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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1936
Page
2
The Canberra weather log lists barometer readings 29.88 inches at 5 pm and 20.07 inches at 9 pm. Temperatures show 38 F at 8 am, 56.6 F at 2 pm, and 39 F at 9 pm. Overnight minima reach 27.8 F on glass 22.5 F. Rainfall records for the year are incomplete with fragmented data.
NCOAL stoppage in New Zealand occurs in Waikato as miners halt work today. It marks the first major labor dispute since the Labor Government took office.
The Canberra Times notes Sir Frederick Stewart has disposed of industrial interests to dedicate himself to politics as a full time occupation. It highlights his aim for national insurance and a 40 hour week, his clashes with laissez faire factions, and the broader push for social justice amid calls for better political preparation and honesty.
The Canberra Highland Land Society and Hurna Club allocate £175 in prizes for the 6th annual Highland gathering at Acton on October 17. A further £25 awaits apportionment. Events include track and field, piping, dancing, Scots games, a 100 yards relay with ball, football kicking, end kicks, tug of war, wheelbarrow derby, horse races, and a Light Horse trooper section. A Sydney Ladies Pipe Band is expected to attend and a special train from Sydney will run.
A farewell afternoon tea was held for Miss Maxwell by the Mothers' Club of Telopea Park School at the Hotel Wellington. She leaves at term end to go to India after three years in the Infants' Department. Mrs. Jorgenson presented a travelling cage as a gift.
The article reports that painted nails prompted a ban by British employers and that employment agencies are instructed to bar applicants with coloured fingernails for certain jobs. It notes concerns about poisoning from cheap cosmetics and that the Ministry of Health is investigating nail varnish enamel and lipstick linked cases with medical support.
Mr Keith Goddard an anthropologist and Vestey associate spends a few days in Canberra and praises the national capital before continuing to Sydney for business. Sir Colin and Lady McKengzle plan to travel to Sydney by the Monterey on September 5 and reach Canberra on September 7.
A Commerce Department survey shows 6.085 billion dollars of U S holdings by foreigners led by Great Britain and Canada. Direct investments total 1.045 billion with 607 million in bonds and 1.089 billion in other securities and real estate. Britain and Canada hold 47 5 percent of all foreign owned assets with manufacturing and transportation sectors most affected.
The Musical Society reveals a new Canberra programme in partnership with the Australian Broadcasting Commission. It will feature world class artists at Albert Hall including the National Military Band on August 27 and stars like Elizabeth Rethberg and Exlo Pinga in September. Additional events include the ABC Dance Orchestra on October 19 and appearances by Robert Nicholson and Raymond Beatty.
The pantomime Aladdin will be produced at the Albert Hall on Monday September 28 by Miss Vera Button Murray with an adult cast and a male comedian in the dances. Scenery will come from Sydney and 136 dresses, designed by the producer, will be worn by the performers. A high standard is expected to appeal to Canberra residents.
The Apprenticeship Board chair Mr C Daley said some readers misunderstand the agents announcement that certain trades will be declared apprenticeship trades. The minister for the interior has power to declare trades and has already listed carpenters, sawyers, electricians, bricklayers, plasterers, and engineering trades. The board will declare further trades such as fibreglass machining, woodworking, motor mechanics and electrical mechanics to enable full constitution and will submit declarations by noon on Monday.
Allen Edward Cortner denied telling D J Davies that J M Martin of the Milk Board was in pay of the Fresh Food and Ice Co. He said such claims never entered his head though he noted milk bleeding was common talk. The inquiry adjourned after testimony about ex-employee Cyril Winter and other allegations.
A tribal feud near Catherine culminated Sunday with the appearance of an aborigine named Jackie who is said to have violated a tribal law.
A commission hears defence that police pressurised witnesses in a room incident. We cite Lt Lynch and Donnelly, with accusations of inquisition at North 8 Station. Witness Barton asserts Lynch planned to confront Howe, implying police intent to obtain Howe’s involvement. Adjournment set for tomorrow.
The Dominions Office names Mr. E. T. Crutchley as a temporary official with Batterdes and Mr. E. G. assisting the Mae Seeeeeety. Cone Mr. Crutchley takes up duties following a recent appointment.
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