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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 21, 1935
Page
2
Mrs R A Hamilton thanks Dr for tender care at Canbeere Hospital. She notes heartfelt gratitude from bereaved family and friends for kindness shown to her damaged sister during illness and death.
The Canberra Times publishing notice lists proprietor The Federal Capital Pres ot Mor t Birest featuring rate details for phage dependirs and district services. It mentions price per person and booking notes with references to local Canberra area contacts.
Weather bulletin reports Canberra Monday conditions with temperatures ranging from 31 at morning to 34 at afternoon and notes rainfall amounts. Mentions Victoria seeking 5 500 000 pounds, financial figures unclear in context.
Canberra forecast notes cloudy conditions in the far south with showers, otherwise fine skies and morning fog. Dense frost expected inland with variable winds and chiefly light northwesterly breezes.
The Canberra Times discusses Australian air progress, noting a 6000 mile 34 day flight as an endurance test and exploring why aerial development lags. It cites O C Koppen on design limits, the need for better aeroplane features, and the shift from heavier than air to lighter than air debates as transatlantic efforts continue.
Observations at Mt Wilkah Observatory reveal seven stars brighter than earth and a 200 inch Carnegie telescope linking the data. Dr Van and colleagues note a star over four thousand times as bright as the sun and estimate the weight or mass relationships among distant celestial bodies.
Competition was keen for the 3,900 shown on Mane Pana the Plamington daleyardu today with firmer gas quality clauses and prices about 80 higher than last Thursday. The yarding favored medium to good quality sheep and lambs, with wethers and purebreds in healthy demand. Prices ranged from 8/ to 30/ per 400 lbs, with good quality stock around 25/ and medium grades lower.
The readable text mentions a water deal and a person named Pe mle Aplurus with unclear roles. It references views Meatwu's season and a possible sale or auction. The fragmented lines hamper precise details but indicate a local public or commercial matter involving water and a named individual.
The Cen press notes increasing interest in forming a national university in Canberra with broad public support. Leaders discuss securing a charter and endowments, launching systematic membership drives, and forming a publicity bureau to address critics while detailing council achievements and financial status.
A pursuit near Port Macquarie and Sydney Harbour involved a launch named Nemesis and a second vessel carrying a wounded man. Despite police efforts, the chase continued at high speed until the wounded man and relative were captured and brought to Port Macquarie, then to Sydney Hospital.
Public service notes discuss wages in the Commonwealth public service, comments by officials on wage policy, and the possibility of salary retentions or increases tied to budget considerations. It notes potential surpluses, relations between the civil service and the Labour Government, and debates over promotions for clerks to D.A.O. and electoral branch staffing amid arbitration talks.
A chaotic incident at Mow Farm near Sydney involved a sedan crash where a driver and two passengers escaped serious injury. The vehicle collided with three cars, causing destruction of the car and sparking a dramatic rescue effort by witnesses and authorities.
Reported death of composer Pari Suniny, with initial notices confirming the passing of Paul Dea as the prominent figure involved. Details remain sparse, with undisclosed date and place pending official confirmation from family and local authorities.
Tenders 1M andh cane are returnable erectios of two semii-decached teakd wsncay on Mection 34 for the erection of two semi detached teak houses and for the provision of additional cliky rouse at Tesapen Bare Rahat. Ponders Mi pach came er rolurpable ard pin. un Beth of Bay.
Rev W Ruusell Multty, a leading United Methodist figure, will visit Canberra and Australia for the General Conference in Melbourne. Dr Maltby, president of the British Wesleyan Conference in 1927, speaks at Central Methodist Hall Forrest next Tuesday evening, delivering a sermon on My Country and the service of love.
Premier Stevens spoke at the Triennial Conference of the Methodist Church of Australia in Malbourne, praising church aid to Melindist groups and social cooperation during hard times. Dr. Maltby praised Australian hospitality and warned of eroding temptations facing churches, urging unity and renewal.
The Reverend J. H. Murray, president of the Baptist Union of Victoria, died suddenly in Melbourne today. Another Baptist minister in Canterbury passed away at age 87.
Melbourne report notes Gregory or H Alexander as the 14th man to join Tarrant on the tour to India. The piece states Gregory is not the likely choice.
Anzac Day messages praise Gallipoli veterans and commemoration efforts. References to the Twenty-ninth Division, Italian and New Zealand troops, and calls for Australian volunteers. Mentions cups and local events in Canberra areas Stray Man and Kinprtte for public interest.
A notice outlines an unemployment relief plan with strong emphasis on ex-soldiers. It directs unemployed workers to register, to await forthcoming work, and to apply to the secretary for available positions, detailing type and qualifications.
A fragmented report notes a reunion on Anzac Eve with many members attending and a lively social scene. It mentions Dr Henry Seven lecturing on a Hystro Electric Scheme for the Snowy River and subsequent social events. The sub-branch held meetings, enrolled new members, and planned further social gatherings and dances for the near term.
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