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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1935
Page
2
Fragmented forecast notes show temperatures and conditions with many errors. It lists times such as 9 am and 2 pm, highs near 300 and 2000 levels, lows around single digits, and references to wind and grass conditions along with unclear units and locations.
In London on Sunday England posted 308 after 130 minutes with Robins scoring a substantial century and Bakewell contributing 63. South Africa dropped several catches and fell behind as England built a 105 run partnership before Langton’s fielding slowed progress. Rain halted play with England at 221 for nine, Robins nearing a hundred and Tate returning to form with three boundaries.
Canberra surged to a 10 to 4 victory over Queanbeyan to hold the Massy Cup after a late rally. O'Brien converted a long penalty to spark Canberra’s breakthrough. Rowley, Swan, May, and Grimes starred in backline attacks while the home pack endured intense scrums and injuries.
Cloudy on the coast and tablelands with scattered showers mainly to the south. Fresh to strong winds, otherwise fine in eastern and northern areas with cold nights and morning frost and fog. Becoming unsettled in the southwest with showers and thunder developing, extending eastward with fresh to strong northerly winds.
Canberra forecast calls for mainly cloudy skies with scattered showers and morning frost on the tablelands. Winds shift southeast to south and remain fresh.
Protracted London talks among Britain Australia and New Zealand aim to settle mid 1935 meat exports. Australia may ship 950000 cwt mutton and lamb and 1157000 cwt beef in 1935 with 1758000 cwt exportable. long term deal delayed amid Argentina agreement. Prime Minister Dr Page hails progress but critics note unresolved beef forecasts and broader farm issues discussed at Hawkesbury conference including rust in wheat and sheep stock improvements.
The Capito lre Will Lake hosts a colourful auditorium cabaret on August 10 organized by the F C T Honkey Association to raise funds for bringing the All India hockey team to Canberra. Dancers at tables will be served supper and drinks with a liquor permit. Two prizes of two guineas each will reward best male and female impersonations by film stars, with many famous performers expected in ordinary evening dress.
The Rev B Turnbull at St Andrew Presbyterian preached on the modern search for a way of life. He noted civilisation’s advance brings blessings and problems, especially in conduct, and discussed applying the biblical rule of treating others as we wish to be treated, as not always simple or original.
A reader in Canberra critiques milk supply and prices, noting imports and a depot project under Health Department oversight. The letter questions Dr Nott's expertise, suggests dairy economics at stake, and mentions beer consumption’s indirect link to milk access. It also criticizes the Public Service Welfare section for alleged internal conflicts and impact on commodity pricing.
Their Excellencies the Govern steward and Lady Isaacs along with Military and Official Secretaries will depart this evening for Sydney. The group includes Mize and Purves, heading abroad on official business and duties.
A fragmentary religious reflection quotes a sermon on the Golden Rule. It references Josue and Jesus, noting the rule as a water mark of moral living. The text discusses humility, service to mankind, and following Christ’s disciples’ example.
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