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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1936
Page
4
The Opposition Leader Mr Curtin rejected overseas loans as a means to boost Commonwealth funds in London. He argued such a loan would merely service existing obligations, not create employment or internal capacity, and condemned the government for a mounting drain on overseas resources.
Fragmented testimony from a Sydney betting inquiry describes Sergeant Jennings and claims about job references. Witnesses discuss a long betting record, a magistrate’s handling of fines, and a Royal Commission session at Randwick highlighting issues of influence and exposure in the racing world.
Melbourne Friday report of an RAAF pilot LR Cueby who tried to regain control of an Air Force plane at Point Cook. After failing to steer the aircraft it went into a dive. Cueby jumped with a parachute and landed safely while the plane was destroyed.
The Board of Control tightens rules on player broadcasting and journalism in test matches. A total ban applies to players whose sole occupation is not journalism, restricting comments on play and prospects for selection in Australian teams.
Eminent Scottish preacher Rev A Boyd Bcott will visit Canberra this week. He has supplied Boots Church Sydney for nine months and will preach Thursday evening at St Andrew Church on the subject A Dead Branch In Blossom. A cordial invitation is extended for all to attend.
Darwin reports that South Australian airman Mr. C. J. Melrose arrived today from England after a solo flight of 14 days. He did not attempt to break a record and made the journey in good spirits.
The Canberra Football League, after a fort night meeting led by Mr Elliman, appoints a new secretary and discusses a strong infusion of players from Goulburn and Queanbeyan. Plans for Manuka Oval matches, junior provisions, and special committees mark the lead up to the season with May opening and anticipated crowd demand.
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