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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1935
Page
2
A salvaged weather item shows a barometer around 3.28 inches and scattered time stamps. The line is heavily garbled with unreadable words and inconsistent units, producing an unclear 24 hour summary with missing town or station identifiers.
The Canberra Times argues that Britain and France risk war by backing sanctions without force and that the League cannot protect Australia unless all members act. It urges Australia to focus on Pacific and regional policy rather than European quarrels at Geneva.
One man died and others injured when a car driven by Richard James Ryder of Hewtown collided with a tree at Granville today. Ryder was unhurt. Police reported severe vehicle damage and ongoing investigations into the crash.
Santa Claus visited the FWA Hall Civic Center Canberra last night entertaining 200 children from members of the Reform Soldiers Club and North Canberra RS Sub-Branch plus 51.0.4 wards of the Urgacy Club. Presents were given and stockings filled while a lively program by Messrs JD Lodge and D G Stevens as clowns entertained with songs and dances assisted by Misa Renshaw on piano and tr W Culnune on violin.
Sydney hearing in a bribery case involves Douglas McConnell an advertising salesman accused of inciting Sim Rubensohn to offer 500 to Ernest O Dea a City Council member and others Rubensohn reported the matter to authorities In business morality minutes the defense questions focus on betting transactions and motives Witnesses include Mr Sheahan Mr Rubensohn and Hugh Forbes MacKay general manager Electricity Department The hearing adjourned to December 26 for further evidence
Victor Maraball Pomfret, 38, a labourer, was remanded at the Central Criminal Court after being convicted of the manslaughter of his wife Katherine Eien Pomfret. The prosecution said he kicked her while she was in a certain condition. Pomfret denied the charge in court claiming she fell while cleaning the dresser.
On a federal relief project a worker armed with a high powered safety item opened fire on seven colleagues. Four died in hospital, two mortally wounded, and one badly hurt. The shooter claimed he acted after a grievance and was taken to jail to quell an angry mob.
The Canberra Hospital board announced Miss G H Lade of Holart as matrons successor, to take duty January 20. Lade, among 18 applicants, brings wide hospital experience including stints at Hobart Public Hospital, Hobart, and Karitane children’s hospital in New Zealand. Mr Crapp hailed her as a fortunate appointment for the hospital.
In Sydney on Tuesday the Uber Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association sought about £40,000 deducted from members under the State Salaries Reduction Act. The High Court today decided that the variation of the award under which the reduction was made was valid.
The well known comedian Thelma Todd was found dead in an automobile near a cafe on the Coast Highway north of Los Angeles. Police believe possible murder or accidental death from carbon monoxide fumes. blood around the mouth and a dislodged gold filling observed, but no conclusive foul play evidence.
London reports a ban on swastikas on two Boy Scout badges after the symbol’s historical wrathful associations faded. Officials say the badge emblems no longer carry acceptable significance and are being removed to avoid offense.
Melbourne report says Holyman Airlines chief Captain Ivan Holyman states salvaging the air liner Le FH would be costly and may be unprofitable after a stock roll at the Clarent wharf. One man, William McEvoy of Darlinghurst, suffered severe injuries including a fractured pelvis and ribs, and internal injuries after the accident.
In a desperate bid to avoid the electric chair, Hauptmann confessed to a New York Evening Post interview that he and brother-in-law Finch collected $50,000 in ransom, while insisting he had no role in the kidnapping itself. He claimed information came from Flach and said Fisch received $2,000 to go to Germany where he died months later. Hauptmann said he did not use this tale at trial to secure acquittal.
Postal offices in Canberra and surrounding areas operate with restricted hours on Christmas Day Boxing Day and New Year with closures for mail deliveries and money order services. Canberra City and Canberra East show limited postman deliveries and mall closures while some days allow partial service and bank transactions.
Joseph Albury woke to acrid fumes and smoke at Berminnanig Tal cottage Tuesday morning as flames destroyed his kitchen and house. He saved neighbours by fleeing outside while his wife was in hospital and the blaze razed his home.
A young man named Nicholas Cimovitch allegedly leads a peasant movement in Besse abla We province claiming loyalty from eighty thousand peasants who refuse taxes. Gov’t forces clash with followers including women. he reportedly vanished with aid and has claimed three visions.
In Wellington on Tuesday, Finance Minister F. Semple announced the government intends to overhaul the monetary system as economically as possible. He called for a revolutionary change in the present system to ensure people receive credit reform and better financial conditions.
The Full Bench of the High Court ruled today that the Commonwealth Arbitration Court award can cover non unionists employed in industries under the Federal Award. The decision, delivered by justices Starke and Dinsdale, held the metal trades award binding in South Australia for non-members of the relevant workers.
The fragmentary OCR text hints at a report involving a person named Emma and a special measure or information issue. Names and specifics are unclear, limiting precise summary.
Rasmus Hendrickson an abourer appeared before the Kog rad Court on a bawling without a license charge. He admitted carrying £ 450 10s in his pocket when arrested. Police say he had lived on charity for 12 months, received government relief, and was now with the Salvation Army. He was fined £ 2.
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