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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1935
Page
2
A Washington report claims the administration weighs a cautious plan to preserve neutrality should a European war erupt. Possible embargo on passport issuance aims to prevent passenger incidents and reduce risk of ships like the Lusitania being attacked, while curbs on munitions shipments are under consideration.
The Department of the Interior will cement line water mains to preserve pressure and supply. Mains will be scraped cleaned and lined at low cost with minimal disruption. Householders will be notified of dates and brief shutdowns to allow work.
Wool stock reports indicate bulk carryover will be on hand in Australia at year end but buyers may find shortages. Demand has strengthened recently as European imports shrink. Britain holds ample supply while Russia reduced purchases. Output remains dominated by crossbred carpet wool with thin Merino lines. exports to Russia declined earlier, while newer markets show mixed prices and tighter funds limit import purchases.
A November 24 Westlake street brawl led to a Canberra Court of Petty Sessions hearing four names in a sequel. Magistrate Hardwick dismissed all charges citing a Donnybrook and divergent sentences, with adjournment after a fainting witness.
Gardener Arthur James Bray was committed for trial at Canberra Police Court on March 15 for indecent exposure at Causeway. The case, heard by Mr. Ash Hardwick, involved alleged indecent language and property issues. Proceedings were adjourned to await a new date as the court upheld the indecent act as an offence against public morale.
A deputation from Queanbeyan argues that local unemployed should be employed in Canberra contract work. They claim skilled Queanbeyan labourers are available and capable, while officials say few skilled workers are unemployed, and emphasis rests on placing local unemployed in Territory roles where possible. The minister for the interior is expected to act to ensure employment for the local unemployed where feasible.
A distorted early line reports an intruder held by a resident before police arrived. The man was found in the home and detained. The account notes a hurried response and mentions a political polling context, with unclear details remaining.
Miss Gibbs presents recipes and health claims tied to Allegiren Rice Bubbles and Corn Flakes. The booklet outlines illustrated pages and steps for desserts and pastries, including mixtures with Corn Flakes Rice Bubbles butter milk water and sugar, with baking notes and a final glaze.
A fragmented OCR item describes chocolate biscuits with references to branding and a stray list of garbled words. The readable portions mention chocolate, wheat, and preparation style, but lack coherent facts or a clear event. No identifiable persons or organizations are present.
Commonwealth Health authorities authorize plans to lower maternal mortality based on established services and schemes. State approvals are awaited, but progress is expected within weeks as the Jubilee scheme forms and public donations are sought with government support forthcoming.
London report notes a steady decline has not continued and the rate has halved since 1905. Last year 64 deaths per 1000 under one year, the lowest on record, according to a House of Commons remark.
The Commonwealth Research Officer Mr. S U Bying submits a bio report on soil erosion control for River Murray catchment areas in New South Wales. He favors catchment area management and full firefighting measures, recommends shrub selection for runoff control, and suggests erosion area partitioning and research into shrubs and grazing to eliminate periodic burning.
A government document prepared by the FS and LR outlines pre and post entry controls on weed pests in Australia. Health, science, and industry bodies assess risks from foreign weeds and weed seeds in imports for agriculture and domestic use. The Commonwealth Director General of Health will submit resolutions to the Australian Agricultural Council meeting on April 15. State governments will enact legislation to protect agricultural industries.
Under the new Lottery Act Irish sweepstakes face aggressive enforcement as authorities curb selling and distribution. The Daily Express notes hundreds of tickets and circulars stopped, while organisers deny defeat, aided by agents and new Ireland based accommodation for applications. Hotels in London and surrounding counties report letters and contractor names circulating to bypass crackdown.
William Joan Woo was fined 20 shillings with costs for driving on the wrong side of the road in Constitution Avenue Canberra. The case cited glare from bus headlights as a contributing factor. other drivers faced fines for similar offences including failing to give way and driving on the wrong side on a one way street.
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