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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1935
Page
4
Sydney report of a worker entangled in a barbed wire loop at Lysiaht Hrs Chinwigh. Robert Andendor, 13, suffered severe injuries as a revolving drum rotated. He was hospitalized after the machine was stopped.
A vintage promotion touts Ovaltine as the top choice to resist winter ailments. It claims the drink builds body, brain, and nerves with high quality milk and eggs and urges readers to mail stamps for purchase details and store listings.
Sydney Monday reports a government move cutting freight rates on fodder to aid drought relief. Prime Minister Mr Bruxner announced the reduction tied to full freight payment, aiming to ease hardship for farmers as drought continues across districts.
Melbourne reports the Australian Woolgrowers Council and National Council of Wool Selling Brokers will meet tomorrow to discuss extending the wool selling season to ten months. They will assess the Australian wool clip and forecasts for wool offerings. Supporters argue the shift would smooth supply to buyers, while opponents fear market disruption and price impacts.
Industrial Board postponed the wages claim hearing by FCT trade unions for a pay rise amid disputes over holiday pay and permanency of brickworks workers. The session heard multiple minor claims and adjourned key motions to the next meeting, with proceedings continuing tomorrow.
An attempt to derail the Adelaide express between Ballarat and Trawalla last night failed. A six foot sleeper was placed across the line but the train passed with no serious damage. Police say a car was seen leaving the locality minutes before the incident.
Brisbane Monday opening of wool sales reported strong competition for high class wools. Prices for better descriptions stood about 74 percent above last sale and near Sydney rates from last week. German buyers were notably prominent.
Percy Bruce Chapman, 44, motor driver, was fined £10 at the Police Court for driving while intoxicated. Magistrate Mr Gold suspended the license for three months after Chapman pleaded he would be unemployed if deprived of work. The magistrate urged sticking to the date rather than risking harm to others.
Competition was brisk at Ington saleyards with 2,400 cattle teeth inquired and lambs fetching good rates. Quality improved though weather affected demand. best wetters 11 to 7 1/2 d, ewes 10 1/2 to 20 shillings, lambing 16 to 25, bullocks £5 to £11, cows £4 to £8, top beets around 33s, mid 23s, inferior traded.
The 279m State lottery announced top prizes including First prime 63726 awarded to the Four Muga syndicate led by Mrs. K Ledden of 7 Viesorin Street Alexandria. Second 43484 to Nicuttin Jems led by KE A Nicholas of Kilinburgh Road Wil loughby. Third 75746 to Three of syndicate led by Mr W G Turner at Gundaga Route and Dodge Street Cootamundra. Fourth 60781 to Picking Up Money led by Mr Charles W Purcell of 19 Park Road Centennial Park. The 274th lottery will be drawn Monday.
Canberra youth welfare favored as Convent of the Good Samaritan hosts a ball at Albert Hall on Monday evening. Governor General and Lady Tsaaca will attend, Pogerns Orchestra provides music, and committees oversee decorations and supper arrangements. Dancing runs from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Secretaries are F A Meere and J P Collopy.
A timely notice extols Dr Morse Indian Root Pills as a true remedy preventing illness from constipation. The ad stresses medical opinion that many complaints arise from constipated conditions and urges use to keep the body clean and healthy.
A patient recounts dull stained teeth despite brushing. The narrator urges Colgate toothpaste and claims after two weeks of use the teeth appear white and lustrous. The story emphasizes toothpaste effectiveness and daily dental care.
In the Tuggeranong area foxes have raided poultry and caused heavy losses as rabbits grow scarce. Farmers fear increased damage during upcoming lambing season, with reports of ongoing predation and elevated costs in the district near Canberra.
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