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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
2
Fragmentary weather log shows readings for 8 am 30.20 inches and 9 am 30.02 inches with wind data. Also includes garbled entries for temperatures and times, unclear pressures, and stray terms.
Information on the Ford V8 Advance describes an all steel body and a new Centre-Pole concept aimed at enhanced comfort. Details on the engine and construction are limited in this excerpt, with officials noting substantial strength but few specifics.
Canberra meetings of the Australian Agricultural Council push for coordinated national action across soil conservation pests marketing and production. New committees are planned including an Australian Citrus Board and a Potato Advisory Committee with broader federal oversight potential.
The April report shows savings bank deposits increased by 437,000 pounds, with prior month gains of 132 pounds. Over the year, deposits total around 5,000,000 pounds, marking a 3.8 percent rise. The data covers Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and other regions, reflecting broad monetary growth.
An Australian citizen held by Japanese police was arrested and released by authorities. The fragment mentions a Manchukuo or Manchukan legation and a lamichat tre Gertrude Eawarde, with uncertain references to Shanghai and fines.
The fragment notes total deposits in various states at the end of April, indicating a fiscal summary. Specific figures or states are unreadable in the text, but the line signals a banking or financial statistics report.
The Canberra versus Griffith rugby league fixture at Manuka drew wide district attention after Canberra beat Queanbeyan and Goulburn. The Griffith club, bolstered by key players like Bluey Breck, Mat Ryan, Burney, and Vzare, arrives with a sharp reserve grade effort and ambitions to test a reigning Canberra side that trained hard through the week. Leaders note captaincy absences and potential reshuffles as both teams prepare for Sunday action and a strong lineup is expected with Magher given a pool trial and Burke facing explanations for prior omissions.
Queanbeyan braces for a matcher analnet indiction at Showsround tomorrow with a roster including Norton Kay foyal Mél llvan Tole Awan Rowley Bhi I Tipa Ke Teowley G Metntyre McCau ilee Elwaden and others listed among the entrants as the Timergoney reserve crew is named J McMamern n DiRourks J Pola Carpenter and Dielseager among noted participants to nominate a captain.
Canberen Alpine Club schedules an aerial survey next Saturday in a Monospar plane. The flight will target Mt Karen area about 20 miles from Can dein and Mt Bimben, with a focus on between Mt Ginnlal and Mt Ginger where old reports claim a five mile plain. Local climbers faced a heavy snow fall last weekend, breaking many trees and hindering slope access. If weather allows, the survey aims to assess terrain for potential skiing and record promising routes for the CIWS.
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Teapes, attended by members of the perennt will be lord to Canberra this morning from Sydney.
The Kultor letter to the Canberra Times argues for loyal support to the Flying Leagues and critiques the team’s upcoming prospects. It questions the Acwetora’s ability to recover and predicts a tougher lineup, calling for sharper forwards and a stronger defense to contend for the Manny Cup.
Speculation pits Enviroba venue for Massy Cup fixtures as Queanbeyan Rugby Club eyes return to ground at Queanbeyan Shawereund and Canberra League officials push to secure Enviroba ground for Sunday matches. Proposals include direct routes via Canberra for Yass and Burrawa supporters and special trains, with gate takings uncertain but potential savings on ground charges.
Arrangements near completion for the seventh bowl convention of the Southam Tableland Christian Endeavour Union to be held in Canberra starting Monday. Delegates from Goulburn Gunning Queanbeyan and other centres expected with speakers including Wotiray Green Skuse and A Brown. Morning and evening services at Central Methodist Forrest with an afternoon service at the Baptist Church. Papers by Endeavour members and theme God and praise services highlight the program. Executive Committee meeting to elect officers will occur during the convention. All events open to public except Executive Committee session.
Farrer Memorial Council secretary Mr F Gallagher outlines a plan to raise funds for agricultural and domestic scholarships for country children. He proposes school entertainments to fund the effort and asks country Teachers Federation branches to help direct the drive. The scheme aims to create a Farrer School of Genetics within the University of Canberra with government support to honor Walia James Farrer and advance national scientific work.
The Farrer Monument unveiling in Queanbeyan is planned for next Friday with Governor Alexander Hore-Ruthven expected to officiate. Canberra schoolchildren will be transported by road or rail to attend, with official transport details forthcoming.
Dr Robert Vivian Btorer, once involved with the Cavensstrnh Institute for Venereal Resation in London and a former Sydney participant, was struck off the medical register by the General Medical Council. He faced charges over misleading ads that misled patients after 144 visits to the London institute.
Premiers of Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia push for common action under Federation. A Melbourne conference to discuss grievances and possible secession pressure with broad ministerial attendance planned before the next Premiers Conference, likely in August.
Reader urges a broad policy platform to expand land for settlement and attract population, criticizing landholding trends and state financing. He argues for constitutional reforms to modernize defense, trade, and national security, pushing government action beyond minor party aims and calling for decisive federal leadership. He laments political excess and population decline while urging pragmatic, stronger national unity.
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