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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1936
Page
4
A brief notice describes a local house delivery service linked to Teweber Camorra and Guessberee, outlining its operation and availability. It notes the service targets neighborhood orders with prompt doorstep delivery and emphasizes reliability and promptness.
Fragmented weather notes for Canberra show inconsistent measurements including inches and degrees with garbled times. The entry mentions temperatures ranging near 68 degrees and a 4 degree minimum, alongside unclear wind and rain indicators, reflecting a disrupted record from the current period.
An analysis of the British mercantile marine reveals weakness from Washington and London Naval Treaties, foreign competition and subsidies shifts. It notes aging foreign fleets, a large portion under 20 years old for Britain, and overcapacity risks while governments hesitate on protective measures and retirement schemes.
Queanbeyan Municipal Council debates removing and redesigning the Boer War memorial at the clock tower site. Legacy Club protests any interference while South African War veterans' groups urge preservation. Officials acknowledge need to maintain a monument to fallen soldiers while weighing reconstruction proposals and cost.
In a rough bout in Sydney, Leo Kelly delivered a fierce left hook in the second round, stunning Merle Pre Clan who otherwise controlled exchanges. Pre Clan pressed the pace with clean counters, while officials warned both sides before a late finish left Kelly down and the Italian opponent ahead on points.
A garbled match report records New South Wales defeating Victoria by 26 as Victoria failed to chase their target of 137. Key players Lynnicy, Qua, Lee, and McGuire feature amid tense bowling and fielding, with NSW clinching the win as Victoria collapse in the late overs.
South Wales won by Yerune after a melee of bouts with multiple players listed as winners or losers. Scores noted include McGilvray 1 Ed and Hynes 7 with several unanswered runs and various players named such as White, Chilvers, Mackvray, and Berks.
A government conference reviewed legal authorities for a proposed tax appeal tribunal. Reports prepared for the Loan Council outline potential schemes including appointing a Supreme Court judge as final arbiter and appointing separate officials to streamline appeals.
The Education Department announced Canberra students achieved passes in recent Intermediate Examinations. David A Gil earned a standard pass in Mathematics, Ton G. Mitchell received an A in Geography and Mathematics, Leslie W. Withers gained MB standard in Geography, and Erle We Ynies achieved an A in Mathematics and related studies.
State Meteorologist Mr Masse predicts a warm period with high humidity for the next two to three days. Another heat surge may arrive soon, though not as intense as the previous heat wave. A southerly breeze shifts to northern regions with record temperatures around 114 in some areas yesterday amid tropical activity and heavy rain in the southeast.
The Central Court resumed today as ex detective Findlay faces charges of conspiring to pervert justice by aiding a prisoner to flee to New Zealand. Witnesses testified about a silent telephone, a proposed sticker campaign, and a dubious Chi gal Prop y syndicate with announced plans and bribes involving directors. The proceedings were adjourned.
A historical report notes growing cocaine consumption in Australia and outlines strict Commonwealth controls on imports. It compares per capita use with Britain Canada the United States and New Zealand while detailing allowable import quantities and the government’s consideration of further regulatory actions.
A large gathering in Canberra bids farewell to Miss Tapley Short after eight years guiding YWCA activities. Mr. Daley praises her unwavering service to Canberra’s youth as the YWCA shifts toward new leadership. A parting gift includes a cheque from the Y and another from local residents.
The Commonwealth bulletin reports a total savings bank deposit decrease of £14,800 in December amid unusual movement around Christmas. Total Commonwealth deposits rose from £922,000 to £220,075,000, with only £200,000 more than the prior three months. New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and other states posted varied gains while nationwide deposits hit a May 1935 low, signaling broader retrenchment.
A fragmentary notice describes Milas Grace Rigun in a PPST typing task at the Treasury Branch in Caberrs near Mokormna. It mentions a meeting with a Mr Denk and references pricing and a venture named La & Aart. The readable text is garbled but locates a personal banking context and a visit to a branch yesterday.
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