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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1935
Page
2
A publishing notice appears in The Canberra Times with headings indicating official notice content. The readable text references a public notice on a local matter and lists standard publication details.
A garbled weather note from Vanberra lists multiple times and figures such as 94 m, 30.1 inches, 81 degrees, and 9 am entries at 908 Weber and 3015 Wratras. The fragment mentions temperatures, maximums, and a deer pen but is largely unintelligible.
A fractured OCR item describes a musical society program featuring Marg Macgibbon, violinist, and Frederic Jackson, pianist, with Bach and Beethoven works amid unclear notes. The text is largely distorted, mentioning performances, dates, and performers in a jumbled historical newspaper style.
Canberra forecast warns cold unsettled conditions across tablelands and coast with further showers. Snow and hail expected on ranges. Increasing southerly winds bring a growing chill and renewal of wintry weather.
The Acting Prime Minister Dr Earle Page told Western Australia the Commonwealth bears no blame for their troubles and urged an interstate council as a remedy. He argued reform needs a constitutional change by electors, urging genuine statesmanship over political expediency to earn public approval.
Their Excellencies the Governor and Lady, attended by members of the Personal Body, were present at the 1685 Convent Ball at Albert Hall Canberra yesterday evening. Frederic Jackson the pianist and his wife Mme Margot Macgibvon will arrive in Canberra this morning by train from Sydney for the Canberra Musical Society concert tonight.
Queanbeyan Golf Club held the monthly medal round on Sunday. Mopreventan led with 939 after a strong second nine, while Carvw posted 63 and Carew impressed with a 63. A notable showing came from Oedtrey and Bio with solid scores as the field finished the handicap round.
Reports from the Queanbeyan THRs meeting reveal Menmore and W Guard leading with totals around 200, 40, and 700 yards. Sunday shoot offs clarified scoring, while the Abbe Cup trial highlighted notable marks such as Toomey RG and Bierman in an event described with scattered, legible names and imperfect OCR details.
In Stoney on Monday the Industrial Commission heard from O Bohreiber secretary of the Trade Secretaries Association urging a shift to a percentage wage for women, currently two fifteenths of the male wage. Justice Brown considered the suggestion, noting the need for fairness while debating labor divisions and equal pay across skilled and unskilled roles. He questioned why higher expectations for men should not translate to broader wage baselines and emphasized unclear reasoning behind different classes and planes of work.
London reports on possible Argentine acceptance of a levy on meat in exchange for halting a 10 percent restriction on beef imports. South Australia’s Premier, Mr. Burlee, spoke to the Avetta Van Priet Association noting this could affect Australia’s pork and mutton markets as the Argentine agreement nears expiration. He urged stronger Argentine restrictions and Federal Ministry action to secure assurances from Australian ministers.
Witnesses endured hours in a Queanbeyan magistrates court hearing on a May 29 gaming and betting raid at a billiard saloon. Arthur Wilden, keeper of the premises, was discharged for common gaming house, while Harold Hill faced a £20 fine. Police recovered £7 2s 4d and notes. The case dragged through the afternoon with morale and comfort concerns raised by defense counsel.
Canberra eyes a week long national school football carnival inviting teams from Victoria New South Wales South Australia and Queensland to compete. Local support and lodging capacity hinge on resident backing with public funds and volunteers urged to assist from August 26 to August 1 for visiting teams led by Mr J E Lenehan at Telopes Park School.
Branch nominations for officers and councilors for 1939 must be submitted by July 1. The first council meeting will be held at the Hotel Canberra with full attendance required. The May issue of the Federal Public Service Journal features articles on promotion, ne arity, and the pay increase, with notes on classification and clerical examinations.
At the monthly Chamber of Commerce dinner in Canberra an address will be delivered by Mr. F P Moss Chief Spectrical Mu gineer of the Department of the Interior. He will discuss various aspects of Canberra's stevery parent.
The court noted the prosecution must prove on May 29 the events in question. Sergeant Hayr and others were questioned, but evidence remained inconsistent. Conviction for one defendant carried a £4 fine and expenses. twenty-one days allowed for payment, while twenty-five defendants named in a common quia were ordered to appear at a July 12 hearing.
Defendant Me McIntyre faced a theft charge involving railway rope valued at 1/8 and property of the Railway Commissioners. He was fined 11 with 2/- costs. Evidence placed him on Monara street June 6 near railway property. defense claimed no intent and alleged past wrongdoing by others.
Reported figures from Brisbane wool sales show a widening price trend as buyers and sellers evaluate offers. The day’s activity reflected heightened competition and strong interest from traders, with executives noting steady demand across multiple lots.
Judge Finnie Rogers rules to quash an inquest into James Smith death. Coroner Mr Oram reported no body view, leading to questions of common law rules on viewing remains and whether an inquest was warranted. The order grants prohibition, barring further inquest steps, with costs to be considered.
A rider fell from a bicycle at the intersection of Birghane Avenue and Menoquate Streets, suffering a cut to the forehead and a facial fracture. He was admitted to hospital with injuries described as not serious. The incident occurred yesterday near Braddos.
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