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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1935
Page
2
The article notes two scholar ships for boys at a Canberra grammar school with a feeder kindergarten to leaving certificate program. Headmaster Rev N J Edwards oversees admissions and bail from the webcot is mentioned. The School, Girls' Grammar, is located in the capital city with provisions for primary to senior secondary levels.
Canberra reports a barometer reading at 4.30 am of 20.98 inches and a temperature of 63 degrees at 8.30 am. The 24 hour maximum was 23 degrees, minimum 58 degrees, with wind listed as calm. Rainfall records for the year are incomplete in the text.
The court found the plea unclear and warned the defense against extending the argument. Manning KC urged that no further assertion be allowed while the hearing continued, with the judge indicating proceedings would pause until proper certification and clarity appeared.
Canberra forecast notes isolated showers though overall fine. Cloud cover increases with a swarming cloud deck and blustery southeasterly winds expected to strengthen, bringing squally bursts at times.
At the Melbourne Associated Chambers of Commerce conference Sir Robert Knox warned the Commonwealth must take the lead to curb a rising debt programme. Australian governments plan to add 27 million pounds to deficits and rural debt relief while railway gauge and constitutional relations threaten national solvency. The acting Victoria premier called for revising financial relations between states and Commonwealth to end chronic deficits and state administrative inefficiency. The crisis requires national control of key services to avoid further erosion of fiscal health and political structure. The public must be engaged through reform, not more state-favoring tinkering, with Commonwealth leaders taking decisive action.
A January monthly show in Canberra featured hydrangea displays by Mrs Motiea and gladioli draws, with vegetables showing the effects of rain. President Mr F A Plegin opened judging as Warren awarded prizes to exhibitors including Miss Peterson and Mrs Evans, with various prize recipients for bowls, arrangements, and flowers.
A city coroner returned a verdict of suicide in the death of Bernard Pipi, the Italian. Evidence showed he plunged a bottle into a tub of water after attempting to push valve parts. The coroner noted the circumstances suggested self harm, with unclear mental state at the time.
Australia plans a trade mission to London with the Prime Minister and key department heads. The party, leaving February 10 for six to seven months, will include officials from Trade, Treaties, and Commerce. Multiple appointments and possible replacements are discussed for Canberra staff to support the mission.
The December Journal of the Federal Public Service, published as a twenty year retrospective, highlights Association activities and member benefits. It debates civil service reform, separation of executive and administrative functions, and critiques by Dr. J. Dun of Brisbane on training and governance, reflecting on public service accountability and parliamentary representation.
In Sydney Archdiocese proceedings Archbishop Kell y urged the Premier for temporary relief against unemployment while outlining a general plan for permanent employment. The Premier replied that relief should be temporary and focus on a broader re employment program with public works and cooperation with the Federal government.
At yesterday’s Advisory Council meeting, a motion led by Mr J M Shakespeare urged lowering extortionate Canberra rents. Arguments cited 10 percent to 20 percent above Melbourne and 30 percent above Sydney, claiming reduced rents require lower construction costs to trigger substantial relief for lessees and tenants. The motion passed unanimously.
Remarks attributed to Mr Neville Chamberlain drew cautious views from Canberra and Australian leaders. They stated migration to Dominions likely not to resume soon, tied to unemployment and policy schemes. Officials expect discussions with the Dominions Secretary on future prospects.
Sydney reports that a government analyst found no drugs involved in several hospital deaths. An investigation noted twenty cases connected to memory court proceedings, with officials naming Josephine and George Horace Wiese as key figures. The ruling cites natural causes from caloric imbalance as the death cause.
The Tokyo mayor Count Kantan sent cordial greetings to Canberra for the centenary celebrations and the planned visit highlighted by a meeting with Canberra officials. He noted friendship between Japan and Australia and praised Canberra’s urban development and plans for parks and town planning as part of the centenary activities. A formal reply from Canberra is being prepared.
The bronze statue of Robert Burns, a featured memorial in Capperra Burne Mamoria, was placed in position yesterday ahead of a Saturday unveiling. The four memorials depicting Burns’ work are being paid for and prepared in a pavilion for the ceremony.
A fragmented text references Desterey and a person connected to governance in Canberra. It mentions the word have and a Comerfaca phrase while implying a link to a government context in the region.
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