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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1935
Page
2
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In Canberra a weather bulletin notes morning and afternoon measurements, including a 30.02 inch reading and a 24 hour rainfall estimate. The fragmentary data mention temperatures around 24.6 degrees and several unreadable codes, with no clear station sources or times.
Canberra athletes featured at the seventh annual sports meeting of New South Wales at Grammar School. E Paterson and Jomp led sprints with 2 yards, W Mackay claimed two yds including 20 yards. Bracegiedle and Feely among notable performers, while other details are fragmentary in the readable text.
Government moves to reorganize dairy system by abolishing a dairy body. Minister Earle Page reports to Parliament on proposed Dairy Produce Board reforms. Ambitious plan envisions provincewide oversight, consolidation of functions, and a new dairy control framework headed by the Dairy Produce Board.
Canberra forecast indicates fine conditions with south east and south east winds strengthening. The report notes wind times and sea conditions as the weather pattern shifts, detailing expected hours of breeze and potential impact on coastal or harbor activities.
The Secretary of the Interior replies to the Advisory Council on Canberra Ordinance amendments. Officials oppose legislative action as the method to grant council authority, risking ministerial patronage and parliamentary principles seen in Norfolk Island. Parliament and public insist on autonomy and proper status for Canberra’s Advisory Council.
Prime Minister Lyne said Australia would follow Britain in applying the arms embargo though the extent of impact remained unclear. Cabinet will meet in Canberra to decide, with proclamation enforcing customs prohibitions on arms exports to Italy and Abyssinia. Wool exports worth about 4 million to Healy may offer detours for Australia as demand shifts.
The text argues that sanctions would hurt Australian industry and employment. It notes leaders urging clearer prime minister guidance on sanctions' meaning for the Commonwealth economy and export restrictions. It condemns policy vacillation and warns against internal factional paralysis while emphasizing national duty to adjust to potential trade curtailments.
A memorial watercolor by Australian artist B. El Minos was unveiled in the new library at Ainslie Public School to honor the memory of late Mrs Winifred Burdett, wife of Grostav. The unveiling was performed by Mr AM Dyce, Inspector of Schools, with pupils, teachers, and parents in attendance. The headmaster presented a copy to the Department of the Interior, and Mr Sidley noted the memory would endure as a reminder of the school community's spirit.
The FCT mortgage interest relief intended for August 31 198% will be extended for a year and reissued by the Department of the Interior. An advisory council approved amended terms allowing in camera hearings if mortgagors request. The definition of mortgage may be broadened to include bank overdrafts and an indemnity guarantee. The council aims to align local relief with other states with automatic reductions and set minimums, shifting application responsibility to borrowers seeking increases.
A garbled passage discusses Australia potentially adopting a new approach under the Prime Minister. The text hints at national direction, governance, and policy shaping but remains unclear and fragmented. No specific events, dates, or named entities are identifiable.
The Advisory Council held a busy session approving amendments to its constitution and debating ministerial ordinances. Members urged stronger council autonomy, improved reporting to Parliament, and continued oversight of Treasury estimates while addressing housing, city development, and administrative efficiency in Canberra.
The Clerical Association seeks guidance on acceptance of a resignation and whether the Executive Council can grant discretionary power. The discussion covers arbitration delays, pension plans, and proposed adjustments for long service and sick leave. Statements reference Canberra and the Territory developments plus hospital funding and transport services.
A Canberra council motion urged the government to cancel outstanding rents and set up a Debt Review Committee to investigate and report on indebtedness of unemployed residents. The proposal cites excessive rental burdens from unemployment and calls for relief measures including waiving debt and revising travel allowances. The motion passed unanimously with an accompanying inquiry slated for the next meeting.
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