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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1936

Page

4

Political education and class conflict in modern democracy

A discussion among Australian educators and politicians on how political power relates to economic power. Speakers argue education in politics is essential to liberty but may inflame class conflict, while noting democracy, Fascism, and communism share focus on common interests.

Pall Fox Ball Mr. Bail Colin Badger South Australia Trevor Oldham Victorian Legislative Assembly Lee Newcastle Mel Bia

Poison bait picked up by child in Bondi

Sydney reports a narrow escape when Frank Russell aged year at Bondi nearly ate poisoned saveloy found in the yard Ruth Russell his sister alerted their father Constable Russell after spotting crystals in the sausage. A pet ferret died earlier from bait exposure. Police regard the incident as serious.

Sydney Frank Russell Bondi Ruth Comtabie Ruswll

Railway dispute risks timetable chaos in Brisbane

In Brisbane, railway workers refuse to stable engines on their own time after returns from runs, prompting the Commissioner for Railways to seek interpretation from the Industrial Court. The Locomotive Engineers say engines arriving after midnight would be left uncoaled and unsanded, likely causing trains to run behind schedule tomorrow.

Brisbane Reilways J. W. Davidson Locomotive Engineers J. C. Ballantine

NSW Women’s Hockey Team Named For Interstate Series

From October 19 to November 1 the Women’s Hockey Association selects a New South Wales squad. Three NSW players join the team with Mrs. F J Davy appointed manager. Players include Pearce WA Koight Vic Wine Tas McRae MW Melay SA Charlsworth Tas Twompeon McKinney NSW Taylor captain Bholl Vic Caubmore SA Taxwell vice-captain.

New South Wales F. J. Davy J. McKinney M. Taylor D. Bholl Vic M. Caubmore Taxwell B.A

Fish miss oxygen in Northarms lake mystery event

A Northarms Reserve lake near New Haven experiences fish suffocation as oxygen vanish under a surface bloom. Reported by David Tomlinson to Belence the oxygen drop forces diverse species to seek air, leading to drowning as rain and decayed vegetation deplete oxygen and drive fish to outlets and banks.

Thatlmanda Emall Northarms Reserva New Haven Conn David Tomlinson Belence American Amociation For the Advancement of Science

Record altitude mark for Stevens Anderean expedition

The official record altitude near 72,395 feet was set by Capt. Albert W. Stevens and Capt. Orvil A. Anderean, with computations per a National Aeronautical Association formula and standards bureau verification. The sealed meteorograph gondola, landing in South Dakota, is now exhibited in Washington with protective railing for visitors.

Albert W. Stevens Orvil A. Anderean Lan United States Bureau of Standards Ia National Aeronautical Association Bro ‘Ander In Stevens Buresti Stevens W. G. Brombacher Washington Phy- Melat Bureau of Standards Settle Ane Ford Fae Deere Artion Apot South Dakota Bealety

Glass Made in Solar Heater by Zelaa Works Jens Germany

Dr W M Cohn of the University of California reports a new super hard glass made from zirconium dioxide fused at 5000 degrees Fahrenheit. The solar mirror, 100 inches across, concentrates heat at the focus to drive a novel furnace.

Zelaa Works Jens Germany W. M. Cohn University of California

Ice Lorry Fire Injures Driver in Regent Park

A petrol blaze enveloped an ice lorry outside a patrol station at Regent Park. Driver Baward Stafford, 48, from Lidcombe, suffered severe burns as flames surged from the pump hose into the tank. Edward Mart, 60, of Regent Park, helped extinguish flames and render aid before Stafford collapsed. Stafford remained conscious and was later admitted to hospital with extensive burns to face, body, legs, and chest.

Sydney Mondey Regent Park Baward Stafford Lidcombe Edward Mart Thia Stafford Skafford

Mayor attacks Water Board over sewer outfall plan

Randwick Alderman Fools denounces the Water Board for ignoring public protests against sewerage pollution of Sydney beaches. He says parliamentary action is needed to stop the board from pushing its outfall sewers into the ocean, continuing beach pollution.

Sydney Water’ I Board Randwick Alderman Fools

Catholic bishops forbid German Catholics from reading neo paganism writings

A letter adopted by the bishops of Mulga was read from pulpits across Germany today. It forbids Catholics to peruse newspapers and books advocating neo paganism and condemns the new religion. It also bans participation in training camps where anti Christian ideas are taught.

Berlin Mulga Germany

Local Road Collision Leaves Injured in Banika Towns

A road collision on Liverpool Road Banika towns involved a low speed vehicle and a motor cycle. Highgate 62 of Botany was badly hurt and later died in hospital. Anetta Williams 30 of Airfield suffered head lacerations while Willams 25 husband of Anetta sustained serious leg and skull injuries. Dorothy Highgate and Frank Hudson also listed with injuries.

Bydney Oun Highgate Botany CAF Liverpool Road Banika Ng Roe Highgate Anetta Williams Boilseus Hudson Willams Anetta Willams Imp Dorothy Highgate B.tary Frank Hudson

Canberra Next Year Debate At Bummer School

In a murky report the Teachers' Federation of New Brunswick discusses next year’s venue for the Bummer School, weighing Canberra against Melbourne on cost and access. Directors will decide the final location by institute vote after considering students and attendance.

Canberra Wea Nions AL Iine Teachers’ Federation of N.bw Melbourne Max Bourn Boume Avafiahis Tnatitute

Centenary School Institute Hosts Melbourne Science Event

A Melbourne based center will host a science Institute featuring Mr. C Beaton and leaders from Hotel Canberra and the Hom. Hl. W. Holdwa. MGM MLB (Aust) and MLC chair a directors group guiding the event, with remarks from Motor department officials.

Institute Center Science ‘of Melbourne Hom. Hl

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