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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1935
Page
2
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Publication notice for The Canberra Times lists subscription rates and contact details. It notes post free within the Commonwealth and annual prices, with references to Canberra addresses and the Manuka area.
Canberra weather report lists barometer readings at 8 am and 3 pm, temperatures, wind directions, and nil rainfall. Records for the current year show rainfall data for Queanbeyan and surrounding areas with notes on monthly totals.
Excellency the Governor-Gone at Government House Canberra received Mr Hankin on a leaking appointment as representative in the Commonwealth of Australia of His Majesty's Government. The meeting occurred yesterday at Canberra’s Government House.
Mr D Mulcahy member for Lang fell on steps injuring a fracture. He was admitted to Canberra Hospital and will be away from parliamentary duties for some time while he recovers.
Canberra forecast calls for a fine and warm start with east to north east winds. Late day rain and thunder are expected as a southerly change moves in, bringing cooler conditions.
Canberra leaders urge that petrol tax paid by Territory motorists should fund Territory roads. They argue the Territory currently contributes to state road grants and seeks a fair, transparent allocation to reflect actual petrol use and road costs.
Parliament debates Italy and Abyssinia with warnings that sanctions could trigger a world war. Ministers defend the League of Nations while Curtin’s Labour faction calls for non participation and neutrality within imperial ties. Menzies warns that Australia cannot separate from Britain in any war or peace.
World Sugar Conference in London January may lead to reduced export quotas for producing countries. Australia faces only a slight shipment cutoff, not expected to hurt the industry. Australian exports average 300000 tons yearly, against a two million ton world demand. The cut should not be drastic as world production exceeds consumption by about four percent, though unsold stocks in Cuba Java and other nations worsen the position.
Sydney will be connected by air with Cairns starting October 14 linking the Brisbane to Townsville route. The service will run twice weekly with planes returning to Townsville the same day.
In a speech Mr. Menzies argues Australia must stay in the League to support collective security and urges bringing the USA Germany and Japan into the League. He says remaining a member while disavowing conditions would undermine the main objective of collective security.
Berlin reports German concerns that France seeks to involve Britain in its policy of collective alliances. The Borsen Zeitung quotes remarks alleging France demands authorization to mobilize on the German frontier, risking misinterpretation as threat, contrary to the Covenant and Locarno.
Western Australia’s Country Party faced a leadership repudiation as Senators Johnston and Carroll rejected Senator Hardy as Senate leader. A special meeting reportedly decided not to appoint a leader, and a formal statement by Hardy was challenged as conflicting with party instructions.
London report states Dr Goodfellow of Chesterfield declares goitre cases have fallen. Eleven years ago he counted 41 goitres during a mile and a half walk. now none remain. He credits iodized salt as aiding the eradication effort.
An aviator in Sydney plans a next week solo Tasman crossing to New Zealand then return to Australia. He aims to beat the current trans Tasman night record of 11 hours 1 min set by Charles Ulm last year, though his identity is not yet revealed.
The Coadjutor Archbishop of Sydney Dr Sheehan opened the annual conference of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society of New South Wales with a warning about infidelity and immorality. Speakers denounced birth control and contraceptives and endorsed a motion condemning their sale and propagation. The group of 15 000 pledged to support ecclesiastical leaders in campaigns against race suicide and to pass the motion to the Archbishop.
A Canberra debate centers on Australia backing Britain in any League of Nations actions over Abyssinia. Key figures like Earle Page and Mr Bruce signal commitment to sanctions if needed, while Mr Curtin argues for non participation in war. Debates explore imperial ties, peace machinery, and paths to collective security.
The Senate met in the afternoon and advanced the Financial Relief Bill through all stages before adjourning until tomorrow. An amendment by Beale Duncan-Hugries to remove the 2 percent restoration for members was defeated by eight votes.
The Newtown Police Court convicted John Walters on a drunkenness charge June 5. The Executive Council overturned the conviction today following a minister authorized inquiry led by former C.S.M. Gates, who found Walters' guilt to be in grave doubt. Evidence showed Walters was a total abstainer.
Dr. Charles Camsell of Canada travels 4000 miles to the Liard valley in British Columbia and reports no tropical valley. Warm springs exist but no palms dinosaurs or mammoths. vegetation is due to subsurface irrigation from nearby springs.
A pursuit of three escaped prisoners from Manitoba led to a gun battle near Calgary. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable Wallace was killed and Constable Harrison critically wounded as one bandit died and two others were seriously wounded in the exchange on a rural road.
James Flett, 44, seeking compensation before the Workers' Compensation Commission, describes boxing work for promoter Percy Lennon in Melbourn. He recalls punishment causing “punch drunkenness,” wounds kept exposed to look dramatic, and long hospital treatments after being damaged for hours.
Peter Pan will not race at the AJC meeting on Saturday and will depart for Melbourne tomorrow night. The horse’s principal mission is the Melbourne Cup.
Three labourers Liam Hollebone James August Charters and Edward Jom Smith were charged with murdering Leste Hobson in Newtown after a street brawl. Hobson died an hour later from head injuries after a post mortem found skull fractures. The magistrate denied bail with the defendants remanded until October 15.
Special arrangement with Raver World Service adds to one primary information source used in compiling an overseas intelligence report. Rights to use and distribute the data are stated as part of the arrangement.
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