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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary memorial note honoring Bertha Ma Wi, with lines asking not forgotten and expressing love from her son and daughter. The text is incomplete and scattered, hindering full comprehension of names or dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a wartime ace named Brench in aerial battles. Mentions a Tuesday event at NitiervitH brew and Monday morning flight activities, with references to a plane, a hangar, and cautious piloting. Difficult to extract precise events or dates from the garbled text.
A pending statement from Prime Minister Baldyvin and a royal reply loom in a constitutional crisis. The king faces pressure to clarify future actions regarding a morganatic marriage and potential unity of the British Commonwealth. Public sympathy sits within bounds as ministers weigh up the risks of delay.
Drought conditions on the North Coast have become so serious that the government is prepared to grant aid to farmers. The Rural Bank nomination and a proposed charging rate of four percent are mentioned as part of the relief effort, with authorities stressing the urgency of the situation and the potential impact on the local industry.
The Philatelic Society of Canberra will hold its December meeting at the Methodist Hall Forrest to discuss constitution changes, notices, and a popular sale and exchange. Members will present philatelic topics followed by a discussion and the usual sale.
A garbled line notes the government has eased the situation by relaxing restrictions on power rates through the station. The fragment references a policy change affecting pricing and the energy setup, with no clear dates or names.
The Industrial Board held a hearing on implementing a 40 hour week for government employees. Witnesses debated whether private employers should participate, with Mr Bryant backing the move and Mr Gibson urging restraint. The chairman and committee planned further consideration.
The Governor General chaired a Federal Executive Council session in Parliament House Canberra yesterday morning. State Commissioner presents the New South Wales Girl Guides and Mind Meeks travel initiative for government consideration.
In open court the assessor Frederick N. Huiphcomb presented valuations for blocks Top Nang Royalla and Stromlo area, citing wool and sheep yields, water access, and fencing. Merriman upper blocks 20 and 23 Stromlo were examined for carrying capacity, with estimates of 1000 sheep and rental values, as witnesses described grazing conditions and water, with negotiations continuing.
A scrambled account of a Test match innings where Voce appeals lead to a controversial decision and Australia lag behind England. Key events include Voce bowling, Fingleton’s dismissal, and a tense start to England’s bowling effort. Australia requires 378 more runs to win.
The Treasurer stated yesterday that the loan of £7,300,000 will definitely be available on Fridays. Subscriber numbers were around 4,500 but expected to rise considerably before the loan closes.
A suspect was shot by constables Hodgsoft and Canutabje during a pursuit at a store in Orange. The man ran past a house and weapons discharge followed. A bullet struck him in the chest and he was captured and taken to the Orange Hospital.
Summary of the damaged OCR showing insurance coverage for coronation trips, deposits paid, steamer fares, and property values. It references Crown valuation, per acre measurements, and carrying capacity estimates, with uncertain figures and fragmented phrases.
A garbled report cites discussions on royal propriety and possible statue changes, mentioning the King and ministers. It references parliamentary response, sympathy to the King, and various figures like Winston and Colonel Wedgewood, with scattered phrases about the Anglo French Society and public statements.
A fragmentary report describes a late night youths altercation on Downing Street involving a bus damaging scene. Authorities say a person identified as Burns was involved, with unclear details and names partially garbled but references to a Me Percetty and Lea sideight. The incident prompted brief police attention and local concern.
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