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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1935
Page
2
Relatives and friends of Matthew McDonnell of Muna Arcade are invited to attend a funeral at Be John’s Cemetery at 7 p.m. today.
The firm of Felix F Mitchell, solicitors for Cooma and Queanbeyan with a Melbourne Buildings branch, plans a west Canberra visit at Thomson's Pharmacy on Friday October 21 from 9 am to 3 pm. Represented by Mr Clark, the firm has worked the district for over 30 years.
In Newtown Sydney Tuesday, Mr Gates acting CBA led the inquiry into the arrest and conviction of John Walters a 70 year old pensioner charged with drunkenness. Walters denied illegal payments and claimed memory gaps while witnesses noted his liquor use, with testimonies referencing Eight Hour Day Union tickets and pension Thursday incidents. The detective presented evidence, and Gates said depositions would be sent to the Governor and the er for Justice.
Weather data from Canberra shows barometer around 30.18 inches at 3 pm and temperatures near 73 maximum and 29.8 minimum. Wind shifts NW, with rainfall records tabulated for Canberra and Queanbeyan for the current year.
A Canberra farewell honored Mr. and Mrs. Blakeley as they prepare to leave for Melbourne. Speakers praised their untiring service to the Federal Capital, with ministers and locals noting their work on Canberra University College, local government, and civic development.
In a heated session Mr Forde as acting leader of the Opposition moved a non confidence motion. He attacked the government for long parliamentary gaps and cited ministers debates while praising the Senate and President. Debate continued with figures on factory growth and unemployment, drawing cheers from the government benches and sharp replies from the Opposition.
Fragmentary report notes Senate discussions on a royal wedding and participation, with ministers and officials weighing constitutional and ceremonial aspects. The piece references Tealy Ai in dispute, Labuan Auf context, and contrasts royal dress codes with military and naval attire.
In Ganbarra a rumour circulated that Lt Col Goodwin was paid for relief aid. He emphatically denied any such payment and said he would accept only actual out-of-pocket expenses. Canberra Relief Society President Bhurwood and ex- Minister Blake had urged refunds of expenses, but no payments were ever discussed.
The Budget Speech draws cautious approval for Commonwealth expenditure and defence measures. Critics argue over value for money, but many support a robust defence posture, warning against appeasing potential aggressors while valuing constitutional balance between Commonwealth and States.
Officials in Australia report slow progress on the trade treaty with Japan. Commerce and Trade department officers, reviewing reports to Sir Henry, foresee the agreement unlikely to be finished before early 1936. Henry Gullett is expected back in Australia late November, with foreign attendees arriving for talks in Canberra.
British protest looms as Imperial Economic Conference discusses primage duties. Government contemplates removal or reduction of import duties on Commonwealth goods, but current revenue at 1. million pounds persists. Budget concessions target 10 percent and 1 percent shares, withExec Council approval awaited on continued primage policy.
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