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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1936

Page

3

Police Ball Breaks Records At Annual District Event

A large attendance filled a district hotel for the annual Police Association ball. Guests included High Commissioner Sir Seth Whiskard and Lady Whiskard, with extensive guest lists and a full orchestra. Parking proved tight as crowds celebrated a high standard event with applauded speeches and donations.

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Thieves disturb goods packed for flight at Sydney shop

Thieves broke into Jacobs store on Pit Street Byansy and stole 20 from the cash register. They packed about £600 worth of clothing into bags and fled as they breached a brick wall. Marks Jacobs found disruption and stock scattered inside after the break in. The culprits escaped by scrambling away at the shop rear.

Sydney Pit Street Byansy

Black Out Sailors Dance at Canberra Branch Event

The Canberra branch of the Federal Police Association faced a canceled plan as the Hotel Canberra function noted a canceled dance to Havanne. Dr Nott was said to cancel at the last minute. The event included speakers and a planned inaugural federal conference following the annual congress.

Canberra Havanne Func A. &. Jackson Monte Anigtesw Nott de Adelaide Weanenlay Dawkins Federal Secret Police Association

Sheep Breeders Visit Canberra Prominent Delegation

A Canberra visit by New Zealand and Australian sheep breeders, led by notable figures including Mr. Aiken, is planned for late month. The week end gathering will feature a ball at the Hotel Canberra with patronage hoped from the Governor General and Lady Gowrie, plus a whist night and discussions on branch affairs and pensions.

Tka Olngu New Zealand Canberra Tealaian Wit Aiken Stheep Aus New Zealand Austral W.ken Wray Gowrie Claby Croy Lavitalluma Wiel United ‘Y Cingdom Niga

Great British rider Stanley Woods likely visit Australia in 1934

The cabled Lanyon notice recalls Stanley Woods, the outstanding Irish motor cyclist, may travel to Australia at the end of 1934 to compete in motor cycle road races linked to the South Australian Centenary celebrations. Woods, among the world’s two supreme riders, would bring glamour and inspiration to the Continent and Spain events as well, reflecting his long career and notable successes.

Lanyon Stanley Woods Australia Stanley Wooda Guthrie Isaamar France Raumiae Belgium Bret Ant Epehy Spain Kafrpin Penn Rts

Theft in Liverpool Stuns Local Police Report

Police report a theft last night at a Liverpool area location. Several precious minerals and jars were taken, with investigators treating it as a youth-led theft. Authorities urge any witnesses to contact the local station.

Safe Driving Tour 15 Driving to Avoid Accidents

The piece explains a simple braking calculation from the era to determine stopping distance at speeds from 30 to 80 mph. It uses a pedometer reading and feet-per-distance rule, noting variations for speeds such as 40 mph and 30 mph. The method emphasizes braking promptly to prevent collisions.

Americas Tor Opa Baker Materiels Tt Sp Saya Duciop. Perdriad Bulletin Rae White Jolts Atreeta

Parramatta Coroner Publishes Manslaughter Inquest Details

The Parramatta district coroner's court reports on the inquest into the death of Chelatina Ether Bell aged 3 at Punchbowl on July 20. The proceedings name John Van Dyke, 36, as the man charged with manslaughter in connection with the incident involving the child.

Byoney Parramatta Rickreon Clark Bell Punchbowl John van Dyke

Safety Glass in Cars on the Rise in U S and Abroad

The article notes growing use of safety glass in cars across the United States and Britain, with standards and tests described. Experiments include dropping weights to test impact and assessing resistance of glass to puncture and shattering, indicating a push toward safer auto glazing nationwide.

Deighton Brokeett

Broken Hill Meat Strike Sparks Unclear Labor Tensions

A garbled OCR fragment references a meat strike in Broken Hill with unclear details about parties, dates, or outcomes. Key entities like location and labor action appear, but specifics are unreadable. The item suggests labor tension but lacks concrete facts to confirm participants or results.

New Alphabets Spread Across Soviet Languages

Officials report introduction of 34 Latin based alphabets for languages including Mongolian Arabic and Chinese along with written scripts for nearly all Soviet languages. A broad effort by linguists and institutes in Moscow and Leningrad targets tribes yet without written form and aims to stimulate literacy across diverse regions and ethnic groups.

Ane Ravier Treve Sr Languane Moscow Leningrad Simay Regions Groupe All Union Comm!tee Tehieh France BE. Yerba Huriat

Kensington Races Rifle Shooting and Scrappy Race Upset

Kensington today hosted the second Gibbes Cup round with Queanbeyan club members competing. The day featured tough laps from 400 yards and several jockeys facing penalties for careless riding amid a flurry of races including Master Spree and Alan Verde. results showed victories by Master Spree in the sprint and notable crashes with injuries reported to a rider from Flying Man Dieap.

Sydney Munilay Maelstrom Kensington F. Shear Maniatrom Bellace Blwenay Wlewarda Carelean Horizon Odilion Avon Atewarde Norman Conqueat Master Spiree W. Cook Greenback Im. McCarten Desmond Frost Boratehed Bir Rion Tansdale Beljing Plece Ifor Beween Thine BPARM Davidean Prince Cell Tal J. Jowell Puanan Tiagie Plight Mildura Marytana Prince Cello Speak Haag Dozey R. Cook Brereton T. Healy Glory Boy I. Heather Emily May Ballowe Berry Betling Brereton Divas Bouyto Belgravia Davidson Prince's Son Wight Kayinh Loyal Verde Purldura Bolvino Bulgravia Walt the Genius Alan Verde Wallace I Lynford ME. Gerby Heratchfed Lyntora Tikal Gonius Diveva Prime DC Auritotd Jewell Caillon Ydcola Silver Vance Odillon Diva Aye Lenglun Tne

Bloodstock Sales at Canberra Club Melbourne Event

The sale at Mekinsion and Cox salon today fetched 1,630 guineas with purchaser M. Bawyer. Reports indicate future purchases and training for The first stage trophy insy. Notable bids include Eli Phillips 76 guineas and Love to 2. Night of day’s shooting reunited in win for Pike, plus 800 guineas for B. Holmes from W. Lloyd and Britebeard to H. Leek.

Melbourne Mitaul Mekinsion Cox Guinnan M. Bawyer Conandale Canberra Eli Phillips Guiness Pike B. Holmes W. Lloyd Britebeard H. Leek

Gloser Settlement Mention Deferred by County Party Supporters

Heavy rain across the district delays a county party gathering as the planned meeting by leading supporters is postponed for one day. The event, announced by Acting Promini Mr Bruaner, aimed to discuss the Gloser settlement.

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