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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1935
Page
4
A partial text fragment from a newspaper page shows garbled phrases and unclear names. No readable event or identities present to summarize.
Weather data from Queansey area recorded March 29 indicates 30.4 inches snow depth at 6:20 am and temperatures around 80 degrees with unclear notes on maintenance and conditions for the day.
Fragmentary OCR note suggests a private bill in the House of Lords with references to government officials and justice, implying urgency and potential partisan motive. Details are unreadable, leaving the precise title, sponsors, and implications unclear.
The acting Prime Minister Dr Earle Page said the Loan Debts Adjustment Bill would give indefinite hope to rural producers and enable many to regain a foothold despite low commodity prices. He warned of a likely drift from the West to other employments and called for careful inquiry to find new jobs as wheat farmers face unviable prospects. Export sales collapse worsens unemployment as trade with gold and dollar currencies stalls. Manufacturing may be urged to diversify while industries adjust to overseas competition, making immediate study essential.
Horticultural Society of Canberra hosts autumn exhibition at Albert Mall today. Governor General to open at 2 PM with Tanacs. Exhibit halls open to public after 2 PM. Tests available at 10, judging starts 12:30. Focus on dahlias gladioli and arco, with strong entries and featured crops.
Fragmented report of a Girls High Schools swimming meet at Domain with champions from Telopes Park Wollongong and Newcastle. Results include 60 yards country high schools senior champion, backstroke, and national distance events with placings and times, though many names and figures are garbled.
Tasmanian birth rates show a sharp drop with only 513 births under ten years as of 30, WE. The census indicates a total population of 277,800, with 119,007 males and 112,004 females. Rural areas hold more residents than other states, and Australian-born residents rose to 96 percent. Unemployment affects 11,688 with varied durations. Church of England remains the largest faith. Pensioners total 10,773 and wage earners dominate breadwinner roles at 27.4 percent.
Canberra Light Horse troop plans eight mounted events at Acton Sports Ground to celebrate the King's Jubilee on May 6. Events include rescue races tent pegging steer riding and hunting contests with further activities such as boxing horseracing and balloon bursting. Dr Watson donated a tent pegging cup for the show with hopes for further donations and sustained district support.
Canberra chief vectoral officer My. Wv. F. Turner is reported to be leaving his post yesterday amid a government reshuffle. A South Wales delegation including Mr B. Dickson, head of the Plant Industry Division, is named to join the committee overseeing research operations at the Mir Research Station, with Honeysett serving as private secretary to the minister. Walker was announced as president of Red Graver Leng of New South Wales, with dates and roles clarified in the notice.
Labour Senator faced threats over a how to vote card as he argued for amendments to the Copyrights Act. The acting Attorney General noted pressure from campaigners influenced the government’s stance to protect copyright articles from claimed owners. The incident followed a recent Senate election where a rival was found to have forfeited his deposit amid alleged threats.
A detailed itinerary for the Governor Sir Alexander Bore Ruthven and party visiting Queanbeyan is approved with minor changes. They travel Sydney June 6 aboard Thurnley, stay until 10am, attend wreath ceremonies, a civil welcome, and unveil the Farrer Memorial with luncheons and visits to key sites including the High School Foundation Stone, War Memorial, and Legacy Club events.
In Canberra on March 29 500 officials discuss expansion to include new members and urge unity to strengthen local federation. Debates focus on leadership structure, democratic processes, and securing broad support for the Federal Capital Territory league amid long standing tensions and calls for reform.
A Canberra session covers the tariff schedule and duties amid claims a Melbourne medium forecast them. Ministers deny premature detail while MPs press on unemployment, shipping, and interstate services. Debates touch on Tasmanian concerns and calls for streamlined, fair transport and wage standards.
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