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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
4
The Canberra Times states delivery to every portion of Canberra and Queanbeyan homes by special arrangement. The paper provides end addresses and a phone number for contact, instructing readers to receive notices at home.
After a stubborn stand, MCC seals advantage as bowlers struggle. Key figures from the home side and visitors clash in a tense session with pivotal plays shaping the match.
The Canberra Repertory Society staged a bright one act play in the Albert Hall featuring a young married couple and Aunt Clara with Lord Everleigh in a witty domestic comedy. The production earned praise for its staging and performances, though a secondary drama Thread O’ Scarlet was also presented with capable actors.
Canberra forecast notes cloudy and misty conditions with further scattered showers along the coast. It will be a cold night with frosts on the tablelands and some morning fog. Winds will be variable, mainly from the south-west or south.
Broad Canberra Times analysis assesses Victorian party shifts after elections. It argues the United Australia Party gains momentum, the Country Party falters, and Ian MacFarlane pushes reform toward a broader, more elastic policy. The piece links Victoria’s trajectory to national trends and Dunstan ministry prospects.
Summary of county matches with Hampshire, Cambridge, Warwickshire, Nottinghom, Yorksh ire and others. Notable scores include 401 for Hampshire, 265 and 103 for Sussex, and Cambridge 174. Mentioned players include Bartlett Parker Mehta Langridge and Melville.
Interest concentrates on a new V8 Ford Dual Purpose truck shown by Troore Bros Ltd Queanbeyan and Doore’s Motors Canberra. The two ton model has optional dual wheels and a closed cab with adjustable windscreen and triple ventilation. Emphasis lies on ruggedness, light chassis weight reduction, steel box body construction, better road holding and tire wear, with a focus on comfort for long drives.
Fragmented OCR text discusses export controls on commodities like fruit butter and other goods. It mentions a council and March timelines, with references to markets and nerve tension in trade, but the passage is garbled and uncertain.
The Chief Secretary Mr Chaffey announced the Wyong Dogs Sydney coursing club licence was cancelled following a departmental inquiry. He said complaints about the club’s conduct and manipulation of published starting prices were found. Officials tried to obtain the tallator returns but could not produce them.
The Canberra Tunes notes with pleasure a second distribution of Jubilee Medals to deserving Canberrans. It commends those who corrected past oversights and mentions a lone name linked to the second award. The advisory council motion getter had been honored for honorary service and NE W Legislative Council membership, implying no extra benefit.
Mr Hughes appeals to Christian churches for a united front against anti Christ forces in a luncheon speech at the Methodist Church. He cites revolts and calls for a standing alliance to support government efforts and uphold Christian gospel in the face of secular challenges. The address stresses a global mission and unity among denominations to back state leadership.
Mr Hughes urged Christian Churches to pursue practical unity in a turbulent world. He warned disunited sections hinder joint action against rising unrest and predicted potential disaster unless churches cooperate, receiving warm, extended applause from the audience.
A fragmented entry from 1980 outlines accommodation and term details at University College Canberra. It mentions a new term, a hotel acton connection, and a plan for 12 rooms with amenities, indicating timetable and housing arrangements. The legible fragments point to housing and schedule within a hotel context.
Registration records show a new company titled Aylmer Optica LAN registered in Canberra with capital of £2000 in 40 shares of £50. Objects include mining and related activities. first subscribers include Richard Conyerd Hughhea, Martha Elisabeth Whaite, and others from Sydney and Drummoyne. Directors or officers listed include Grumin accountant and Spier share broker with addresses on Pitt Street and 34 Wright's Road, Drummoyne.
Queanbeyan and surrounding teams rally in the SFU lig ladder chase. Two key players stand out as contenders in the standings with hopes of climbing nearer the top.
Fragmented OCR note mentions Queambe yan absentees and a Bundy event with unclear names. References to seats, election action, and possible disputes arise from garbled text. No confirmed persons or organizations can be reliably identified.
Fragmented OCR lists names and terms without clear context. Readable items include mentions of Ellite Hepburn, R Kelly, and Brads, plus scattered place names Nimmitabel and Trevanich Dew. The text references delegates and numbers but lacks coherent events or narrative.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a brisk wool competition with federated rules observed and participants at the spot. It mentions 82 and ongoing efforts to maintain standards amid a busy event.
A garbled OCR item from Government House describes a brief encounter with the Governor General and military figures. It mentions David Ferguson and a civic ceremony, though the text is unclear and jumbled. The report references Canberra activities and a Canberra government house event yesterday.
Fragmentary OCR text offers no clear location or time. The readable portion mentions weather terms but lacks specifics on region timing conditions or temperatures to summarize with accuracy.
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