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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
2
The Canberra Times announces its subscription rates and pricing details for readers. The notice mentions the publisher and a local newsstand, Flairway Station, with pricing information and terms for ongoing delivery.
Incomplete weather entry for Canberra noting times 9 am and 3 pm with pressure readings 30.33 and 30.80 inches, temperatures around 28 degrees at 0 am, plus garbled wind and rainfall notes. Contains multiple misreadings and lacks coherent structure or complete facts.
A message from MMMamibera of the Canberra Badminton Club to their President Mr T Nulty expresses best wishes for a successful Northern year. The note notes Canberra, Darwin, and Sydney connections and mentions Mr Mikine as rule president.
A workers compensation decision is issued involving cited parties and adjudicatory officials. The ruling outlines eligibility, benefits, and potential remedies or appeals within the relevant workers compensation framework.
The Canberra Times reports on the postwar diplomacy shift after the Britain Germany naval agreement. Britain aims to limit armaments and render the German menace obsolete, inviting Russia France and Italy to join naval talks while keeping a defensive British fleet. If France and Italy balk, new facts will arise guiding future disarmament efforts.
Four men were injured during work at a church in Melbourne Wemenday amid a collapse or accident. The report notes immediate injuries and warnings about safety, with no confirmed fatalities. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
Building construction in the area jumped markedly since 1933, with activity driven by water and sewer projects near Roan. The year ending June shows an estimated value around 26,990,704, reflecting strong local growth and new infrastructure investments.
Mr Newell representing the Riot Cluyars Federation told the Ladua fish Commission that no evidence could be obtained for the current inquiry due to a boycott of stores supplying evidence. He claimed possession of a newspaper article urging workday people to refrain from buying from certain companies. The President questioned why witnesses from big stores were not called.
Rain halted Wimbledon action in London on Tuesday with many matches postponed. In women’s singles first round Mia Wills Moody defeated Madomoiselie Adamson 6 0 6 1, while Helen Jacobs advanced in Brndemolveits Tauitarion. In men’s doubles West cound BMal frey and Stedman prevailed 6 3 6 3. Yamaguah and Nishimura beat Tulley and Hynes 6 6 3 1.
London reports Britain tests the first entirely robot aeroplane, flying over 100 mph and reaching 19 000 feet, controlled remotely by radio with an operating station ten miles away. One unit will appear at the Royal Air Force air show Saturday, built by the De Havilland Company and used mainly as a target for anti aircraft gunnery practice.
At a council meeting it was reported that a 25 pound grant from the Government for reserve improvements could not be found on the council's records. The Lands Department confirmed another reserve number and a cheque was likely forwarded to the council. Reserve 61248 was declared a public recreation area near Queanbeyan, with land description noted.
Mr. W. T. Conder, general manager of the Australian Broadcasting Commission for the past three years, has resigned his post amid personal changes. Details remain sparse as the organization seeks a successor.
A report from Perth wool sales notes a volatile market with a vine of 18 to 20 percent in value and a mention of marine fleece tanks. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear outcomes or entities beyond Perth and the sale event.
Acting Prime Minister Dr Page urged Fremantle crowds to boost trade with the East. He said the Dutch Indian and indie should in future take more Australian produce to expand commerce and strengthen ties.
Valuer at the wool pile reported the high point of the season amid brisk buying across all sections as demand stayed firm. Strong activity spread through Brisbane markets, with buyers showing readiness to commit to wool lots today.
Curran Ltd reports that their sales included P. D. Medes and Wishorn Khrod among others at Monday's Homebunh Auctions winehsambo. The listing references 2098/4 AVE. S99 and a transportation note to H/T. Ave 170.
Didier Poulain of L Auto confirms Borotra will duel after a lively exchange over Davin Cup singles refusal while Borotra plays Wimbledon singles. Borotra says Poulain misrepresented facts and seeks a fair test on hard courts. both sides deny official plans.
The article analyzes wool production and prices across Australia and the United States, noting a projected 2,030,000 bale Australian clip for 1935-36, potential declines versus 1934, and effects of global demand. It highlights merino vs crossbred trends, price volatility, and stock losses in Queensland, with Sydney season openings set for September 2.
The Australian Prime Minister Mr J A Lyons, during a London meat negotiations tour, decided not to initiate a return home. He spoke with Sir Henry Guilott and Mr. G A Bruce, noting Venice’s peace was marred by news of Maxwell’s death. Armed police guarded the night train to Florence under Venetian leadership.
A survey flight travels from Point Cooks to Darwin to chart the proposed aerial service route. The mission follows a Commonwealth supervision aimed at detailing the airway for a new air service, as discussed by British delegates at the Sydney conference.
In Melbourne on Wednesday Wartin fell in the Seddon Hurdle at Ascot. His elder, Re Sweeinken, fractured his femur and collarbone in the incident, with medical staff treating the jockey on site.
A London report details wills disposing of funds to various parties. Hamilton Fulton left 5 to a chiropodist and 1000 to a hospital, Ernest Upsett bequeathed 37000 with breakdowns for staff, Margaret Gancolgns instructed a vigorous young successor for her study school, and Frederic Samuel Sage distributed 1000 among ten friends.
A fragmentary report discusses Professor Wo Le Brags of Water University revealing why heating metals then quenching in cold water changes their properties. He cites atom shuffling at high temperatures and realignment at lower ones, noting the heat sentiment alters metal structure.
A Panam Canal alliance faced death when two members of a local cult were to be burned alive after alleged possession. The group, including youths aged 18 and 16, believed a wooden image protected them and sang overnight, prompting a council to decide on the harsh punishment.
Sydney bidders led a stud sheep sale as a new record was set with 24 year old rams and a special ram sold for high sums. Mills stock drew strong attendance while Schute Malastair Healy offered 300 and 200 guineas rams. Total receipts reached £1353 from 14 rams averaging £392 6d and several other lots fetched high prices from George Palietver Warren and Anthony Horstem of May among others.
Competition among two Sydney breweries for lease of Kingston and Civic Cafes ends soon as bids close July 1. Canberra interest noted with possible payouts around 10 090 and 2 000 for Civic Centre, plus hotel construction costs estimated at 30 000 each. Melbourne brewery and Canberra Queanbeyan hotel proprietors also reported as bidders.
London reports Mr Stanley Baldwin replying to a question about the rumor that Mr MacDonald would travel to the United States to consult with Mr Roser on American co operation with the British Empire to stabilise exchange. The claim was stated as unfounded.
The Labour Conference closed with adoption of a 40 hour week for the glass bottle industry. Delegates adjourned consideration of other industries to a later date.
Tuesday selection confirms Mitehu and Holmes will miss the Lord’s match due to hay fever. England doctors cited illness and allergies as the cause, leaving South Africa to face a shortened England attack at Lord’s on Saturday.
Sydney report details Ambree Palmer defending his title against Amari Tan at the Forward Stadium. Palmer demonstrated superior speed and power with crisp left hands and rapid combinations. Georges fought bravely, but Palmer’s body work and precision delivered cleaner, heavier blows, leaving the American battered and bleeding as the contest ended in a decisive Palmer victory.
Dr GW Kaye of the Royal Institute presents figures on energy conversion in sound. He notes only about one thousandth of energy dissipated in a hand palm becomes sound and talking pictures transmit about 30 percent of input energy as sound. The human voice is weak around eight thousandths of a watt, and an orchestra of seventy five players could produce half a watt, enough to light a small lamp.
A fragmented note reports a rise in tourist trade by about 26 percent with activity tied to an Australian visit. Details are sparse and names or places are unclear due to OCR damage.
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