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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
2
An OCR fragment from The Federal Capital Press of Australia shows subscription rates and advertising notes. It mentions prices in pounds per annum and references Kingston, Manuka, and Canberra locations, with partial mentions of contact names and Sydney Sheep Show.
An extensive program unfolds at Queanbeyan and district venues with Wool exhibits, Border Leicesters, Southdowns, and Dorset Horns led by vendors including E. Cottam and Fallick. Sheep dog trials, cattle groupings, and a Friday morning arts and fodder sale feature alongside interstate entries from New South Wales Victoria and Queensland.
The High Court debates the effect of Section 92 on Commonwealth power to regulate marketing. It upholds prior rulings that the section binds the states, not the Commonwealth, risking a referendum to define federal authority. Possible consequences include continued resistance by states like South Australia and Western Australia and a shift toward interstate wheat marketing regulation.
In Victoria a Health Act section for infectious diseases requires half the hospital cost be born by Treasury and half by the municipal body. Dr. C Shields argues treatment should be a community obligation with no charge to the patient, saying European civilised countries adopt this, and he questions when Canberra will reach that state of civilisation.
In a concise note the Maer Cup match is recorded with key players and a 43 to score line. Junius Bent Geontell leads the field as BYDNEY contests the event with steady play and competitive effort.
Widespread county fixtures produced mixed fortunes with Warwickshire defeating Derbyshire by six wickets after declaring at 100 and 4 for AA. Lancashire toppled Yorkshire, Somerset posted 287 to defeat Hampshire, and Nottinghamshire beat Surrey in a high scoring day. Other results included Cambridge University upending Worcestershire and Middlesex edging out Sussex in tight finishes.
Fragmented OCR text indicates a Washington report about extending federal regulation over utility holding companies. It mentions Wheelen Rayburn, Presidential backing, and a vote result around 1W to 35 with unclear terms and misread names. The readable facts are sparse and uncertain.
A group of reformers advocates simplifying Chinese characters to reduce learning burden. They report limited success, noting some early gains but many attempts failing. Critics warn against radical changes while supporters see strength in more accessible literacy and pronunciation reforms.
The liner Mukero is to be towed to Japan by the steamer Denwh after sale for breaking up. Wartime salvage operations shift assets as the ship aligns with Japanese shipbreakers.
The British Government in Australia representative Mr. B. T. Crutchley expressed gratification at continued growth in trade between Australia and the United Kingdom. He noted that reports show Australian beef shipments to the UK for the nine months ending March 1985 rose by about 253,000 centals, roughly 20 percent higher than the previous period.
Mr Crutchiey reports that meat exports rose while mutton and lamb shipments recovered. Butter consignments to Britain increased 37 percent from the prior year, cheese exports nearly doubled, wheat up 12 percent and greasy wool up 24 percent. Dried fruit shipments from Australia to England fell 47 percent.
The Country Women’s Hockey Championship action continued with North Coast over New England 24 to 1, Newcastle defeating Canberra 3 to 2, Narrabri beating Goolma 5 to 1, and Hinwarra’s Mudeny securing 63. Berrime defeated Newcastle TL, Hw Gowibuen beat Wauchope 2 to 1, Kingston beat Naprabri Blues 2 to 1, Crookwell over Routhern Monare, Hy anborra defeated by Newcastle 2 to 0. The match featured strong play with both sides showing effort and skill through the contest.
Bry J Henry presented a Canberra Division Institute of Engineers paper on Greek mathematics evolution and its influence on Newton and Leibniz. The talk examined Greek geometry, Euclid, and the fall of Alexandria, noting lost ancient knowledge and modern relevance while praising Euclid's Elements and Greek contributions.
Melbourne report describes a car surge down Swanston Street at high speed. It collides with a pole and injures Excellency the Governor General while military and police respond. Governor General expected to travel to Canberra by morning train.
Readable figures show Australia’s estimated population for the year ended March 21 1908 at 19 408 218 males and 9 287 etc with a net migration decline of 0 2580 and births surpassing deaths by a narrow margin. The data notes improvement in natural increase but cites migration as the limiting factor.
A Tokyo spokesman states Japan accepts Chinese adherence to Tangku Treaty pledges and urges disciplined conduct. He warns against further unrest and promises neighbors can be good if China restrains anti-Japanese activities and maintains order in Manchukuo.
A Canberra readers view argues milk prices are too high and supports a central distributing depot as a workable plan. It notes dairymen must cooperate with consumers and government, highlights past farming incentives, and urges cash and carry style purchasing to lower costs. The writer calls for a calm, united approach.
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