Rain Records in Queanbeyan Highlight Current Year Totals
February reports show rainfall data for Queanbeyan with figures 317 and 621 noted amid a list of weather records. Arab experts on scents appear as a separate item in the records.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1935
Page
4
Royal Perfume and the Arab Ring Perfumer
A fragment describes a perfume maker from the Arab world who has spent years seeking rare flowers. His early life hints at a heightened sense of smell, preferring to place scents near his nose rather than simply applying them.
Year of Intermediate Exam Schedule Noted
Reading of the year Intermediate Exam was recorded as due for a noted interval. The item lists a specific date and location associated with the examination process.
Canberra Forecast Severe Weather Shift
Canberra weather expected warm to hot and sultry with fresh squally north to north eastern winds. Winds will shift to cool freak to strong and equally southerly, bringing cloudy skies scattered showers and thunder.
Canberra Advisory Council Prolonged Life Sparks Criticism
The Canberra Advisory Council's extended life drawn criticism as the government shows reluctance to address Canberra affairs. Critics say the council lacks genuine representation with only two of seven elected members and fear government vacancies hinder accountability and progress amid internal jealousies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
W B Gimp Appears Before Banco Court
A Thursday session in the Banco Court features W B Gimp presenting a case to the justices. Details remain fragmentary from the pooled OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Gimp
Justicces
Banco Court
Tariff Board Member Towetire
Tariff board member Towetire is noted with unclear context from the fragmented text. The readable portion mentions a tariff board member and related, though garbled, attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Board
Towetire
Family Burned to Death in Rangoon Area Fire
A Wednesday fire at Mingaldun military cantonments near Rangoon killed Captain C. Ham and his young son. Both were trapped and perished before help arrived, according to initial reports from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ham
Mingaldun
Rangoon
Commonwealth Officers Granted Free University Places
The Commonwealth Service Board selected officers for free places at University College Canberra. Courses begin with the 1035 year. Winners: N Bachelar Lyng cataloguer Parliamentary Library Arts. W A Defalls Civic Branch Interior Commerce. E J MacDonald Taxation Treasury Commerce. F C Grey Public Service Board Prime Minister's Department Commerce. E J Killen Statistics Treasury Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Service Board
University College
Canberra
Parliamentary
W. A. F Defalls
Civic
Department of the Interior
E. J. N. MacDonald
Taxation
Department of the Treasury
F. C. Grey
Public Service Board
Prime Minister's Department
E. J. Killen
Statistician’s
Plant Diseases Ordinance Enforced in Canberra
A 1935 ordinance providing for inspection of fruit trees and plants affected by disease came into force yesterday in Canberra. Inspectors include the Superintendent of Parks and Gardens Mr. A. L Bruce and others. aims to treat seriously diseased stock and prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Parke and Gardens
A. EL Bruce
D. Bruce
Mac
Electoral Roll Scrutiny Prompts Premier’s Call for Clean Lists
Sydney reports Premier Mr Stevens urging thorough investigation into electoral rolls. He says only entitled names should appear and invites Mr Lang to present evidence to an impartial inquiry. He defends government work since three years ago to ensure orderly, fair elections. Opposition appears unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Denen
Stevens
Lang
Mr. Stevens
Eraer
Migration State Protest in Sydney Over Migration Policy
In Sydney a migration protest referenced Mr Malcolm Macdonald’s discussions with governments on resuming migration. Deputy Premier Bruxner was urged to inform Britain that migration cannot resume while unemployment remains high and living wages are not secured. Mr Bremner claimed migration is a Commonwealth matter and supported bringing suitable people to keep a white Australia, not from Britain due to unemployment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Malcolm Macdonald
Australia
Davidson
Bruxner
Britain
Bremner
Commonwealth
England
Belgian King Albert Estate Left to Widow in London
The Belgian King Albert, killed on a mountain expedition last year, left an estate valued at £10,783. The will directs the widow to provide for the children and grant them comfort and a agreeable life, acknowledging her merit and 32 years of devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Albert
Belgium
Forgeries Alleged Involving Gcougall and Thomson Director
Fragmentary OCR notes accuse Gcougall director and William of Andrew Thomson and Ead of present charges in a case of various sums with intent to defraud. The text references habitual deception linked to the individuals named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
Andrew Thomson
Ead
Renee
Hospital Controversy Over Board Members At Decapeeves District
At a Decapeeves District Hospital Management meeting a member of the newly elected board threatened to resign in protest against the Governments action disqualifying certain old directors who supplied goods to the hospital. Debate noted meat contract savings and calls to allow continued supply under former terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decapeeves District Hospital Management
