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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1935
Page
2
A fragmentary OCR text mentions a special home delivery service and related names. The readable portion references delivery and a sequence of unclear terms. The item appears as a brief newspaper snippet with missing context and unreadable phrases.
Fragmented weather notes show temperatures around early morning and daytime readings in Canberra and Queanbeyan. The text includes garbled times, rainfall or conditions, and scattered numeric data, with several unreadable phrases and misspellings.
Canberra forecast shows unsettled conditions with showers and thunderstorms then cooler, moderate temperatures. Southerly winds strengthen to strong and squally, replacing sultry, humid air as the day progresses.
A Canberra appeal for parliamentary representation and broader self government endures a slow Cabinet reply. The piece argues that official restraint mirrors older British tactics and urges continued public advocacy, party support, and ballot-box pressure to secure reform and end disenfranchisement.
In Melbourne on Monday the High Court ruled on interstate motor transport, affirming that freedom of trade and intercourse among states rests with residents of one state to move goods or travel to another state's place by any vehicle and route. The decision was delivered by Justice Evatt with concurrence from the Chief Justice Sir Frank Cavan Daly and Justices Sir George Rich and McTiernan.
Australia plans to work with the Meat Advisory Committee to outline details for next quarter’s meat exports to Britain. A White Paper is nearly complete, aiming to show the government’s stance on restraint and a levy plan, as ministers expect UK proposals within days.
Acting Prime Minister Dr Parte Page met in Caniberia with leaders of the Farmers and Battlers Association of New South Wales and the Primary Producers Association to discuss the Royal Commission on Wheat. Cabinet has yet to consider the report with likely re-enactment of a levy for farmer distribution, while a compulsory pool is not acceptable.
A lengthy public service update outlines how F.8 Regulation 10s affects salaries from July 1 1935 for officers earning above a 174 pa basic wage, noting adjustments for 1934 to 1935 and planned changes. It covers arbitration appointments, defense launches for Timor Sea crossing, poaching and northern Australia defense, and child endowment fund surpluses.
A Canberra meeting at Albert Hall outlined a July visit by the New South Wales Conservatorium Orchestra to Canberra and Goulburn. The 50 to 60 member ensemble under conductor Dr W.Bainton would require about £955 for travel, accommodation, and incidentals, with arrangements and funding discussed by the Canberra community.
Moncey and associates argued in London court that Marie Devis and partners should reopen the case on Watsons whisky value. Counsel claimed injustice and proposed fresh evidence, noting the need for damages based on round figures rather than legal principles, with the hearing adjourned.
Readers critique the extensive improvements and repairs in Canverora, noting costs and the impact on public safety. They discuss ground improvements, roofing damage, and the appeal to residents and officials, mentioning Pra de, Watson, and Cenvera as involved in the project.
Commonwealth geologist Dr Woolnough will visit Arnheim Land to report on geological structures and formations connected to the Arnheim Land Gold Development's seat. The Minutar for 88 Splertor notes an upcoming inspection and assessment activity.
A fragment notes Morera Bladdert and Clark reporting on the isaaca and states Dr Woolnough will be sent to finish the examination to produce a complete and comprehensive property report.
A newly described application uses X-ray pictures to enhance diagnosis and examination. Be Raber F. Jamonte of Westinghouse Lamp Company demonstrates animated X-ray films to show heart and kidney movement for medical study.
Members of the United Australia Party and opposition figures gather in Canberra for pre sessional meetings ahead of Parliament's resumption tomorrow. A full party attendance is expected as sugar agreement talks and censorship policy are discussed.
Amid Cabinet review the plan for an Anglo Australian air mail service is deferred. Ministers favor cautious analysis before any inter empire rate changes, fearing higher costs and delayed expansion. Australia and Britain will reexamine proposals, with a likely twelve month wait for a firm decision.
Fragmentary report mentions Greece Australia and a 14 day term altered schedule. References to Tasman routes, Singapore, and passenger act with names such as Hudson Fyith appear in broken OCR. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable fragments.
A chaotic lift event on Pit Street involved multiple people including Momley and Misa McGrindst and Mier Ceo srl. The group faced a nerve wracking experience as the elevator descended, stalled, and halted after a drop of several feet. Emergency actions and attempts to restart the lift followed with unclear outcomes.
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