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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1936
Page
2
A garbled weather log lists barometric readings from 8 am to 9 pm with values around 29.00 to 34.08 inches and temperatures from 34 to 49 degrees. It mentions rainfall totals, wind directions, and daily maximums and minimums for the current year in Ania om, with scattered city references and units.
South African officials and analysts met with Japanese experts to discuss wool trade. Brennan noted South African wool is not inferior to Australian and outlined plans to advance sales and pricing.
Weather bulletin for Canberra region forecasts cloudy conditions with mist and showers. Snow is expected on the tablelands. Temperatures stay cool to cold with strong squally west to southerly winds.
The essay argues that July 4 marks a nationalist start for America while England’s view shifts post independence. It discusses the long arc of British empire, colonial policy, population shifts toward Australia and New Zealand, and the evolving Australian independence within a global balance of power.
The writer visits a narrow street of goat hair and loom workshops in Tarsus showing tent cloth production. He notes ancient looms and spinning methods, sees St Paul’s trade surviving through empires, and links the town’s heritage to a Roman past amid Cilician plains and Taurus mountains.
In the House of Commons the Chancellor Neville Chamberlain outlined that accelerating the defence programme makes a deficit almost certain. He defended the policy as necessary to fulfil obligations and boost health standards while noting the need to bear rising costs and possible future tax impacts. The Financial Secretary to the Treasury William Morrison added that increased taxation reflects the ability to fund defence.
The Royal Canberra Golf Club closes its social year with a dance at the Club House on Saturday evening July 26. Admission by card. applicants must apply to Hon. Secretary F. X. Schneider before July 17.
The report notes Mr. Morton traveling through the Cicilian Gates following St. Paul example. He will recount his experiences in Article No. 6 to be published tomorrow.
England beat Australia 12 to 7 in heavy going in Brisbane. Edwards and Crippin scored tries for England with Risman converting both, while Hodgson added a late penalty. The series stands 1-1 with a deciding test at Sydney set for July 18.
Canberra residents will gain access to top international performers under a new ABC arrangement. President C. J. Daley praised the Hillary Joyce concert and noted future events include the National Military Band on August 26 with soloists. The plan expands Canberra’s musical life through wide ABC resources and policies.
Rev F A Hoad preached on The Life of Purpose at Kingston Baptist Church last evening from Esther 4 14 stating every man faces opportunity and tests character in grasping it. He cited Mordecai and Jesus to argue humans possess an independent element shaping destiny and that all lives are aimed at a definite purpose with talent given to all.
The Canbarra Society of Arts and Literature will stage a reading of J. B. Istley’s recent play Labyrinth Grove at the Institute of Ana tonight. The event promises literary interest and a glimpse of new dramatic work in a city venue.
The South Coast and Tablelands Union of Agriculture holds its annual conference at Marouys with officers appointed for Tabs and Const sections. The next conference is resolved to be held in Canberra with Chairman Beard Begoy of Bawral a staunch advocate.
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