Firma
Hospitals Commission
Thui
Bes Econ
Dlinese Licata Trading Ey
Besilaibier
E. P. Webb
J. Collett
A. ¥. Abraham
Queanbeyan
Abraham
A. H. Collett
Collett
Weaver
Mr. Abraham
Menars A. C. Bowers
FP. W. Hammond
W J Hill
HC. Taylor
E. P. Wabb
Messrs
W. J. Gibbs
H. W. Deane
J. 8. Davison
Attack on man by pepper throwers on Rowe Street
A man, 27, was assaulted near Castlereagh Street when asked for a match. After complying, he was robbed after pepper was sprayed in his eyes and he was punched and kicked by three assailants who fled on shouting for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Georgephy
Rowe Street
Castlereagh Street
Lezenby
Susierance
Canberra Sydney air service to start soon says Mr D Wylie
Mr D Wylie reported that a daily Sydney to Canberra air service will be inaugurated by Eastern Air Transport Company. A Monospar plane piloted by D Collins will operate and carry three to four passengers, cruising at about 286 mph with a flight time of around one hour and fifteen minutes. The plan calls for one aircraft initially, with a possible second later, and two daily trips if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wylie
England
Factions Move Toward Unity In NSW Labour Talks
NSW Labour factions hold talks in Sydney as the Federal Executive of the Australian Labor Party and the NSW branch seek to unify during the New South Wales election. No concrete proposals were made. further discussions are expected on Monday in Dubbo during a provisional conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
A.L.P
Federal
Labour Party
Lang Labour Party
Trades Hall
Keller
Graven
Martin
Onpoation
Commonwealth Bank
A.L.F
Kenneally
Messrs Keller
Graves
Dubbo
State A.L.P
Plain Speaking Forecast in London on Ottawa Talks
Mr J C Gilbert Lodge of Gilbert Lodge and Co Ltd Australia and New Zealand warned on arrival by the Moldavia that when Mr Lyons and his party visit England there would be plain words spoken. He said Australia adheres to the letter but not the spirit of the Ottawa Agreement and noted Britain’s changed mood toward Australia over quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
J. C. Gilbert-Lodge
Gilbert-Lodge and Co. Ltd
Australia
New Zealand
Moldavia
Lyons
England
Ottawa
Gilbert-Lodge
Thorby Denies Cabinet Flutter Amidst Embarrassment
Mr Thorby rejects reports of Cabinet embarrassment. He denies involvement in the matter cited as Osbinat and says there are no difficulties needing smoothing over. The statements aim to reassure ministers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Thorby
Car Stolen From Hall Resident During Meeting
A motor car belonging to Mr Keith Kilby of Hall was stolen from Rutledge Street Quedabgan on Wednesday night while the owner attended a meeting in the Methodist Hall. The police were informed but the vehicle has not yet been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Kilby
Hall
Rutledge Street
Quedabdgan
Commonwealth afforestation proposals awaiting state acceptance
Officials have not yet received notification from states on accepting the Commonwealth afforestation program. About £331,000 is to be distributed under conditions requiring the plan to absorb unemployed youth. A bill will be submitted to Parliament soon to ratify and start the proposals without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigt
Unity over division voiced at Empire Prove conference
At Cape Town on Wednesday the Africana speakers urged unity over differences. Interior Minister Hoffmayr spoke on accepting diversity within the Union and noted the British Commonwealth should advance through cooperation. Prime Minister Herizag praised the press as guiding influence for a troubled world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Min
Interior
Hoffmayr
Empire Prove
Union
Herizag
Ministers Hurt Smash Cabinet Members Injured in Car Crash
In Melbourne a cabinet car collided with another vehicle at Caulfield. Senator Brennan was treated for shock and released. Interior Minister T Paterson endured head injuries and shock and was to a private hospital. A Brennan aide, and driver W Thompson, suffered cuts and abrasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wei
T. Paterson
T. C
Brighton
Tor Brennan
W. Thompson
Richmond
Caulfield
Brennan
Mr. Paterson
Lion
Terry
Thompson
Lorry thefts lead to arrest after flat raid
Detectives Brown and Lamb fought off two assailants after a chase last night and recovered 89 corsets 40 bras and other goods stolen from car barns and lorries. Police raided a flat this morning and arrested a man returning from a shop, finding more corsets slips and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Lamb
Acquittal in Surry Hills Fatality
By direction of Judge White the jury at the Quarter Sessions acquitted Mary Horner of manslaughter in the death of Mane Goslett at Surry Hills on Christmas morning. The Crown alleged Mary Goulett injured him during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
White
Mary Horner
M~ane Goslett
Surry Hills
Youth Charged in Poisoning Case at Local Home
Leslia Bidred, age unknown, jailed for feloniously administering strychnine to Cecil Ulrich, Alelia Ulrich, and Ronald Ulrich. Detective Sergeant Ayia led investigation after a plate of porridge prompted charges. Keonn Ulrich, an Ulrich employee, arrested and remanded to Nowrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Thuvelay
Leslia
Cecil Uirick
Sala Alelia
Ronald
Ayia
Keonn
Ulrich
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