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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1935
Page
6
Melbourne racing notes indicate the upcoming Cup event on November 5 with possible entries and race conditions. Details are sparse in the report, but the reference anchors the scene around the Melbourne Cup schedule and regional interest.
Imports increased in August while exports also rose, but Australia’s adverse merchandise balance stood at £2,783,000 for the first two months of the year, improved from £4,418,800 in the prior year. The Commonwealth Statistician noted unfavourable balances for July–August and August trade figures, with bullion and specie exports valued at £835,000 and imports at £179,000.
Sydney records show the Government suffered a setback when the Legislative Assembly disallowed a new divorce court rule. The rule would limit the right of appeal against alimony orders issued by the Registrar of Divorce. Fourteen Government members voted with the Opposition to block the measure.
London Monday reports the Duke of Buccleugh’s illness leading Lady Alice Scott to be given away by her brother the Earl of Dalfelth at Westminster Abbey on November 6. The Earl is a close personal friend of the royal bridegroom as church and court officials press toward final wedding plans.
The Rolls Royce firm plans to produce an inline six cylinder car with independent front suspension alongside its standard 25 and 40/50 models. The article notes the company’s historic conservatism and references past engine configurations and price ranges, highlighting the shift in design and tax horsepower rating.
In Sydney on Tynsday discussions at the Aboriginal Assembly debated mechanisation in coal mines. A proposed extension of activities could absorb hundreds more workers. Attitudes varied on tariffs and state cooperation with New South Wales to advance the industry.
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