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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1935
Page
3
Readers urge Canberra to clamp down on milk and cream prices, arguing hospital purchases pay 10 pence more per unit than Queanbeyan for the same dairy product. They urge government control by a businesslike committee to prevent outside milk inflow and ensure Territory protection and quality standards.
The Victoria League in Canberra entertained Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Isaacs at the Royal Canberra Golf Club House. Lady Garran was absent, and Mrs Abbott read her speech of welcome. Their Excellencies spoke, accepted life membership, and conversed with league members. Various hostesses and guests attended, including Dr and Mrs Watson, and many named local residents.
Sydney matches in the New South Wales amateur championship produced tight results. J Ferrier defeated A Waterson 5 and 4, XN Herford beat T Tanner 1 and 9, F A Jeane won against W F Cale 1 up, while FW Hattersley defeated A Whitton 1 up and another result was noted as incomplete.
A draft ordinance proposes a Board of Management for Canberra Hospital replacing the Advisory Committee. The plan, discussed by the Hospital Advisory Committee and Advisory Council, would raise the hospital tax to 9d a week and fund treatment up to the ward charge of £2/2 a week for contributor and dependents. The scheme includes obstetric treatment and no fixed treatment period, unlike other centres. The Board would consist of five members with government appointees and elected members. The move aims to secure initial pound-for-pound subsidy from the Commonwealth and may influence national health policy.
Darwin reports a Malay diver died Sunday while diving near Bathurst Island. He signaled distress, was hauled to the surface in severe pain, lowered back to ten fathoms to adjust to pressure, and died before returning to the surface.
A promotional note claims readers can save by making their own cough and influenza remedy using HEENZO. It states a bottle costs two shillings and, when diluted, provides four times quantity and higher quality than eight ready-made cough medicines, promoting orders from chemists or stores.
The Supreme Court began hearing an unusual case in which Constable Stewart sues for 2550 pounds damages under the Motor Vehicles Act. He was injured when pursuing a thief who stole a car in September 1933 and forced the car into a stationary vehicle, injuring him. The thief escaped. Stewart contends he was the defendant's agent at the time.
A NSW Lawn Tennis Association meeting elected W. W. Armstrong president succeeding the late Frank Peach. Dr Walkom was the sole other nomination for vice president. Minister Butten snaw declined to nominate. News noted an invitation to American stars Wood Mako Budge to visit Australia. Helen Wills Moody and Helen Jacobs were not certain to attend.
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