Byrne J J Westmorland man and father of Arthur
Obituary notice for J J Byrne of Westmorland who passed away aged 77. Named as father of Arthur Bimack William Dick Norah and Vera. Funeral details not provided in readable text.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
2
Obituary notice for J J Byrne of Westmorland who passed away aged 77. Named as father of Arthur Bimack William Dick Norah and Vera. Funeral details not provided in readable text.
Fragmentary weather note from Canberra area lists rainfall, temperatures, and year-to-date totals. Mentions Queanbeyan records and monthly figures with unclear dates and units.
The Canberra Times reports on a proposed debt settlement plan in which Senator Lewis seeks to compel Washington to negotiate by exchanging insular territory for Britain’s war debt. It notes US openness to Bahamas conditionally and argues reparations are effectively dead, urging drastic debt revision and renewed talks.
W G Piper withdraws from the Advisory Council race after a Postmaster General department objection. A special meeting decided to reopen nominations, with closing set for 4 pm Monday July 22. The committee will select the nominee at its next meeting.
New Guinea shipping service probe to be led by Sir George Pearce during a Papua tour at month end. He will assess freight charges vessel class timetables and routes as part of an ongoing review following representations to the Commonwealth Government for improved services to Papua Mandated Territory Norfolk Island and the British Solomon Islands. Cabinet will consider contract renewal after his report.
The death occurred of Mr J Byrne of Weetalalee aged about 77. Born at Dalgety he followed rural pursuits and for seven years tended carts by bullock wagon. He lived in the South Coast districts before moving to Canberra in 1877. He had four sons Ray Jee William and Thomas and three daughters Nora Mary and Verna Byrne.
A man named William Bavier narrowly escaped fatal shock while repairing a charged pipe from leaning wires. He reportedly grasped the live pipe and could not free himself until bystander assistance and a water treatment revived him.
An order for 1,000,090 pounds of tinned cor and bret meat was received by the Wertfelt Proving Works for the British Navy via the Western revcived line in Auckland on a Wednesday report.
London authorities lifted a long standing marriage ban affecting about 12,000 teachers amid fears of marriage related employment restrictions. The move ends a policy that hindered personal unions and addresses widespread secrecy around private marriages among staff.
Wednesday J C Nedlan established a new British duration record by remaining aloft for 33 hours 7 minutes. The feat extends Britain's aviation achievements as observers note the challenging conditions and Nedlan’s sustained flight strategy.
Technical Officers seek higher salaries in the Commonwealth Public Service arguing that Canberra work demands advanced planning, specialization, and cross jurisdiction duties. Witnesses compare NSW surveyors’ pay to higher federal standards, noting extensive training, map drafting, and city planning tasks unique to the national capital. The Public Service Arbitrator heard testimony from H Mowat and F J Brownowski as hearings adjourned.
The Carr Cup draws list eleven teams challenging for the cup with dates set from July 21 to September 9. Matches include Bowral versus Kiama, Burrows versus Hoktere, and Crookwell versus Holders, with others such as Nowra versus Howers and Queanbeyan against opponents yet unnamed.
Discussions between Canberra employers and the Department of the Interior concluded on a draft Federal Capital Territory Apprenticeship ordinance. The draft allows transfer of apprentices between employers to suit work, permits partial term arrangements, and aims to aid youth gaining varied experience under multiple masters. Trade union and employer representatives approved the provisions in general.
After a three day hearing the jury found 6 damages against George Naim Morton for trespass when entering the plaintiffs premises on February 24 1935 with notice. Damages assessed and costs ordered with £20 9s 7d to plaintiff from money in court and final taxations pending.
A Canberra Times reader argues for Canberra doctors to have full access to Queanbeyan Hospital citing training needs and regional service efficiency. The letter contends for unified planning, criticizes tax burdens on taxpayers, and calls for not increasing hospital taxes without proper representation and a hospital board with cost-cutting powers.
The Canberra Alpine Club will host a winter ski contest next month with Pioneer Ski Club, the oldest in Australia, tracing back to Kiandra. The event follows Kiandra’s mining town era and the rise of winter sports clubs across New South Wales and Victoria.
Queanbeyan star Arthur Griniths suffers injuries after a match with Ghivenbeyan and undergoes X ray tests at Canberra Hospital. His fixed weeks out are expected to affect Queanbeyan’s rugby league fixtures this Friday with Canberra Grammar School and local teams meeting at Queanbeyan Park.
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