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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1936

Page

6

National Football Arrival of Queensland Team in Canberra

The Sydney bound Queensland rugby team arrives for a Canberra match against Canberra at Manuka Oval tomorrow afternoon. They head to Hotel Kitston, meet officials including Mr Ridley and Mr Eliiman, tour Parliament House, and are welcomed by Commonwealth Treasurer Mr Coney. A reception is planned with Hon T M Shakespeare presiding, and a private program follows for the visiting party.

Sydney Queensland Canberra Manuka Oval Ridley Kitston League D Eliiman C. Chandler Parliament House RG. Coney Commonwealth Betta T. M. Shakespeare

Canberra Faces Queenslanders In Key Interleague Clash

Canberra prepares for a pivotal interstate clash with Queenslanders, seeking to extend a string of bold performances. The series has seen Queensland hold an edge in two of the three prior matches, while Canberra aims to leverage a strengthened attacking unit for a decisive showing in the national capital.

DANCE NETWORKS FACE TEMPERANCE PUSH IN SYDNEY

A deputation of churches and temperance groups pressed acting Premier Brusner to amend the Liquor Act and tighten enforcement after reports that dancing venues fuel drunkenness. Mrs Forsyth of the W C T U blamed alcohol for many ruined girls and called for stronger parental control. Colonel Howarth of the Salvation Army urged stripping the minister of dance permit powers to curb temptation, citing tales of young women in Telawarre being carried home from taxis after drunken dances.

Sydney Brusner Forsyth W.C.T.U A. Howarth Salvation Army N.S.W Allance Ile Telawarre

Homebush Stock Sales At Flemington Yard Prices Slip

Lighter lamb and sheep offerings total 30,000 head at Fleming ton sale yards with buyers hesitating. Lambs margined lower by 1s to 2s from yesterday as market quality varied and yarding was medium. Prices ranged from 14s to 80s for lambs with good quality showing 8/ to 10/ gains versus last sale day. totals and odd lots noted in the bout.

Sydney Flemington Monaly Bulloss

Final football clashes loom with keen contest foreseen

Judges anticipate a tough semifinal as Queant joins the final lineup. Lanies push for stronger gate strength while Manuka Oval backers train hard for the event. Acton loses practice due to interstate contact, Magpies stay hopeful, Eastlake reins in Red and White partners for regular training. Grand final may outshine prior years with high quality play expected.

Ssannon Ie Queant Lanies Turthar Aime Hes Acton Eastlake

Commonwealth fisheries research vessel contract let

The Commonwealth awards the build of a coastal fisheries research ship to The Melbourne Harbour Trust Commissioners. Senator McLachlan said eight months to construct, steel hull 82 ft long, diesel powered. The vessel will test surface catches and use a Danish seine for bottom fish, with depth recording gear and a crew of three. He argued a developed fishing industry could be worth a large annual sum to Australia.

Commonwealth Fisheriea Melbourne Harbour ‘Trust Commissioners McLachlan Australis Australia

Death of Sydney Merchant

Death of Sydney Merchant reported in a Melbourne era notice. Proceedings note a death in Braddon with references to Federal Capital Prest of Australia and local observances. No precise dates or fuller details available in the fragment.

Sydney Chrtetaghar John Makespeare Prest of Australia, Ltd Foamy Mort Bireut Braddon Oraherra

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