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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1936
Page
6
Members of the opposition demanded suspension of standing orders to extend debate on a petroleum bill. Ministers defended funding provisions amid contention over a 13,000 pound grant for a project, while questions arose about government protection and underlying motives.
A fragmentary report outlines Japanese and overseas interests seeking concessions and capital for developing iron ore deposits in Western Australia. Negotiations involve Nippon Mining Co, Australian leases at Kaplan Island and Koolan Island, and a proposed joint venture to fund mining and ore processing. Authorities note limited power to grant leases and discuss temporary exemptions for Japanese experts.
A chaotic Test match ends in a draw as England declares late, Queensland battles to chase a target of 500. Key performances include Amos, Verity, and Wyeth as England weathered charge, while Queensland’s bowlers struggled to force a result before stumps.
An obscure fragment reports a correspondent to cover Winston's tour in Britain with notes on Nazi threats and global supply issues. It hints at wartime mobilization, raw materials, and political tension influencing development and employment.
The fragment outlines wool trade dynamics across regions including America, Britain, and Australia. It references shipments of 13,200 bales, a total of 22 bales in 1944, and changing demand from North America and Europe. It notes price movements, import patterns, and competition among buyers from Japan, Germany, Britain, and the United States, describing broader market strength and shifts in mid markets.
In Palepworth and Alierstone Warwickshire a candle auction lets grazing rights on Hebage lands be auctioned. The 1815 origin case in George I era described, bidders gathered, candles divided into five inch lengths, and the winning lot determined as the candle flickered out.
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