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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
2
The Canberra weather summary notes a mean atmospheric pressure near 29.36 inches at Toches in the afternoon. Temperatures show a maximum around 5.4 degrees and a minimum near 44 degrees with winds recorded and rainfall figures mentioned.
British aircraft orders progress with plans to supply the Royal Australian Air Force. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate shipments and approvals affecting RAAF capabilities.
Boxing notes from Sydney indicate possible Palmer versus Rosenbloom fight with venue for August or November. Management reportedly reached an agreement for Palente gastanton at £1200, with Palmer perhaps remaining in training for a series of matches against other boxers.
The Canberra amateur company opened Havana at Albert Hall with strong turnout and improved staging. Producer Dr W.Nott drew a larger cast, delivering a lively Cuba based musical comedy with notable performances by Mamie, Connie, Connie, and a capable ensemble, while critics praised stage presence and overall pacing despite some casting gaps.
The Canberra Times argues that electors must decide constitutional amendments, criticizing government delays and vested interests. It warns that Premier Conferences lack constitutional standing and that a unified marketing power proposal risks subservience to state representatives and political inertia.
The cabinet adjourned a two day session and will reconvene August 24 in Melbourne as ministers debate when to hold a referendum on marketing laws. Privy Council ruling informs the issue while many ministers seek early elector action, others prefer deferral to await broader government signals.
The Commonwealth Government plans two to three weeks of aerial observations in September to map surface movement of fish in Australian waters. Using Mallacoota Inlet as a base, planes will cover southern New South Wales, the Furneaux Islands, Bass Strait, and the northeast Tasmanian coast to aid the future fishing industry and exploratory work. The project involves the Council for Scientific and Industrial Search and the Air Board coordinating details and aircraft, with flights expected to assess detection of fish movements for potential future vessel-based investigations.
Report outlines an obstruction incident on the racing track during the Maher Cup event. Injuries feared as a baton was discovered near the course while horses trained by Mennington were involved. Authorities investigate deliberate disruption amid chaotic scenes at Randwick and Kensington venues.
Travelers recount a long journey from Kenya toward Palestine and Asia Minor, tracing storks and ancient lines through Greece and Turkey. The narrator details trains, daily fare, and the people witnessed along the route, noting the humble hunger and simple exchanges at stations.
A travelogue recounts a Turkish journey with reflections on Asia Minor and Paul's Galatian letters. The narrator notes cultural clashes, encounters with locals, and a train ride whose scenes include a Turk and street life, ending with musings on scripture and literacy.
Canberra selectors confirm injuries reshape both sides for the upcoming match with Queensland. J Dormans withdraws, C Law Actors and J Brinkman named as replacements, T Dempster added as emergency. Queensland renames L Stephens for W Jones, while J M Dr Mitch Grr and J Dillon spearhead Canberra’s historic league drive.
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