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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1935
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes show a local item about rent actions at a residence, with few readable details. The text hints at a housing or tenancy matter in progress but lacks names, dates, or places to specify a clear event or outcome.
New scholarship regulations set from January 1 apply to both future and existing awards. Key changes allow the university to reallocate scholarships if a student completes the year with outstanding merit or misses an exam, and shift final year payments to four equal instalments. Rules require that the last instalment may be withheld if a deferred exam is needed or an exam grade is poor, under exceptional circumstances. Approved by the Interior Minister and consolidated by Canberra University College Council with the old rules.
James Arthur Talbot, 35, a labourer, faced charges in Central Court for possessing 1,869 skins of rejected animals and 1,603 rabbit skins. Constable Curran and international player Langue testified about skins found aboard a ship at Redland Yard, but after evidence the magistrate dismissed both charges.
Vandal damaged several Sydney shops slashing display cases and quantities of valuable articles. Police launched inquiries as shopkeepers reported missing items and shattered glass in the early morning incident.
Paul Kern, a veteran who has not slept for 17 years since being wounded in war, describes his condition in an Army hospital. He details sleeplessness, partial relief from sleep, and his long struggle with rest while noting his ongoing needs and isolation from others.
The Development branch of the Prime Minister's Department outlines details for next year in Northern Australia. An area of 18,000 square miles will be surveyed geophysically and geologically. To meet added demands, six new geologists are to be appointed. Survey operations will cover north and north west Queensland, Pine Creek, Art Wilnecke districts, and Pilbara regions of Western Australia.
Antonuahmedt notes Canberra’s rapid growth as Australia’s Federal Capital with high car usage per capita. Mr Walton, director of Vauxhall Mokena Ltd and Mira Walton, accompanied by Mr L. Hart, director of General Motory-Holdens Ltd, emphasized Canberra’s strong motor industry ties and near normal prosperity after a slow period. The London Olympia exhibition was cited as the world’s largest to date for one industry.
P Fore-McMahon prepared to fly to Sydney when razor sharp instrument scratches were found on the wings. If he had attempted to take off the plane could have crashed. It took three hours to repair the gates. The owner called the act malicious and urged safer aircraft facilities in the city.
A readable fragment traces war cries from earliest ages to medieval times. It notes Irish and Beotot tribes, the term slogan from Scottish regions, and clan chiefs like Tulloch tard and Craig-plachie. The piece mentions Macpherson, Macdonald, and Loch Lamand in historic context.
A Canberra Amateur Swimming Club deputation yesterday urged the Department of the Interior to add three tiers of seating on the roofs of both dressing sheds, providing space for about 400 spectators. They also asked for a reduced charge for the diving tower and better access to changing rooms to ease congestion during carnivals.
Percy Oliver aged 17 won the 440 yards backstroke in 0.48 breaking the previous 6.111 record and the 220 yards backstroke in 247 breaking the 24.25 record at the State Championships in Perth last night.
The Baird Company plans a pre Christmas demonstration of big screen television in a London cinema using a full sized screen. The British Broadcasting Corporation is expected to monopolize television broadcasts after government approval. Experimental broadcasts may be allowed by private firms while regular TV remains from state stations.
In Melbourne on Friday the match features Vennie and Crneytied Tir failing to overcome Rehwarts and Thowpoen with an 8 4 score, Halters also contributing a partial victory in a spirited but uneven contest.
Year in higher circles noted with celebratory events and calendar planning. References to social customs, notable figures, and urban scenes hint at cultural observations without specific dates or names.
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