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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1936

Page

3

Round House Citadel Unearthed From 6000 Years Ago

A circular fortress-like complex at Tepe Gawrn, uncovered by Charley Jeet and the University of Pennsylvania team, dates to around 4000 B.C. The site features a massive round wall of bricks, a central chamber, and 37 rooms. Excavation by the Baghdad American School director notes possible emergency retreat function. scholars debate whether it was a citadel or temple. Artifacts include pottery and tools, supporting advanced ancient Near Eastern culture.

New Nua Aix Wenauris Iy Dey A. Apelier Baghdad B.C Kome Bering

Japan resents retaliation trade tensions rise

The article reports Japan's strong stance amid international retaliation fears. It notes tensions between Tokyo and Australia over trade, with references to protests and economic measures affecting silk and goods. Official statements emphasize bilateral friction and economic anxieties in February.

Tokyo Twonday Aarcinon

Miss Centenary Visits Canberra Hospitality Noted

The article recalls Miss Centenary thanking Canberra for hospitality during her visit to the capital. She hopes to meet Prime Minister and Cabinet members, gain a deeper understanding of Pegetation, and share warm sentiments about her home state. Adelaide festival plans and travel routes are also mentioned.

Canberra Te Capital Centankry South Australia Stu Bent Adelaide Australia Mira Sydney Newcantte Brisbane Toowoombs

Prime Minister and Ministers Discuss Australian Tour

Government sources say Prime Minister and Ministers Lyanny Menzies and Page plan a Queensland tour this week after London returns. The trip could shift agenda for the Premiers Conference on August 26, budgeting, and upcoming Parliament preparations.

Bush Mir Lyanny Ma Menzies Bommerce London Phin Wreason Canberra Lyd

New Magistrate Appointed for Federal Capital Territory Court

Excerpts report congratulatory remarks by K C Waugh to MN BMA on appointment as Magistrate of the Court at Canberra. The appointee succeeds as third Magistrate presiding over the court, with officials pledging continued cooperation.

J. Bak Beni Bolieltor K.C. Waugh Canberre Bisa Ha Cater Wei Beard W. Het Joely Ton Bobelt Frileray Cpt Territory Law Focnty Cok Tiualwin Sergeant Cook Abenelt Holler Enders Department of the Interior Camherre Pereone Federal Capital Territory Turaday Mount Stromin Forest Kingston Canberra Ganvtal

De Quiros Historic Papers New York Manuscript

Fragmentary OCR describes a 1600s voyage manuscript by Pedro Fernandes de Queirós. It mentions commands from a king and the voyage to the South Seas and Australia. It notes a price estimate and highlights the document as a key piece in early Australasian discovery history.

Manony JL Hosesbagh Hay Husteatian Pedra Yertiansve de Quiros Maxtere

Sunday Work At Newcastle Steel Works

Mr Justice Browne dl Keating refused a request by Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd to allow Sunday work at Newcastle plants. He noted a general 44 hour week and questioned overtime patterns. The judge suggested Sunday work should be treated as ordinary or double time on holidays, urging restraint on employers relying on Sunday windfalls and opposing routine Sunday overtime.

Sydney Justice Browne Keating Broken Hill Milly Newcastle Mar Justicerowne Amy Woel- Ron Sanday Sunaay Aboud Australia Cantor Ste. Juntice

German Traffic Offenders Learn By Lantern Lectures

A German police training notice explains a reform approach for traffic offenders. Delinquents receive a summons to attend a large assembly at the Police Presidency where a traffic officer will lecture on traffic laws and penalties. Attendees may be exempted from fines if they show commitment to learning.

Germany Ealing Police Presidency, Inc Tsaeor

Driver Licence Renewal Hearing in Canberra Court

The Canberra Court heard an appeal by Albert Allen a labourer of Daitroon for renewal of a driving license after a March conviction for driving under the influence. Sergeant Cook questioned his honesty since liquor unlikely to have improved, and the applicant denied prior soberness. Mervyn Jana Exl Hinxton was fined with costs after pleading guilty to driving for hire without a license, admitting he carried passengers from Duntrean to North Klhalle for 20s weekly, a route with no alternatives and no transport facilities.

Allen Mites Albert Allen Daitroon Hauer Moenne Cook Janes Eun Dune Mervyn Jana Hinxton St. Biles Canberra Henad Duntrean North Klhalle Hail Ben Dintinet

Radio Sets In Cars Show Driving Habits and Growth

A nationwide survey by a major broadcasting system in UA reveals that 61.3 percent of drivers use car radios while driving, with variations by time of day. The average radios per car is 2.7, rising to 3.2 on Sundays, and 47 percent of motorists own radios year round. Early 1936 data show three million radios in service, expected to reach five million by year end, signaling a shift in listening habits among motorists.

