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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about names, meters, verse, letters, and a mention of Bragdon. The readable portions are unclear and nonspecific, yielding minimal concrete facts to report as a coherent news item.
The draft indicates Camara remains a central figure as Democrats gear up for a key Senate race. Supporters emphasize experience and policy focus while opponents question readiness for a higher office.
Anglo French moves toward an Italo Abyssinian settlement trigger worldwide protests and expose the League’s impotence to enforce sanctions. Britain’s Foreign Secretary resigns, France’s Premier loses prestige, and Australian Cabinet debates follow. The tone suggests a cautious Commonwealth stance awaiting pace terms.
A garbled report notes a drastic drop in fruit shipments to markets, with unusually little fruit available this year. The piece mentions Sydney as a reference point and cites small volumes from producers.
Molly Basen of the Good Remariies is noted in a brief society item. The note mentions her activity and standing, with reference to recent events and local honors.
The board of management revised hospital by laws to require written records of dissatisfactions and to govern complaints by visiting officers. It also set a new scale of charges: private ward beds four guineas weekly, intermediate three guineas, public three, and general two, with extra costs for drugs dressings and laundry. Obstetric private wards four guineas weekly, general screened beds two and a half, other general beds two, plus drug and dressing costs.
In Sydney on Thursday Judge Curlewis ordered perjury proceedings against principal prosecution witness John Bruce Bolger after he testified Warner struck him in a Petersham Road shop incident. Bolger denied heavy intoxication and claimed he insulted a shopkeeper. Warner alleged provoke then struck Bolger with a gin bottle. The jury acquitted Warner. the judge then set the perjury charge and ordered related costs and hospital charges details be recorded.
The Roman Catholic portion of Canberra General Cemetery was solemnly opened for burials by Rt. Rev. Dr. John Barry Bishop of Goulburn. Present were clergy Rev. Fallibre PM Bi Twomey and G. Barry. Trustees Mr. J. Brophy and Mr. J. Kelly and acolytes led a litany as wax candles were placed on the cross. Bishop Barry spoke on future beauty and layout of the cemetery.
Plans for night landing at three main aerodromes Bastades Melbourne Mascot Avthardalda Brisbane progress with radio beacons and revolving beacon equipment costing about £20,000. Despite incomplete service specifications, work begins this year with a goal to enable early operations by 1996-27 and a total scheme cost around £100,000 to support a partial eight- flying postal air service to Brisbane.
A brief note reports Japan approaching a goal of one hundred million masks. The item highlights national supply efforts and public health measures aimed at ensuring mask availability for citizens amid ongoing health concerns.
The Department of the Interior has called tenders for the construction of a further 28 composite homes at Kingston. The residences will be built on Yona 28 and a7, with details forthcoming.
The U S government fails to purchase silver in London dampening demand and triggering a three cent drop in New York local market prices, marking the steepest fall since last April.
Fragmented testimony from the lands inquiry details the transfer of land from James Ignatius to Loughlin. Witness Dayle recalls selling property in December and the proceedings discuss issues of influence and potential misconduct involving a Department officer. Loughlin’s denial and the lack of new impeaching information surface as the inquiry edges toward a conclusion.
A fragmented report notes an inquiry into road accidents attributing speed as a major cause. The commission adjourned with counsel to present further evidence and arguments when they reconvene tomorrow.
The New South Wales side wrestled to chase South Australia’s first innings total of 675. Madge fell early and Maston held firm briefly before fading. The visitors’ bowlers, led by Mudge, restricted NSW later but the day ended with a subdued mood as SA pressed toward a win. Wall looked uncertain at times and fell to a sharp ball, while Seth and Littin offered late resistance.
The Queensland Sheffield team faced a tough chase as Victoria declared at 9 wickets down for 822 after a strong batting display. Scores show Victoria 1st innings with Gregory Tallon Allen Plant among the scorers, while Queensland bowlers Gilbert Cook Banstead led with several wickets as the visitors labored to respond in a chaotic, fragmentary summary.
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