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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
4
General Evangeline Booth, after a London interview on her return, spoke of Australians making vivid impressions. She said they tore their hearts out and offered them at her feet, describing their sincere spirit and musical culture during the visit.
An enjoyable evening in Vic Albert Hall ante room featured one member present acts. the production Flight On Dart 1 moot and other pieces showcased a small cast with limited scenery. Cast included Smith, Caswell, Canwell, Littlewood and Robinson with strong performances and humor throughout the staged plays.
The Commonwealth Statistician reports April and May food price shifts, showing an 0.8 per cent rise across thirty towns and six capital cities. Canberra held steady, while Sydney, Melbourne and others posted varied gains. bread and flour rose in several states, potatoes mostly fell, and meat and fruit prices varied.
In Melbourne the Legislative Assembly debated compulsory interest reduction and the Leht Amendments Bill No. 2. The discussion touched on the Commonwealth’s role, crown revenue, and proposed financial certificates while outlining government and alternative voluntary arrangements.
The document lists individuals and entities in Canberra including Cox Proowse Riley Shepard and Jowniat as well as Kennedy Brown and Dymock's news agency. It references government offices and legal notices tied to local governance and civic matters in Canberra.
A brief weather snippet from Canberra shows inconsistent readings including a 9 a.m temperature and later values with apparent typos. It lists wind directions and includes scattered, unclear home and name references. The fragment mentions general weather notes but lacks coherent data or a clear report.
A Canberra Times piece from June 20 1058 analyzes Britain and Germany striking a naval agreement to limit tonnage and argues the move could shape a broader postwar disarmament path. It notes delays in the League Covenant aims and stresses France must accept limits for a stable European peace.
General Broth challenges the idea that women's influence alone shapes peace and progress. She argues men hold wisdom, uniting a world conscience against wars, while doubting a single nation can end conflict without disarmament.
The British cabinet lists new appointments including Captain R Crookhank as Secretary to the Home Office Captain Wallace as Minister for Pensions Mr HF Hudson as Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour Colonel Muirhead as Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Dominions Lord Stanley as Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Admiralty and other listed officials in a London dispatch.
Three youths under 21 appeared at the Traffic Court on a charge of driving 80 mph on motor cycles along Parramatta road. They allegedly passed a Dilpd and a dangerous intersection without slowing. Albert Nadension, Alfred Baldwin, and Horace Desmand, all of Five Dock, were named as defendants. Wikan Mattison, 35, was fined £20 for riding a bicycle under the bylaw, with the sentence suspended until May 1896.
The government suspends the Melbourne to Riverins transport ban while a transport amendment bill is drafted. The Board agrees not to enforce during this phase as the United Country Party opposes the drastic proposal and forms a committee to advise Cabinet. Parliament is expected to hear the bill next week.
Trotsky and his wife arrived in Norway seeking refuge after fleeing political danger. Police quickly identified accompanying figures and the incident involved warnings about political propaganda. Reports mention his illness and travel arrangements amid tense coverage.
In Vancouver workers including women clashed with police for hours after threats to march to Ballantyne pier. Tear gas and night sticks were used as strikers fought back with rocks and missiles. Thirteen were arrested and several sustained injuries amid street battles across multiple locations.
Acting Treasurer Bir. BG, Caney announces further large subscriptions to the 42.5 million loan including 250 thousand from the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd and CAMO from Hisdrolytic Kin of Australia Ltd. The Commonwealth property would carry interest free money in town, free of state income tax, with NSW agreeing no duties on toad paterest. Casey welcomes strong response from small investors.
The Post Office prepares to outline the entire scheme for carriage of first class mails between capitals. The Comptroller General and Senator McLachlan submit draft schemes for the proposed link. Final decision pending Lyons' return from abroad.
A fragmented report outlines a protest over 14 000 tons of meat shipments and related costs in North Africa and Cape Town. It mentions prices around £100 000 and references issues with CAPR TOWN logistics amid concerns over quality and payment terms.
A long unsolved mail robbery case ends with the arrest of a suspect named Harold Foynn after five years. The doughy details suggest a carefully planned heist connected to a broader Australian crime wave. Investigators cite forensic leads and recovered letters as evidence pending court action.
The Commonwealth Erxce Conference in Adelaide heard Mrs Corbett Asting and Mrs Ruby Rich urge broader immigration controls, better deportation of unauthorized aliens, and a focus on intelligent capacity and medical inspection. Notes mention Aboriginal issues, white woman murders, and concerns from the Royal Commission on Aboriginal affairs.
The Premier announced a plan to reduce interest on farm loans and offered compulsory adjustments if creditors delay. The scheme would appoint officials in country centers to work with farmers and creditors, with meetings to finalize terms binding all parties if approved. If rejected, the board could seek alternative arrangements.
Acting Prime Minister Trurlé Page presided as the Defence Council met to review defence policy aspects submitted for consideration. Public or political actions would be government driven and decisions would be made in due course. Committees were appointed to study budget and future security posture for review at an early meeting.
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