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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1936

Page

4

Faked Gems Alarm London Chamber Warns Jewelers

The London Chamber of Commerce reports fake gems and synthetic imitations are rising, with a new Hatton Garden laboratory to test stones. It notes synthetic diamonds and cultured pearls pose detection challenges, lists testing methods like endoscope, X ray, and microscope, and cites official stance against selling cultured pearls as real.

London Chamber’ of Commerce Kbs Hatton Garden Buddah Natural History Museum South Kensington Tegal Aide America Matton Garden Laboratory

Katoomba death case linked to court proceedings

In Sydney, George Wilkins charged with assault at Kensington on July 20 heard at Central Court. Police say Wilkinson killed himself by leaping from Echo Point at Katoomba last Monday. Widow’s solicitor sought funds. police held an exhibit. magistrate reserved order.

Sydney George Wilkins Kensington George Wilkinson Ling Iim Central Court Magnay Wilkinson Echo Point Katoom Niland Stafford Shepherd

Native Warfare In Arnhem Land Study Begins

Anthropologist Dr Thompson has informed the Government he will start investigations into fighting between native factions after arriving at the Mission Station in Arnhem Land. He will travel on foot south of Amen Bay, with three Caledon Bay informants accompanying him. The inquiry may take some time due to difficult terrain.

Donald ‘Thompson Hae Astern Arnhem Land Thomson Amen Bay

Roval Canberra Golf Clus Draw Continues After Upset

Unclear OCR text outlines a golf draw event with names such as Lourny Browne and references to winner progression. The fragment hints at matchups and ongoing rounds, but exact details remain unreadable.

Yooker Lourny Apa A. OC Puwnie

Wool Market Confidence Amid Fading Demand Cushioned by Stability

World wool demand remains tentative yet steady as prices hold with minor volatility. Bradford tops stay firm, Antwerp futures swing little, and global stocks show modest drawdowns. Stronger UK and Dominion activity supports prices despite uncertainty from Australia and Japan. overall wool producers benefit from resilient parity and cautious buyers.

Europe Teta Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Dejon Bradford Antwerp Great Britain Moat Scaunteen Australia Jean Bix Mingnah United Japan Australie Sin Ha Tong

False Pretences at Une Landel rs Court prey ressions

William Arthur Acenhie was jailed for three months for false pretences and stealing. He admitted two cheque frauds involving signatures of Warren McDonald and J J McCulloch. Police evidence tied him to cashing groceries worth and receiving cash plus later admissions. Magistrate Goodwin noted limited aviation progress but stressed lack of experience.

Woulburn William Arthur Acenhie Une Landel Rs Soluney JT Goodwin Hennie Sharges Bailey Anberra Burling Manik Derenduns Warren Mc~Donel Pee Milady Hisself David Martin Roach Witnems McDonald Warren McDonald Constable Bulley J. J. McCulloch Nat Jonsteble J. Jones McCulloch Mast Constantine Barahal Kingston Cook

Hotel Kingston group forms to run Kingston Hotel

A special gazette reports plans to apply to the Licensing Magistrate on August 25 for transfer of the hotel license from A J Kay to A J King as nominee of the new company. The subscriber list includes W P McGrath M J McGrath S McGrath J Byrne and A M McGrath with Maurice J McGrath as director and F McGes as secretary.

Kingston Menre W. P. McGrath M. J. McGrath S McGrath J. By McGrath J Byrne A. M. McGrath P. McGrath Messrs Maurice J. Morath F. McGes A. J. Kay Walter Patrick McGrath A. J. King Ew Company

World's Largest Beehive Discovered in Tasmania Twist

A Tasmanian beehive of extraordinary size atop a trea iman pedestal dwarfs known hives and rivals the famed man made hive of Dr Jaromir Manin in Czechoslovakia. About 7007 p of special medicinal honey were extracted from it, potentially worth vast sums if sold. The discovery highlights a remarkable colony with millions of bees in a secluded valley habitat.

Jaromir Manin Hla Wite Caechoslovakia

Unclear fragment hints at Australian event and people

Fragmentary OCR mentions Prineva and Ynblinhed and Okriatontier in relation to Australia and a few discernible names. Limited readable facts prevent a clear summary beyond noting an Australian context and several proper nouns.

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