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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1936
Page
3
Relatives and friends of Yaster Jacobs of TM Can attend the funeral of his late wife Figgence ia Jacobs. The service departs Canberra Hospital this day at 3:45 PM for interment at St Johns Cemetery Canberra. Mason Bros Funeral Directors.
The Canberra station records show a barometer of 8.0 inches at 3 pm and 29.98 inches at 9 pm. Temperatures reach 84.2 degrees at 3 pm and a 71.7 degree daily maximum, with a 51 degree minimum. Winds shift from NE at 8 am to NW by 3 pm.
A London style note expresses satisfaction with progress on a trade treaty linking Britain, France, and Australia. It praises joint efforts during ongoing negotiations and reiterates a desire for successful agreement in the world economy context.
Mr W Muidep, principal of Hast lett's Business College Prahran, is staying at the Hotel Civic. Major W C Secombe, representing the Department of Defence, arrived in Canberra with Sei Becombe to join permanent residence at Duntroon and will teach engineering after the college's return.
The regimental band of the 7th Light Horse played a two hour program for staff and patients at Canberra Community Hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
Parliament signals party unity as Spain pledges support for foreign workers and visa policies. Government aims to ease entry with new reforms while addressing labor needs and security concerns across the bloc.
The Ganterrs Times reports tense Parliament sessions as Britain faces a crisis. The Opposition leader Curtin weighs constitutional duties against royal marriage questions while Beasley calls for public judgment on private matters and the King's advisers' guidance.
Tokyo reports that Japan and Australia agreed to import 122 million yards of textiles to Australia yearly at 4 pence a yard. Japan to buy at least 400000 bales of wool annually with MFN treatment for Japan and Australia retaining rights to protect home industries. Shipments of wool from South Africa to Japan total 180603 bales this season with upcoming shipments by month.
Japanese Foreign Minister instructed Yoshida to tour the southward islands on December 21 to establish consulates, develop trade, and secure resources in Japan's southern colonies.
In Sydney on Wednesday voters elected 15 members for twelve year terms starting April. UAP candidates Kneeshaw Latimer Armstrong Breele Mitchell Ryan Manfred Clayton Spicer and others won seats along with CP and Labour nominees. The notable result saw Archers Labour ticket victory over Brotherson despite official Labour backing. Bridges Labour and two retiring members did not win re election.
His Excellency the Governor General reports that King has approved imperial service medals for Samuel James Jolly and Carl Wilhelm Hauser. Jolly retired in August 1536 as Line Inspector in the Engineering Branch of the Postmaster General's Department after long faithful service. Hauser retired in August 1036 as Assistant in the Accounts Branch of the Postmaster General's Department after long faithful service.
In the Legislative Assembly the Minister for Justice explained the government’s stance on pardons for those wrongfully convicted of illegal betting. He noted that the government could have issued pardons but chose to appoint Mr. Gates, former Stipendiary Magistrate, to conduct the inquiry.
Official Treasury figures show a surplus of 1 103 000 for the five months of 1926 37 in the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Receipts amounted to 32 121 000 with expenditures at 31 018 000. November receipts were 6 098 000 and expenditure 6 144 000 leaving a 51 000 deficit for the month.
A court hearing aimed to order the removal of all convictions from official records. The move seeks to minimize long term penalties and restore rights by erasing prior judgments from public files.
Federal MPs face questions on royal crisis as telegraph flood from Queenslanders and other states urges a referendum before any abdication. Messages demand public input and caution against hasty royal moves while noting government advisory ties to Britain.
Crowded galleries watched the 10:30 a.m. session as Prime Minister Lyons opened a debate on the constitutional issue surrounding the King's intended marriage. Opposition Leader Curtin urged no coercion and full ministerial responsibility, while calls arose for a united stance on royal succession and parliamentary limits.
Governor General Lord Gowrie cancels all immediate engagements. An official statement cites affaire de State requiring his presence at Canberra.
A London House of Commons session failed to revive routine business with interest centered on distressed areas. Rumors of a ministerial statement faded, and plans including a new coal export scheme and redeployment of workers were noted but not advanced.
Cabinet yesterday formally decided to accept the Empire air mail scheme and participate in a trans Tasman route. The plan would use long distance flying boats on the Singapore to Sydney leg with reduced letter surcharges and a trans Tasman section adopted in principle awaiting details over coming months.
A meeting of opposing unions is planned for Saturday to discuss control of the A.L.P. Secretary King notes two new unions misc workers and clerks and indicates several A.L.P. branches will be represented.
The Philadelphia Inquirer quotes Hugh Walpole as censorious of the King in a press interview. He suggests it could be England’s fate if Raward abdicated.
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