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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary weather note dated Thursday March 14 records temperatures and wind. Mentions 20 unit reading, water depth, and a brief table of numeric values with unclear context. No clear events, places, or names beyond generic terms.
In parliament Mr A Blain called for a full inquiry into Northern Territory gold mining, criticizing Anaheim Land Gold Development Company and director Frank Geeon. He accused the department of aiding dubious prospecting, urging lease reviews and reform to curb promoters and fraud, amid calls for a comprehensive audit of mining officials and practices.
The Canberra Times notes gradual development of Canberra forests since 1915 with steady enlarging plantings. Over the last four years, 1,300 acres annually have been planted, totaling 6,090 acres to date. Native hardwood production reached 296,197 super feet, while recent thinnings yielded 73,510 super feet for local use. future timber milling is anticipated as forests mature.
A Queanbeyan Church of England gathering includes a sermon by Archdeacon Pike and a post service meeting. The discussion touches on social order, behaviour, and community concerns with references to religious roles and local conduct.
In the ladder event, Hammond and Rolfe with 38 edged Taylor and Peters with 371 to top the standings. Carew won the heat Dense 18 and Dhame 31 remained mid-pack in the dense field.
Fragmentary report states the golf club annual meeting discussed dues set at 90 per man and 10 for associates with arrangements for a Sunday event. Names and places are unreadable in the damaged text.
Fragments show a horse sale listing frames and horses with dates from 6/6 to 18/-. Additional livestock includes cattle and sheep with prices and ranges. Mentions Br oul E1710, Lanai horses, and sale at Ata hoop. Dates July and August appear with various lot numbers.
The Auditor-General condemned the method of venting funds in the annual consolidated revenue fund. He warned that misleading accounting and use of trust funds distorted the year's true position, masking deficits and delaying clear financial reporting. He urged straightforward, transparent presentation of commencing surplus, current revenue, actual expenditure, and resulting balance.
The contract for a retread bituminous surface on Cotter Road near Government House was awarded to Bryant and Buchanan Ltd of Watroonga NSW for £8,612 with completion expected by end April. Other contracts include erecting residences on Section 34 Rel and external painting on Sections 64 Yar—lumming and 2 Yar- Talula awarded to various firms. Dairy produce supplies for year ending February 2 were let to Foley Bros Ltd Coulburn and others.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a heated public discussion led by figures including Mekin Riordan and Mr. Chapman about a supposed Paterson child slavery scheme. The text shows oblique references to objections, withdrawals, and political tactics, with scattered names and phrases implying controversy without clear sequence or outcome.
In a Northern Territory session, Mem Blain pressed for adjournment to spotlight alleged mining frauds. Speakers critiqued Arnhem Land ventures, noted promoters Frank Green and John Godhelp, and urged full inquiry into Chapman and other schemes. The debate touched on self reliance and exploiting gold finds to pay national debt.
The minister for the interior Paterson spoke on an amendment to the Company Law to curb bogus companies, while deferring views on Arnhem. The Commonwealth geologist was instructed to inspect the area and report. Blain’s serious allegations prompted government defense of investors, with debate lingering among opposition. citations to mining figures and policy measures followed, including pension and welfare bills.
A fragmented report notes officials questioning Argentine meat supplies tied to territorial trade and the meat industry in Australia. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the item references policy or market questions affecting imports and commerce.
A British author, arrested yesterday after entering the United States, was freed on bond and ordered to travel to Cleveland, Ohio, to participate in a literary tour amid ongoing controversy over past remarks and alleged misstatements. Authorities say travel restrictions accompany the release.
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