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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
2
A fragmentary weather record lists hourly readings with temperatures around 40 degrees at 8 pm and a 0 degree minimum noted. It mentions wind and rainfall measurements and references a current year total, but details are garbled and partially unreadable.
Canberra commentary notes that Prime Minister Lyons urged Premiers in Adelaide to curb Commonwealth reliance as a tax collector for states. It argues constitutional limits hinder reform, cites postwar borrowing and rising state taxation, and urges constitutional realignment to reflect modern needs without expanding Commonwealth power beyond current law.
Canberra brickworks shift to pinkish cream bricks draws department attention. Sydney brick firms acquire samples for arches and tiles used in Kingstown and Civic hotels. Several homes in Muggy Way and Melbourne Avenue showcase the new brickwork, promoting a modern functional domestic style.
Sydney reports a police officer resigning to take a Canberra post. Constable May, linked to the Federal Capital Territory Police with Mutual Provident Society ties, previously supported the Potior Choir Mix. May is noted as a graduate of the University.
The Canberra Grassmar School Old Boys Union plans its first annual ball on September 36 at the new Hotel Civic. The event aims to showcase the new ball room and revive a long tradition. Secretary contact at Box 11%, City, Canberra, F-O-T, J for applications.
Commonwealth Government reports two stone lions from the Menin Gate gifted to the Australian War Memorial. The Menin Gate, seen by Allied armies in World War I, links Canberra to Ypres. historical context recalls the gate’s evolution from Antwerp to Napoleon’s gate and its restoration.
Officers from the Interior Department inspected sites for a proposed new infant welfare centre to replace the Kingston clinic. A site should be reserved exclusively for the purpose with no encroachment on adjacent blocks. Recommendations will be sent to the Director-General of Health for final clearance. Work may start next month pending authorization.
Warburton of Warburton Franklin Ltd announced a new electrical factory to be built in Sydney. He said wartime demand would shift from exports to domestic manufacture and expected completion next year. The plant would create local employment for men and reflect wartime production goals.
At Canberra Court on Tuesday Richard Byles of Sherton Bungendare faced a 60 cost fine for driving a motor car in a dangerous manner. Constable Brosdribs stated he passed Capitol Theatre at high speed about 58 miles per hour. Defence argued seven years driving experience and over 100000 miles without accident. no prior prosecutions and minimal disturbance noted at the time.
An early report describes gunfire directed at three British soldiers near a barracks on Ebrlowe Street, Ralpitie. A taxi car with occupants fired. one rider was injured as shots missed nearby. Britain’s ambassador protested to the royal committee.
The C.T. Industrial Board held sessions to review 37 wage increase applications from unions. Amendments to awards were sent to the Government printer two weeks ago and may grant light wage increases to appellant unions.
Civil and military authorities discuss forming a voluntary defence unit in Canberra and Queanbeyan. A meeting backs forming a National Guard and arranging Major General Rosenthal to visit Canberra and Queanbeyan to recruit volunteers with Lt Colonel McDonald and Major Pullarton.
Melbourne Banking Commission hears Waller Angel of the South Australian Savings Bank discuss near record low interest rates for depositors, continued deposit growth, and the shift toward equity investment and direct shares as banks face risk, with commissions to conclude next month. John William Eddy lectures on financial organizations at Melbourne University.
Fragmentary text notes an event at Bemis with Canberra team involvement and an Anat appearance. Mentions Adelaide and touch rouge references, unclear details about date and purpose. Likely a school carnival or local pageant item with uncertain specifics.
The Tout Cup, a new annual challenge trophy presented by B. Frederick Tout of Wamabanumba Young, is to be contested by sections of the Light Horse Regiment including Four, Cootamundra, and Gusdag. Points will be awarded for general turnout, uniform, jumping, and marksmanship. The inaugural event saw No. 1 Me ion of the Young Troop fail to win. Lt. Col. A.J. Mille, recently appointed colonel of the Light Horse Regiment, will command for the ensuing year.
The State Meteorologist warned of a large cyclone moving from South Australia toward Van Diemen’s Land, likely bringing heavy rain and possible floods in Southern New South Wales and South-Eastern rivers. By 7 pm, the cyclone was moving southeastward off the coast toward Tasmania.
Justice Stephen, appointed to sit with the Wage Guarantee Commission, heard appeals from Sydney hospitals challenging the nurses award. The case concerns increased wages and the validity of the award, with hospitals arguing against the terms and nurses maintaining the established pay scale.
Disturbing report from Durban Natal describes baboons raiding a hospital area causing chaos. A resident woman fled dusk as a dog barked loudly and a burglar alarm drew attention. A violent intruder smashed a window and caused havoc in a dining hall before escape through a verandah. Police and interior guards responded amid damaged furnishings.
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