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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1935
Page
2
Professional notices from HMARVIE BDS and BARRACLOUGH LIMITED announce a monthly event at Thomson's Pharmacy on Friday November 22 at 0 am to 3 pm. The text references longstanding service over 30 years and mentions Mr Clark L.O. as a brate.
Weather report shows temperatures around 9 degrees and 42 degrees with a high 82.71 degrees in Hingrorn. Winds vary from southerly to westerly 12 to 24 hours with rainfall near 181 points. October readings include Queanbeyan rainfall around 15 inches and tropical conditions noted.
The House yesterday debated government censorship of air waves as MPs criticized interference with speeches. Mr Rosenthal argued the restrictions blocked debate while Prime Minister and ministers faced questions about the rules governing broadcast content and censorship.
A government move to stabilize the wheat industry will be introduced today by Minister Pagel. The plan creates a machinery by association with local governments to fix a price per bushel and regulate export. It outlines administrative arrangements, expected first year implementations, and aims to align prices with farming interests and market needs.
Senator Johnston denounces party leadership as he resigns from the Federal Country party while Senator Pearce declines and Senator Brown proposes a select committee. Johnston defends Western Australia stance after 26 years in state and federal legislatures amid a heated exchange on leadership and appointment.
Unsettled conditions prevail in Canberra with further rain and thunderstorms. The outlook warns of heavy falls possibly leading to localized flash flooding, while winds shift south to southeast, becoming squally with gusts and risk of sudden squalls.
In the Senate yesterday Senator Duncan Hughes moved to disallow certain regulations as chair of the Regulations and Ordinances Committee. The debate noted the committee’s findings of invalid remilition and questioned underlying principles, with Government and Opposition leaders objecting to the chair representing the committee. The Senate decisively disallowed the regulation, underscoring the committee’s importance amid extensive Commonwealth legisation by ordinance, and urging more public awareness of its work and deliberations.
Mr C I A Abbott cites case of Gerald Shechsn in Canberra where the Department of the Interior plans to eject a rural lessee. He notes rent changes and recent official actions including notice to deliver up and a foretaste of the harsher approach by the landlord government.
A short note from St John s Parish School recalls a community link to its past. Former students and staff gather to celebrate connections, sharing memories and archival items in a moderated event hosted at the school.
Chief Librarian of Melbourne Public Library condemns censorship after a librarian returns from overseas with a controversial book. The protest notes the moral risk to political tremor, urging open access amid a ceremony invitation and pending Canberra meeting.
The Annual Conference of the New South Wales Country Press Association opened with Premier Stevens honoring provincial papers. Speakers urged resilience amid advertising shifts, stressing the press as a community touchstone and essential local voice in hard times.
A public Relief Society meeting examined federal influence on local industry and wheat production. Speakers urged unity with government figures to advance civic efforts, while critics warned of overreach and stressed public accountability in shaping the county’s economic future.
The Australian comedian Stanley Argyle, once premier candidate Kemtor, arrived in Perth amid reports of a breakdown linked to a nonwealth government crisis. The scene referenced a possible public health or industrial disruption, with Argyle noted for advocating a patient, measured stance.
The House and Senate flame up over a two year old proposal linking a 11,000,000 aid package for a North Territory land project to tax exemptions and the broader budget. Ministers and leaders clash on revenue forecasts, with opposition pressuring curbs as the government defends measures and contends the plan could reshape public finance.
A government statement explains intervention before the Privy Council in the disputed case. Premier Stevens cites potential threats to parliament if the High Court interpretation of Section 2 remains unsettled. Foster questions differences in opinion on the referendum as the proper document to determine the issue, noting large sugar prices in New South Wales and substantial public funds involved.
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