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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1935
Page
2
A garbled OCR item references Ton Hates and a vote in the Commonwealth with PLP Cox JW and J. Buley. It mentions Neyangeney and a railway station, implying a local political or public works note with unclear details.
Fragmented OCR article discusses British public works policy during depression, noting government action to lend money for funded projects. It mentions aims to spur demand for private products, limit public works expansion, and references tax changes and import duties. The text is garbled with many errors but indicates policy restraint amid economic hardship.
Rain defeats Jones 22 to 12 in neutral bay trophy action securing a spot in the final with Tumor the City Club winner awaiting the title match. Rain earns a donated prize from North Sydney Club for the Canberra club members. Practice results at Canberra and Braddon recorded with pairs games including Galbraith Hodgson and Willock Whiteford.
Forecast shows improving but unsettled pattern with scattered showers. Strong squally west winds, cold conditions, and probable snow on tablelands as a broad high pressure weakens.
Mr HT Fisk, chairman of Amal, spent the day at Croydon control tower observing 300 arrivals and departures, then flew Paris and back in the Anger Always Under, impressed by British apparatus. He conferred with the British Broadcasting Corporation for extending Empire broadcasts.
Report from London notes the King's health improves with outdoor activity and rapid progression of recovery. Doctors express satisfaction with the subsiding condition and overall general health after recent attention.
A major blaze at George H. Moxham and Company produce merchants at 181 Smade Street caused £16,000 damage and destroyed the building. Fifty firefighters battled the flames for over an hour. Nearby houses were spared major harm, though a stable neared ignition. Fireman Edward Griffith was treated for burn injuries.
The speaker said television is experimental and public servants should not expect it to become a supplement to ordinary broadcasting for at least five years, not a substitute. The remark frames early views on television's role and timeline in public broadcasting policy.
The Minister for Defence announced that arrangements are complete to hold a meeting of the Defence Council in Melbourne on Wednesday morning. Various aspects of defence policy will be examined for consideration by council members.
Unpleasant conditions mar Saturday pennant tennis in Division 3 and A Grade matches. Reid, defending champion from A, lost to Northbourne while Barton defeated Causeway. Ginninderra edged Telopea Park in A Grade. Northbourne mixed teams battled to narrow wins. Gluninderra and Ainslie won tight contests as other divisions produced mixed results amid rain and wind.
The article urges investors to overcome inertia and place funds into a Commonwealth loan aimed at rural debt relief and industrial rehabilitation. It notes prior shocks and cautious attitudes, but argues that confident subscription could lower future borrowing costs and support economic recovery through prudent banking judgments and improved investment conditions.
Two teams from the Home Club at Yass visited Canberra for matches at Muunuku court. The day featured windy conditions and notable participation, with visitors earning appreciation from the association. Canberra earned wins in A Grade 39 to 21 and H Grade 38 to 246 sets 08 games.
The American tourney concluded last weekend with the mixed doubles finals. W. Bell and Mia D. Bhuttack defeated Men Carnal in a close match to claim the championship. Mr. and Mrs. ay, Md. Bevlions, and other pairs also featured in the event.
England batted to 384 for seven as Wyatt 149 Leyland 85 led a huge stand with Sutcliffe contributing. South Africa faced a difficult day with Langton and Vincent bowling well while Hardy notes praise for Sutcliffe and Wyatt's captaincy and form during the first Test at Lord's.
Weather data from Canberra and Baturdat, recording barometer readings from 9 pm to 9 am. Temperatures range from highs around 57.4 degrees to lows near 34 degrees, with winds noted as NW or W at various hours. Additional readings include barometric pressure around 30.08 inches and 29.78 inches, plus a peak temperature around 48 degrees in the a.m. and a minimum near 20 degrees in the early hours.
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