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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1935
Page
2
Local notice lists a street and landmark details for a survey or directory entry. Names and places appear in mixed language, indicating an address or public listing in the area around Mort Street and City in Australia. The fragmentary OCR suggests a public notice style without full context.
Canberra newsagents report Queaneidyan and Distr facing scrutiny as regional trade channels undergo reform. Officials examine supply chains and pricing, aiming to stabilize small businesses and protect consumer access in the capital.
Notice from The Canberra Times offering daily home delivery to Canberra and Queanbeyan residents under a special arrangement. Readers are urged to communicate their address and district to ensure delivery before the previous day's edition is circulated.
Melbourne article reports a perilous night voyage during which a vessel named Frenkatawa plex suffered damage and listing. Lord Baden Prywall and Frankatown authorities coordinated Fender assistance to avert catastrophe, amid a dramatic wind driven rescue initiated by three Gimupenta crew.
A lifeboat issued distress signals off Queenscliff during a gale as the pilot steamer Victoria accompanied it toward Port Lavindale. Heavy seas and fading visibility forced smaller vessels to remain in port while authorities assessed the situation.
Investigations by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research with the aim of eradicating a pest plague in Feemtanpetn the wena. Special officers are stationed in Canberra to study the threat and uncover the hoppers vulnerable points. An exhaustive study of hopper habits and growth will guide extensive experiments using data from plague centres.
The sermon at Kyngston Baptist Church urged daily use of memory to shape behavior and happiness. Rev H J Wadlock compared memory to a compass, warning against the flesh as foe and urging observance of the Sabbath to nurture spiritual culture and orderly living in the new year.
London Sunday report on a New Year broadcast by Prime Minister Romony MacDonald. He outlines Britain's view of a jubilee year celebration showing the king as a beloved symbol in the people's hearts. Dominion premiers may visit, and a formal imperial conference is possible though not required, with premiers aiding imperial understanding and exchange on empire affairs.
Mostly cloudy conditions with showers and possible thunderstorms across New South Wales. Winds from the south to southwest become fresh to strong, bringing brisk weather and wetter spells.
A year end review notes global events from 1934 including royal assasinations and air disasters, while praising Melbourne Centenary celebrations. It praises Australia’s progress toward recovery, falling unemployment, rising building and mining output, and growing rail and tram traffic. It calls for continued public works to expand employment and urges party unity over factional strife to sustain economic improvement.
The Duchess of Kent travels from Croydon to Munich aboard an Imperial Airways plane, accompanied by the Deiee. She expresses enjoyment of the first flight and plans to visit a relative there.
Reported here is a deadly sea collision near Havana Cuba on a Friday night. Beyer Auhermian died amid gale conditions while the vessel Beaty in Fayena reportedly went out of control and struck another craft. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
President Roosevelt outlines a new expanded unemployment program aimed at putting eight million people to work on public projects. He argues for financing through government funds and stresses rapid, wide relief while noting legislative hurdles and opposition.
Premier Stevens stated the government completed a statewide plan for social services to improve living standards and stimulate growth. The scheme includes water and sewerage, electricity services, and proposes a metropolitan transport overhaul and electrification of rail lines near the city. Details will follow.
London reports a large privately chartered airliner will take a party of about forty to Iraq to attend the opening ceremony for an oil pipeline from Kirkuk to Tripoli and Haifa. The King of Iraq is to preside at Kirkuk with ceremonies planned in Damascus, Tripoli, and Amman. Sir John Cadman, chair of Anglo-Persian and Iraq Petroleum, is expected to attend.
An injured Constable John Backer Ar Thietaggid AZ was shot during a failed burglary arrest at a shop on Matte Street. Police cordon extended as three suspects fled, one grappling with an officer. gunfire echoed near Camden Hospital where the constable remains critical.
Police report a pursuit after a violent incident near Mittagong station. A stolen car was found, engine running, with occupants attempting to flee toward distant towns. Reinforcements gathered as investigators examine evidence and pursue leads.
The Notts Club London reports cancelation of a meeting agenda in Bettingham and notes a general meeting of the Nolin County Cricket Club committee to discuss Comelier H. Whitby and Whitby’s information. The committee’s report on Tooe’s wiliatrmywal from the Australia match is deemed satisfactory.
The Sunday Sun accuses plans to move the Australian War Museum to Canberra of betraying heritage. It argues the museum will be hidden in the capital and seen only by few, while critics say the relocation is a national memorial move supported by trustees and Australians.
A quiet wedding took place at St Christopher's Church Ma Nuts on a Saturday afternoon uniting Catherine McAlister and William Eamund Dale in a ceremony led by Father P M Haydon. The bride wore a dolphin blue frock with pink and white details, and was given away by her father. Attendants included Miss H Tivnu and Mr ALJ Date. Toasts followed as guests celebrated, with the couple’s wedding journey to be shared in an extended northern river tour.
Stormy weather over Mase forces Holyman Airliner to fly blind near Launceston. Pilot struggles to identify landmarks and return to Melbourne. One passenger reports a near miss while three men are injured in the incident. The plane resumes course after attempting to navigate the rough conditions.
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