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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary weather record providing barometer reading 30.31 inches at 3.40 am and temperature 48 degrees at 4.30 am. Includes a 74 hour maximum 87 degrees, minimum 37.6 degrees, wind direction likely east, with unreadable subsequent details.
A Canberra Chamber of Commerce deputation told Minister Paterson that relief workers owed traders over £10,000 for food and essentials. They urged more unskilled employment and outlined possible public works in Canberra before June, including forestry, roads, water and sewerage, bridges, and new technical schooling to reduce unskilled labor dependence.
A parliamentary vote on adjournment stalled the issue of book censorship in Australia. The debate highlighted the University of Melbourne stance opposing bans, arguing only essential books should be restricted, and accused the Commonwealth of overreach. The Book Censorship Board faces scrutiny amid calls to abolish censorship.
The assistant premier states most of Australia’s gold reserves are now converted to British sterling through the Commonwealth Bank. The move follows a rise in gold prices and a drop in the pound, reducing Australia’s gold reserve value and implying a diminished native gold stock.
The Australian government official, Afric M. Hugh, outlined costed plans in Canberra for expanding contracts, water and sewerage works, and vocational training. Miss Dell Calthorpe hospital progress and payment adequacy were noted while Dr Haney supported technical training to reduce unemployment, with emphasis on regular employment over short term gigs.
A chaotic parliamentary report outlines upcoming sessions after Easter with references to Sir Walter Kingsmill’s death, Senate reviews and debates on contempt in the House. The document notes resignations, joint proceedings, and anticipated questions for the Acting Prime Minister while detailing disjointed remarks across sessions and venues.
A reader questions the scope of rights and special measures in a Barvice context, asking whether all rights are preserved and who enforces new safeguards. The note signals concerns over enforcement and intelligibility of the terms involved.
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