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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1935

Page

2

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.

Weather fragment shows Canberra rainfall records and estimates

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.

British debt talks spark plan to swap territory for payments

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.

Abyesinia Lewis Foreign Relations Committee American Senate United States Bahamas Britain State Department Washington America

Public Service Candidate Withdraws From Advisory Council

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.

W. G. Piper Advisory Council Publ Service Welfare Committee Piper Postmaster-General Public Service Board Canberra Anni Waal Canteres

Pearce to inspect New Guinea shipping service visit

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.

Papua New Guinea Hir George Burne Philp Ltd Bertanilu Norfolk Island Solomon Telands New Heurstea George Pearce Popo New Gainea Nirescy Norfolk Talanit Sir George Australia Bia

Obituary of Mr J Byrne of Weetalalee at 77 years

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.

J. Byrne Weetlalee Ini Wise Dalgety Mr. Byrne Hewie Tim Wiatriet South Conal

Man Escapes Death On Electrified Pipe

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.

Panres Weaneraday William Bavier Cavier

Large Naval Order for New Zealand Meat

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.

Auckland Cor and Bret

Marriage Ban Off London Teachers

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.

London

New Gliding Record Reported in Britain

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.

Rates of Pay Lift for Technical Officers in Canberra

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.

New South Wales Service H Moual Property Buvey Department of the Interior J. C. Weathoven Public Service Canberra Moust Clatma Commonwealth Public Service Mesnrs L. Bradshaw T. EB. Goodall Wastr New South Wal Mr. Mowat Les Yeura Commonwealth Service Darwin Perth Federal Capital Territory Wart Commonwealth Mowat Iowily Delhi Washington Australia Mapa Memat oMcera Corroboree Park Grimth Utr FJ Brownowski Aountretin Brotnowski Otcer Elamecd New South Wales Law Department

Carr Cup Draw Announces Eleven Challenging Teams

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.

Pesson Challengy Ux Folhows Bowrul Kiazoa Jly Burrows Hoktere Courturn Holdert Crookwell Holders Auiuat Vass Holiers Nowra Howers Wotlongene Hott

Apprenticeship Ordinance Talks Close in Canberra

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.

Canberra Department of the In Oriarficlaja F.C.T Federal Capital ‘Territory Tile Commonwealth End Employers Department of the Interior

Verdict on Trespass Breach of Covenant at Queanbeyan Court

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.

Michael James Dagen Ant. Marie Jakephine Donoghoe Erly Tradug George Naim Morton Nield Queanbeyan District Court Morton’ Bake House Nally Sumolent

Readers' Views on Canberra Queanbeyan Hospital Access

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.

At & Lea

Canberra Alpine Club to duel Pioneer Ski Club visit

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.

Nonth Canberra Aki Australis Kiandra Faites Yong Augarstad Australia Europe Switzerland Norway Kiamdra Plonser Miandes New South Wales Victoria Mt. Buffetoul Mt. Kosciusko Ninini Ae Ski Sanwal Canberra Aspiog Atay Kiemura Feee Seoula Barwaiie

Queanbeyan Star Player Injured Ahead of Friday Rugby

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.

Arthur Griniths Queanberae Ghivenbeyan Bunday Canberra Tustany Feottal Teem Nie Queanbeyan Qevandeyst Hawground Admianion Notare Vanior Canberra Gram Fame School Quasmbayan Convent Tetopen Park Intermalish High Quinabeyan Interslate Bligh

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