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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1935
Page
2
The record lists monthly rainfall and temperature ranges with max and min readings for August through September across Conterey and Queanbryun. Data includes temperatures and rainfall totals, though some OCR errors blur several figures and month labels.
The article reports on the return of the senator's ashes to Canberra. It notes a guarded ceremony presided by Lady Kinchmill and mentions the involvement of government officials. The narrative references the late king and the planned establishment of a permanent home garden at Parliament House.
Fragmentary market notes from Sydney wool auctions show higher prices and strong demand with support across the Continent. Despite garbled figures, the sale totals indicate several thousand bales offered and varying prices, illustrating renewed activity in the wool trade.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Tha Rey and Dr. Rarle Page, a minister for commerce, with unclear roles. Mentions a Mr. Pigs and a missionary return slated for Saturday amid city architectural concerns.
An analysis argues that the Australian parliamentary system requires overhaul to cope with modern demands. It notes the cabinet machinery governs with limited time and review, urging evolutionary changes, possible committee review of legislation, and relief for ministers facing increasing workload.
A damaged report notes a £200 reward for information about a taxi murder in a town. Andrew Malloy and a witness described a break in and theft of jewelry including a diamond set and watch from the driver’s cab. Police sought help as inquiries moved toward a quick arrest.
Reported yesterday the missing individual has been located far from the Tinant plant area near Ananiigay, about 200 miles from the rail line. Authorities say a night departure is planned to deliver the subject to the care of More phy TA anon VE AO woren.
Arthule Nebion Durrant, 24, remanded to October 14 with bail, charged with murdering Hugh Warbes near September 28. Warbes, a farmer aged 40, and his son aged 16, were found in a shallow grave near Uiwur fur Inve yesterday.
A lengthy report details declarations and reactions from Electoral Officer OM Turner and MPs Flene Tray and others at Clive Centre regarding polling integrity, campaign support, and post election praise. Attendees included Mrs. Tulyard, Ty Wroesi, and various party figures as ministers commended management and accessibility of the vote while critics pressed for procedural clarity and continued vigilance.
Debates in the House of Representatives reveal opposition to increasing the number of Ministers, with critics arguing three portfolios are unnecessary. The Prime Minister faces questions on the need for a full-time Minister, while concerns grow about extra expenditure and the handling of unemployment relief.
A parliamentary clash centers on amending the prime ministership and handling Treasury leadership. Lyons argues the bill would promote the acting Treasurer, while the prime minister’s position and health are cited. The discussion touches on department expansion and employment policy amid political strain in Canberra.
Reported friction in Canberra over a call for the Prime Minister to tour slums and inspect conditions in Victoria and Malongia. Debates centered on administrative duties and Treasury burdens, with votes around purity and ministerial scrutiny.
The report outlines a high stakes scramble within the Federal Labour Party as leaders like Mr Gortin and Mr Forde maneuver for leadership roles in Western Australia and the House of Representatives. It covers Mr Scullin's health, Curtin's leadership, cabinet debates on ministerial numbers, and proposed constitutional changes affecting the ministry and support for salaries.
A garbled report discusses rent increases from £12240 to £13080 and a plan to fund full voluntary salaries for Mr Caney and Mr Wardwalt. It notes ministers attending a celebration and questions whether extra funds were justified as ministers and permanent officers faced workload and pay issues.
A freight consignment loaded on the freighter Bheat Holme was found to be filled with sand instead of the declared substance. Agent Ma Bourne stopped the shipment after receiving information from officials, and the Melboyenes TM balance is being pursued for reimbursement, with authorities pursuing action against the supplier.
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