the date from Eldinghire and emphasize daily home delivery prior to other swaps.
Record shows Canberra weather data with barometer readings across 9 am 3 pm and 9 pm and temperatures at 8 am 3 pm and unspecified time, all from a 24 hour period ended at 9 am. The OCR text is garbled and contains unreadable segments.
The piece argues Britain and France frame peace terms for Italy and Abyssinia, risking a split in the League. It warns that oil sanctions, though effective, would trigger war, and that aggressive concessions favor the aggressor while sanctions lack force to end the conflict.
Health authorities issue appeal about caring for larger families including guidance on learning to walk and talk and overall habits. The notice stresses parental role and early development practices for improved child health outcomes.
Mr. Menzien announced that licensing regulations would be extended to Adelaide this morning by a special Gazette. He warned seamen applying for licenses that the High Court decision would stand, stressing it would be incredible for Australian seamen to jeopardize their future employment by failing to comply with responsibleing.
Father P M Heyden urged Canberra authorities to fund Catholic schools fairly before considering a State High School. He praised St Christopher's as it reported 100 percent Leaving and Intermediate results, strong art and music, and a harmony fostered by the Sisters after the death of Foundress Mother Dympna. He warned that Catholic schools, funded by Catholic parents, deserve justice in education, citing England as a model. The Diocesan report commended pupil discipline and achievement across grades with prize lists for Leaving, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Seventh/Sixth classes, plus sports honors at the annual concert.
Kenmore Bowling Club defeated Queanbeyan 184 to 81 at Goulburn on Wednesday. Both clubs won two rinks but Kenmore's large margins decided the result. Notable wins included Farquhar over Fowler 27 25 and Rolfe over Young 26 24, with Beckett and Woodger securing decisive rinks for Kenmore.
The report covers junior and open events at Interstate Tennis Melbourne with results in women's singles, men's singles, and doubles. Quist defeats Kay. Crawford and Hopman win the men's doubles. Hopman defeats Wynne in women's final. Results show steady baseline play and net excursions.
A note pled for care for a three week old baby named Cyril left at the Bear Borough Home gate in Bondi Sydney. A man heard crying and found the child in the grounds that night. authorities are investigating the incident.
After two retirements the jury acquitted Albert Stannard of the murder of Reginald Holmes. The verdict followed questions on identification and a corroborated alibi. Stannard proclaimed his innocence and left the court with his wife Strong as supporters shook hands. The case against Patrick Strong was not resolved. The trial adjourned to tomorrow for further proceedings.
The Legislative Assembly accepted the Legislative Council amendments to the Fisheries Bill. A 2/6 amateur fisherman fee will not be levied. The Judges' Salaries Bill cleared all stages with a gag. The Assembly adjourned until February 18 after a session that ran from noon yesterday to 9:40 this morning.
Scattered rain and thunderstorms moved through the eastern districts of New South Wales ending about 9 am. The inland areas reported lighter activity as a low and associated fronts moved southward.
In the second snooker match Davis won 17 frames while Lindrum had 13. The aggregate totals show Davis 5073 and Lindrum 5708.
An amendment to the District of Columbia Dentists Registration Ordinance is referenced, detailing changes to the 1981 act and related regulatory provisions. The notice outlines proposed modifications and affected sections for public consideration.
Ottawa reports a proposal to fund Canada’s public debt through a conversion loan backed by an Australian plan. The scheme aims to raise 4,000 million dollars at a fixed rate, worked out by finance officials at the Dominions Conference.
Ray Weeks, aged 10, sustained a collarbone injury during play at the Intermediate High Bothool Hewes. He was assisted by staff and given medical attention.
Queanbeyan Hospital Board discusses Metropolitan Contribution Fund rules restricting a 25 mile radius from Sydney, notes hardship for country boards, and considers a second storey addition. Tenders for six months supplies are approved as board members plan future growth and Carnival duties.
The minister for the interior sets travelling stock reserves across the Federation Territory. The announcer lists areas designated for these reserves in the current issue of the Gazette.
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