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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1935

Page

3

Erection at Rottnest Island memorial tablet ceremony

A monument will be unveiled on December 20 at Vierming Mend Rottnest Island. A cairn and memorial tablet honour Commander Wijlem de fe Geelvinck from the Dutch visit. The Western Australian government invited a Dutch warship. two Dutch delegates will attend. Mr P Collier requested the invitation. Mr W Milira will represent Perth in the Commonwealth at the ceremony.

Vierming Mend Rottnest Taland Rottnest Wijlem de Fe Geelvinck Gammonworth Fromier P. Collier Netherland Extratianeypo Snd F. B Vernoevan W. &. Milira Perth House of Representativ Commonwealth

New hotel plans approved for west China Centre site

Plans by Fane to build at the gem west Clina Centre received approval from licensing authorities. The Hotel Kinga project includes 20 single rooms and seven double bedrooms for public use with central heating.

Fane Gem West

Campaign to Save Native Birds Faces Protests

Chaffey outlined a state campaign to protect native birds with firm actions planned. supporters urged preservation while critics questioned feasibility and costs. The effort aims to defend local wildlife, curb habitat loss, and promote funding for conservation programs across counties.

Hospital Affairs Evening Meeting Report

A local hospital board held an evening meeting at 7.20 p.m. to discuss public concerns. Wittyard ap dlected member presented updates on ongoing hospital initiatives and future planning.

Wittyard Ap Causeway Hall A. J. Tillyard

Municipal election appeal fails in Bydnty council case

Justice Thomas Bavin rejected the appeal of Stanley Evan Party over the conduct of councillor Gardiner in the Bydnty County Council election. The ruling finds Gardiner was elected unduly or in violation of statutory provisions, ending the challenge.

Rydney Priday Champere Qiy Thomas Bavin Stanley Evan John Henry Bydnty i Gardiner

Youth’s Terrible Death in Perth Factor

Acting magistrate’s journal records a tragic death involving a youth. Names and exact details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a stabbing or violent incident. The document notes a suspect or accused person and potential involvement of workers or employers.

New Films Pushed Toward Two Hour Features

Major studios move to extend features to two and a half hours in hopes of breaking the double feature system. Warner Brothers leads the push with titles like Anthony Adverse and Tales of Hoffman as exhibitors resist longer programs and demand for single-interval showings. Industry groups weigh bans on programs over ninety minutes per film.

Nyghv Warner Brothers Alma Anthony Adverse Warners London Mims Light Brigade Captain Blood Test National Rentern Society Tein Three la m Union American Alice Korda London Films Kimematograph Reuters Society

Train Hits Lorry Near Molong Wrecks Vehicle

A Melbourne style report describes a lorry struck by a train near Molong this morning. The crash wrecked the lorry and its occupants escaped death with only one man thrown clear. Walter O'Brien, age 25, of Orange, was injured.

Bydney Bri Am Jeret Hoar Molong Thia Torry Resr Walter O'Brien Orange Samerea

Ai C Licences Sydney Friday Seemed Trainer

The Seemed trainer is linked to a Sydney racing licence issue on Friday. J T Jamieson faces a riding restriction under a previous inquiry, with ongoing eligibility questions affecting potential participation and approvals.

Sydney J.T. Jamieson

Parrot Disease Identified in Melbourne Parrot Batch

Melbourne health officials report parrot disease traced to a batch of young wulpmur crested parrots believed to have arrived from another state. Dr Haverteen of the Health Council cautions owners and advises quarantine and veterinary care for affected birds.

Melbourne Praag Drie Base Palttecosia Edaze Amd Hep Bietabte Easen Dave Seat Benbourne Health Canisialon Haverteen Peorshily

Cricket match schedule altered for Christmas period

Cricket arrangements between FLT Cricket Association and visiting teams were amended. The Wagga match planned for Mumuke Oval on December 30 and 31 was canceled, leaving three remaining fixtures. Boxing Day at Manuka Oval against Goulburn, December 28 at Ida Maouke Oval, and January 14 versus Crookwell will proceed with teams announced earlier.

FLT Cricket Association Wagga Mumuke Oval Goulburn Manuka Ovi Tlawarra Ida Maouke Oval Crookwell

Portraits to adorn Canberra gallery of eminent statesmen

A governor general and prime minister portraits will soon be painted by John Longstaff for display in the King's Hall Canberra. A portrait of the former opposition leader is expected to join the collection amid Commonwealth financial strains and crowded Parliament House. Some portraits have cost about £200 each.

Btr John Longataft King's Hall J. Hi. Scullin Commonwealth Parliament House

Songs of England and the vanished English folk song tradition

The piece notes Iolo A. Williams on English folk songs once unknown to the poor and later rediscovered in America. It discusses how medieval ballads and Tudor themes survive via oral tradition among Surrey peasants and the challenge of preserving them amid Atlantic travel and emigration, with remarks on recent rediscovery of heritage.

Phere Iolo A. Williams Yarmouth Ringlend Amertos Fingland America John Squire Surrey Atlantic New York

Broken Mill Seer Run and Directors Grant Christmas Bonus

Fragmentary report notes a Friday event at Broken Mill involving the Silverton Seer and a demand to grant a Christmas bonus of 34 pounds. Mentions weekly wage and property issues. Names and exact details are unclear due to damaged text.

Silverton Wefuas

Fragmentary OCR reads like scattered names and terms

The truncated text shows partial words and names such as Tia Hatt and Drees Coste with no clear event or context. No identifiable individuals, organizations, places, or dates form a coherent news item.

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