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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
6
At Cintra Court today Horwey Bland a 23 year old steward was sentenced to one month in prison for assaulting Conway and for creating disturbance aboard the waterfront. The defendant argued a man like him would cause trouble beyond the incident.
The British Government will appoint an Empire Settlement Board in London to study migration schemes. MPs debate the subject in the House of Commons, noting Dominion problems. Labour members urge prioritizing land and labour needs, while officials discuss fitting schemes to overseas governments.
The Committee of the Canberra Relief Society completed preliminary action and set to work on cases presented by the Honorary Secretary. It decided to inquire from the Department of Hewith about progress on a child welfare scheme, following a public Health Minister statement. Ladies Auxiliary will attend the Relief Depot at Acton on Wednesday from 10 am to 12 noon.
The Public Service Bowling Association Shield was presented to the Interior Electoral rink by President Mr R A Broinowski at Forrest Bowling Pavilion. Skipper Mr W F Turner accepted the trophy with teammates J Bruck N Jeffreys and G A Crease. Speeches by Mr Carrodus Mr Turner and Mr Clemens praised fellowship and inter-department play. Canberra Bowling Club opened its 1935 36 single handed championship with Monahan beating Traford 31 13.
Sydney wool sales closed with firm values across descriptions and strong competition. Greasy merino sold at 26½d per lb for six bales from Murrumbateman, with 12,103 of 13,181 bales sold at auction and 15 bales skin wool proposed. The Farmers and Graziers Cooperative Co. reported steady prices and listed notable realisations for several buyers across Armidale Uralla and surrounding districts. The week’s average wool price ranged around 11 16 10 or 14 8 per lb, and the final sale of the year concluded with an upcoming January 6 auction.
Woodgora and Calthorpe report: eight thousand sheep sold. Cattle section very spirited with clearances, though sheep prices fell short of vendors' expected values. Fat cows 4 to 5 pounds, vealers up to 9 10, crossbred wethers 12 shillings, ewes near 1 to 8 shillings. Supreme Court notice: a Canberra hearing scheduled for Tuesday February 1, proceeding in January.
The match at the Oval between Canberra and team I will be played on Roxins not Christmas Day as previously announced. The change alters scheduling for fans and officials awaiting the contest.
An amendment to the F.C.t Motor Traffic Ordinance broadens the definition of farmers eligible for reduced lorry registration. It now includes all engaged in primary production for farm work, removing previous ineligibility for followers of several rural occupations. The change mirrors a similar provision in New South Wales law and adopts a broad interpretation of the term farmer.
The list shows acceptances for major races at Moonee Valley including the Banyule Trial Hurdle 2m tf at Ib and the Tovenville Handicap divisions. Entries feature Gay King Hollander Davolles Sir Maslin and Taleo among others with weights and positions noted, plus entries for the Three Year Old Handicap and Glenroy events.
The Commonwealth Gazette publishes a formal opening notice for Canberra's new cemetery for burials. Appointment of trustees by Minister for the Interior Paterson includes C B Tinley W Weale J Brophy KC Waugh A Crapp A Boyer K Binns A Phillips and A Taylor.
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