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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
2
The Can terr Times announces special home delivery by arrangement to every portion of Canberra and Queanbeyan. Residents should communicate their delivery needs and confirm daily routes and dates with the service.
Temperature dropped 0.7 degrees with mild wind and rainfall details. In court, Herbert Fulton Manry, 24, appeared for feloniously wounding Mary Maraxret Mon at Waverley on January 1, remanded until January 16. No bail application was made.
A disinfection agent poisoning caused the death of Mrs. Mary Josephine Ray of Liverpool Brevet yesterday in a Bondi house. An examination conducted today indicates the poisoning resulted from ingesting the disinfectant.
A garbled London item notes rising supplies in Britain with references to 1884 and earlier years. It mentions overall increases and mentions imprecise figures tied to mercantile activity, implying stronger availability of goods and investment amid prosperity.
The piece discusses the paradox of poverty amid plenty, with vast idle capital in the United States and Australia. It questions who should drive investment and job creation, whether private banks or government should assume responsibility, and notes banks' reluctance to fund long term ventures. It calls for an advisory intermediary to connect investors with viable opportunities.
Mary Jennings was committed for trial on a murder charge in Sydney's Surry Hills court. A pawnbroker testified that Jennings kicked, pinned, and struck Mary Ann Goslett on Christmas Day at Burry Hill. The defense suggested uncertainty about the events as the magistrate pressed for details.
Wednesday the pullster for Commerce Dr iMate Page strongly denied any difference of opinion between the Commonwealth Government and Mynice regarding meat restrictions. He called the augmentation ridiculous and insisted no discord existed over the issue.
A fragment outlines the World Conference of Cher fans and a Teach Federation meeting. It mentions consideration of a world conference on education in Sydney and ties to foundation events and a London context.
Fragmentary report notes defendants By Lynn Nichols and Am lit Byurton in New Hampshire facing allegations connected to alleged imitations of poppies. Mentions Tellervine Men's Association and Arctic Council sources as origins of the supposedly copied design.
Wemenday the Goulburn Police Superintendent today denied partial claims to the post of Police Commissioner after Mr Child’s retirement. Superintendent Parker dismissed circulating rumours from Sydney, stating he was not responsible. The prevailing view here favors Metropolitan Superintendent Mackay to the post.
Citizens resume work as the city clears holiday traffic and offices reopen. Mon Tuesday travel heavy with passengers from Melbourne and Sydney. commerce and banking report increased activity as Canberra regains usual pace and business sentiment improves post holiday period.
Tourist camp at Acton drew large numbers during the holiday period from December 22 to January, with over 2000 visitors including many day trippers. The camp saw improvements such as nine new cubicles, but buildings require painting and structural repairs while the ground layout and facilities are praised. future outlay is planned to finish cubicle work and general improvements.
Wet year in 1934 saw Hall receive more rain than Queanbeyan and Canberra. Rain fell on 138 days with total registration around 42 percent higher than average. Monthly totals and year figures are partially legible, indicating exceptional rainfall for the period.
Treasury figures show December excise revenue higher than half-year estimates by £2,021,087, with post office surplus of £150,446. From July to December revenue rose, aided by buoyant customs and excise, though officials doubt sustained gains in 13426. Details list state by state receipts and pensions changes amid broader financial outlook.
Prominent Queanbeyan citizen Frederick Pexty Woodward died at his Crawford Street home after a long illness. A councillor and former mayor, he served as hospital treasurer and deputy-coroner, with a deep involvement in locally notable arts and sports communities. His widow survives him.
Fragmentary report notes a postal official found dead in a pest state near Murth Sydney after a shot, with a bullet wound. The event occurred at a park area, details unclear, investigation ongoing.
The body of William Fauhar Wuldh, 44, a town resident, was found recently in Naerrabrt Creek. He had reportedly been missing since Sunday but foul play was not evident.
The minister approves a new bus timetable for Queanbeyan Canberra service. The plan includes reduced fares and weekly and daily adult rates. Additional trips will connect Queanbeyan to hospitals and doctor appointments, improving access for passengers.
World rubber output rose 34 percent in the first half of 1950 compared with the same period in 1948, with totals of 530,840 long tons and 341,815 long tons. The U S Department of Commerce cites improved demand and restrictions on consuming countries as key factors, while several nations show varying gains and declines.
Hobart report states Trims Minister Mr Lyons will attend a special Cabinet meeting to address the taunt question. He plans to return to Moturt on Saturday.
An extensive profile outlines Joseph Stalin as a revolutionary figure who endured exile in Siberia and fought to secure control of the Soviet Communist Party. It notes his methods, including deception and ruthlessness, and details his alliances, power plays, and the purges that followed as he moved to consolidate leadership over Lenin’s successors. The piece references his trials, intense propaganda battles, and the shift from underground activity to centralized authority in the years leading up to and following the 1917 revolution.
Melbourne style report shows Andrews scoring a rapid century amid a 263 stand with Bennie as Queensland reach 484 in reply to New South Wales. Beaten by time, NSW fight back with Wingleton Brown, while O’Connor and Oxenham bowling reduce momentum. Brown hits 100 before fall as Queensland press for a big total.
A report from Newbridge about 19 miles from town states that gold has been located on a well known property. The discovery is read as a significant prospect, with details scarce and no formal confirmation yet from authorities.
The Prime Minister has received notice from Avitator Dominion authorities that Afalea also known as JH Thomas will be moved to the port of Trade Commissioner Grade II in Melbourne. FW Salman will serve as Trade Commissioner Grade II at Audney, replacing HLL Betowall, who moves to the Commercial Diplomatic Service. The promotion elevates JH Adware to Senior Trade Commissioner duties at ?rydury.
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