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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
3
The civil aviation report shows total accidents increasing to 120 from 81 last year. Causes include power plant failures, structural faults, landing ground difficulties, darkness, weather, and undetermined factors. Human error of judgement and disobedience of orders are cited. Private fights and multiple fatalities are noted in severe cases.
Senate reports government action to curb stay-in strikes with measures to terminate them. Motion carried by 230 votes to 130 amid arrests of 130 provocateurs and 1,406 expulsion orders issued as strikes extend beyond Thursday.
The Anakajian swimmers report strong form as Fuse of Japan clocks 100 metres in 37. sends while Arie matches the same sentence in 588 seconds. Oto also shows top strength with 400 metres near the world record time. Doris Carter with a sore right leg prepares for running high jump trials after a brief rest. Australian boxers and wrestlers travel from the Olympic Village to Berlin Tuesdays and Fridays for practice with German Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Association members.
Fragmented OCR report describes a man named Pleren Kyun involved in coal cutting when a train struck, with unclear details on injuries or outcome. The text is garbled but mentions a driver and timing in the morning and a near miss scenario.
Australian food officials report at the Hurry Factory Managers and Secretaries Association annual meeting. They urged the Australian Export Board the Primary Producers Union and state bodies to help establish restaurants in Great Britain and to expand propaganda efforts to promote Commonwealth goods.
Report from Auckland semifinals of the Ladies Golf Union championship notes controversial remarks about capital punishment. It records Mrs Clive Robinson defeating Mrs A Clements and Mrs W Hore beating Mrs Pennyfather, with discussion on possible third trial for Eric Marcotas Tajee Veoh in a murder case and the government’s stance on whether to carry out a death sentence.
The Fingilah-Thuxby touring team Uday edged TooWormba 1 to 0 after four tough quarters in Brisbane. The Kax linhimen were short of backs due to Ingres and Hele, with a late centre shift noted during the match.
An elderly man at Peak Hill died when his tent caught fire as he slept. Fire crews found the blaze quickly but he could not be revived. Authorities call it a fatal accident with investigation ongoing.
London wool sales opened with fine merino and medieval bred wools commanding per cent, while crossbreds remained steady against the previous closing prices. A total of 5480 bales were offered, 7060 sold, including 188 bales from New South Wales, with consignee clearances achieved.
Fragmentary report notes confiscation orders tied to an Olympiad map involving Czechoslovakia and neighboring regions. Mentions German speaking districts and northern western territories under contest, with references to Athens and Carman Thanner in unclear context.
Jockeys Rornol and J. Barry are suspended for one month for riding infractions. Odtoa rider J. Kvan also suspended for a month for interference during the Trial. The suspensions affect races at the Juverite Bane meeting and related events in Melbourne.
Sydney based report by the Department of Road Transport for four months ending March shows high speed cars and motorcycles contribute heavily to crashes. The period records 212,559 rider samples and 42,281 late model bike instances with late model cars causing 23.7 percent of accidents. motorcycles account for 9 percent with a 222 percent rise in incidents.
Cabinet faces further iteration of the draft budget by Treasurer Casey for 1936 37. A likely completion by week end exists, with another cabinet meeting planned to consider Casey proposals and any new developments in the Japanese trade dispute.
Interstate rugby report from Sydney notes Queensland Beal scored 16 and Victoria tallied 151 in a high scoring day. Details are sparse with portions of the scoreline and participant names missing.
A Tokyo delegation traveling to Germany for the Olympiads will present Hitler with swords and silk kimonos embroidered with the wakasa crest and Tokyo arms. The gesture reflects ceremonial ties ahead of the games.
The program lists multiple events at Flemington including the 2 mile Ka Mace hurdle, lawn handicap, Hunters Chase, Plechasen Flat, Goofarmle Handicap and Bravarook Handicap. Entrants include Ben David Revinion Dah Bayntun Cape Mace Samoa Etymology The Mirror The Squire Arkroyal and many others with weights and positions. Races feature noted horses such as African, Master Mot, Underwood, Desert Chief, Eastern Alerta and Greenhorn, with competing jockeys and odds across 11 races.
A fragmented report from the Cape records a united effort by African selections in a Cape event. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged text but the piece references a race or cup and notable participants. Officials and observers await clearer text to confirm results and participants.
At Ascot Sydney on Wednesday A Podmore rider of Harbree received a one month suspension for careless riding in the Two Year Old race, causing interference to Tam O’Shanter. The program featured divisions and multiple heats with Tingle Joy winning the first division ahead of Neon and Magician, while other noted horses included Mostrim, Tam O'Shanter, Cherry Bar, Headmaster, and Enamour in various handicaps and stakes.
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