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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1935
Page
4
A woman advises her husband to use Colgate toothpaste to remove stubborn tooth stains. After two weeks, his teeth become noticeably whiter and he lands a marvellous job, reinforcing the claim that Colgate can tackle seven sins of discoloration and freshen breath.
The Australian Workers' Union attacks a Commonwealth proposal to employ gates on gold prospecting sites. The plan would supply inexperienced miners with transport at cost and recover expenses from gold yields. Initial wages of £2 weekly would rise quarterly with WA wage levels, but critics say inexperience cannot justify higher pay.
At the Flemington sale yards buyers pressed for 35 000 lambs with a firm market and prime lots selling clearer. Quality was below recent offers yet demand remained steady as 2230 head moved through the cattle section. Prices ranged with wethers 10s to 19s and ewes 8s to 8s 6d, reflecting a cautious market.
Melbourne buyers show strong demand at wool sales with Japanese weavers prominent. Local traders report high activity and rising prices, while other buyers add to the total bid tally.
Queanbeyan Municipal Band delivered a bright program at Triumph Theatre on Monday with Mac Hincksman elocutionist Miss Milli vent Ayr violinist Mina Fay Gordon vocalist and Mr Sherlock xylophonist assisting. The concert included standards from The National Anthem Jerusalem and William Tell plus modern pieces and vocal duets. Future events include an Irish classical concert in Triumph Hall next Sunday and a April 5 choral concert. Messrs A Lambert and W Sloane named joint hosts for the band hall opening May 24. The band, whose strength has grown, played seven weekend engagements to about 20 attendees and has added a silver plated baritone and Victor euphonium. The band also supplied music for the Queanbeyan P and A Show.
Justice Nicholas in the Probate Court today granted leave to swear to the death of Henry Cotton aged 10 who disappeared from the steamer Hunter between Newcastle and Sydney in April last year. An affidavit stated the boy’s health had been bad and the father said it was a grave mistake to continue to live when a burden to himself and others. The son said he was confident his father ended his life by going overboard.
Members of the Queanbeyan Rifle Club fired ten shots from 500 yards for the Hammond on Bunflay. H Beatty achieved top marks by exceeding the handicap limit, signaling strong shooting.
Canberra authorities call tenders for a two mile deviation of the Cooma road near Royalla railway stations. The aim is to remove two dangerous crossings and bring the road into the Federal Territory. Estimated cost around £6000, mainly unskilled labour, with expected local employment benefits.
The Canberra Tourist and Publicity Association secured additional maps from the Government Printer courtesy of the Minister for the Interior. Rev Father Baylin sustained burns to his hands when vestments brushed a candle during a service last night at Parliament House, hotels, and garages. Maps available on request at Mr. W. G. Woodger’s Civic Centre office.
Queanbeyan Motor Cycle Club members tested petrol consumption on a half mile course on Sunday. K Marriott averaged 118.7 mpg, but handicaps favored C Gamage and W Barlow who tied for first. A fur-lined leather helmet prize donated by H Bard will be awarded next Sunday in the 250 cc and under section. Results list Gamage and W Barlow tied first, V Ascella second, K Marriott third.
The Federal Health Council in Canberra approved a Commonwealth Health Department plan to investigate morphine heroin and compound drugs. A first unified effort to curb drug traffic involves customs authorities medical dental and pharmaceutical bodies in the inquiry.
Queanbeyan batsmen struggled at Queanbeyan Park as L Lees claimed 8 for 20 and 41 wicket partners Hobson and Hart shared key tallies. Hart top scored with 28, B Reardon 31 provided late resistance, while M Gribble and Oldeld contributed. Lees 8/20 stood out as the match highlighted heavy home-side dismissals and strong bowling.
Sydney dispatch reports the city chamber rendered a death by asphyxia verdict in the harbour tragedy involving Frank Holmes. The body was found in a dinghy amid the harbor waters last month with the coroner noting probable suffocation from head immersion while unconscious.
Sunday games saw Gibbs Abrehame Green wood Farquhar score 35 in a win over Gibbs Ee mond Beott Woodger 38 Adama Kendall 7 beat Camp bel Marx 12 In Wormald Deane Johnston Peters son defeated Taylor Bruce Dunne Rolfe Hany in a separate match
The funeral of Armast McDonald, a shark attack victim at Maroubra, was held today at Rookwood Cemetery. Several of McDonald’s workmates served as pallbearers, among mourners present at the service.
The All Schools Carnival will be staged tomorrow afternoon at One Swimming Pool with five trophies donated for the Hammond Cup and other cups. Senior boys diving is highlighted by a prize from W. F. Mammond of Kingston and a Canberra Swimming Club donor. Competitors must dive from a three metre board including a standing header running header and two fancy dives with front and back dives not allowed. Admission is sixpence for adults and threepence for children to defray carnival costs.
In the Divorce Court today Judge grants Henry Armstrong a 1400 sum and orders costs against William Penson linked to the cave incident where Armstrong seeks divorce from Elen Armstrong on grounds of misconduct.
Melbourne dispatch reports a two car crash at Clayton Morning or Afternoon the collision near Clayton resulted in the death of Mrs Edna Fullard of Yallourn and injuries to her husband Frank Fullerd aged 83. Police and emergency services attended the scene with investigations underway.
The 265th State Lottery results show first prize 48 590 won by Mrs Jone with Annandale address and “Boomerang” rhyme. third prize 74 712 to J Mather. fourth prize 55 000 to D L Croak. other names include Mrs L Goddard and Mr Annandale, with multiple street locations and an official note about publication by Christopher John Shakespeare in Canberra Braddon.
A testimonial promotes Kruschen Salts as a weight loss remedy, claiming a 60 year old woman shed 30 pounds after three bottles and could walk four miles daily. The ad extols a scientific mineral blend from European waters, promising systemic fat reduction and improved vitality, with a price of 2/9 per bottle.
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