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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1936
Page
2
Fragmented weather notes show temperatures around zero to freezing, with mentions of morning times and possible rainfall or wind indicators. The garbled text references Canberra and a current year forecast, but lacks clear conditions, timing, or reliable data.
A partial transcription of a political notice shows M Herriott weighing resignation with potential repercussions. The fragmented text references Laval, Marriott, and Radics amid unclear lines.
A second quake rattled Quetta causing anxious officials to assess damage while early reports state there are no casualties. Local authorities urged residents to stay alert as aftershocks continued into the morning.
The report outlines changes at Stonestreet as the team confronts a multi season downturn. New leadership is eyed to shift strategies and boost performance after a string of losses.
A fragment lists January 1 Epiphany services at Bt Johns FEG and Childe Colwell Hutton, with times from 7:40 p.m. to 11 a.m. and mentions St Christopher's Forrest, St Patrick’s Causeway, and central choir activities led by Rev James Thomson and Rev P. M. Haydon.
Open air meetings and junior gatherings noted with locations such as Heid and Cayueway Duntpoon. Salvation and friendly societies’ events listed under Kineton with a stated price of 7.80. Mentions The Source of Life and Captain Commanding Officer HLA Lipton.
Mr. A G Hale spoke at Kingston on the Henry George League policy arguing land owes value to people not owners and urging closer settlement as land values rise from public activity. He noted country land concentration and a government committee appointment.
The piece urges Australia to reduce reliance on Geneva and pursue a stronger Pacific role. It argues for renewed Anglo-Japanese ties, alliance with Japan and New Zealand, and warns that European entanglements threaten Pacific stability. The column emphasizes Asia-Pacific leadership over Geneva diplomacy.
Sunday evening prayers held in the Lecture Room of the Albert Hall Canberra at 7 90 leadon subject to morrow lifer testimony meetings on the Second Wednesday each month at 015 pm all are cordially invited. Presbyterian Church Radon 11 4m and 71 15 pan Church of St Andrew Forren Presbyterian Bungendore
The Reverend F. Filey will preach at St John s tomorrow and plans to return to Sydney on the 24th. The Venerable Archdeacon CB Roberteon will return to Canberra at the end of the coming week.
A spectacular blaze on York Street in Sydney caused extensive damage to a store occupied by Abrahams and Bons Li wack and bag merchants. Fire brigades from all city stations fought the flames, which gained strength before 1 pm. Fire under control after hours, with stocks ruined by fire and water. crowd gathered as police cleared the street.
Bradman said an announcer’s criticism was misplaced as he and the other players waited at the wicket for the umpire’s decision on the light issue. He recalled consulting the umpire before leaving the field, insisting the light ruling stood. A full inquiry will be conducted by the Broadcasting Commission.
A Catholic group forms a branch of the St Vincent de Paul Society at Bt Patrick's Briddom with executive officers to be installed. The Goulburn branch will inaugurate the new conference next Sunday at St Christopher's with a solemn release and angelic ceremony. The memorial chapel, featuring "Thy Mations," will honor Mr. PJ Tipping who funded and erected it as a tribute to blue entire, reflecting ecclesiastical charity.
Sunday worship at Bradian For real and Bungendore and Molong service led by Rev o EB Turnburt with sermons Abraham's Call and Did Jesus Teach that God Father of all Men The Sunday Afternoon program lists Knight Barnett and Dulcie Blair at Church of St Andrew An update on Moderatorship of the 1986 Assembly reports Rev CH Turnbull leading in votes with a growing majority while other nominations remain minimal
A debate on land reform argues for making owners pay land rent to the public and fund public works. It criticizes subdividing estates and compulsory resumption, cites past failures, and proposes tying land value taxes to rail and infrastructure benefits to curb land monopoly and help returning soldiers and smallholders.
Ronald McPherson, chairman of the Melbourne Woolbrokers Association, testified for seven pastoral finance companies with Victoria offices. The firms reported paid up capital of 7,20, 887 with shareholders totalling 210.03" no companies were: Ernatlin Entatee and Mortgage Co. Ltd, Denny’s Laserips Ltd, Goldenbrough Mort and Co. Ltd, New Zealand Lean And Mercantile Agency, Strachal and 20, Ltd, Victorian Producers Cooperative Co Ltd, and Totunghuaband Ltd. Most advances by Victorian houses were unsecured but secured loans used wool crops or stock as collateral. Long term loans funded capital expenditure like farms and property. Twenty companies showed total loans of BB 000,000. The association aims for orderly economic marketing of primary products. advances were not by agreement, each company lending per its internal position. Competitors’ charges known only generally.
Mr Lyone stated the Federal Cabinet would next lay down ration policy before finality of war, while the Gabret would oppose views of the late governments. Members were free to discuss Faton. no understanding existed between them about customer poaching. Pastoral men often shifted between companies, taking risks rather than relying on banks, charging up to one half percent above banks was deemed false.
London reports Kipling remains in an extremely grave condition. A surgeon who operated on him Monday issued a bulletin noting no improvement in strength and continued critical status.
Washington Thursday reports a Renate Munitions Committee on the verge of disruption amid open dissent and bitter attacks. Chairman Mye alleged President Wilson and Lanning lied in 1919 re secret treaties for arming Germany and others, while Nye defended his charges as not malicious.
In Trenton 60 day reprieve sought after the U S Supreme Court refused Bernard Hauptmann habeas corpus. New Jersey Governor Hoffman aimed to stay the execution for 60 days. officials cited remaining evidence and possible additional factors in the case over the Lindbergh baby murder.
A fragmented forecast notes more thunder showers expected over the period with unsettled conditions across the state. Forecasters warn of scattered storms and brief spacing between cells as temperatures rise.
Evening service at Central will be conducted by Bay and Jaman Thom con. The anthem to be sung is Che Fadl ant Morn. Mrs Chatham will lead the male chorus. The intermediate CA Bociety under Mr 8 Pinna heads the evening, with Raid These young people invited to join.
The second tour match between MAL and New Zealand begins in Wellington on Friday. New Zealand trail at 170 as a top order batsman advances the day’s play.
Continuation of wool auctions in London records a catalogue total of 5,208 bales with active competition among buyers from home trade and the Continent. Prices were generally maintained as offerings remained of good selection, including substantial lots from New South Wales.
Melbourne reports indicate Jacob Johnson plans to reorganise the Seamen's Union with support from art unions to limit militants powers. A meeting is set for Melbourne next week to discuss constitutional changes while tensions rise over the Central Strike Committee's authority and loyalty within the union. Sydney delegates authorized by 2000 seamen aim to represent at a maritime unions conference convened by the ACTU. Herbert and Johnson travel for credentials as the ACTU Emergency Committee weighs recognition and potential leadership shifts.
Newcastle Pridey reports four hundred men received airike pay distribution today. Married men earned credit at 10 shillings 6 pence while single men received four shillings.
A volunteer crew assisted the freighter Wearona to prevent clashes with striking workers. Licensed men were escorted aboard in the pulses. The steamer Nairant is now being manned for its voyage between the mainland and Ammanie.
Sydney reports Jack Rabin a 40 year old tat identity and poultry tutor was killed instantly in a gelignite blast in his motor car at Ryde. John Reid a farm hand aided in the scene as detectives probe a possible battery of the new car with evidence suggesting the fuse connected to the ignition caused the immediate explosion. The wreckage scattered across the kitchen area and Rabin’s body showed grievous wounds. authorities estimate valuables and property damages in the thousands of pounds as the investigation continues.
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