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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1935
Page
2
Today’s Canberra football program features Can labre venues Manuka and Goulburn hosting matches. Teams include Manuka red and black and Forbe s side, with Quennbyas and kickers aiming for a decisive win while Driaual ite and others appear for selection.
In Sydney Friday the equity court examined whether four children born under conditions affecting parthood were entitled to share under a grandfather’s will. Medical evidence indicated a child died shortly after birth, questioning its status as a living heir. If considered living, the estate would be divisible among heirs. otherwise it would pass to the deceased child’s next of kin. The court ruled the child would be treated as living for purposes of the will, allocating its potential share to the next of kin according to the likely line of succession.
The Australian Staff Corps officers were granted brevet ranks effective July 2 in recognition of meritorious service. The Defence Minister Archdale Parkhill announced the promotions, naming officers including Lt Cols Wyster Blake Sturdee and Major Northcott and others serving at Army headquarters Melbourne London Sydney and various divisions.
Governor Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven attended the foundation stone ceremony for Queanbeyan Intermediate High School. The event featured C. T. Campbell, president of the Queanbeyan Parents and Citizens Association, urging inclusion of agricultural training in the curriculum and proposing an agricultural college or branch in the district. The mayor and local officials supported the plan, with discussion of naming a future college the Farrer Memorial College and emphasising science in agriculture.
His Excellency the Governor and Lady Hore-Ruthven arrived by train at Queanbeyan for a civic day. Alderman J Esmond and the Mayor led a procession to Boer War Memorial, with bands and officials from the Municipal Council, Yarramanshire Council, and Federal representatives. Speeches praised the district’s growth, wheat research pioneer William Farrer's legacy, and Commonwealth ties as Archdale Parkhill and Hugh Main spoke on agriculture and defense.
The Legacy Ball at the Queanbeyan club last night hosted by Mr and Mrs Gorman featured Their Excellencies, a guard of honour, and a formal reception. Attendees included Bly Alexander, Tandy Mured Ruthven, Captain Halted ADC, and Major Lucas with a table of guests from Canberra and the southern tableland districts. Mia Murphy presented a bouquet to Her Excellency as pink gladioli and songs filled the event with children in service tea attire.
The Canberra Times notes J Ramsay MacDonald steps down as Prime Minister but remains in the Cabinet as Lord President of the Council. It recalls Labour’s reforming role, disarmament aims, and the new Baldwin-led administration guiding Britain through tense international times.
The acting Prime Minister Clark announces a grant of 30,000 pounds to aid Indian relief. He says the gift expresses sympathy and supports the welfare of workers and families affected by disaster, hoping it will ease suffering and demonstrate national concern.
Matches in the A Grade competition will be played in Queanbeyan and at Reid Park with Queenbeyan and nearby teams in action. Crapp captains the local side as the schedule shows Barton vs Masuki at Reid Park and the Kinytxon Maroon team facing Queenbeygart on the turf ground with kickoff soon.
A visit to the Convent School in Boho featured Their Excellencies led by Lady Hore-Ruthven and Captain Holford, with Mayor and Mayoress in attendance. Students performed a musical program including pieces like God Livan Aum vale and The Water of Minpecinks, delighting the audience.
OCR fragment lists several individuals including Deonlhan O'Con nor, Mr and Mrs J C Gorman, Mrs Ali falta, O'Hanlon, Gare Tos, suggesting a society or incident item with multiple persons named. Context and details are missing to confirm event, place, or date.
A garbled report notes an upcoming hospital inspection heading toward the ward. It mentions patients and staff amid unclear phrases and names, with likely emphasis on assignment, safety, and procedural checks within the facility.
Members of the CWA at a luncheon in Queanbeyan welcomed Her Excellency Lady Hore Ruthven. Lady Hore received six long service medals for 31 years of service, with officials including M Ms Hart, K Mill, and T Sampbel among presenters and attendees.
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