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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1935
Page
2
Local catalog note promotes made in home style products by Rokite Products West. Calls and visits encouraged to explore offerings and compare before deciding. Descriptive phrases imply a focus on home crafted goods and bespoke items.
A fragmented publishing notice from The Canberra Times appears with garbled text about Commonwealth phones and a notice of publication within the Commonwealth. The readable fragments reference Canberra and a news context, but detailed facts are unclear.
Weather data from Canberna for Monday shows am and pm readings with temperatures around 84 94 and 45 degrees, various pan times and dates. The record lists barometer values, dew point like figures, and wind directions with inconsistent spellings and units. Measurements include am pm temperatures and a maximum over four hours, but the entry is fragmentary and hard to parse.
Cloudy and cool conditions prevail in Canberra with showers and periodic thunder. Winds shift from strong squally southeast to southwest, bringing unsettled weather across the region.
A Canberra Times report notes a Senate debate on housing policy. Government spokesmen argued the state should not be the sole landlord for Canberra residents, while critics urged policy reform to encourage private home building and cheaper financing.
About 28 000 brown and rainbow trout fry incubated at Canberra Hatchery were distributed in the F C T region to rivers including Gurgenby 4000 Paddy’s River 1900 Condor Creek 5000 Colter River 6100 Murrumbidgee Five 8300 Molonglo River 7800. Fry were in excellent condition and incubation was successful with low losses. Some fish will be kept for yearling growth, while others will be released to streams in Federal Territory to improve future stocks.
The Headmaster Canon Wywards received a letter from Arthur Bydlen of Sydney on behalf of a mother seeking details about the first school in Canberra where one of the original pupils attended. Mrs Yates and others discuss funding and pupil numbers, recounting staff changes from Framer to Wittier-Tpoon to Maybury, and noting the organ from England and the choir’s early members. The ceremony, led by Archbishop of Sydney Dr. Mowll, is set for Wednesday at 2 pm.
Ten American boxer Lao Kelly, 11 at 124 lb, scored a technical knockout over Tommy Hing, 21 at 11th, in the ninth round at the Pushcutter Bay Stadium. Hing was knocked down after a powerful right and later retired to the dressing room with referee approval.
Two youths, Mine Nelle Smith and Elie Tranig, aged 16 and 15, were struck by a runaway wagon after two horses bolted from Fad dington to Kings Cross via Darlinghurst. The wagon collided with a wax taxi driven by Willie, badly damaging the cab and tearing away its rear. Smith suffered fractures and other injuries while Tranig sustained lacerations. The horses were later captured and burned out.
In a tense late exchange at the end of the term Kelly pressed from his corner as King retaliated with swift counters. The referee admonished the fighters and ordered the Agitters to continue while seconds urged their men to push through.
The document reviews methods to combat youth unemployment in various countries, noting Australia’s aim to absorb youths into industry while Germany shifts older workers into positions previously held by the young. It cites policy steps, budgeting, and the role of government and private bodies in placing juveniles in work, training, and public works.
Queanbeyan audience packed Triumph Hall to hear the Queanbeyan Municipal Band under conductor My. Te M. Law. The program featured Anthems and marches including Advance Australia Fair and National Emblem with solos and choruses by Mrs. Low and Mr. Clayton. The orchestra list included Law, Low, Robertson, and several others.
The Quinabeyas Golf Club conducts its season finale at Bundy with members from all district clubs. Morning events include an 18 hole stroke handicap for men and a net score prize. afternoon features a foursomes event with low entry fees and Woodles awarded. Ned Play begins for members at 9 am and for amendments at 10 am.
Tuyers operated freely for 31 000 abéep and lambs penned at the Flemington yard today. Prime lambs and suckers were dearer while overall quality improved. About 3740 head sold with dull competition and values generally 10 lower than last Thursday. Yarding better with prime heavy types more plentiful. Wethers and ewes quoted with varied prices per 100 weight.
At Queanbeyan Court before P M Bardwick Joseph Sullivan faced two sealing charges and received 10 34 days hard labour on each. Evidence showed he lived in a rented dwelling owned by Phyllis Barrels, with police later recovering stolen items. He also faced a theft charge involving 21 shillings from Josep Fluckley. The magistrate gave a lenient warning and 45 days already served, with a sentence of minor hard labour, plus an order to vacate the premises within one week.
A record of the Police Ball at Hotel Canberra describes a near full attendance with about 400 guests. Hosted under Governor-General and Lady Axines patronage, the event featured Lt-Col A. B. Jones and other officials, with arrangements by the FCT Police Association. Dancing by Lou Poguon and his band followed a formal supper, with many dignitaries and police members listed as attendees.
The State Cabinet today amended the executive decision to commute Harold Ferguson’s death sentence for the murder of his wife by shooting at Ourimban to penal servitude for life. Ferguson will remain imprisoned for life.
A South African branch council meeting records a public service agenda with internal management issues and wage considerations. Delegates discuss Public Service Act regulations, arbitration, and the impact on members, while Cape Town notes two bowlers delaying arbitration and ongoing service claims.
A garbled report describes a May billiard room raid at Queenboyen and a later court hearing slated in Joebanbay court. An appeal delayed conviction of an earlier bet ring, with adjournments noted and Mr Hardwick, P.M. present. A second defendant faced charges of aiding and abetting with a 27 June date given for further action.
A fragment notes a dated restriction or allowance related to Dal with a term until November 33 and a price point of two pounds. The garbled text limits precise context but indicates a conditional permission or levy linked to Dal.
Members of Ui Queanbeyan Pulse hub recorded 10 shots from 700 yards in the Annual Aggregaty FE event. The results list shooters such as Lewis, Marmmn, Beatty, Taylor, Jonator, and Magee with scores ranging around the 40s and 50s, reflecting a competitive field.
In Perth on Monday a wool sale summary shows prices generally 10 percent higher than May instructions, with valuers noting stronger market demand and firmer bidding across their listings. Specific lots and buyer participation details are limited in the available text.
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