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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1935
Page
2
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A report notes informal voting shaped by protest amid inquiry into electors marks. It details ballots totaled 136,390 with 49 percent informal when voting was optional, and flags that some voters avoided formal choices while others followed duties.
The article analyzes Australia's contest with Argentina for Britain's market in 1934 and notes Brazil as a secondary rival. It cites export and import shares, currency effects, and the role of the United Kingdom as Argentina's main customer and Britain’s reexport of Australian materials, stressing hidden factors in imperial trade.
The fifth annual meeting of the Royal Society at Avintraila, Canberra, elected Dr J H Cumpston as president and filled six council seats including Dr Cumpaton and G A Currie. The report praised a prosperous year with a credit balance while noting Sir Walter Kingsmith’s death. Presidential address by Sir Colin Mackenzie discussed diet, food absorption, and disease, highlighting Vitamin studies and the role of nutrition in health.
The Vice Regal party led by Governor Alexander More-Ruthven and Lady More-Ruthven will depart Sydney June 6 and visit Queanbeyan for several engagements through early July. Key figures include Ald J Lamond, H. C. Taylor, BN. Gormani, and Mr. Oguagner. an itinerary is to be prepared by the executive for cultural events with the Education Department.
The Queanbeyan Rigby Lenue squad begins warming Tuesday for the season opener a friendly versus Can Carne on April 7. Ray Dowling, a speedy forward from Crookwell, may move to Queanbeyan district to bolster the Blues. Committee sets membership at 19/6 with capacity up to 100. applicants urged to apply early.
The Bishop of Goulwen Dr Burmann will visit Queanbeyan May day weekend and attend Christ Church at Tai’an Sunday. The Christ Church Flower Show is planned for Wednesday and Thursday May 1 and 2. Rev A Wilson of Burrows is retiring from parish work after long service. Canon Surgess, rector of St Mary’s Cathedral Goupsurn, is ordered away for six months to Nabone near Bega. Rev John Rose of Kangaroosville takes charge of the Cathedral parish during that period.
Prominent Queanbeyan players including Joe and Will Bowers plan to participate in the Freeborgfeild Cup matches. Other featured players such as Fussell and Villans are touted to compete, with an interstate contingent expected. A meeting of the Queanbeyan Pun A Association is set for Tuesday evening to review the neon show report. Reverend W L Arnold III, of St Stephen's Presbyterian, underwent surgery at Goat-Burn Hospital and is reported to be recovering gradually.
The Canberra Amateur Athletic Club plans to apply for affiliation with the Amateur Athletic Association of Australia after meeting membership thresholds. The move would allow Canberra members to compete in events organized by the Australian Amateur Athletic Union, with arrangements underway to expand activities to include discus and other events.
The Ninth Annual Congress of the Retired Ssilota and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Federal Capital Territory opens Wednesday at Albert Hall. Acting Prime Minister to declare formalities, with guests and delegates arriving. Nominations closed for office bearers. leaders include A B Jackson and A D Arcy among others. The annual report covers ex-service matters, Gallipoli anniversary, pensions, and potential reforms.
Arrangements made for the Canberra branch of the Australian Natives Association to debate in Cooma. The question: That political evolution of the world lies in government by dictatorship rather than democracy. Canberra team to present the argument with debaters including T Carmody Nott and Mitchell.
Acting Prime Minister Dr Butte left Canberra to open Millindeigh Show then head to Sydney to be present Monday and Tuesday. Ministers Paterwai and White travelled to Melbourne. Casey and Treasurer are in Melbourne tonight. Postmaster-General Mustare and others are en route to Sydney with High remaining available for committee duties.
London report notes an upcoming League Council meeting planned for early April. The article mentions the Sunset Inn at the Ana Cool and references a French Government communication as part of the context.
Reports indicate the Board of Gast MN will decide on Frank Tarrant's role and whether to list Australia verisketers for tour coverage. The decision could influence team selection and reporting rights for the India tour.
Immense parliamentary debate centers on Defence Minister Parkhill amid calls to tighten censorship with Mr Garden directing critique. The session touches on naval sites Hobart and policy directives, while the Auditor General’s notes on pensions and nonparty committee proposals spark further contention.
At the Capitol Theatre tonight Joie Crawford and Mark Gable star in Chained, pairing as ardent lovers in a Gallant Woman tale. The program also includes Charles Francia Colts Repeal with Lombard and Marrix, plus a Goofy Mayles travel talk and a travelogue.
A report from an interview between Pride The Premier and De Mie ler Bakers Association leaders discusses bread price movements amid unclear proclamations. Officials indicate prices may rise Monday if the proclamation is not withdrawn, with discussions on wage and supply factors and potential policy decisions pending further review.
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