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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1935

Page

3

Imperiled by Unknown Force Near Cove

A fragmentary report notes a perilous situation near a cove where residents fear an approaching swell. Details are unclear, but emergency responders are preparing to assess and respond to the hazard. Local authorities urge caution and await further information.

Fragmentary note hints at a plan or request

A fragmented OCR line mentions someone wanting something done quickly and a plea to respond. It reads as incomplete speech about a preferred outcome and an implied request to act. The readable parts point to a request for help or a favor without clear specifics or identities.

Wounded by English Officer in Auckland fracas

A fight in Auckland ended with an English officer allegedly wounding a man named in the report. Both combatants wore garments described as girl attire and appeared exhausted. No arrest had been made at publication time.

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Massy Cup Fixture Cancelled By Goulburn

Goulburn cancels Ste Maety Cup fixture for Sunday, citing travel inconvenience to supporters. Canberra League seeks home ground. match may be moved to Queanbeyan showground or Environa, with forfeit if negotiations fail. Junior match planned prior, and alternative arrangements include matches with Pam at Towne or Selusdeyu.

Bouythpenny Neat Accentory Goulburn League AsiMart Goulburn Envirena Queanbeyne Canberra League Guesnheyim Environa Pamat Towne Selusdeyu Urths Actoramt

Saving Cathedrals Urges Unity Among Young Builders

A movement led by young volunteers bands together to protect historic cathedrals. They dubbed themselves "Prinuda of the Cathedrals" and seek funds to restore stained glass and other features. Canterbury faces years of wear and funding gaps, while Chichester and other cathedrals pursue grants with limited support.

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Sinking Fund on National Debt Allocations

The National Debt Commission approved a sinking fund plan for 1985-20 with an estimated total of £9,000,000 for Commonwealth debts, £4,000,000 available domestically, and £5,000,000 for state needs of which £1,980,000 comes from the Commonwealth and £3,620,000 from the states. Distribution to London, New York, and Australia follows debt domicile. NSW receives £1,900,000. Victoria £1,020,000. Queensland £710,000. South Australia £620,000. Western Australia £520,000. Tasmania £180,000. Receipts for the year total around £19,000,000 and a full transactions report will be laid before Parliament after a future Commission meeting. The Commission’s work, though less publicized, is crucial for redeeming public debt and stabilizing securities markets through purchases and debt exchanges.

National Debt Commission Rainking Fund Commonwealth London New York Australia New South Wales Victoria South Australia Western Australia Tasmania Nso Publc

Deputy leadership contest stirs in United Australia Party

Reported equal backing for R A Parkhill and BG Mensiea as the deputy leadership battle resumes after overseas ministerial return. Prime Minister Lyons favors Mensiea, Sir George Pearce holds interim post. rumors place Ste Frederick Stewart as potential Trade Commissioner in New York and NSW Premier Stevens eyeing federal politics, signaling a shifting, complex scene.

R.A. Parkhill Defence BG. Mensiea United Australia Party Oversea Ti Ja Lyons George Pearce Miniater Ste Frederick | Stewart New York Commonwealth New South Wales Stevens Wiely

Causeway Sub-branch and Ex-Imperials Agree to Joint Meeting

The Causeway sub-branch and the Ex-Imperials plan a joint meeting at Kendly Societies Hall on Thursday evening. Dismissal of their separate business will occur in the main hall and ante room followed by a social smoke with stories and refreshments. Ex-service men are welcome.

Causeway Ex-Imperiala Inn Kendly Societies Ingaion Thurwday x-Imperials Witlen

British Minister outlines Papua New Guinea development plans

British External Affairs Minister Bill George Pearce announced during his forthcoming territory tour that Australia and Britain will consider liberalising development conditions in Papua and New Guinea. A Babinet sub committee reviewed proposals, with broader Cabinet study planned after further examination. The aim is to allow larger areas for development to deter other firms from waiting on nearby prospects.

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Racing Results and Bets From a Murky Card

A garbled report lists several horse races with odds and forms. Mentions two year old and three year old handicaps, horses such as Wer Warrah, Babwire, Grand Duke, Lady Collarot and Valmur, with odds scattered like 9/1 and 7/4 and references to fatigue, lengths, and purses. The fragment lacks clear results or dates.

Tobacco problems loom at Canberra conference session

Delegates at a Canberra tobacco conference reviewed experimental work on a blue mould control treatment for tobacco seedling growth in cold frames using benzol vapour. The Commonwealth funded a five year programme with £100,000. McLachlan sent a message stressing further trials before any commercial use, as delegates discussed technical progress and district mapping for future co operation.

A. J. McLachlan Council For Scientific and Inpatriat “Remearch Tebnoes Canberra Mente Commonwealth Seustor McLachlan Dickson Michachlan Aiil Slimat Lobanco

School Without Pupils Opens After Delay at Marr College

Mayr Collage Tron Ayranire was set to open in September at a cost of £290,000, with capacity for 400 pupils. A rector would be paid £1,200 annually, but no students have attended. Trusts chief Alexander Walker warns governors may transfer control to Marr College funds. The vacant building, £700,000 dream of Cherton Karr Marr, sits silent after five years of disputes and neglect. The caretaker remains, and the unused facilities show years of halted progress. Outside, playgrounds lie unused with no games played.

Mayr Haid Am Bir Alexander Walker Pole Trustes Marr College Untve Britain Emmell Ayanire Troon Jourt Besaiona Bmarr College Cherton Karr Marr

Coursing Cup Donated For Queanbeyan Meeting

The Queanbeyan Coursing Cup is donated by Mes Tea W Gibba and FrankieDonald and will be decided over October 3 and 7. Mr A C McKey BV8c is appointed veterinary surgeon for 12 months. At the last meeting the club donated a guinea to the Municipal Band Uniform Fund and to the Farrer Memor is Fund.

Queanbeyan Coursing Mes Tea

Public notice of mortgage and land redemption rights

The Sumrwe Court of the Australian Capital Territory sheriff’s office in Kingston announces a writ and public auction notice for the redemption rights of Harald James Pointon and the property in Black Sh Beeton, Kingston. It details the mortgage with the Commonwealth of Australia securing 4010 and 241 pounds, interest, and penalties, registered July 8 1920 and October 3 1929, under Crown Leve Volume 1 Folio 34, with terms and conditions for repayment and mortgage foreclosures.

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