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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
2
Canberra weather data for January 16 lists barometer 29.8 inches at 830 am and a maximum 34.4 C. Rainfall records show totals for Queanbeyan with notes on the current January period. The text contains typographical errors but conveys barometric, temperature and rainfall readings for the region.
A brochure outlines demonstrations and figures on Kas verboun acenme and features praise of the show. It notes the work travels to agricultural and industrial centers worldwide and offers copies on request from the secretary.
Milena Eenpung leads Forrest Scout Troop during the For2 Fallan Phurad'y event with emphasis on outdoor skills and troop activities in Aanwayy.
The Treasury will undergo a series of staff changes over the next months with young men likely to fill key posts. Chief Commissioner for Penalone Mr J T Heathershaw will retire in April, and assistant secretary Mr Mearlane is tipped to succeed Auditor General mid year. Junior officers including Mr Joyce and Mr Yandel are expected to move into senior roles, with Mr J Brophy as treasury accountant and Mr Ho Khanda named loans officer. The trend toward younger executives follows similar moves in other departments, such as Mr B Murphy becoming Secretary of the Commerce Department at forty.
The Canberra University College magazine Prometheus will publish in March to mark the new academic year. Editors seek original manuscripts and urge intending contributors to submit within two or three weeks. Manuscripts should be directed to Mr L Fitzgerald at Bressey House or Mr N Lyng at Parliament Foure.
Dr. Wendell C. Bennett reports to the American Museum of Natural History on a Bolivia expedition near Lake Titicaca uncovering a 1200-year-old Tiwanaku culture circle of adobe house foundations and two temples. The site shows preserved doors of polished clay and storage rooms, indicating daily life and craft. A quinoa grain suggests ancient Indian diet linked to Tiwanaku ancestors.
Commonwealth Oil Refineries plans a survey of potential oil resources aiming for Australian self sufficiency. The article discusses past obstacles to locating commercial oil, the role of shale and coal derived fuels, and the need for uniform oil laws across states. It notes foreign interest, speculator activity, and geopolitical pressures shaping Australia’s oil strategy. It cites Oil Search Ltd withdrawing due to restrictive state legislation and warns of war risk and rising economic nationalism impacting oil supplies.
At the Australian Association for the Advancement of Science congress in Melbourne a distinct break from routine occurred with no presidential address. The congress adjourned late and will resume next week under altered procedures.
A conference drew 1100 delegates where Dr RJ Liy was noted for work on insets in Australia and New Zealand. He received the Mueller Medal, the highest accolade from the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science.
In Sydney the court upheld a privilege claim preventing disclosure of certain judicial documents related to the Kisch case. Minister for the Interior Thomas Paterson opposed producing a document and evidence from an official named Jones, citing public interest concerns. The Crown objected to statements about duties, and the hearing adjourned to Friday.
Queanbeyan Park man advances in country tennis knockout but suffers a defeat in the test round. Orange leads the quarter final as Southern Tablelands school boy races suffer a setback. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Tournament notes show Churchin and Taylor versus Sweeny and Olive, 68 to 49, with many other matchups including Colvin and Carson, Gibson and Williamson, and Newcastle teams competing. Orange and Newcastle claim wins in group play, with several forfeits and close scores reported.
Adelaide reports Perry defeats Turnbull as International matches continue. Victories include Misa Round and Myer Dearne of Britain over Alles Wenton and Alive Walters of South Australia, with Ming Lyte of Britain beating Griffith, and Perry of Brunswick defeating A. Yurnoull of BA, 4 72.
A New York report discusses a proposal to rescind the amateur allowance rule for compensation in lawn action films. Mr Hall opposes any change, arguing amateurs should not be paid substantially as it violates the amateur spirit. He insists opposing it.
At the Australian Dental Trades conference in Canberra Mr A Bailey introduced a new denture material described as metal used in teeth. He claimed it is hard wearing and adaptable, with demand rising in European countries and a plant installed in Sydney to produce dentures using the metal. Delegates will view demonstrations of the metal at the Anatomy Institute on Friday.
The Australian cricket selector EA Dwyer presents a focal match where McCabe is praised as outstanding, and TVReig is noted as the guest bowler who performed strongly. The piece reflects a contemporary view of players and selections.
In a Melbourne address at the Australian and New Zealand conference, explorer Douglas Mawson urged governments to preserve and develop Antarctic resources. He cited vast mineral potential and rich marine life, noting Australia and New Zealand hold strategic positions for future exploration and regulation of whaling and related industries.
A deputation from the Fishmongers’ Association pressed for a removal of the embargo on New Zealand potatoes. Health Minister Hughes said negotiations were ongoing between Australia and New Zealand, with a view to allow Australian fruit to be exported to New Zealand in exchange for potatoes, while protecting Australian potato growers. He cited recent potato dumping to prop up prices and said he would present the deputation’s request to the Cabinet.
Adelaide reports on the Davis Cup team’s struggles with production and travel as players like Jackie Cooper and Barrymore mix in with Cap tain Emellett. The Melbourne-EBOURNE edition notes concerns over style shifts, potential doubles pairings, and the impact on junior fans and parents watching from Capitol Theatre broadcasts.
Adelaide and Fat Hughes discuss Perry not appearing in films amid a global lawn tennis association context. Hughes notes Perry wished to maintain amateur status, while global organizers seek to curb amateurism.
A garbled report notes Governor’s representative Commander CW Stevens RAN and Captain L S Brace RAN will travel by train to Canberra on Monday January 16 for official introductions and reception related to a matcher world amateur event.
Fragmentary notice suggests discussion on advocating three set tennis matches and public opinion. Mentions London and Cahoon, with medical and civic contexts. Text is garbled. core facts and names are unclear.
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