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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1935
Page
4
Canberra weather notes report a 9.7 inch barometer reading at 9 am and temperatures ranging from a low around 34 to a high near 39.66 within the day. Overnight and morning figures indicate gradual warming with predictions of continued mild conditions throughout the afternoon.
A Canberra review condemns high land values and Government interest charges as inflationary. Speakers including Mr T. M. Shakespeare urge rapid mortgage rate reductions and adherence to planned public works in Kingston Manuka and City. Officials promise reform though many foundations for the Administrative block were laid only to be halted.
The Canberra forecast warns of showers except for teolatad showers and colder air. It mentions a wet spell extending toward the Alpahihed region with winds shifting to the northwest.
More than 500 delegates attend a third United In Party convention as Premier Bley-Jens defends budget plans and anti-Bodel strategy. Sir Thomas Bavin and Mr Lyons are among figures on the platform as debates over executive nomination powers unfold and Loyalties to the UAP are praised amid calls for stronger electoral unity.
A long Gilbert and Sullivan run in Melbourne nears its close after four months, drawing mixed critic reaction. The piece traces historic critical views from Punch and A P Herbert on operas from The Mikado to Ruddigore, Princess Ida, and Yeomen of the Guard, noting public reception often outruns critics.
At the Central Criminal Court today, Mr Curtis KC urged post ponement in the Crown case against Joseph Ryan linked to a Mudgee milk delivery robbery. The judge postponed the hearing to October 1, citing illness. A second hearing was requested for October 1 or another date as proceedings proceed.
The report covers the arrest of Walters Waltern age 70 by Constable Wood on June 1 in Newtown for drunkenness, including testimony about his appearance and behavior, a Methodist clergyman’s visit, and Walters’ own denial of intoxication. It notes a conviction and police proceedings, with courtroom remarks by Mr Hall and references to a religious service.
Public service candidate W G Piper spoke at Wontinke on Canberra’s federal role. He argued workers, service and business harmony drives capital’s growth and urged focus on hospital and housing needs, expansion of office space, and fair local employment for Canberrans. He emphasized advisory council reform and ongoing cooperation to build Canberra’s future.
The Defence Department plans active mine sweeping and naval maneuvers in Australian waters under wartime control. A trawler refit at Garden Island enables exercises by the RAN. amendments to naval regulations widen port and waters access. Military areas near Tallarook Port Phillip and Gale par riages are listed for manoeuvres with various owners affected.
The report records a rugby league victory by a team that beat select to represent Carterre against Bur rows at Yass. Players named include T Gribble A O'Brien Hawke J Speccing H Riley Wayn (capt) BR Moore O Byrne F Willi Johnston H Binden.
An area of about 2121 square miles extending from the Warburton aboriginal reserve at Tenants Creek in the Northern Territory was proclaimed yesterday in the Commonwealth Gazette as a goldfield, to be part of the telegraph reserve. The proclamation follows the Commonwealth Government policy to develop mineral resources in Central and Sagern Seated.
A public farewell for Mr and Mrs Blakeley was arranged by a sub committee including MoKiigan Lieut Col Messia C B Daley Bell and W H Dicknon. The Albert Hall event starts at five on Tuesday with Daley presiding. Subscribers will be requested to donate to honor Blakeley and recognize his services as limited time prevented fuller arrangements.
Francis Joseph Burke aged died at Beyan District Hospital after injuries from a mishap at Reyalls on Saturday. Born in Matang he left a large family with seven children surviving including widow and several sons and daughters. The funeral, church service and burial details were noted, with his late wife Mary Figgett and many relatives named from local districts.
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