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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1935
Page
2
Weather notes list rainfall in Queanbeyan for the year up to date with entries on January 14 and January 17. The brief item records measurable precipitation on those dates as part of the year’s weather log.
Arena brackets show round by round matchups at Fearr green on Monday January 28. Teams Cooma Yass Canberra Goulburn Kenmore City Vasa mingle across rink 1 2 3 4 5 6 with preliminary and second rounds leading to a final at 9 30 p m.
The Boundaries Commission outlines two possible new states within New South Wales. The report argues constitutional reform, not merely boundary changes, is key to any subdivision and stresses transferring powers to the Commonwealth before new units can function. It warns that referendums alone won't fix underlying governance issues.
Mr Winne Williama of Brisbane addressed the Science Congress on possible tropical settlement expansion and continued rainfall. A Grenfell Price noted that northern tropics showed export potential for chilled beef, while other remarks hinted at broader colonial commerce shifts.
The Canberra Swimming Club presents cups to all winners of the 1934-35 fraternity championships held weekly at the pool through February. Tonight features 66 yards boys under 16 and 66 yards girls under 14, plus diving, handcaps, relays, and a surplane race among other events.
The Associated Chamber of Commerce conference in Melbourne urged the Government to seize every opportunity to initiate trade talks with countries where Australia runs a adverse trade balance. The commercial organization called for taking the initiative to improve the nation’s export position and strengthen economic ties abroad.
Fragmentary text suggests a petrol inquiry tied to politic matters with implied stakes and official scrutiny. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
The Victorian Teachers Union gathered in Melbourne with Sir Isaac Isaacs opening remarks. He urged education to shape Australian youth for national service through diligent, principled instruction and tireless work by teachers, recalling his own start as a pupil teacher 65 years ago.
Canberra swimmer posted a winning time in the junior boys 56 yards event at the Victoria championship meet held at a pool in Malkohine. The competition ran in the afternoon with the Swimming Club 4H and Canberra Amateur organizations involved in the meet activities.
The Australian Championships continued at the Olympic Pool in Melbourne with winners including Pat Norton in the girls 100 yards and Jokane of Japan in the 100 yards backstroke. Gene Taria and Herford of NAW led in freestyle while Herford claimed the championship as the best Australian born swimmer in the event.
Queanbeyan residents show strong interest in a hospital contribution scheme to launch next Monday. A district hospital board meeting tonight will set rules and discuss with K J Foenander, hospital commission organiser. Pamphlets are distributed this week as enrolment rushes expected for immediate benefits to accident or sudden illness victims.
Mr C F Tully of Ethyl Corporation of America demonstrated in Canberra that tetra ethyl lead petrol reduces knocking and increases engine efficiency in high compression engines. The discussion followed with praise for the speaker and a vote of thanks.
London reports the first autogiro fatality in Britain. Flying Officer Oliver, on his first solo flight, crashed at Salisbury from 2000 feet. The engine buried itself in the ground and the fuselage telescoped as spectators witnessed the tragedy.
The Canberra Amateur Swimming Club fields three teams with captains J. MacMahon and B. Bigmont and many players from J. meenaw to G. Piggin. The draw begins January 33 with matches Stingraya January 30 Sharka February Bela vy Sagraye.
The Queanbeyan P and A Association meetings backed widening the race track to one third mile to host trotting races with the Coursing Club sharing costs. They plan new back fence, starting tower, and lighting at an estimated £15,000. Tender calls, show excursion rates, band engagement, and weather insurance were approved. Liquor rights to be auctioned February 8.
Government officials in Canberra plan to curb cablegrams for urgent mail and shift most important overseas mail to direct air mail to England. The move, targeting cheaper weekend cables and faster delivery, seeks savings in time and cost for departments including Prime Minister, Customs, Treasury and Commerce.
A disrupted air mail run causes a one day delay in Australia service. Officials warn letters will not reach Sydney until Sunday, with time lost to the schedule drift.
The Queanbeyan P and A Association accepts a proposal to erect a grand stand at 1.0? per head, funded by a profits fund. Councillors debate timing and use of proceeds, with agreement that profits go to a Grounds Improvement Fund and may aid the Coursing Club if the stand progresses.
The Imperial Airways aerial network shows disrupted communications between Darwin, Cairns, and Singapore with plans to meet Qantas officials in Darwin. The Australian Post Office notes 40 shillings per ship to Australia House and urges expanded air mail use to justify subsidies and reduce public concern.
Fragmented report notes the upcoming Cabinet discussion on unemployment assistance and reemployment measures. Mentions Australia and a government department but contains numerous garbled phrases and lacks clear outcomes or specifics.
On Friday afternoon, members of the Bureau staff gathered to say goodbye to two colleagues retiring from service Mrs. Jeanington and Mr. Hdl. J. Petrie Minnon. The note mentions Mr. Petrie’s past roles and interests in Canberra Melbourne and the Worthul l in Melbourne.
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