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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1935
Page
2
Publishing notice appears with scattered, garbled text naming Canberra and Queanbeyan districts. It mentions home delivery service, special notices, and publication duties within the Commonwealth, underscoring distribution obligations for the prior day's edition.
Canberra forecast shows mainly fine weather with cold nights and frost on tablelands. Isolated coastal showers possible with fog on coast and hills. South to south east winds persist.
The Newcastle seat was retained by the Federal Labour Party in a tribute to the late David Watkins. The Lang faction's methods in Bulli and Newcastle failed to win over voters, showing regional rejection of Lang. The Newcastle result signals Labour must heed public sentiment as NSW and other states trend away from Lang.
Delegates from Goumura Crookwell Gundaring Dalton and nearby districts attended the annual Southern Tablelands Christian Endeavour Convention. A large crowd filled the union hall with evening meetings featuring religious addresses by Rev H W Woodhorne and others, plus a united communion service celebrating faith and devotion.
The boxing card at Rushcutters Bay features Oyeil Pluto and Wizard Brown fighting in the main event. Brown uses body work and sharper counters but Pluto presses with aggressive, quick combinations. judges award a draw after a close, hard fought ten rounds.
Weather data shows temperatures from dawn to afternoon with readings at 8 am and 4 pm, maximum and wind direction noted. The fragmentary OCR lists multiple misspelled terms and numbers, including 53 at 8 am and 163 deg as a maximum, with wind indicated at 0 pm from the east.
Fragmented report shows Goulburn capturing the Foxall Cup with a 4 1 win over the Metropolitan side. Names and details are garbled but reference Rockey, Le Riverina, Tooth, Cheethem, Redgrave, and Beckingham appear in lineup snippets.
Fragmentary OCR text references Home Names and a list of figures or products. It hints at a sale or marketing pitch starting with a promotional line and inviting quotes. The material is garbled with unclear dates, names, and organizations.
Melbourne reports no immediate move on wheat marketing policy as the Commonwealth Government signals a potential scheme akin to Butter, with deliberations by the Agricultural Council of Canberra underway. The text shows garbled OCR but indicates ongoing discussions and tentative steps without a concrete decision yet.
The meeting featured Rev William Green of Goulburn praising Christian experience and daily faith, urging personal growth through Christ. New officers were elected, including President Reynart Chapman and Secretary Arthur Brown, as the union reported strong district activity and over 400 hours of service by workers during visits.
Adelaide detectives expand inquiry into the 14,000 pound gold theft from a train near Alley Springs. A chartered plane flew along the railway line to scout for the safe and possible dropped parcels while passengers watched for elusive loot.
On Monday near voyage end in Sydney harbour passenger Mrs. Mary Gregory of Auckland died from a heart failure as the Hiner Manowul entered the harbour. Her brother W Quetipel of Roselle was distraught upon hearing of her death, the two had only recently reestablished contact after a 30 year separation. Gregory was thirty six.
Canberra forward Willie Canturra collapsed after a concussive blow during a league game. He was treated on field, hospitalised in serious condition, while teammates continued play and later updated reports said his status remained unstable as he received further care.
After Royal Armour won the Birthday Handicap at Flemington today, thousands surged onto the Plewington stretch causing a near stampede. The VRC veterinary surgeon, D. Wood, examined the horse, finding the animal seventh in the race and the owner requesting a stewards inquiry before final actions were announced.
A garbled KING'S BIRTHDAY message from His Majesty the King to the Governor-General and the people of the Commonwealth of Anattalia expresses warm greetings. The note thanks them for kind messages and assures gratitude for their good wishes on his birthday.
An 18 year old girl Miss Amy Whelan of Ashfield became separated from her hiking party in rugged south coast country near Heathcote. She walked into the bush to pick herbs, was briefly stunned, and remained alone overnight. She was found early this morning badly bruised and suffering exposure.
Desperate confrontation reported at Mount Isa where a man armed with a razor warded off police and forced a retreat. An attacker, described as a 25 year old native, attacked Willd Cruentund with a blade. Greenlund sustained a neck wound described as shocking and potentially serious.
A Melbourne mother, Mrs A McGregan, fainted while bathing her three month old son at home. She recovered to find her child lying face down in the tub. A doctor attended and revived the baby, who remained hospitalized.
Personal CuL H Mr Downes CMG VD and Mix V Downes were guests for Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Lace at Government House Canberra.
An Aboriginal woman named Rosie Leonard was severely injured by an Indigenous assailant at Angledoo. The attacker, the mother of 18, used a large stick in a mission building, continuing blows until Leonard fell unconscious and was hauled to a local hospital in serious condition after a long roadside search by police.
A man with four sharpened table knives attacked Janet Peterson, 43, and August Walmer, both from Prize E1, leaving the woman with facial wounds. He fled onto a passing train. Hours later a man surrendered at Newcastle police station and was admitted to hospital for treatment of scratches and a chin wound. Walmer also received hospital care for injuries.
Byney Harbour to Botany Bay stage of the journey from Sydney to Adelaide sees the vessel Rough Seas Buffet Voyager experience rough seas and a cargo shift. Gordon Doherty waits at 18 foot launch while alterations are made aboard before continuing the voyage from Byaney Harbour toward Botany Bay.
Research on pasture improvement in the Federal Capital Territory explores higher carrying capacity with grasses and clover. Dr Melaghart details winter grasses such as Toomoomba Canary grass and Phalaris types, their palatability, recovery after grazing, and suitability for Canberra and southern Australia, highlighting Seed sources, mix trials, and late-season planting for autumn and winter rains.
The council met on Thursday and decided to hold an annual meeting on Saturday August 10 followed by a social. Vacancies in the executive will be filled, with discussions on the promotion system and seniority. Salary adjustments for adult officers and related allowances were noted, with furlough and departmental matters brought to the Federal Government for consideration.
The Griffith tourists arrived in Canberra by special train and met Canberra rugby league officials. They toured Parliament House with explanations about engineering and facilities, receiving appreciation for the hospitality and the chance to view the laboratories and other sites.
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