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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
2
Fragmentary publishing notice from a newsagency records a public service fishway station event. The readable text lists Dymosiy and associates with a broadcasting or printing context in unclear terms, implying a notice rather than a story.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a rein record for a current position with unclear identifiers and a July date fragment. Names, places, and exact actions are not readable, providing only a partial, non-specific timestamp.
Readable fragments describe water core testing at Iee Snc Pot Oat, noting weight measurements and preliminary results. Officials caution that data is preliminary and pending further analysis.
Weather bulletin for Canberra area predicts mostly fine conditions with cold nights and frost on high lands. Some fog expected over uplands. Coastal winds from the south west to south at times strong.
The Public Service Arbitration hearing in Canberra concluded as Mr Westhoven extended the day with snap inspections to broaden the evidence. The next session is set for Tuesday at 10:30 in Sydney, with a later Melbourne sitting likely to hear department heads.
Country Broadcasting Services Limited plans a powerful new station at Orange on the Central Tablelands to serve rural New South Wales. The 2000 watt transmitter by Amalgamated Wireless will broadcast by October with programs focused on wool stock markets country life and general entertainment. Mr G H Anderson, formerly Gradiers Association assistant manager, becomes station manager.
The article argues that Italy's war threat against Ethiopia is not justified by alleged Ethiopian slavery or civilised status. It questions motives behind Italy’s conquest and cites treaties, colonial practices, and international responses as evidence that pacific penetration failed and that war would mask internal issues and failed diplomacy.
The former Interviate raeseheer steamer Dimboola has been sold and will be taken to the East shortly likely for passage between China and Singapore. The sale indicates a transfer of the vessel to an eastern buyer, reflecting changes in regional maritime commerce.
Mr Paterson and party, informed by the Interior, arrived at Wave Hill 140 miles from the WA border after a week from Mt. Tae by motor truck. They traveled via Alexandria, Alroy, Brünette, Rockhampton Downs and Newcastle Waters across dry, level plains showing signs of drought. Mitchell graup performed well, Brock camps remained sound, with tinned food on rocks supplemented by bush turkey and venison roe.
Mr James D Morgas of White Signet Ltd distributed pet-nut bars and blotters to 1600 scholars in Canberra last week. He and the Prince of Wales visit Australia, praising the effort while noting some children were absent.
Speaking at the Jubilee Luncheon of the Town Planning Association of NAW the Minister for Local Government Mr Spooner announced that the Town Planning Bill would be introduced to Parliament at an early date in Sydney on a Wednesday luncheon day.
Queanbeyan baker announces a bread price reduction of half a penny per pound and begins delivering loaves while other local bakers have not yet matched the cut. The baker says recent flour price drops do not justify further bread price decreases at this time.
Lewis W. Nott of Canberra argues dairy price policies are misaligned, praising some critics while condemning figures favoring reductions. He questions the influence of Mr Lyng and defends dairying interests, noting cost structures and a proposed share transfer as part of Canberra debates on prices and welfare.
An extraordinary migration was seen near Bourgon on the Black Sea where thousands of eagles formed a four mile long line led by about 100 storks. The birds appeared exhausted after a two hour pass over the lawn at altitude around 1000 feet and seemed to have traveled from Asia. The aerial paper La Bulgarie notes no prior record of such a large eagle migration in the country.
Citizens' air force squadron to be formed at Richmond early next year. Recruitment of new pilots is unlikely as enough are already enrolled.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Somerville and a celebration tied to an agriculture society. Mentions 120kn of Australis and a Wednesday event with officials or delegates involved in the civic ceremony. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
Sydney delegates to the Farmers and Letters Association conference open August 7 to debate policy on wheat pool compulsory provisions. Motions urge curbing rates margin between depot and draft charges while policies discuss pre election tensions and Central United Country Party influence.
A fragment describes a new high tensile steel with feather light but strong properties. It claims two years of tests, potential to replace iron in bridges and large vessels, and the ability to span 2 000 feet rivers with 10 000 ton deadweight capacity.
Mr Leon Smith of Weetangerrs buys Greenbanks Dairy from Mr G R Gouge for £3000 and will take possession at month end. Gouge founded the dairy seven years ago and plans entering business at Kingston as yet unlisted. Sale effected through Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd.
The Royal Canberra Golf Club will hold a mixed foursome competition this Saturday with trophies presented by Mesera, Murphy and Carmody. A dance will follow in the Club House and the committee invites members and friends to attend.
The professional golf champion Low Kelly posted a 71 to reach a total of 28 and win the Dunlop at Kensington today. Australian open champion W Bolger and C Howard, tied for second, with Jom noted among contenders in the event.
Reports describe a new air speed craft used for the Prince of Wales journeys. Built with two Gipsy six engines, seating for eight, a parachute for each occupant, and a distinctive red paint, it matches advanced features of the Atco Rapide and towed by the Shell Company for royal use.
Notable attendees include Archbishop of Sydney and Mes, the Lord Governor, and Rev Canon Pilcher at Government House Canberra. Bank official W J Morail transfers to Warwick Quoteland, Everall to leave Canberra for Warwick, and Mr Mitchell solicitor remains at Nuvale Corks Private Hospital Queanbeyan with ongoing health concerns.
In a close 18 round bout at Latchnardt Stadium Aldan Blandon 813 defeated Mickey Miller 89 0. Blandon secured the decision with faster hands and superior pace in the late rounds as Miller faded.
A disrupted report notes an intruder eluding a watchman at a works location on a Wednesday. The incident ended with the intruder fleeing after a confrontation and a watchman firing several shots in the office area. Police investigated the scene and referred details to authorities.
A financial and social snapshot of Nauru notes a two year drought, no public debt, and no maternal mortality for eight years. The report cites Sir George Pearce on League of Nations matters, Chinese crime shares, trade balances, and exports dominated by phosphate. Population data show few Europeans, with most residents being Nauruans and Chinese, and exile for opium offences.
Queensland Bend hosted Tasmania in an interstate hockey contest ending in a 1 1 draw today. Tasmania and Queensland Bend battled to a stalemate with neither side breaking through in a tight game.
Wednesday The Australien Transcontinental Slewaya today purchased the famous airplane flown by CFB Wim Talth in Australia for 12 000. The plane would service the Adelaide Darwin route and had held a England to Australia record of 18 days 4 hours, winning the race four times.
The South Grafton Cup was held at Grafton with entries including Ranchero Canae and High Mount. The race finished narrowly with a half neck margin over the runner up, amid a backdrop of disputed betting dividends and list of starters.
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