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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
2
The Canberra Times lists proprietorship details for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Limited. It shows Mort Street Canberra and a Canberra phone reference with a price of 1d.
A parliamentary debate centers on whether to shift immigration control from Paterson’s department to the Attorney General. Ministers discuss potential settlement options and possible party support withdrawal, while legal questions about excluding non citizens arise.
The Crown Solicitor will appear to oppose a habeas corpus writ for Mrs Freer. The case questions her status as a protected person and if she fails to pass the dictation test may be declared so. Proceedings await a judge and potential appeals to higher courts.
The British people weigh a constitutional crisis centered on the King and his plans to wed a foreign divorcee. Cabinet officials advise submission to constitutional law, affirming the monarch must remain subordinate to Parliament and uphold the long standing rights of the constitution.
Madrid bombings injure a deregation delegation member Crawford Greene and Macamara and strike a British embassy gateway area. Survivors describe mutilated bodies of women and children as bombers and fighters raids leave devastation and condemnation grows for attacks on civilians.
Auditor-General reports Canberra revenue from all sources up to June 20 narrowly approaches the year’s admin and maintenance expenditure. For the year ended June 30 1930 total administration and development outlays reached 798 with revenue at 202 030. Interest and sinking fund accounted for 283 170 of the 575 806 total outlay. Rent and rates rose by 11 299 with cottage rents contributing 5 011 and tenement revenue up 2 147. Miscellaneous rents also exceeded prior year by 8 260 as housing and tenements were regularized.
Ald J Esmond was unanimously elected Mayor of Queanbeyan for a third successive term at the Municipal Council meeting last night. The council fixed the mayoral allowance at £25 and heard a deputation from the Parochial Council of Christ Church seeking rate relief on the Glebe subdivision and Parish Hall. The plea noted 13 church land blocks forfeited in 1925 with arrears of rates totalling £202 11s 8d, of which about £90 18s 10d remain. The Parochial Council admitted liability for around £20 and asked that the remainder be pursued from defaulting purchasers, while requesting exemption of £42 rate charges on Parish Hall as a place of worship.
The Canberra Proscenium Players debuted at Albert Hall with An Island Tangle a simple seven character drama about Angela Fane reconciling family rifts and falling for John. Yetty Landau led as Angela delivering natural humor and nuance while Tom Bassett Michael and Eileen Coates Hester drew mixed reactions from critics.
A leading article discusses the constitutional crisis caused by the King's marriage intentions. It stresses the monarch as imperial link and urges abdication avoid, urging unity and a firm solution from King and Government to avert catastrophe.
The House of Representatives finished its business at 6 pm and adjourned to 10 pm to let the Senate proceed. Both chambers met again at 11 am with calls on officials and ministers. discussions covered migration, beef trade accords, wine marketing, and industrial arbitration, as bills moved through stages and the Senate debated duties and tobacco policy.
The Bishop of Bradford Dr Blunt explains his remarks on the kings private life were not a rebuke. He says only a single phrase suggested critique of the kings awareness and stresses his address predated rumours. He urges more visible public religion from the King.
In Sydney the Country Party united with Mr. Bruxner to avert a ministry crisis over road transport policy. A motion opposing the feeder buses was postponed to next Wednesday at the premier’s request. Bruxner asserted the party will not oppose government policy and will seek a broadly acceptable draft plan.
A local theatre review praises Bert Love for a strong comeback scene in a well produced play. The writer notes timing could improve but commends the cast for a lively performance and expresses enthusiasm for future appearances by the troupe.
The Canberra weather page notes a morning barometer around 9941 inches and midday 20.46 inches, with 9 pm at 20.58 inches. Temperatures show 65 at night and a 71.5 degree high in 24 hours ending 9 am, with 57.4 minimum. Winds shift from WNW at 9 am to NW by evening. Rainfall listed as 39 points.
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