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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1935
Page
2
A fragmentary publishing notice shows pricing hints and promotional text with errors. It references The Canberra Times and mentions per annum rates and bookings, though the legible content is incomplete and garbled.
Fragmentary notes list individuals such as Mrs. Minit and Seanane alongside places including Canberra and Chariton. The item appears to catalog local names and locations in a rough rogues gallery style brief from a timepiece or column. The readable fragments hint at community identifiers without a clear event or outcome.
The Bowling City Club event saw champion contenders falter in the singles handicap with Conpell defeating Lott after a comeback. Other results include Jeffreys, Stevens, and Peersod securing wins while Martin, Held, and de vite faced elimination in ladder play. The association notes a pennant race looming and schedules a Thursday session for further matches.
A passenger in a car on the Federal Highway near Colleccar early Sunday morning sustained a badly broken jaw. A. Ademaen of Chandan, Midney, was injured. he and a companion were taken to Canberra Hospital for treatment. The crash left the vehicle severely damaged.
A fragmentary report notes a rover bitten by a snake on Monday near Glen EE. The incident triggered medical action as local authorities addressed the wound and potential infection amid unclear details.
Scattered thunderstorm risk with variable conditions and rain, then brief improvement to cooler, followed by renewed unsettled weather with more rain and thunder. Strong westerly to southerly gusts are expected as winds shift and freshen.
An editorial review of 1934 notes Australia faced global economic strain and rising armament fears while outlining modest gains such as a Pacific friendship outreach led by J. G. Latham. It urges faith in leaders, renewed planning, and efforts to reduce unemployment as the nation enters 1935.
The New Year Honours continued with Sir MacTherson Hobertson named KBE for generosity tied to centenary celebrations and other gifts. A military leader, HyIgauinr-Genyora Car Fermandeae, CMG, CAT, DS, State Commander of Military Forces, is noted for organizing centenary events and education department work. Kinjer General Thomas Blame knighted, reflecting wartime service. Details reference various posts and honours amid a chaotic, scarcely legible record of titles and roles.
The text outlines a series of appointments and roles tied to Australian medical service and tropical research. It mentions Mr Roneell Grimwade and others connected to Moynf drucciate, Capbney Cook's heritage, and several positions from anatomy demonstrations in Adelaide to colonial service in 19H Malay States, tropical medicine institutes, and director roles in New Guinea and Tasmania.
Obituary and biographical tribute detailing Sir Albert C D Rivett’s roles as Rhodes Scholar and chemist lecturer, his leadership in Australian science bodies, and the death of Mrs Deskin. Includes mentions of Rivett’s influence at Melbourne and national science councils, and honours conferred.
English women beat Australia by nine wickets in a flat test match. Australia were all out for 136 in the first innings, with Sievil top scoring, while England replied with a comfortable chase. A separate report describes a tragic shark-related drowning near Mantucky, where a mother saved her other children after a swimmer called out for help.
Wellington reporting that the Commonwealth Government sees no action to extend freemeney toward Gerald Griffin the antiwar delegate whose arrival in Australia weeks ago stirred debate. Government stance remains cautious, awaiting clarifications under Commonwealth law.
A garbled Melbourne report describes a prank involving a seer and a legal figure. The text mentions an Attorney General, A. G. Mensies, and a city scene with a visit by a Jovian sailor, plus a mysterious roadside event near Kinch.
The Attorney General announced the government named H. S. Nicholas to fill the vacancy created by Sir Jono Harvey. The move requires rearrangement of Equity Bench duties. Justice Long Bonus slated as Chief Judge in Equity, Justice Nicholan to assume a leading equity position.
A severe storm swept Inverell on Monday following a previous cyclone, destroying or wrecking structures including Gordon Memorial Hall. Railway service was disrupted as debris and overturned machinery scattered across streets and properties.
The text outlines Sir Colin Eraser and Fraser’s roles in the Mount Morgan Grit Mining Company and Broken Hill Associated Smelters Pty Ltd. It notes Fraser’s broad mining influence across Australia, membership in the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, and leadership positions in mining bodies, with long service in various councils and associations.
Mr Malcbim Lindasy Shepherd CMG entered public service in 1900 and served in Melbourne. He became private secretary to Prime Minister Alfred Deakin and, with the Prime Ministers Department reform, was the first secretary in 1940. He later served as official secretary for the Commonwealth in Britain.
Sir Ernest Riddle born April 3 1873 at Gun damaine Station Narrabri N G W son of Joan Riddle pastor and later connected to the Bank of Australasia and Commonwealth Bank career. He rose through banking roles including manager at Perth Mynk office acting manager Sydney inspector Melbourne branch deputy governor and governor in 1927.
The text outlines Sir Raphael Cilento Dr Raphael West Cilento of Adelaide as a health director, noting his lineage from Murray Bridge and birth in Jamestown. It mentions schooling at Prince Alfred College and Adelaide University, with a career in Australia and England during wartime, and a noted position in 2020 as a dean.
The article profiles MR GEORGE LEWIS AITKEN a prominent figure in wool industry pastoral matters and public service. It notes his chairmanship of the Australian Pratoraliate Research Crust and long leadership roles, including term as president of the Central Wool Council. It details his Navy service in 1914 and later wartime and wartime relief work, plus involvement with the Soldier Welcome Committee and naval military welfare efforts.
Lorn Lees achieved a decisive seven wicket haul at Manuka Oval guiding the FC T Eleven to a near draw against Wagga. Galvin’s 91 supported by Sadler and others kept the visitors alive as Lees’ late spell pressed for a victory before tea. The match ended with Wagga nine down at draw.
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