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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1936
Page
4
A brief ad listing a wide variety of designs in wood glass aluminium and metal including bevelled pieces and brass options. It notes options by design type and material with sizes like 7/6 m and references the Times Office Braddon.
The item lists Canberra area newsagents and offices including Kingston Shepard's Newsagency, Capitol Newsagency, Westlake, Westridge Capitol Newsagency, and hotels in Canberra. It notes pricing details and subscriptions per annum, with multiple agents across districts such as Manukau and Queanbryan, and mentions several proprietors like J W Prowse and H J Riley.
Special arrangement offers daily home delivery of The Canberra Times to Canberra and Queanbeyan residents. To order, provide name and address to The Canberra Times by phone 74.
The weather column lists rainfall measurements for Canberra during the current year. Data includes totals by month, noting lulls and peak wet spells. Observers record patterns in precipitation and compare with historical benchmarks for the capital.
The Liberal victory in Canada ended protectionist policy and yielded a Canada US trade treaty. Canada and Japan had a long running dispute with Japan using origin certificates and high surcharges. a July 1935 Japanese move prompted retaliatory Canadian duties before a recent compromise ended the origin certificate requirement for key imports. Australia’s wheat market shifts as Canadian share declines and Australian wheat gains demand. The final outcome remains uncertain as to the success of Japan’s weapon and broader impact on trade balances.
A Geneva meeting of sixteen maritime nations guides the International Labour Office to draft proposals on shipboard hours of work, manning levels, and pay. The talks push for international regulation to address safety, justice, and competition, while balancing industry costs and global standards.
Cloudy conditions with isolated showers and thunder storms. Mostly fine and warm with sultry humidity. A cool westerly change moves in from the south, bringing relief later.
The Canberra Times notes the new King Edward VIII taking the throne amid national mourning. It honors Queen Mary for four decades of devoted service and influence in shaping the monarchy and guiding the royal family through bereavement. The piece emphasizes public sympathy for the Queen and the lasting significance of her partnership with the King.
A Rome communique announces the Italian offensive in Tembien with Graziani advancing from the south aided by Genoa Dragoons and Animo Lancers and claims Ne gelli in Galjo Borani is 60 miles west captured arms. Mussolini telegraphs pride as Abyssinian opposition weakens and Haile Selassie remains unseen in the mountains.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden announced to the League Council that Britain has Franco British mutual support in case of attack and that Turkey Greece and Yugoslav governments would align with Britain and France. The Committee of 14 reported it cannot recommend financial aid for Abyssinia.
Successful candidates from the Commonwealth Public Service examination in Canberra receive appointments. Kenneth Macdonald leads the Prime Minister's Department Public Service Board, with Bede Liston and John Olason in External Affairs, Gordon Hogan and Donald Davies in the Interior, and Denman Mason in Trade and Customs. Migs Gweryth Piper becomes a Treasury typist grade L.
The dispatch says forces have reached a point near Sasa Huneh and aim to engage the Li Ian right flank, seeking to pressure the opposition on the eastern wing.
A government gazette published today without comment announces the disbanding of infantry divisions formed in November.
Melbourne report details a resolution by the Emergency Committee of the A.C.T.U. and seamen representatives to seek a settlement with the Ship Owners' Federation. The Federal Government may be asked to amend the Transport Workers Act to allow union seamen to accept work. If unsuccessful, a joint union conference will consider future action.
In Johannesburg on Wednesday the Australian side rests quietly a day of mourning. They plan serious practice tomorrow for the Saturday match against Transvaal. Transvaal names Mitchell, Rowan, Grieveson, Briscoe, Foley, Coen Baines, Langton, Nupen, Gaydon, Hull. No play Tuesday due to the King's funeral.
An official statement says a halfpenny reduction in loaf price is likely when the Hour tax of 2 pounds 12 shillings 6 pence per ton ends on February 24. The move could lower costs for households facing rising living expenses.
Post Office officials said the departmental arrangements for next Tuesday mirror Sunday due to the King funeral holiday. Outward airmail from Sydney will close on Monday instead of Tuesday.
The text argues that success hinges on avoiding substitution of foreign goods for domestic ones and that these measures only work as a last resort.
London reports King Edward met Prime Minister Baldwin to sign state papers and consider broadcasting a message to the world. A day of national mourning is expected, with a memorial broadcast at 7 56 p m and prayers in churches for King George.
The Archbishop of Canterbury paid a moving tribute to King George in Canterbury today. He recalled nearly 40 years of friendship, the final illness, and offered prayers and blessing for the late king. He praised the queen's noble fortitude as a rock of courage during the anxious days.
On Australia Day Monday January 27 post offices in Canberra observe limited hours G P O open 9 to 10 for most services excluding money orders and savings bank mails close 10 am letter receivers cleared at 9 40 am no mail delivery or parcel delivery by postman telegraph office open all day Canberra City 9 to 10 for all classes of business bank Canberra East closed all day posting box cleared 9 30 am
Three people were hospitalized with razor wounds after a violent incident at a house in Yarra Bay. The house burned as ambulances arrived, with bloodied victims including Frank Green Kathleen Slater and Elaine Harris found amid the wreckage. Police investigations proceed amid cautious witnesses.
Excavations in the Habur region of North Syria reveal that women’s fashion persisted across ancient layers at the Chagar Bazar mound. Early artifacts include models of Mother Goddesses seated on circular stools, with figures wearing turbans striped jackets and trousers like Kurdish women today.
Melbourne inquest probes the death of Mrs Elsie Youren wife of estate agent George O Youren of Riverdale Richmond private hospital death November 4 arsenic detected in her system Dr Bearham cites non fatal dose possible symptoms extend weeks Mrs Youren alleged unhappy marriage surgeon Mollison confirms arsenic poisoning but notes low quantity leading to non fatal conclusion Witnesses include chemist Thompson who recalls Youren seeking poison and denial co operation with police and Mrs Youren's mother Charlotte Ramesyer describing tea drinking suspicion and control by husband
The Director of Navigation announced that the wreckage found by the Sydney trawler Barea mus could not be identified as belonging to the ill fated steamer Paring.
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