Wurway Parsamal BOS Hetoners Ite Rncan Cera

Flemington racing results in chaotic Keystroke record

Flemington card features multiple race results with gaffes and scrambled names as Gay Kang and The Shaughran place behind Suro in a 2m event. W Sanderson rides Calydon and N Fracken guides The Shaughran while betting odds appear, finishing with mixed times around 5.68. The Pooley Bridge and The Genius triumph in a separate long distance event, with Sixteen Annas and Full Charge close behind and a final margin of several lengths.

Melbourne Cannes Kensington Flemington Malden Diva Myrone Cackle Joluary Vatour Bkidninrey Patra Tar O'Brien Lady Mauve Gay Lot Ngapoina Dave Banta Anite Bilver Wind Sigh Ideal St- Ande Cermine Mise Stalla Lady Raya Valour Dive Gonkis Annan Brilliant Son Full Chargs King Co Inman Ponley Bridge Loyola Strubus Gealus Ninteen Annas King Coloaaye Full Charge Pooley Bridge Brilliant Bow Etrobus Hox Annas King Bolaanun Briliant Bon Strobe Jgo Pooley ‘Bridge Tara Atinas Nordie Fooley Bridge Stroban Brilliant Bon King Coloma Kansington Steyplechans Welbeck MrRae Montargia T. Dynon Mampo Wremso Mandicag Temurk Pence Patrunk Tepageur K. Vyoltrey Te Huon Besudekin Kanuri Reulpin Anton Mii Demagogue Laily Villius Pine Feathers Baxon Kanuti Gol Timurkhan Lay ‘Watt Tinune Winter Haraliong Sim Jeldiwallah

Hanehcap and Welter Races Feature Mixed Lineup

A cluttered list of horse names and weights appears for several races including the Hanehack Cup and Mascot Welter Mile. The record shows first division entries with weights, bridle names, and various horses like Irish Mom, Trish Bord, and Velvet tones, reflecting a busy betting card across multiple divisions.

Mascot Welter Mile Trish Bord Winball Gipsy Chief Lady Been Firecello Headmaster Boonjee Kiffern T Vermin Falcode Beefwire College Lass Nan Air Weights Enamour Qreat Trea Rat Carolla Deepdene Apel Fire Muneron Trivina Ie Welter T. Asal Lavage Ae Maelstrom Rhamees Atuces Baytree Rosaban Bir Belford Bleepmond Comerang Creeneca Tucker

French Salesmen Rush to Italy for Orders Under Sanctions

Paris reports hundreds of French salesmen heading to Italy to secure immediate orders as sanctions are imposed. A pedal freight train is arranged to cross the frontier carrying steel, minerals, cotton waste and chemicals deemed needed by industry. Officials expect unemployment to fall by 20,000, though industrialists warn recovery may take over a year.

Paris Italy Onder

Maiden Mandicap and Nursery Handicap at Gosford

Race card highlights Maiden Mandicap with Acquis and Dunsinane among favorites and a nursery handicap won by Lady Laura ahead of Acinom and Muchado. Results note protests and a Flying Welter Handicap with Win Ball favored. several horses and odds listed across divisions.

Lady Laura H. Hughes Actam W. Cook Muchado J. Trenesri Dot Tenaunt Baldwin Dal Drouthy Caedina Needlewood Acinom Muchad Diva

Royal Canberra Golf Club Hockey Matches Listed

A Royal Canberra Golf Club hockey tournament schedule shows teams and players including RA McKillopy C Murphy B Roberts vs W BR McKerrow H Yennd plus J Branton Cooke J Fogarty J Calverty J Bourne and J Mutcahy. Published by Christopher Jon Tar in Federal Capital Pratt ME Anatralla with details of dates and venue.

Royal Canberra Golf Club RA. McKillopy C. Murphy B. Roberts W. BR. McKerrow H. Yennd Murphy J. Branton Cooke J. Fogarty J. Calverty Bourne Davien J. Mutcahy Christopher Jon Tar Federal Pratt ME Aleae of the Sameth Wanteres Bradt Center

Selections Two-Feat-Old Handicap Result Details

Two feature handicap listings across divisions with many horse names and weights. First division includes Maxielen and Irian Bard with Latetre and Cipay Chet as notable entrants. second division lists Magician Neon Nagle dog and Deepene Color Ring with entries like Rossbow Atticas Dinenham and Aavot Handicapeis. Provisional results show varied weights and placements across multiple runners in a bustling racing card.

Maxielen Sion Magician Neon Nagle Dog Hasbras Cynigny Agticotna Digiand Finpan Miktora Emonirage Btnken Oreenbsck Nie ‘Inks Cherry Tar Mascot Weiler Mlle Irian Bard Latetre Cipay Chet Deepene Color Ring Now Glare Walter Rossbow Atticas Dinenham Aavot Blaak Sanginoer

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