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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1935

Page

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Australian Cancer Conference Rejects Tate Committees

The Australian Cancer Conference voted against appointing Dr. F. P. Sandee and recommended liaison officers to organize the anti cancer campaign. Dr. Holmes of the Health Department favored a State and Commonwealth pooling plan. Delegates feared central transfer of control would threaten independence.

F. P. Sandee Pli Sydney University Holmes Health Health Department Waa Bt Government House Iral Lady Isaacs Hughes Frey

Customs Dues Rise Sharply on Oils Paints Cars

A detailed report shows customs and excise yielding over £3 million monthly to Commonwealth finances. In the nine months of the current financial year imports of vehicles and motor cars boosted revenue, with apparel textiles, metals machinery, and earthenware also rising. Petrol duty remains variable, with figures for 1924-98 and 7648 34 noted.

Customs and Excise Commonwealth Sn Tiva

Road Works Planned in New South Wales Rebuild

A government notice outlines a plan to spend 963000 pounds on construction along the Yass Road NSW route. The project aims to reconstruct the highway from Canberra toward Yass and Mel, with funding to come from the Commonwealth and state authorities to relieve regional transportation strain.

Wheat Pool Plan Outlined for Growers Relief

The Commonwealth will vote on relief for wheat growers and express views on a compulsory wheat pool at the Australian Agricultural Council meeting. Wheat relief costs about £4,000,000 this year. eliminating part of this commitment could free funds for other relief forms. The royal commission favored a pool but constitutional amendments must be approved by referendum.

Commonwealth Australian Agricultural Council Royal Commission On Wheat

Budget prospects show yearend surplus and tax relief hope

The Ministry will delay budget talks until year end when the balance is healthy and receipts exceed expenditures by £607,000. Income tax collection is only half complete, hinting at possible salary cuts and tax relief next year while other charges stay stable. Extensions in social benefits and a national broadcasting expansion are anticipated, with improved country telephone services planned.

Question of Charity Proceeds From Coursing Club Meeting

District Hospital Board and Coursing Club members debated the allocation of proceeds from dog racing. Officials noted limited meetings and questioned whether funds should benefit hospitals and charities or be used to cover course expenses. The secretary was instructed to confer with the club president to clarify the position.

Een Lirin & Seege SB Bend Sao Sinod A. Y. Abraham Igh Fsa Kennela Rte Couraing P. and A. Association Charites Messrs Bowers Jana Webb

Gold strike rich find reported near Adelaide

Report from the Commonwealth survey party in the Arttunga district hints at a rich gold reef near Adelaide. Senator Molachlan said he had not official confirmation but believed the report likely correct and one survey member spoke highly of the reef's potential.

Adelaide Commonwealth Survey Party Arttunga MoLachlan Wera

Gippsland Shire Grants for Road Deviation Near Inglebyrn Gap

The Dalgety Shire meeting yesterday accepted a state grant of 3000 pounds toward road works on the Jindabyne Incob’s Ladder road at Inglebyrn Gap. The project total is about 6800 pounds with deviations planned as part of the final alignment progression.

Dalgety Shire

Appointment of New Governor General for Australis

A plain note from APPOINTMENT OF NEW LONDON indicates a pending decision on appointing the Governor General to Australis. Public expectation suggests the announcement may come weeks hence with no firm date yet established.

London Genera Australis

West Monaro road project fuels long standing debate

A disrupted passage outlines residents’ hopes for a road linking West Monaro with Gippeland. At question time Dr Hederton asks if the Cooma Chamber of Commerce backed a Canberra to Dele gate highway, risking West Monaro efforts for a Dindabyne through Bearbyrs route to Jacob’s ladder. The President mentions narrowing the conference on wealth and state matters, with Treasurer Casey noting forthcoming discussions and related topics.

West Monarch Gippeland Hederton Cooma Gippaland Aus Nattow Canberra Maat Wreak Casey Asta Ace Nite Semuranes Medical Capeamm

Taxation law complexity faces broad agreement hopes

The text notes widespread dissatisfaction with complex taxation laws across communities while signaling expected consensus among authorities. The aim is to ease the burden on traders producers and general taxpayers by aligning competing rules and procedures.

