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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1935
Page
3
A family discusses desires from carpet to furniture and a watch, bag, and umbrella as examples of how advertising may prompt earlier purchases. The piece notes consumer impulses and timing influenced by ads.
In the Senior Public Examination report it notes youths at age 17 are eligible for naval openings. Applicants born in compatible districts may advance to the rank of Departmental trainee, marking early advancement pathways for promising entrants.
Sydney wool sales show keen competition with Yorkshire and Japanese buyers active. Prices rise on strong demand for greasy merino with bids up to 17d per six bales from Wallabadahl. Total 11478 bales offered, 1020 sold at the section and 1348 privately, with weekly flat wool price around £12 1s 7d per bale.
The new four ton Bluebird car, aiming to exceed 300 mph at Daytona Beach next month, is shown at Brookland track. Sir Malcolm Campbell plans to ship it to America January 16, with a follow up in the Aquitania a week later. He hopes to beat his 272.103 mph record on February 19 under favorable conditions though managing a safe stop within Daytona's nine miles remains a challenge. The Rolls Royce V12 engine powers the streamlined beast, whose design includes a gaping mouth cooling radiator and movable intake.
Canberra court discussion explores new method to assess costs in taxation disputes. Police Magistrate and Attorney General may back a reform to replace the current, cumbersome costing process. District Court adoption of a streamlined schedule is considered to ease annual costs.
The Minister of the Interior Mr Paterson stated that public works offer a temporary alleviation of unemployment and should be used with care to ensure reasonably productive outcomes. He warned they are not a complete solution and involve government spending.
Plaintiff Tom Arthur Percival Godden sued Edward C. Thomas after a backing crash damaged a stationary car battery and box. Evidence showed the 12 month old battery was ruined and not replaced. A verdict for £3 10s with £1 4s 6d costs was recorded, with 21 days granted.
Sydney authorities report Sydney resident Ea fowiand Spriggs aged 54 vanished after leaving his home on South Creek Road Deenby to visit relatives about three quarters of a mile away. Doctors say he may have suffered a heart attack and was ordered to bed. He reportedly left his home alone, wandered throughout the night in darkness seeking his bearings. Two men entered his home earlier this night? or morning to assist in the search.
The liner Marama will be withdrawn from the Australia New Zealand service with the tenth voyage completed and the crew to be paid off. The Union Company notes the move, likely without government protection for foreign shipping.
Melbourne date notes that H B Brown Director of Post and Telegraphs said the department intends issuing special Australian stamps to mark the King's jubilee this year. The announcement highlights government planning for commemorative issues.
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