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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1935
Page
4
The report lists 4 am to 3 pm readings with temperatures and rainfall. Observations include maximum and minimum temperatures, humidity, and rainfall amounts. Data references Canberra weather records for the current day, with several unclear figures due to OCR issues.
Sydney court hears Georg Morgan Corrigan a garage attendant charged with feloniously slain Mavie Carew and driving a motor car dangerously on Parramatta Road. He allegedly failed to stop after the accident. Bail set at £400. remanded to November 7.
The Canberra Times reports the Privy Council case on Section 92 of the Commonwealth Constitution risks reshaping marketing structure. A ruling for the appellant Jones could plunge producers into chaos. a ruling against may still leave producers with imperfect marketing safeguards. The piece considers referendum as a path to clear constitutional demarcation and asks whether Australia should seek a direct mandate from the people on trade powers.
Canberra Relief Society officials report meagre turnout of 12 at an Albert Park meeting to discuss relief for distressed citizens. The group debated whether to hand relief to government or maintain independent action while noting £4,200 spent since May and rising costs, with government contributions of around £3,188 and public donations about £1,050.
A seven member Royal Canberra Golf Club squad led by Dr Raplin returned yesterday after a successful tour. Captain Raplin, Mesare Whyte, Eulington, W Tandy, N Parbery, J A Bull and W M Fogarty competed at Kensington and Manly securing top finishes. Fogarty and Bull led morning and afternoon events while J Edlington claimed top place in a 18 hole day. Trophies funded by the Mayor of Queanbeyan capped a season praised by officials and honored by the Mayoress.
Readable fragments describe the Queanbeyan orchestra and band activities with plans for a concert in Triumph Theatre and a classical event. Details mention a local meeting for ladies auxiliary, a potential school boys choir, and a community effort to support the band. The group comprises 18 members with leadership appointments noted.
The committee hall handed out 233 blankets valued at £201 and reported a government grant of £400 plus several small donations. They anticipated a small surplus to carry over to SWAT next year. Debate followed on postponing action for four months and reconstituting the society, which was narrowly rejected by five votes. The meeting adjourned. Tuesday week.
A chaotic Parliamentary session in Canberra saw debates on the distribution of coal and wheat industry support, tax measures, and national debt concerns. Prime Minister and Opposition sparred over budget provisions, unemployment relief, and future economic strategy as leaders pressed for decisive action before Christmas.
In Sydney the Congregational Unit reports concern over declining Sunday observance. It notes widespread sport on Sundays and public damage in the city center. Shop windows were damaged as contractors operated under police supervision.
The Municipal Association of Victoria moved to prohibit keeping Alsatians arguing they would become more dangerous if bred with other dogs. If the government refused, a further measure would be enforced to curb their keeping.
Polling day for the Gordon by election is scheduled as nominations close in November. The vacancy in the Legislative Assembly follows the resignation of Bir Thome Gavin. The action aims to fill the seat in Sydney province amid ongoing political shifts.
The government plans to appoint a state treasury officer to prepare a report on the prospects of unifying the railway networks. The move aims to assess feasibility and impacts across regions, with a focus on harmonizing administration and operations.
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