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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 04, 1935
Page
2
The report lists early morning barometer readings around 30.20 inches and varied temperatures from 42.0 to 36.0 degrees, with a high near 88.7 and grass minimum around 234. Rain totals for the year to date are shown for Canberra and Queanbeyan through April, with scattered dates and totals noted.
The government of Malta to present a unique collection of antique Maltese pottery dating from the 10th century BC to the 6th century AD to the Commonwealth of Australia. The handover to Acting Prime Minister Page will occur at Parliament House next month after a Jubilee ceremony.
Police probing the Parkes home blast last Saturday expected to uncover bones in wreckage. The theory held an intruder was killed in the gas explosion, but no human remains have yet been found. An inquiry will be conducted in a fortnight.
Canberra forecast calls for isolated showers along the sea-board with morning mist and fog over tablelands. Otherwise it's temporarily fine with warmer days and winds shifting to northerly.
The Ganberra Times outlines King George V's Silver Jubilee at nearly 7 years on the throne, detailing ceremonial displays, royal receptions, sports, and empire-wide observances. It lauds Queen Mary’s role and the monarchy as a unifying cement across a diverse empire, noting wartime loyalty and enduring affection for the royal couple.
Treasury economist Dr Roland Wilson told the Commonwealth Grants Commission that a state has no legitimate claim to compensation for the unequal impact of tariff policy. He argued that recognizing such a right would undermine Commonwealth policy and risk undermining the deliberate actions of the nation.
Commonwealth Statistician reports March deposits up £185,000 nationally with nine month gain of £2.8 million in Australia. State by state, New South Wales leads at £76.65 million, Victoria £70.52 million, Queensland £25.63 million, South Australia £23.01 million, Western Australia £10.57 million, Tasmania £6.34 million, Northern Territory £0.05 million, and F C T £0.30 million.
Excellency the Governor-General will attend a levee at 11 o’clock on Tuesday morning May 7 in the King’s Hall Parliament House Canberra to commemorate the silver Jubilee of King George V. Gentlemen are requested to wear morning dress or lounge and bring cards for presentation at 10.50 am with wine and title written for the presentation. no order of precedence.
In Sydney on Friday frontages in Parkes Street totalling 262 feet including the Criterion Theatre and the Criterion Hotel and the Empire Hotel were sold to Tooth and Co Ltd for £80,000. Buildings must be demolished within six months under the city street widening plan. A bid of £300 per foot for a property on Elizabeth Street near King Street was refused.
Representative bodies may, as far as convenient, keep together in approach ing His Excellency. His Excellency the Governor-General will not hold a Levees on the King's Birthday, June 3, 1985.
A special arrangement involving the Mavtera World Service and overseas intelligence sources is published with Piotr Vidl noted among those asserting rights. The report highlights collaboration across international channels and claims to cover broader information access implications.
The season kicks off in Canberra with a high class elimination match at Manuka Oval pitting Group 8 Southern Tablelands against Group 9 Southern Districts. Players hail from Crockwell Goulburn Queanbeyan Canberra Young Junee Cootamundra West Wyalong Gundagai Murrumburrah Tumut with Group 9 boasting many top names and notable inclusions despite absences due to injuries.
Interest centers on a curtain raiser between North and South Canberra reps for the Cup, with future stars likely to appear. Players must be ready by 2 pm and passes issued at the entrance gate. Wireless commentary to cover inter-state results, with schedules from various termini and a Monday practice at Duntroon Oval.
Steady progress reported in forming a plan to spend Lord Nuffield’s £50,000 gift for crippled children. Dr J H L Cumpston, Director General of Health, after visiting Victoria, briefed on investigations at Frankston Orthopaedic Hospital and meetings with major hospitals and MLA members. Findings show promising conditions and a move toward a cooperative statewide approach. Further inquiries in Queensland and Western Australia will follow jubilee events, with a proposed scheme announced in early July.
Douglas Wallace aged 34 a former boxer was jailed for two years for bigamy. Judge Curlewis called the offence more serious due to aggravating circumstances. The man claimed his wife had a savings account of 70 to 100 pounds but investigation showed only ten pounds credit and he did not support her for five years while she lived at Mews Vale.
An international cancer conference in Canberra opens May 13 with reviews of overseas developments by Dr. F P Sandes and a report on Commonwealth cancer organisation by Dr. M J Holmes. Delegates from CSIR, LR, Standards Association, radio therapy, and Melbourne Adelaide Sydney labs discuss X ray and radium, imaging, and therapy advances.
The King’s Jubilee holiday schedule for Canberra includes morning hours with limited services. Canberra town offices open 9 to 10 am for most transactions except Money Order and Savings Bank. mails close at 10 am. parcels not delivered. pillar boxes cleared at 10 am. telegraph office remains open. Canberra East closed all day. Railway Station posting facilities available for on train letters only.
The Johnson Cup second game was delayed due to missing City Club members in Canberra. City Club’s winter social at Braddon drew 64 players with prizes for top scorers donated by J. W. Prowse, winner Mrs. Hornby and Mr. Kevin Moore praised. Canberran events shift to consistency handicap and single-handed championships with rink games scheduled this afternoon.
The 1988 vote for funds to reconstruct the low level Uriarra Bridge over the Murrumbidgee notes that work cannot finish before 1938. The river runs four feet above normal for summer, with early snowpack likely to affect progress.
The text notes no work will resume before November with western approach completed and decking girders to be laid next. The bridge will sit two feet lower than the 1925 washed bridge to prevent debris buildup during floods.
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Isaacs will return to Canberra this morning from Ren ney.
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