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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1935
Page
2
A cryptic publishing notice references Thee in thes Times and a Canberra area timetable. It hints at a sharing of information across Sidney and Queanbeyan regions with date references and a gusty portion of an earlier day, all in a terse public notice style.
Fragmentary OCR reads time and measurements with temperatures and angles. It mentions crane events, degrees, and a sequence of notes with unclear units. The legible items include times around P pm and E degrees, plus references to a crane and a recording or procedure.
A partial article fragment cites Charteald White and Master Bakers' group criticizing a Japanese wheat development. It mentions Japan producing over 40,000,000 bushels last year, with quality questioned and Australia noted in competitive context. The text is garbled but implies concerns over wheat quality and industry progress.
Fragmentary OCRInfo mentions a person at a dir and Mra B A Broinowski turning to Canberra after land, aided by something to discuss capital. Details are obscured by garbled text and incomplete phrases making precise facts unclear.
Chiefly cloudy with showers across the north from Mariya. Fogs layer the south as freshening south east winds develop.
A Prime Minister's Department communication to the Advisory Council tried to shift blame for the Jubilee 4% Medals distribution onto His Majesty. The article argues this pretext is unprecedented and flawed, noting medals were awarded for services during the reign, not merely for duties remunerated, and many recipients had little to no voluntary service. The piece critiques officials' bias and says the awards failed their original aim, though some citizens benefited and the King’s subjects gained overall good citizenship rewards.
The Advisory Council discusses Jubilee medals under imperial guidance, delays in recommending awards, and the role of the Interior and Prime Minister's Department. The meeting covers Ringston Oval works, hospital board plans, amended hospital tax, and proposed Canberra weighbridge revisions, with attention to rural lease charges and postal exchange improvements.
A departmental letter from the Interior regarding improvements to the Canberra Melbourne rail service notes that calling arrangements would not allow the suggested change. A motion urged later bus service from Parliament House to northern suburbs to aid those unable to catch the 5.8 pm bus, with intent to operate around 8.30 pm.
Canberra Rugby League will use Environa ground next Sunday to defend the Measy Cup against Yass. The Couma representative team accepted an invitation of Queanbeyan Rugby League Clubs but will play a friendly at Queanbeyan Showground on Sunday. The Canberra league later chose Rovira ground for the fixture and discussed Environa as the venue for July 21.
In Woodstock on Monday the inquest into the death of William James Elnon of Wyangala heard a quarrel that ended in his death. The coroner committed Slavie lene Nielson 27 and Charnock 2 for trial on a murder charge. Evidence indicated Nielson and his wife and Charnock were drinking wine at Nielson's house. A statement claimed by Charnock was made by the police, and Nielson claimed he did not drink and had more wine than before. His wife, said to be asleep, may have heard the shot.
Police say a fur shop in Kingston was entered during the weekend and goods valued at 1703 pounds were stolen. The loot was placed in two small cases and the thief used a skeleton key to gain entry.
Two youths were detained after a motorcycle crash near Epping last night. Police report they fled a train at Hornsby Lane with injuries including two broken wrists and a broken nose. One youth was hospitalized for severe facial injuries. the other remained for observation. Both later charged with illegal use of a motorcycle.
Sydney report of Grand United Order of Oddfellows members returning from a lodge celebration when a car crashed near Milage Tea Maurice Penman Crand Master suffered a fractured left leg left arm and collarbone others injured in the collision in unclear conditions.
Residents of the Fyndwick home garden area petitioned for an independent tribunal to report on rents and living conditions. They allege arbitrary terms, poor electric reticulation, no telephone connections, and inadequate school bus service, urging evaluation against Canberra city standards.
The Canberra Amateur Society presents the sparkling musical comedy Miss Muck of Ho land for two nights at the Capital Theatre on August 5 and 8. Four newcomers headline a cast of 14 principals directed by Dr Watt. The production, backed by strong committee support, aims for outstanding success with noted theatrical figures praising the show.
Dr Edgar L Bainton, director of the Conservatorium Orchestra, plans concerts on July 23 following a career that includes wartime internment in Germany and a tenure as Professor of Pianoforte at Newcastle. His notable works include Sunrise for chorus and orchestra and Concerto Santabla for piano and orchestra, both recognized by Carnegie Trust awards.
A deputation to the Public Service Board urged expeditious action under PS Act provisions and Regulation 19 to improve reclassification and duty changes. The board promised full consideration, noting slow departmental steps to observe Regulation 1 and the need for machinery to implement CHB Act Section 19 and Regulation 10. Proposals included favorable officer treatment, overtime pay, and garnishee enforcement, with arbitration on basic wage and five day week issues ongoing and requests for travel time reforms under CTA provisions.
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