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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1936
Page
5
Rural leases increase as approximately 40 lessees in the Canberra area gain rights to appeal. The move, reported by Rural Mr. J. Garras, signals key changes ahead as the next week’s listing may affect the FCT.
Obituary notices and production notes mix in a fragmentary item. The report hints at a high profile operatic society show with ambitious production values and curtain call timing. Public booking is mentioned with half price tickets at local venues and shops.
A fragmentary report hints at a dog ownership dispute or incident in a local area. Names, dates, and places are unclear, but the piece suggests tension between parties amid questions of ownership and responsibility.
Government announces expansion of the meteorological station network by about 30 percent in support of an envisioned intercontinental mall and passenger air service. Additional junior appointments will be made, with senior staff reassigned only briefly. two senior officers and a radar expert will be stationed at major aerodromes to monitor weather conditions and maintain schedules. Darwin staff increases from two to three, with the new officer en route. No immediate transfer from Canberra to Melbourne anticipated. transfer plans for field branches are considered unlikely for years.
James Richard Geddes, 28, boot clicker, appeared at the Central Criminal Court charged with manslaughter after a party at Willoughby. Paterson died from injuries argued to involve knuckle duster. Crown pushes for heavier penalty as judge reserved judgment with Geddes already sentenced to 12 months hard labour for related conduct.
Agricultural notes discuss international cooperation in agriculture and its role in national prosperity. The report references Rome and a conference in October about the impact of harvest conditions, crop varieties, and farm productivity through 1980.
A fragmented report notes widespread snake venom dangers in Central Provinces and Northern India, citing 34 leopards and 28 snakes among wildlife losses. It discusses ancient snake worship, relics, and beliefs that mine and medicine bottles were used to heal natives, reflecting colonial era views on superstition and science.
Friday session of the New Zealand Parliament in Auckland focused on the budget. Mr Coates, former finance minister, attacked the Labour Government for reckless spending and criticized 480,000 expenditure as unjustified. Prime Minister Savage defended the government and the policy shift from previous administration.
Unclear OCR text suggests a strike at a facility connected with Kofmaté Bond and Cariton and Basi Met ome airthers. Workers demand higher sustenance and improved pay terms. The fragmented report hints at coordinated action across multiple groups seeking better conditions.
Endorsed applications to the Secretary of Interior will be received from Federal Capital Territory Lessees by noon Tuesday September 1990 for leasing about 130 acres in Paddy's River District ending June 30 1958. Tenders for erection of a new report at Anton and other works due by 2 p.m. Tuesday August 1836 with envelopes endorsed. Annual meeting notices follow with reports, balance, and officer elections.
Auction notes describe Merine Wathers and Marine Wathhers in various ages from 2 to 10 years, with marks and shorn statuses. Includes 700 very attractive Wathirs, one year old lambs, and fattening age watch for wool. Trucks available at Btoge Fiatro.
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