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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary Canberra Times text shows杂 unclear public notice style with references to Canberra address lines and a quoted price. The readable parts mention Canberra and a commonwealth context with a booking rate and advance payment phrases.
The report lists barometer readings from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with values around 30.98 to 30.14 inches and temperatures ranging from 6.4 to 54.0 degrees. It notes daily maximums near 52 degrees and minima around 20 to 26.4 degrees, plus wind directions and rainfall readings for Canberra and Canberra.
Patrick Accabe aged remains found dead after a sudden gust of wind blew him into a passing car. A door handle shattered and a piece pierced his body, causing fatal injuries on the roadside near his home.
Pioneer flyer Louis Blériot, famed for the first flight across the English Channel, is reported dead in Paris. The notice mentions his historic crossing and the date of his death.
Karachi report says Lord Seng Whets Byte to Australia was forced to return at 5.15 pm yesterday due to bad weather. The aircraft sustained damage to a wheel and landing gear but no further details are given.
York Park saw Mamike defeat Rovers eight goals to nil in a decisive A grade game. Manuka pressed the Rover defence with early pressure and several attempts before a late rally produced goals.
Boisterous northerly winds shift to squally cold weather and gales in the south wear. unsettled conditions bring showers and thunder with hail probable and some snow on the tablelands.
The Canberra Times outlines the Privy Council ruling in James v the Commonwealth invalidating the Dried Fruits Act and similar measures. It notes talk of a constitutional referendum, renewed trade talks with Japan over wool, a strong London wool sale, and a brighter wheat market. It discusses closer settlement in New South Wales, urging careful land use, cautious resumption policies, and funding for a solid scheme to bolster production and employment.
A narrator recounts a journey from Cyprus to Asia Minor visiting Iconium Lyastra and Derbe, meeting a Turkish guide, and touring Soli. He reflects on Turkish nationalism under Kemal Ataturk, the distrust of authorities, and the symbol of Turkey for the Turkish.
In a close clash Ainslie Amslie defeated Fire Brigade by 9 games to 7 and 74 to 65 in sets. The mixed and divisions saw Reid IV and Yarralumia contending for final spots while Braddon L, Reid I, and Barton II chased a second team slot amid close results and several player pairings.
A.L P. conference debated Garden expulsion with J Kilburn denouncing the tactic as dirty. A resolution backed full union control of pre selection ballots and an overhaul of the current ballot system to speed up member voting and duplicate ballots for branch records. The meeting also opposed a Labour Sunday newspaper venture and urged protections for leaders facing internal disputes.
Gladya MacKnight a 17 year old from a Jersey business family confessed to hacking her mother to death with a hatchet while her lover 18 year old Wightman restrained the victim. Police call the case the most brutal they have seen.
A Canberra meeting will assemble to form a log of wages and co employment for road transport. The gathering is led by Mr Fr Ofreney and Mr David Strachan with support from the Canberra Branch secretary and federation officials.
Royal headline reports King preparing to board the yacht Air King with a floor described as suitable for dancing amid plans for a royal cruise. Details remain terse but emphasize style and ceremonial mood aboard the vessel.
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