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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 27, 1935

Page

4

Vale Senators Nine to Make Last Appearance

Nine Senators defeated at last year’s election will attend the Canberra session beginning today. Many are retiring from the Federal Senate after long service. prominent figures include Lady leaders and party veterans. Senator A. N. MacDonald of WA will fill the vacancy created by a death. Parliament will adjourn on April 24 before new terms begin.

Senate Canberra Vio Sento Benators Daley O'Halloran Dut Ras Daly Eliott Weno Jerry Lawnon Bald Bonnar Bir Waleee Kinga A. N. MacDonald Hoare Labour South Australia Sean Huy

Desmond Lyons Attacks Democracy in University Magazine

Desmond Lyons, a law student and eldest son of the Prime Minister, plans to publish in Prometheus at the University of Tasmania an article condemning modern democracy and praising fascist views. The Prime Minister declined to curb the piece, noting Lyons’s career will speak for itself.

Lyons Prometheus Canterre University Desmond Lyons Jent Tralia Fr. Baktwin Thowe

Australian libraries report urges statewide library reforms

A Carnegie Commission report notes most rural and suburban libraries are underfunded and inadequately equipped. It urges a major expansion of free public libraries, reform of subscription libraries, and targeted funding for children's libraries to improve access and educational value across Australia.

Betit Victoria New Outh Wales Austreas Lurengors Carnegie Eri Alrarios Austalia Mare Timy

Wool Pool Debate At Bradford The High Commission

In Bradford Australia the wool pool issue returns as Mr Bruce and the Country Party press for compulsory pooling to shield producers from further losses. Mr McGirr urges government action to curb wool market slippage while MPs cite price figures and production costs. The government says it will pursue a controlled marketing scheme to protect woolgrowers.

Commis Australia Bruce Country Party McGise New Wales Bradford Germany McGirr Mr. Manning

Publishing Notice From The Canberra Times Release

A damaged clipping notes the publishing notice for The Canberra Times with proprietor and contact details, listing figures and locations in Canberra. It mentions names such as Mott Ebert Dunne Palick Cottam Perkins and Kennedy Road, with references to local delivery actions and daily ore distribution context.

BR J, Dunne Mi Palick and Sonn EE Cottam Uharrs Road Kennedy and Sore J. A. Perkins Detbar

Weather report from Canberra March 26 item

The Canberra weather note records barometer 20.28 inches and temperature readings around 3:30 am with uncertain measurements. It mentions ongoing rainfall and notes year to date rainfall totals alongside other unclear figures and terms.

Canberra

Canberra Forecast Says Fine Weather With Frost Expected

Canberra forecast notes mostly fine conditions with isolated showers, a cold night, fog, and frost on the table lands. Winds shift from south west to south east, fresh in strength.

Canberra

Debate over Commonwealth police reform and control

Canberra Times discusses the policy on enrolling more peace officers and criticizes current Commonwealth police structure. It argues for interior department control rather than the Attorney General, cites lack of uniform training, recruitment gaps, and calls for cadet programs and broader training across territories to raise standards and accountability.

Attorney General's Department Attorney-General Department of the Interior Australia Northern Territory Commonwealth Territories Dependencies New South Wales Federal Capital Police Force

Sydney's Cold Snap Paralyzes Trade and Supplies

In Sydney conditions grew intensely cold with temperatures near 49 degrees, prompting rental agencies to limit deliveries and delaying exports. Officials argued foreign dumping accusations were unfounded as American merchandise continued to be sold domestically.

Spring Fixture Abandoned by F G T Association

The M C T Show was abandoned at a Monday night meeting of the F G T Association committee. A spring sports meeting was proposed on Eight Howe Day with choral and athletic events and a dog trial. Officials named to draft proceedings included Storne, Moore, Southwell, Cav anagh, and Thek fers. A grand bull event was planned for the night of the apart, with sheep contest rules to be amended to allow four to six month sheep in future Watson Cup shows.

M.ct F.G.T A. Association A.J. Sauthwell Storne Wvethon Menera J.C. Moors

Canberr Bowling Club Selections for City Event

The Canberr Bowling Club lists players set to represent at City on Saturday for the Marty Jonason Cup. Skips McKinstry Chartton and Monchan are noted, with several others named or marked as unavailable and to notify the secretary. Additional remarks reference emergency contacts and arrangements by the Weippe secretary.

