Prowes-City Brief Notice
Prowes City prepares for upcoming events as officials outline key dates and actions. Local agencies coordinate efforts to address community needs and promote public safety through coordinated schedules and initiatives.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1935
Page
2
Prowes City prepares for upcoming events as officials outline key dates and actions. Local agencies coordinate efforts to address community needs and promote public safety through coordinated schedules and initiatives.
Fragmentary weather note records a Wednesday forecast with 24 hour max and min values, plus unclear temperature figures. Mentions Canberm and teenparamire terms, but specifics are unreadable.
A crash near a level crossing about 40 miles from the city tonight involved an express train and a lorry. Emergency crews reported damage to the lorry and disruption to rail traffic as investigators begin examining the scene and speaking with witnesses.
Weather bulletin reports cloudy skies with sultry heat and scattered rain and thunderstorms. Winds shift from east to northeast, then fresh and gusty as the day progresses along the coast.
Judge Drake Brockman urged statesmanship to end the dual industrial control in Australia after the Commonwealth Arbitration Court awarded settlement in the State railway system. The ruling removes railways from State awards but leaves other industries under mixed federal and state controls, prompting calls for a uniform national approach to avoid unequal conditions and hindered interstate trade.
A new sub branch is formed as serial men join the &.5. League. A dawn of a new era signals changes in operations. Gold vanished at Croydon airport as a storm disrupted night travel, and an unexplained loss at dawn sparked inquiries.
At the inaugural meeting of the F.C.T. branch of the Returned Soldiers League, A E Jackson Purcell spoke of a new era. W Worle reviewed negotiations with the PCT as part of establishing the branch under imperial ex service man councils. Officers were elected including President L. H Mayball Wood and Vice presidents Mrs J. Traynor and K P Bayliss with R Fi Stevenson as treasurer. delegates to the executive and congress named. The meeting was attended by league officials and North Canterbury and Wellbarly representatives amid assurances from the Returned Moldiera League officers.
Acting Prime Minister Dr Mare Page announced an extension of support for the Australian National Travel Association to develop tourism. An extra £2,000 was granted, with annual funding rising by £5,000 next year if the association raises additional funds. He urged business to increase contributions to expand the tourist trade, noting tourism exports surpass traditional goods in value.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an anatomy institute focusing on comparative anatomy and human health. Mentions Dr Balfour and Dr Henderson involved in teaching or presenting to an audience, with references to a joint meeting or discussion on medical themes. The text is garbled and partial.
Cabinet reviews legislative programme to enable a 2022 grant for rural relief. Stace and Commonwealth officials conclude affordable methods to finance and implement the scheme. Aimed actions include borrowing authority and related bills, with amendments to bail for prohibited immigrants and vessel installations within a broad reform agenda.
Premier Mr Stevens outlined challenges and opportunities for Australia’s lamb sector during the show opening. He noted infant fat lamb potential in New South Wales, the need for quotas and marketing plans, and the shift of farmers from wheat. He called for policy to educate farmers and reorganize abattoirs to boost fat lamb production and exports.
Monaro House took the D A Johsten points cup at Telopea Park swimming carnival. Yar rulamis House trailed by 217 to 298 as the programme built to a late finish. Honor Tillyard led with two freestyle titles and top showings in backstroke and team relay events while D Blair topped boys events with wins in 88, 100 and 400 yards. Numerous age group winners followed with Morcombe Paull defeating rivals in younger classes.
Torrential rain fell over the North Coast with many square miles of country loaded. A tropical disturbance was the reason and is expected to cause further rain within the next day or two.
The Canberra Amateur Swimming Club held a weekly carnival marred by attendance, featuring a 400 yard sprint won by F Piggin. Dullard led multiple events with strong performances as Emile Poussard introduced two dives. Notable results include 38 yards Ladies Handicap Joyce first, 400 yards Men’s Club Campion with Dullard, and Mixed Brast Stroke with Mauger Piggin and Thomas. Relay and diving handicaps topped by Piggin and Dullard.
Rev F F Wheaton, a Congregational minister from Newcastle, spoke at Central Mission Church Hall about Europe and Nazi Germany. He described Danish religious life, education, and governance, cautioned on censorship and oppression under Nazism, and noted Mussolini’s projects in Italy and attitudes toward Austria, urging awareness of totalitarianism.
London reports that the Liberal leader plans to move a motion of regret as the House debates defence and budget issues on March 11. The potential censure centers on perceived government missteps and rising expenditure, with cross party implications.
The High Court ruled the Victorian Government proclamation of October 1985 banning Tasmanian potatoes infected with scab was invalid under the Constitution. The decision noted the ban as impairing free trade and inter-state commerce despite Tasmanian import threats and potential boycotts of Victorian produce.
A public Queanbeyan meeting resolved to appoint an eight member committee with members from the Municipal Council Country Women’s Association and the Legacy Club to find ways to keep the school open. Debate over funds and debt followed as residents pledged support and a subcommittee was formed to pursue the plan.
In Canberra a man named Gabriel was remanded until May 8 after being accused of collecting money to buy an overseas lottery ticket. The case, tied to the Lotteries Ordinance, arose in the Canberra Court of Petition yesterday.
A read partial boxing report describes Mickie Miller losing on points to Charlie Il in an eight two‑minute rounds bout at Dalchtandt Stadium. The Australian boxer boxed cleverly with his left and landed head shots while the American endured heavy hits and applause for his perseverance.
A fragmentary report notes Seth Parker's crew aboard HMM 4 landed Alba Wade Hine and other cadets after dawn. Details are unclear with references to Gretta and Tem una, but timing suggests routine operations with departure toward Australia.
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