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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1935
Page
4
The article explains how dust particles in air create sunset colours and blue sky shades. It describes how cyanometers measure sky blue at different heights, noting zenith blue around shade 28 and horizon blue near shade 4, and how sunlight splits into colors when striking dust particles.
The trial of Joseph Harald Ryan on charges of stealing 110,000 from the Commonwealth Bank at Queanbeyan on May 3 resumed with Penny Edward Jacobs giving evidence. Witnesses described plans to substitute bags, bury money in a paddock, and later recover funds in Melbourne, with police later recovering notes valued at about 7,600 pounds. James Morris and others testified about Ryan's circle and prior convictions. The hearing was adjourned to tomorrow.
Thomas Christopher McCarthy a labourer from Morpeth was convicted at Central Police Court on four charges of having a dog reasonably suspected to be stolen. The magistrate stated the dog in court was Katie Hott and noted he disbelieved some witnesses. McCarthy was fined £15 with costs after casting doubt on the alleged thieves Grane and Sea ie.
A Victorian member of the Board A Control said today that resuming the question of players to take part in the Indien four would not meet his approval. He called the whole affair a farce and said he did not see why he should be asked to vote twice on one issue.
About 40,000 farmers from across Denmark gathered before Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. They demanded removal of politicians from agricultural organisations, lower taxes, and higher prices, threatening production stoppage if grievances were not remedied. King Christian appeared on the balcony and urged patience while the farmers said they would return with action after talks with the Prime Minister, warning of impact on Danish exports to Britain.
The 3rd Canberra Scout Group reports a successful Centenary Jamboree attendance with benefits to the district Army of troops. Two new troops formed from the enthusiasm, thanks extended to Mrs. Sweetnam and committee for fundraising equipment. The Troop won the Easter District Camp competition and received the District Flag, praised to Scoutmaster W J Everall for six years of leadership.
English anglers praised vivid bait coloration until studies by Mrddolin Ruby of the Avan Hinlogien Survey showed color effects vary. Indigo blue deterred some fish but not loach, mil ler’s thumbs, or wridean. Greenish blue confused the miller’s thumbs. green alone annoyed some species. Researchers warn colored light may lure or deter fish unpredictably.
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