Canberr City Neat Marty Jonason

Sydney wool sale shows strong competition and firm prices

Sydney market reports strong general competition from Yorkshire Japan and Bradford. Improved quotes match yesterday, with Armidale bales topping 17/ a for eleven bales. Offerings total 4030. 1500 old at auction and 116 privately sold. Winchcombe Carton Ltd reports sales. prices cited include diverse fleece ranges and figures from Armidale and Sydney.

Sydney Yorkshire Japan Bradford Armidale Ofering Winchcombe, Carton Ltd Germany Euler Rm Foineld Hogeets Wettrs Waluieny Yau Wethors

Returned Soldiers Congress Opens at Albert Hall in Australia

The ninth annual Congress of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Amwerial League of Australia CT Branch will be opened tonight by Acting Prime Minister Dr Earle Page at Albert Hall. The Governor General will visit Thursday night and address delegates. The annual report shows a troubled year with strong federal appeals and expansion efforts. Sir Gilbert Dyett notes 30,097 new members enrolled in the nationwide appeal with Canberra branches sending fresh results.

Flats at Braddon to be built under 9-year lease plan

The Department of the Interior has invited tenders for a lease of two blocks of flats at Braddon for residential use. The site at Section 26 Braddan, corner Mort Street and Northbourne Avenue opposite The Canberra Times, must meet design standards and cost at least £1090. Construction must start within six months of lease grant and finish within eighteen months.

Tata

St Patrick's School Building at Braddan Planned

The new St Patrick's Catholic School at Braddan will start next Monday. It will occupy a 2 acre block bounded by Donaldson, Bauuumbir, Currvoy and Chapman. The duals provides for one storey building with space for future extension. Accommodation includes five large classrooms a hall alibrary and offices. The project costs £3,800 funded by Menarn Kennedy and Bird of Sydney. Completion hoped by end of June. Architect is Mr I P Bursa of Goulburn.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Behood Braddan Mandlay Donaldson, Bauuumbir Currvoy Oficea Menarn

Governor General presides at meeting of Federal Executive Camel

The Governor General led a Federal Executive Camel meeting at Government House in Capberee yesterday afternoon. Lord Murray announced his involvement in a tavern project. Russell Allen, BS, educated in anatomy at Auntwilen, received a Master of Balance with honors and aid for an exhibition on "The Rusing or Plant" by Mr. Rumeau Allen Bourne.

Houw Capberee Murray Heuwe Camber Ruasell Allen Capberrs Haymars Rumeau Allen Bourne

Canberra women encouraged by afternoon meetings

The Canberra Housewives Association notes most women only engage when afternoon meetings are held. Mare H. Harvey, retiring secretary, says many women are not interested otherwise and urges inclusion during these sessions. Mary Mark? Iona emphasizes the habit persists across the territory.

Canberrere Mare F H. Harvey Housewiven Canberra Ember Mra Marke Itona Tha Mortion

MEW Building Nearing Completion in National Library Plan

The report urges expanded library funding and free access to national materials through the Commonwealth Library. It notes the nearing completion of the National Library building after Easter, with 70,000 volumes to be shelved and access for Parliament, universities, and the public expanding significantly.

National Library Hotel Acton Reyee Pertineent Cxnerre University Ubrery Te

Lang Bills and 1932 Crisis Echoes in Parliament

A historical look at the Lang Government and the 1932 crisis as debated in the Legislative Council. The Constitution Amendment Bill and related measures are discussed, with penalties, taxes, and criticisms by Attorney-General Manning and others. The article recalls election motives, unemployment relief aims, and the political tension in New South Wales. It highlights the contentious Mortgage Bill and associations with the Labour Daily.

Lang Legislative Council Dne Ansane Legislative Tex Poe Mr. Coates Labour Daily Manning Alaanlog Air Calledmnan Wesa Belletaice New South Wales Xene Manaure Lester Coaton Br. Lames Cank

DreAdon Chronicle Brief Struggles with Typo Riddled Readout

A fragmented OCR item from DreAdon Chronicle mentions Christi tone at the cheese of the ana fret. The garbled text suggests publication notes or a local notice, but specifics are unreadable.

Christi Tone

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