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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1935
Page
3
The treasurer Mr R G Casey introduced a bill to appropriate 12 million pounds for age pensions for 1935 36. The bill passed all stages without amendment. The opposition noted the fund would cover payments only to November next and urged a broader national insurance approach.
The National Library will open on Saturday morning October 19 from 9 30 to 12 00 for public borrowing. The Librarian announced registration cards are required before borrowing any books.
A colour team match at Royal Canberra Club saw Gold defeat Blue five to three on Thursday. Results list each player’s scores in the 18 hole format with several close games led by captain Mrs Clayton. An 18 hole stroke round won by Mrs Downes featured a 49 17 72, with other cards by Mrs Johnston Miss Abbott Mrs Alexander Miss Horan.
Melbourne report of Miss Marjory Nemessy of Sydney injured while riding on the tan tracks at Alert Park early this morning when a golf ball struck her between the eyes from a ball struck at Alert Park Golf Club. Her horse bolted into the street but was later captured by police. She required medical attention. A similar accident had occurred months earlier when a girl was blinded by a golf ball.
The Parliamentary Standing Orders Committee met to review visiting standing orders after the 1920s disturbances. Proposals from 1924 will be printed for member approval or modification, with suggestions considered alongside recommendations by Speaker and Clerk. A full committee report is expected to urge seven penalties on members.
Labour and government clash over adjournment as the Federal Government pledges to assemble Parliament on Melbourne Cup day despite opposition from Labor MP Nairn and Liberal member Harrison. The dispute centers on parliamentary schedule during the Cup week.
Mr Curtin deplores waste and opposes funding more vice regal residences. He argues costly schemes for Governor General seats in Melbourne and Sydney duplicate the rightful seat at Canberra, condemns public expenditure, and urges equality among states while criticizing proposed Melbourne and Sydney residences.
Labour members propose an adjournment to avoid interfering with proceedings, arguing the sporting event should not disrupt Commonwealth legislative work. The exchange centers on balancing political business with public events, reflecting tensions between Parliament’s timing and external activities.
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