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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary weather item lists odd figures and garbled terms such as merometar, 30.15, 8030 spcher, and Bao. de-OBS degrees. It appears to be a distorted forecast or observation section for Wednesday with inconclusive values and uncertain locations.
A raid at a Two-Up school near the River Murray caused panic as men leapt into the water. Reportedly about 380 yards wide, the scene saw several attempted escapes and police involvement as authorities investigated the incident.
A historical clipping notes a commutation of a diet sentence involving an individual named Sean, with details obscured in the OCR. The readable fragment indicates a legal or disciplinary action altered in severity or terms, but specific charges, dates, or jurisdictions are not clearly legible.
An Ohio amateur, Lealie C. Pelt, using a home telescope near Delphos, reports sighting a new comet May 15. Harvard College Observatory forecasts brilliance similar to Halley and notes the comet will be visible for a few nights before fading, highlighting amateur astronomers as vital to celestial discoveries.
A fragmented reminiscence notes Turkish headwear history from fez to turban and fez by a traveler. It reflects on Ataturk era changes and the vanished fox fur hats, with asides on Greek origins, Ottoman reforms, and a vivid Turk in a European cafe setting.
Sydney reports bright prospects for an early start of coal production in New South Wales. Preliminary work would begin soon under an Australian company led by Imperial Chemical industries, with main shareholder Imperial Chel Tedustyien Ltd. The move aims to boost employment and self reliance, reducing dependence on imported coal.
The Minister for the Interior JT Paterson attended the opening of the new apprenticeship Board for Canberra. He welcomed board members led by Chairman C. S. Cateys, praised the vocational training scheme, and urged employers to hire apprentices. The board outlined aims to expand skilled employment through indentures and trainee programs to ease unskilled job pressure in Canberra’s building boom.
A chaotic account describes the Institute of Anatomy reopening with a new courtyard and public access changes. The piece references Mehlin and Turkish culture, notes on pathways and doors, and hints at wider political context in Turkey. The narration blends vivid street scenes with observations on museum entry and visitor flow.
A visitor returning from New Guinea notes that Mandated Territory shows substantial imports from Australia totaling 948 404 with Australia supplying 408 720. Britain, Canada, New Zealand, China, Dutch East Indies, France, Germany, Japan, USA and others together account for varied export values, yet Australian goods still form a large share of trade.
A garbled excerpt describes amusement at a pile of nuts and mentions a Turkish rat factory. It references observers noting Turkish workers, European patterns, and mentions a dictator or president in an unclear context. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
Constable RL Hughes of the New South Wales Police has been notified of a transfer to Norfolk Island, relieving Constable R Hilton who has served there for two years. Constable Hughes proceeds to Canberra in a few days, with farewell ceremonies in town. Milton and others return to Canberra by year end. The Meditator attends the Admiral Dr David Murray Anderson ceremony. the governor-designate will oversee new school buildings at Wano Grammar School Webrookes, foundation laying at Hinems Memorial Hall Phorhiélgh, and services at Chatewond next Sunday.
With the King's approval, martial law was proclaimed by the Premier General Motexas at Hend. The Chang disclosed a statement attributing the move to the discovery of Gemmunlet pict and noting counteractions against general unrest.
A damaged letter in Bathurst prompted a protest by Roman Catholics and Jews against the Mexican consul. A planned reception and banquet to honor him was disrupted by threats and crowd activity. The confrontation led to security concerns but was averted as police moved to prevent violence.
Brisbane or Sydney a long-ambled discussion on land settlement and planning unfolds as Adr Bruxner, Brannan, and others caution against rushed schemes. Officials warn history shows such plans draw state involvement, and funding remains uncertain while residents weigh what future settlements should look like.
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