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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes mention temperatures with inconsistent times and units, referencing 70 degrees, 51 F, 44 Gugruns, and various periods labeled as am or pm. The legible items hint at a daily forecast or observed temps but lack coherent structure or complete data.
The forecast notes morning fog followed by warm, sultry conditions with increasing rain and scattered thunderstorms. Late squalls expected with winds shifting northeast to southeast, fresh at times as the day progresses.
The Social Credit Party led by Mr. Wilberhart swept Alberta with 54 of 63 seats, toppling the Premier and most ministers. The movement promised monthly cash handouts and a “just price” for wheat, drawing massive followings amid farm distress and debt. The federal scene sees concern as Ottawa rebuffs Alberta loans and cautions restraint. The piece notes global reactions and questions the plan’s feasibility, while stressing the political upheaval and speculative future.
Prime Minister Lycos states Cabinet will meet in Belbourne next Tuesday and on subsequent days to consider reviving migration policy. He declines to discuss specifics but notes a controlled migration plan from Britain hinges on State support. States' opposition could end migration proposals. States will be asked for views soon on revival advisability.
Gridiron era text suggests Nai Rane steamer resumes base strait run with a shipping company. Confusing OCR yields unclear dates and names. Wording hints at assurance of service restoration and ongoing operations under Ayons, with work continuing amid disrupted schedules.
Ministers to leave in February including Dr Page and Mr Menzies with travel to London for wartime and Commonwealth duties. The Page representative to the Commonwealth at the forthcoming war conference and Menzies to appear for the Commonwealth in discussions.
In a tight half fought contest the City Club edged the Fase Chub 15 to 6 with Turner's rink leading 15-6 over Campbell, Hastie trailing Grace 12-13, Lott 9-108, and Baty Robins JT. City victory hinged on late ends as Grace and Hastie battled to the final ends.
A damaged report recalls the Orange Free State dismissal for 88 as Australia’s bowlers Grimmett and O Reilly deliver a dominant showing. Kaprun, Newton, Warner, Viljoen and Brown feature in the Frühn toss and early play, with Grimmeltt claiming key wickets and Newton steering a 200-run stand for Australia before stumps.
Berlin report quotes Sal resigning minister urging return of colonies. The article notes a bold demand and a speech implying a shift in policy.
A chaotic session in the American Senate saw harsh attacks on munitions policy and threats to renew a stalled appropriation of 126,090. Senators Nye and others claimed presidents and officials were secret operatives for German interests. Nye warned that German influence must be countered though calls for stealthy measures persisted. The exchange underscored a tense debate on wartime supply and neutrality.
The next session is expected to begin around March 10 with four-day weeks until Easter. The Senate will meet about March 24 or 25, with tariff schedule validation unlikely before late May and Parliament likely to adjourn end of May. Governor-General Gowrie will be sworn in after August budget session. Wheat relief distribution remains a major Senate item.
Dr. Karl Page, Minister for Commerce, opened Albion Park show urging international cooperation to defend world trade and stabilize consumption. He warned economic socialists, noted falling edible fat demand in Germany, and stressed improving Australian butter quality and packaging to sustain exports to Britain.
Predictions of Mr W M Hughes re entering the cabinet rise as talks extend an invitation for him to head Health or Repatriation. Difficulties may prevent dual portfolios, but a cabinet return would place Hughes in charge of a major department while Australia’s ministry balance shifts among WAP and Country Party members. Previously, Hughes retained ministerial rank after leaving, using the office in Melbourne and Sydney.
New South Wales country ambulance superintendents plan meetings in Sydney and Goulburn to press for fair funding. Superintendent H Bergin Youngh notes 1974-75 allocations favored metropolitan centers, while country services suffered higher running costs and longer travel miles, demanding a larger share of funds in the budget debate.
A fragmented report describes the use of a by product in water treatment. It references the United Water Products Laboratory and mentions treated material and core methods, indicating research into binding actions and subsequent material use.
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