Bathurst Doubtful Seat Signals Labour Strength

In Arncliffe the distribution of preferences pointed to a Labor win, with Bathurst the only electorate in doubt. Fleck of UAP barely carried Granville by 82 votes as Labour expected to gain four seats in Canterbury Arncliffe Goulburn and Mudgee, shaping the new Parliament.

Bydney Arncliffe Cahitl Labour Fleck U.A.P Granville Bathurst Partien Labour Party Arnollife Canterbury Goulburn Mudgee

Tasman flight abandoned suitable types of machines

A Tasman flight was abandoned due to concerns over suitable machine types. Officials cited equipment adequacy and safety standards, prompting a halt in operations until proper machinery is confirmed and tested.

Airmens Bravery Widely Acclaimed in Sydney Flight Halt

Reported at Sydney on Thursday Kingsford Smith received a postal telegram asking him not to attempt the Faith in Australia flight to New Zealand to deliver seven mail bags from the Southern Cross The pilot stated he would abandon the Tasman crossing The seven bags contained about 1000 letters and will be forwarded to New Zealand by Wangapalle route after departure from Sydney on Monday

Sydney Kingsford Smith Dhapter of Postal Services Mr. H. P. Brown New Zealand Australia Mr. Brown The Tasman Thara du Maurier Cahill Harper Melbourne Arneliffe Wald Ferences Lair Brown Granville Brophy Diyacdustralia Wangapalle

Unclear Ogures Report Echoes Bathurst Contest

Fragmented OCR summary hints at Australian Bathurst results with names Grivfen Kelly Wilkins Murray Lawson and a forecast of Solomon winning by about 800 votes. Details are garbled and portions unreadable.

Bathurst Grivfen Kelly Wilkins Nity Murray Lawson

Trading Banks Report Sharp Asset Rise in Australia

Large increase in assets shown for Ascota tm Australia, with total liabilities around 373 million pounds and assets near 443 million pounds in the latest quarter. Principal holdings include government and municipal securities valued at about 108 million pounds, amid a broad rise in inked assets and earnings.

Ascota Tm Australia Inorannad Ion Ty Wwe Sumostresha Bistinictan

Second Sittings of Jubilee Medals Stir Controversy in Commons

Omitted recipients of Jubilee medals protest being treated as afterthoughts in the Commons debate. Some claim they will not accept the medals while etiquette pressures conferment. The discussion reflects broader dissatisfaction with the honors process and expectations from King George’s Jubilee awards.

Poral Bang

Praise from London in Mer Comment pits v. the Daily Mall

Fragmentary text reports praise from London toward a Daily Mall piece. It cites the Prime Minister of New Zealand Mr Forbes expressing relief over Kingsford Smith's escape from a rate situation and mentions a belief in skill and management, with ambiguous references to a New Zealand passenger and a practical proposition.

Daily Mall Nis Struggie London New Zealand Mr. Forbes Kingsford ‘Smith

Compensation for Lost Letters in Melbourne

Mr Brown stated no compensation would be paid to those who lost letters under external circumstances. Official mail shows 077 registered items lost at Usles and 21 027 ordinary articles from Sydney were not found. Navigation officials noted waterproofing failures allowed water to saturate contents, including a letter from the Governor General to the King.

Melbourne Brown Ita Sydney Usles

Domini Should te vons Operai Domini Should te vons Operai

Fragmentary text mentions an unnamed company and unclear events involving Domini and operai. No clear people, places, dates, or actions emerge to form a coherent news item.

Domini

Nourse Century Sparkles in South Africa Win Over Oxford

A batsman scored his third century in a brisk 100-minute innings, hitting 23 fours as South Africa overwhelmed Oxford. Commentary likens him to a fearless finisher, while the bowlers Lagard Darwell Singleton and Ballance claimed several wickets in a tough spell.

Progress of County Matches Reported In Local Notes

Fragmentary OCR notes mention county match progress and names Lorton Treteneies Pratt Moen and Bib at Ore Sunmes with unclear details. The readable items indicate match updates and score references, but the text is incomplete and lacks full context or outcomes.

Lorton, Treteneies Taiy v. Moen

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