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Fragmentary weather notes show multiple times and vague figures. The garbled text mentions temperatures around 48 to 80 degrees and possible rain measures but many items are unreadable.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary weather notes show multiple times and vague figures. The garbled text mentions temperatures around 48 to 80 degrees and possible rain measures but many items are unreadable.
The narrative describes Mustafa leading Republ ica cavalry near Konya and Iconium, recalling battles and the reawakening of old sights. It notes rebuilt sites, a modern Turkey rising in stone, and monuments amid the flat plains and feathery trees as the traveler moves from Smyrna toward ancient towns and new landmarks.
The article argues that global wheat markets favor North America while drought and expansive surpluses disturb Australian growers. It urges organized marketing and pricing controls, warning against artificial restrictions and advocating government focus on market mechanisms over intervention.
The Manuka Cricket Club held its annual meeting to review the 1088-36 season. The XT grade claimed premiership defense by beating Northbourne in a high scoring four day final, while A Grade XT faced disappointment despite signings from other clubs. Discussions covered membership changes, juniors, practice attendance, and proposed rental terms for Manuka Oval facilities.
Floods on the Molonglo River threaten bridge closures and disrupted sport schedules as the F.0.7.C.4. season looms. Coach appointments include Mr. Kappler named junior team mentor for the coming year amid ongoing flood warnings and river cautions affecting travel and events.
The narrator travels Konya Turkey describing the mix of ancient Seljuk ruins and modern Kemalist changes. He notes minarets, mosques, and chained caravans, sees Turkish officers and British-looking drivers, and visits Betjuk Palace near public gardens. He reflects on Ataturk era shifts amid centuries-old streets and architecture.
A government report endorses stable gold mining as a development vehicle. Commonwealth officials note grounds for market confidence, with gold prices unlikely to drop below seven pounds per ounce long term. Experts warn currency policy hinges on U.S. government actions and global financial trust.
In Prague on Tuesday a football clash between Gencho-Slovakians and Albania at Valona ended in disaster as a Czech goalkeeper was attacked after a foul call. Further fights ensued with spectators joining in. Gendarmes rushed the ground. four spectators were killed and several others wounded.
A speculative analysis notes that inflation fears may erode gold’s value while monetary policy could shift in response. It discusses the dollar’s weakness, gold price floors at 35 dollars per ounce, and potential sterling exchange impacts, suggesting a broader push to stabilize overseas policy and create employment via production and investment shifts.
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