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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1935
Page
4
Obscure weather notes from Canberta provide scattered figures for barometric pressure and temperatures at various times. The entry lacks clear dates or complete measurements, resulting in a fragmented snapshot of conditions.
Canberra Times discusses liberty concepts including speech worship and association, noting constitutional limits and the absence of enacted freedom. It surveys broadcasting’s rise, potential censorship changes, and the risk of natural monopolies shaping future regulation and public access to the airwaves.
The Canberra Governor General and incoming Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven are tied to January office handover while a royal honour possibility to Bie Tense and Tasac Teazes lingers. Canberra Hortultural Society's Spring Exhibition opens November 9 at Albert Hall with flowers, prizes, children’s exhibits and decorative sections, entries closing November 7.
Publication of Ryon Kischs censored speech, sparked protests across Australia, will allow readers to judge his \"real purpose\". The Commonwealth Library adds a collection titled Belac Exgots Yer win Kischs Censored Speech Also Eisen from A F Howells hub prepared by starlingtt presableidourne.
Frank Mannon a builder aged about 19 appeared in Canberra Police Court charged with failure to lodge Dundee Hospital Tax returns for several months. The prosecution claimed the tax due was about £8 but Mannon said his memory failed and he had paid tax since the summons. Magistrate ordered him to account for the missing sum and Mannon was fined £5 with 8s 6d costs.
Mr W G Hankinson and Mr Russell Allen attended a dinner at Government House Canberra hosted by the Governor General and Lady Isaacs. The occasion marked the formal investiture of Messrs Parke and AR Bruce of Canberra with honours, while other locals including W F Bhaewood and GR Calbraith were noted to receive informal recognition.
A Queanbeyan and Canberra sporting circle attended the wedding of Miss Rite Leech and John Francis Shumack at Christ Church Queanbeyan on Saturday evening. The bride wore blue crepe and carried cream roses while bridesmaid Miss Patricia Taylor wore pink crepe and blue delphiniums. A reception followed at the couple’s new home with toasts to the bride and groom and their families.
Sydney report states the New Companies Bill undergoes changes to ease the ban on share hawking. Government aims to minimize direct control while preserving oversight, allowing shareholders to manage decisions with adequate constraints.
In Sydney the Wheat and Wheat Products Bill faced sharp opposition in the Legislative Assembly. Ministers argued federal powers and price schemes, while Labour and Liberal groups pressed for producer control and cheaper home consumption prices. MPs warned the plan would fail to aid farmers and hurt private enterprise. The debate touched on prices, production, and the role of government in wheat markets.
The Queanbeyan District Coursing Club met to review a 12 month period ending 31 August 1935. Revenue showed a £41 18s balance with strong gate takings and substantial prize money improving finances. Officers were elected including President S Lamond and Treasurer J Dunewell, with plans to avoid clashes with other racing bodies and to pursue improvements at the showground.
The bill, described as a Pendaved matter, intended to relieve Dr. Page and Mr Thorty of duties. Members faced a divided vote, with the first reading carried on a voice vote. The speaker warned against being misled and urged careful consideration to avoid a faulty outcome.
The fragment references general information about reservations and sources, noting inclusion in a compilation and the presence of reserved items. It lacks identifiable persons, organizations, or concrete events to form a focused news item.
At a Monday evening committee session, members discussed tenders for new public works at the Showground. The meeting highlighted bids and the upcoming public display, with plans to progress the project and secure local support for the bee showground renovations.
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