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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1935
Page
2
The readable fragments indicate weather observations with mentions of daily highs and lows, including February or early spring patterns and regional locations. Limited text suggests records of rainfall and temperature shifts, possibly for a city or station, with no clear dates or names fully legible.
Employment data from Britain shows a rise in unemployment and jobless figures through the summer period. The report notes shifts in weekly claims and August totals, with comparisons to the previous year. Analysts caution about data reliability amid partial readings and reporting delays.
Sydney reports on railway trials with five locomotives tested at high speed over the Bide Masnisine line. The aim is to raise average speed to push freight toward Mount Victoria and cut travel times. The latest fastest stretch from Parrith to Mount Victoria averages 85 miles per hour, higher than similar routes.
Unclear OCR text mentions violinists and a museum program at the university, with likely recital or performance notes. The readable items point to a music event featuring soloists or ensembles in a university venue. The fragmentary source limits precise names, dates, or program details.
The New South Wales Government plans legislation to replace state industrial awards with a nationwide system. It would push all workers under Federal awards, abolishing state arbitration, but without hearing claims in Federal court. The move risks industrial rancour and disrupts recovery efforts.
Rain and moisture move into western and north western New South Wales signaling an end to a prolonged dry spell. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in the western districts while the North Coast sees improvement and tropical moisture from a cyclone in the Capricorn region drifts southward.
A Queanbeyan greyhound meeting produced a mild sensation as a top performer was disqualified for six months along with the dog’s owner and nominator P Curran. Two mares were also refused hires after an inquiry into the Cornerman Open Nales. Tartaredia and Cement were defined for spellings amid other club decisions, with Yumbira set to start in the Novice Stakes on Saturday due to being overwhelmed.
The State Cabinet moved to study crowded areas and consider action to improve living conditions. Officials aim to examine housing and sanitation while outlining next steps for implementation and relief.
Lyndal Natt undergoes treatment in Sydney after an injury as her eye on bun he fepartent to being hg. Medical staff and family await updates, with officials noting uncertainty about prognosis and next steps.
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce pressed to replace planned wooden cottages at North Ainslie with brick homes. Leaders argued brick costs could drop if interests and government housing supports reduced, citing high brick prices and current external material spending.
Dr L W Nott addresses an Anvinory campaign meeting in Canberra arguing many anomalies and inequities must be removed. He pledges plain speaking, opposes ministerial omnipotence, and calls for health, unemployment, housing, and tax reforms through the Advisory Council and related departments.
Canberra relief workers press the Chamber of Commerce to back a deputation to the Minister for the Interior, demanding full time employment. They condemn relief work cuts, note greater hardship in Canberra compared with NSW, and urge action on back rent and clothing shortages.
A fragmentary report notes Attorney General RG Menaies stating the Prime Minister had Innocent responses to hospitality claims. Lyons says he is satisfied and the complaint is unwarranted. Some hospitality was paid from Lyons's pocket, though the amount was small and not Treasury-bound. Lyons benefited from overseas travel experience and should not be reimbursed by the country.
Lindley Grane and Frank Hutchens led a large Canberra audience in a two piano recital under the Canberra Musical Society. The program featured Brh Bach arrangements, Rachmaninoff Romance, Widor Toccata, and pieces by Debussy, Fauré, and Charpentier among others, with vocal contributions by Joan Hammond. The performance highlighted the rich sonority and expressiveness possible with two pianos and drew enthusiastic applause.
Reporting from Canberra details visiting Royal Canberra Club players and a police inquiry surrounding a Dartingburet robbery. The central court case involves Thomas Croft and others charged with a £000 theft. witnesses include Lyons and O Connell, with discussions on the alleged accomplices and the role of a notable ringleader. The visitors, greeted by officials, toured Moune and Zuclneneat Moune as part of their championship visit.
A letter dated 1 September 1938 from W Hugh Wiss of street Canberra rebuts a circulating scandal accusing him of disloyalty to Labour. He asserts unwavering support for the ALP and endorsed resolutions, defending his industrial conduct and loyalty to the party amid calls to undermine Labour in Canberra.
Melbourne hosts the British Australian Congress at Town Hall with Sir James Barrett inaugural. The new president urged loyalty to the Crown and discussed medical funding, hospital staffing, and the need for charitable versus state support. Debate focused on hospital costs, training of doctors, and post graduate education.
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