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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1936
Page
3
The report notes a six year revenue impact from the emergency measure with sales tax yielding about £3 in the past four years and a record sales level of £48,468. It estimates a future return around £16,000 and mentions income rembalances and anticipated collection effects.
Evidence before the Banking Commission includes F J Shaw of the Pathfinders' Club arguing that overdrafts shattered confidence and blamed others. Allan Johnson of Liberation Repurchase Group contends legislation cannot solve inflation and notes money supply and borrowing dynamics.
Rural lessees discuss avenues to appeal re assessments under a new Land Valuation Ordinance. Leases unhappy with rent must file in writing to the Minister who may uphold or vary the rent. Affected lessees may appeal to the Land Commissioner who conducts public hearings and then forwards a recommendation to the Minister. The leasee may then appeal to the Land Court with a deposit and stated objection basis.
The chairman of the shareholding unions predicts victory over Lang and ALP backers in a vote by shareholders of the Labor Daily on establishing a Sunday paper by another company. He calls yesterday's show of hands misleading and believes Athowe's 110 votes signal a large union majority.
The Ainslie School plans a fancy dress ball and pageant at Albert Hall next month.273 sets of eight children will perform with rehearsals underway. Children entertain the floor until 10 p.m. adults dance until 1 a.m. An Indies committee provides supper while Pog son’s Band of four supplies music.
Clarence Reginald Morthey faced Police Court in East Moree on a July 80 charge of attempting to poison his wife and five children. Dr Dalton testified Morthey appeared to be suffering strychnine poisoning when visited. a small dish and poison were involved. Remand granted as Moody’s drug-influenced statements cast doubt on July 31 testimony. mental state returned to normal on August 9.
A person connected to Veterinary Sales in Melbourne died in Melbourne on August 11 1998. The brief note records the death and place with date.
Japan boosts naval estimates by about £4.4 million to fund replacements for warships and aircraft. The allocation targets modernization of fleets and air units, reflecting ongoing military buildup amid regional tensions.
In Sydney delegates from the organisers held at Trades Hall presented a resolution urging the Premier to back a 40 hour week in Adelaide speaking to union support for shorter working hours and labour reforms.
India were 154 for 3 at stumps in London after England declared at 8 for 4 in their first innings. Merchant and Nayudu faced Allen Verity Sims and others, while Jilani remained not out with Amar Singh and Sundries.
The Minister for Local Government announced an election on October 3 for Jindalee Shire after seven of eight council members resigned. The council failed to secure a loan for a new chambers, and the Shire Clerk will administer services until the new council is elected. The minister said Jindalee Shire will become autonomous after the October vote.
Russia reports 26 million children attending school marking vast literacy gains since 1918 when under a third could read. Public health improved sharply as population rose. Agricultural and industrial output surged from 1918 to 1935, with wagons, tractors, and overall production climbing dramatically.
A £100000 project aims to install a 72 inch reflecting telescope at Radcliffe Observatory in Pretoria to study the expansion of the universe. Dr S Knox-Shaw will organize buildings for the telescope believed to reveal how spiral nebulae move and may support the collision theory of the solar system's origin.
Captain Butler has walked since 1919 for a £440 bet with a brother officer. He has visited 14 countries including South Africa, worn out 180 boots, and logged about 116000 miles. He plans to ship from South Africa to Canada, his home, after crossing water only when demobilised.
Friends of Dr. Dollfues the chancellor of Austria murdered two years ago have purchased a farm at Broasing near Vienna for his widow and two children. The widow and children receive a home in the land they longed for, honoring the late scholar’s sacrifice.
A well attended Victoria League gathering at Hotel Canberra yesterday afternoon saw President F Watson preside. Lady Murray was welcomed with violets and daphne, then spoke on life in Papua. New members Mesdames Liesching Steele Edsell Mildenhall Bale Strickland Morris Isla Taylor J Jones were introduced.
The Lass of Richmond Hill, among Britain’s oldest inns, marks a 400th anniversary next year with the original notice board still on display confirming an 1537 founding.
The Queen of Tonga will make an official visit to Canberra as part of a government program. She will be accompanied by a maid of honour and a senior aide. The trip signals continued ties between Tonga and Australia in regional affairs.
Georges Deories established an altitude record of 48 764 feet in Paris on Tuesday, surpassing the previous Italian mark of 47 340 feet. The event highlights a notable aviation milestone for the era.
The article promotes HEENEO and HEENZO as a homemade cough and influenza remedy. It claims decades of use by Australians and argues a concentrate mixed with water provides a cheap, pure alternative to commercial chest and throat medicines suitable for babies.
Racing card lists multiple handicap divisions with weights, horses, and jockeys. Notable entries include Concilio, Cognac Raleigh, Psalmist, Caramba, Royal Bird, and several second and third division weights. Additional fields cover novice and two handikap races with names such as Queen Moab, Caroline, Katydid, and Brereton among others.
At Menangle Park racing notes show two divisions and handicaps with Diva leading in the first division after a close finish. Fortun e and Panicky chased with times around 1.169 to 1.14 while Diva posted a solid 1.42 in the later laps with several scratches and betting details noted.
OCR fragmented list shows multiple divisions with named entries and placements such as 1st 2nd 3rd. Items include Flying Welter Sed Division Katydid Queen Moab Digiand and various handicaps with several uncertain names and numbers.
The London Zoo plans a cross between a young tiger born at Whipsands and a year-old lioness to produce a tigon. Only one tiger lion hybrid has been exhibited before, bred by the Jam Sahib of Nawanagar in 2083 and lived ten years.
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