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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1935
Page
2
The Canberra weather report for Monday January 14 notes barometer readings, early morning temperature around 60 degrees, with a record of rainfall for the current year. The note references time stamps and atmospheric measures typical of daily weather briefs.
Scans from Queanteven show raisfail to date for the current year with unclear entries. Names and exact figures are partially readable but many items are damaged and require verification.
Fragmentary report alleges money backing a horse led to a betting fraud inquiry. Names and places are unclear in the damaged text but reference to a trotting meeting and individuals connected to the scheme appear. The fragment mentions losses, a person named Pitts, and a call to review receipts and work status amid the bet guilty claim.
Fragmented text describes defense measures and a government map in action. Mentions Meek guns, North lines, and pursuit across a stretch of land with five miles referenced. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A group of more than thirty Western Australian schoolgirls visited Canberra under the auspices of the Western Australian Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations. Led by Miss Hooton, the party toured Parliament House, Cotter River, local churches, the Council for Australian Research, anatomy and forestry facilities, and Government House. They praised Canberra’s development and viewed the capital as a cultural and political center, ending with a reception by the Governor-General before continuing to Melbourne.
The Yass Canberra road project gains Commonwealth funding to transform the current road into a modern highway. Proposals weigh the cost and practicality of bus and rail options connecting Canberra with Melbourne, including possible Canberra to Queanbeyan train links and connections with the Melbourne express.
In Guewe's Park Waverley a boy, Lada Von Bchitt aged year old, fell on a spike from a fence while climbing a tree. One spike penetrated his forearm and smarged. he hung and called for help as others heard him. Police arrived, retrieved him from a garage, and he was taken to hospital in serious condition.
In 1984 at Somerset House a surge in new company registrations was recorded with 12 478 firms, up 30 percent and a record since the Company Act of 1861. Capital involved reached 143,000.90 with over 1083 owners. Growth spanned food, clothing and building sectors, with 7A firms registered in connection with ultrerad.
The first national conference of the Australian Dental Traders Association opened in Canberra yesterday. Delegates, led by J T Jennings, discussed uniform anaesthetic provisions across states and urged changes to customs duties and tariffs on dental equipment. Names of attendees include Les Jensen, Bulley, MacGregor, Gutney, Beathwaite, Kamp, Wayland, Chaplin, O Connor, Forrest-Smith, Lusty, Tyas, Naylor, Clinfela, and McDonald.
The article outlines examination rules and subject tables for leaving certificates and matriculation at the University of Sydney. It notes deadlines, extensions, and required forms for candidates, including country entrants and those seeking university admission. mentions potential Australasian and Commonwealth developments.
Neglecting garbled student roster, Canberra Grammar Society announces a petrol discussion at Albert Hall Canberra on Tuesday evening. Elhy Export Corporation official Mr A T Tully will present a demonstration of ethyl petrol and its engine propulsion potential. K McKillop president of the Canberra Chamber of Commerce will preside.
Public Service notes discuss temporary transfers within Britain's Defence Department due to waves of leave and emergencies. The CPBCA and executive weigh three-member Public Service Board vs arbitration, considering costs, fairness, and impartial policy review amid broader wartime coordination.
The board discusses how to handle senior applicants and efficiency reports, while Liverpool showcases the Mersey River tunnel under construction. Officials urge clear postings of vacancies and maintenance plans, and Victorian flood relief funding rules are scrutinized for officer benefit.
Fragmentary report shows a drowning incident at a park involving a youth named Cheney and bystanders. One person attempted rescue but injuries occurred. another man, Walter, intervened and carried the injured youth to safety. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
The Prime Minister announced support for potato growers facing blight in Devonport. A government finance package of £100,500 was promised to assist in relief efforts. Lyons and a delegation planned to travel to Melbourne, with departure postponed to allow the relief program organization.
Governor General and Lady Teuaos hosted a Western Australian party at Government House Canberra yesterday afternoon. Lieutenant George Percy Runt of the Australian Staff Corps had been appointed aide de camp to the High Commissioner. Heavily involved in military duties, he will serve in this new capacity.
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