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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
2
A short home products notice mentions Ort Rokite items and a refusal to use Tima. The fragment references a naming decision and product line stance without clear details or dates.
The forecast calls for fine conditions with warm to sultry temperatures and fresh winds at first. Later a south-west breeze of 1 scale develops, bringing scattered thunder and local squalls to the Canberra area.
The Canberra Times discusses industrial arbitration as part of law and the Australian industrial system. It contrasts U.S. and Australian conditions, notes long-standing backing for arbitration, and records tensions with craft and non craft unions amid waterfront disputes and miner leaders challenging arbitration.
Olympia features new car design focusing on roomy interiors, smoother ride, and improved equipment. Highlights include epicyclic gearboxes, self changing gear boxes with centrifugal clutches, and Daimler Riley Humber developments. Engineers showcase innovative engines from Ron Royce Daimler and Riley with separate piston liners and automatic hydraulic adjustments. The article notes shifting preference from freewheel systems and includes mention of several marques like Humber Talbot Crosley and BSA.
The President of the Teacher Moderation Mr A BtcGuinness announced at the annual conference that the Premier plans to meet federation representatives on December 8 to discuss the Salaries Reduction Act. The conference urged restoration of government services and debated the motion on examining trends affecting junior employees and curriculum impact.
Fragmentary weather notes describe morning and evening times with ambiguous measurements and scattered letters. The text lacks clear locations, dates, or actionable data, rendering specifics uncertain.
Ivy Goodrem, 20, is the only woman racing coal carts in England. She drives her coal cart on delivery rounds at Mildenhall and into houses, earning about £77 a week but facing travel, stairs, and gear costs. Her father plans to stop racing. she cannot afford another man to help, and she may quit this winter.
Victorian batsman Scaife hit a swift century before being bowled by Cook and helped Victoria post 400. Queensland led by Tallon’s tight bowling, while stumps ended with Gregory not out and Jata dismissed earlier.
A historical allegory describes Rome’s collapse under centralized rule and price controls. Diocletian's reforms brought heavy bureaucracy, reduced private enterprise, and stalled growth. Rome fell in 410 after occupation by Visigoths, ending the empire.
Fragmentary note advises Japanese women with cautions about behavior around foreigners. The text hints at social expectations and gender norms but is incomplete and garbled leaving unclear specifics about actions or consequences.
Johnney reports a further advance in wheat prices at country stations with buyers steady and sellers cautious. Prices hovered around 3 shillings 7d per bushel for bag and 3s 7d for bulk while Alexandria saw bids of 3s 7d to 3s 9d per bushel amid a brisk market as promotions expected.
The Orient Line decides the 24 000 ton liner will bear the name Oreades after launch at Barrow in Furness England. The move echoes postwar reorganizations as the company sheds four ships under government control and reassigns German vessels to Australian service. Managers monitor maiden voyages for possible improvements to the Orient fleet.
At the Tenehera Conference today, Mr Sarnard of Newcastle led a motion opposing peace terms. The discussion criticized military budgets and social spending cuts while denouncing imperialism and commitments to Abyssinia.
The National Executive of the League of Nations Union meeting in Sydney today unanimously resolves that it is vital to urge support for the Covenant of the League and the principle of collective responsibility to restore and maintain peace amid the Italy Abyaninian conflict.
A fragmentary notice notes Milagh Yale described as a leading English auctioneer and Eliugh Yale founder of Yale College born July 4, ATRL. The text mentions travels in England and Africa, a health-related journey, and a prayer for his soul as he rests in Wrasham Churchyard with a brief eulogy praising his just deeds.
Joseph Commad TM owns Sydnet and ships a Towepn Conrad described as a full-rigged sailing vessel noted for a four-cylinder engine side-valve and a 63 mm bore stroke. The report places Sydney in today’s world context with continuation of details on the vessel’s specification.
A 1938 exhibition in Johannesburg aims to display the resources and potential of the British Empire to coincide with the city's jubilee. The Commonwealth consented to participate with Mr H C Briar as organizer, planning an Australian pavilion and samples of Australian primary and secondary industries. The event seeks broad cultural, pastoral and manufacturing representation and to attract overseas buyers.
A historic article discusses how wind power can move objects and notes Arctic wind behavior studied by Admiral Peary. It mentions cyclones, Atlantic storms, and the impact of strong winds on structures, with references to storms reaching 100 miles per hour and broad damage across coastlines.
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