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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1935
Page
2
A fragmented OCR line references fate and a fee possibly tied to an overarching event. Details are unclear due to damaged text and missing context. Entities and concrete facts cannot be reliably identified from the readable fragment.
Local newsagents in the city report on changes affecting Prowse Olly. Details are sparse in the fragment, but exposure suggests vendor shifts and possible market adjustments impacting customers and nearby businesses.
Weather data shows a 24 hour period ending 4 30 with rainfall 90.99 inches and temperatures around 82 0 to 86 0 with a wind at 085 degrees. Notes indicate max and min readings and a brief forecast section follows with routine meteorological data.
A battered report outlines doctors and officials urging an official inquiry into hospital operations. It notes proposed reforms and cautions against sensational coverage as preparations for a formal review proceed amid calls for accountability.
Canberra forecast predicts cloudy conditions with showers and possible thunder. Southeast winds strengthen, with easterly components expected.
The Prime Minister's Department rejected a Canberra officer living-cost allowance raised by the Clerical Association based on the Public Service Arbitrator's award. The CPBCA and others urged rent relief for government tenants, while salary adjustments under the Financial Emergency Act face amendment to avoid wage cuts. The Public Service Board will study higher duties pay, recreation leave disputes, and possible budget-driven changes for 1935-36.
Washington reports President Moonevalt spearheading recovery measures amid cabinet battles. Roosevelt defends labor wage concerns as industrial unrest grows. The March legislative session faces delays and calls for public services reforms.
A critique of postwar Australian immigration and population policy argues that despite vast spending on immigration, the nation faces rising maternal mortality and weak maternal welfare. The piece cites Dame Janet Campbell’s 1929 survey, lack of national direction, and slashed public health budgets, urging political leaders to unite maternal welfare efforts under strong leadership, highlighting W. M. Hughes as a potential catalyst.
SYDNTY Monday reports another tram accident injuring three persons. Details and exact locations are unclear due to fragmented OCR. Further information pending.
London Monday report states the Army estimate provides for 640 million 650 thousand pounds with a rise of nearly 3.98 million from the previous year. Lord Hailsham, War Minister, explains that to fulfill a modern defensive role, substantial work and substantial expenditure will be required.
Researchers have clarified the Wagga mystery with a simple explanation. The team states the investigation points to a singular cause, narrowing the field of possibilities and shedding light on the Monday timeline.
A Commonwealth statisticians conference starts in Canberra with representatives from state governments to discuss the £420,000 mine project and national rehabilitation. Delegates include Waltse, Gawler, Porter, Bowien, Bennett, Velan, Miley, Palmer, Stuckey, Ward and Crlap.
The Federal Council of Health met in Canberra with officials from all states to discuss public health, tuberculosis control, and reforms. Sir Raphael Cilento presented the first Cilento Medal for tropical medicine and welfare research, highlighting Williams and Williams as recipients for significant field work and urging Australia to address tropical health challenges and housing conditions affecting disease spread.
The conference urges stricter prevention of tuberculosis with compulsory notification, permanent certification for pensions, and fees paid directly to doctors. It backs periodic medical examinations, mobile units, case supervision, and public education, seeking organized state programs and hospital alternatives to sanatorium care.
The 1935 John Deans Prize, announced by Canberra University College, was awarded to Mr Brian Martin. The report lists multiple defeated contenders including Prime Minister Water and others in a series of electoral or prize-like contests.
A letter from the Canberra om turned men denies free transport for Anzac Day march participants. The NSW Government and RASILA branch respond, causing bitter disquiet among returning unions hoping to join the procession. Canberra is noted as part of New South Wales for this matter.
The death is announced of Malcolm D. Cameron former member of the House of Representatives for Barker South Australia. Born 1876 at Gambier he farmed at Glens Went and served as Caw and Overseer of Works in Tamaona District. He sat retired in September last due to ill health and was a Joint Committee on Public Works member from 1927 to 1. He is survived by two daughters.
A chaotic dispatch from Sydney notes Thin tourist Niner Francia and other travelers among many nationalities coexisting in the port city. Crown Princess of Portage and Baronesa Carola Von Omrpiade discusses global pride and economic recovery while passengers in New York comment on shifting conditions and a slow path to prosperity.
Hoy Peoodency Lay Tauacs and others will return to Canberra from Sten today. M A Gamble visiting Narra ie, ends the crestyrest Sunt of Mr Cum Briss of Campbell Street as they lay their hats. Gamble 8 Bert crochet worker, not J avire glaanen. entered Tancy work at Queanbeyan Bho with Woyleys.
The conference stressed cooperation among health departments and local authorities to improve child well being. A key aim discussed was providing preventive measures and access to care, with officials planning to mobilize resources and public health infrastructure for safer outcomes.
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