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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
2
Australia Faces Police Reforms And Commonwealth Role
A British model guides Australian policing as states consider reforms. NSW and Victoria undergo inquiries and resignations while calls grow for a separate Commonwealth police force and clearer division from civil and secret services. The Scotland Yard visit may shape future policy and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LICE
Seathlight
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Brisbane
Brennan
Scotland Yard
England
Stanley Baldwin
Home Secretary
Butit
Commonwealth
Neek
Farewell to Mr G Bowden at Cafiberta gathering
Mr G Bowden of the Commonwealth Bank was farewelled by Cafiberta friends at the W C A Building Civic Centre on Monday evening with about 50 guests present. Bowden plans to move to Melbourne to join the bank head office staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bowden
Salt of the Commonwealth Bank
Cafiberta
W.C.A
Civic Centre
Musa
of Grote Maceena
Wh A
Britain orders mass production of gas masks
London reports the Government has ordered immediate mass production of gas masks found to be the most perfect available. Masks will be stored at regional centres and distributed in emergencies with facilities to let the public try them and get accustomed to their use.
The Sheik of Aleppo and His Afghan British Life
A narrator meets a famed Aleppo Sheik, an Afghan-born British subject with four wives, whose rooms overflow with relics and junk. The story traces his wartime sermons against Turkey, three years in prison, and a postwar turn to relentless bartering, turning life into a game of bargaining and accumulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Turkey
Mecca
Inver Pasha
Britain
Turkey. He Was At Once On Out ,and Flung Into Pennoft
Judge criticises Crown in Maitland manslaughter trial
At Maitland Quarter Sessions Judge Neild argued the system shifted burden to the accused in a manslaughter case over a car crash involving Noel, who denied driving negligence. The Crown’s evidence and press commentary were questioned as the jury found Noel not guilty after seven minutes deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Maitland
Maitland
Neild
Noel
Veronica McCarthy
Kurri Kurrital
Inedis
Witneases
Wny
South Africa Attitude to Mandates Draws UK Attention
London reports Prime Minister seen under pressure over German colonies as South African Defence Minister Pirow hints at colonial compensation via mandates. Morning Post notes strong outside influence pushing Cabinet toward a clear policy, while The Times Berlin desk flags a cautious, critical reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pirow
Germany
Berlin
the Times
Marble Worker Fatally Crushed at Glebe Yard
William Mulhéron, 3, of Bondi, died after a slab of marble toppled at the Glebe marble works. He slipped while assisting to move the slab and was crushed against a fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
William Mulhéron
Bondi
Glebe
Mulheron
Dardanelles Conference Near End In Switzerland
The Dardanelles conference at en reun Switzerland adjourned to 4 pm to allow the drafting committee to finish articles of the convention. It is understood most points are agreed including a rule to close the strait to all warships if Turkey stays neutral, except ships enforcing the Covenant. The convention may sign tomorrow or Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dardanelles
En Reun
Switzerland
Turkey
German Davis Cup Star Henkel Stricken By Illness
Davis Cup final in London may see Henkel, a leading German player, sidelined with a cold. He caught a severe chill en route from London to Zagreb and has been bedbound since arrival, prompting Germany to delay team nomination and the draw until Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henkel
Toeet
Zagreb
Industrial Board debates Canberra basic wage in 1930s hearing
The Industrial Board reconvened in Canberra to hear unions demand a 4 1/2 percent rise in the basic wage for the Federal Capital Territory. Witnesses described housing rents and local cost variations while arguing the Canberra margin over state figures. The hearing adjourned after 60 minutes to review further statistical evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Board
Gibson
Commonwealth
Oii
L. L Hill
Noene Bers
H. Courtney
Australian Workers’ Union
O. Bryant
W. G. Chapman
Department of the Interior
Mr. Bryant
Fling Plaints
Ness . Garrett
Courtney
A.W.A
Hapman
Canberra
Commonwealth Bitartistician
Gideon
Isy
Gibaon
New Wales
Syde
London motor record bid by British pair in Utah
In Utah a British racing duo Captain Button and co driver Denly set a new endurance claim. They reportedly exceeded the 625 percent mark with a 10 hour session and claimed an average speed, though details and official verification remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Utah
Button
Denly
Baye
Blyeton
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