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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1935
Page
2
A fragmented OCR style notice appears from The Canberra Times with garbled names and locations. It references Canberra hotels and local outlets such as Dymocks Newsagency and Bratton. The readable bits suggest a publishing notice or notice page item rather than a coherent news report.
Fragmentary weather note records a 458 maximum for 24 hours ending, mentions 183 degrees and a minimum, references Ware and Apet area, unclear hour marks, and phrasing suggests a data garble rather than a clear report.
LT. COL. GOODWIN advocates Canberra reform with broad goals including local employment, a technical school, high school and new hospital. He calls for independent reporting on relief workers, pensions, rent relief, and a more active Government role to attract private investment while ensuring fair rents and long term development for the Territory.
The writer urges government action to investigate arrears in basic rent owed by workers and businesses and to consider write offs or rent reductions. They call for deductions from workers' pay to be reviewed and emphasize relief for unemployed or underemployed youths to prevent long term poverty and improverished families.
A historic discussion on leasehold versus freehold tenure outlines security of tenure, fair rents, and tenant rights to improvements. It argues the Crown retain rights to minerals and public resumption, while Canberra’s future may move toward leasehold with protections to prevent vast estates and ensure tenants profit from improvements.
In a Canberra Times opinion piece dated September 14 1081 Italy questions the League of Nations sanctions against Japan over Manchuria and warns Australia that the League may not intervene in future Pacific crises. It argues sanctions fail and war remains the ultimate tool for international rights.
Prime Minister J A Lyons spoke on a London meeting between American and British shipping lines to ease Pacific trade. He cited US subsidies for ships and proposed reciprocal competition to improve passenger and cargo routes between Honolulu and San Francisco, Auckland, and New Zealand.
At Central Criminal Court in Sydney Kenneth Iawin McIntyre, 45, an Insurance agent, faced a charge of manslaughter for the death of Sidney Fuller, a teacher. The Crown said intoxication affected his control. expert testimony described the blood alcohol and sobriety tests. McIntyre was acquitted after evidence showed his involvement did not meet the required intent or recklessness.
A fragment reports on two large old black letter Bibles belonging to a family. The note lacks clear details about provenance or current possession. Further context from the readable text is minimal.
Brisbane market notes show bidding below peak as buyers await London sale results. Topan and Germany bought freely while Bradford buyers bid for higher quality clips. overall inquiries were subdued and prices held near yesterday's levels.
A garbled report references Prime Minister Lyons and a possible link to the Earl of Sea. Details are unclear with parts of names and actions unreadable.
A large gathering at Gorman Biome heard M R Shakespeare discuss economic and regional development projects. He backed a Canberra area resort plan, a new road to snow country, a Mt Franklin chalet, and red carpet access to attract visitors. He urged government action and public baths for the northern suburbs, plus 400 cottages to enable federal capital consolidation.
The article notes a royal air force aerial survey of Northern Australia conducted with two Wapiti planes. Senator Metachian presided over the tribute as photography covered 92 000 miles across land and water in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Minor delays included weather and scheduling but overall the project proceeded smoothly.
Mr Kelly spoke at Westlie urging full employment and a living wage to support families. He tied unemployment to health, urged nationwide work schemes, and pressed for public works in Canberra including baths, botanical gardens, river park links, and road and rail improvements to stimulate economy and tourism.
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