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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1936
Page
3
Fragmented text describes cricket and district motions, committees, and governance in an amateur club context. It mentions district boundaries, motions to include Amalie Creeker Club within Amalie district, and references to officers, committees, and organizers.
Fragmentary report from Rabssl Rabssl on Monday describes a trial scene with garbled names and terms. References to a river, a coastal region, and local figures hint at a regional dispute or legal proceeding. Further readable details are limited due to damaged text.
The 90th Advisory Council meeting, presided by Colonel J.T. Hy Goodwin, debated Dr. Cumpaton’s legacy and the motion to resign from the council led by Mr T M Shakespeare. They reviewed numerous ordinances including Juvenile Offenders Detention and Land Valuation and discussed milk regulations and public works such as a public telephone and Ganger's House improvements. The council urged timely ministerial action on milk control and public amenities while awaiting Health Department representation.
W Nott highlighted severe overcrowding on city buses, especially after theatre events and late trips. He urged the Transport Branch to prevent jams and consider extra services. Dr Mott noted difficulty boarding and exiting frames, while calls urged earlier buses from Duntroon and quicker shoo l bus dispatches to ease peak loads.
Canberra reports on a disrupted Havana stage show with final costume rehearsals, bus transport, and transportation costs delaying performances. Officials discuss scheduling, funding, and community notices while addressing road and footpath work, milk distribution, and public safety concerns amid mounting administrative debates.
The list shows acceptances for Ascot Wednesday races including a 1 mile jumpers flat event with noted weights and runners such as Mastarplgoe, Walter, Devon, and Br eis, plus details for the Thre Feana OUD Handicap and Flying Handicape divisions. Also listed are Welter Mile and Abbots Handicap contingents with starting times around 2.80 and 4.80 respectively and numerous horse names and weights.
A Sydney inquiry criticized police incompetence and dishonesty in S P betting cases. Windeyer questioned Inspector Pergmon, noted the absence of key figures, and condemned the Ferguson report's language. Critics accused the inquiry of undermining the case against Mowids amid unreliable testimony and alleged imagination in the police story.
A fragment advises on using Mirpil to heal sore split hands and ease household chores. It mentions applying a salve and lotion to soothe damaged skin and reduce pain, noting relief for caregivers and those with frequent hand use.
Report of second Olympic Games semifinal results with Miss Campbell and Li Wi Dew Guden among qualifiers. Includes men’s marathon leaders, 400 metres relay final standings, water polo scores, and women’s 400 metres relay times, noting Britain, Germany, Hungary, Canada, and other nations.
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