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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1936

Page

4

National Health Council Supplants Federal Body

The Commonwealth government announces a new National Health and Medical Research Council with 15 members from medical and academic groups. It will advise on research projects including cancer and tuberculosis, with first meeting next year and state cooperation sought. The council includes one non medical member of each sex.

Commonwealth National Health and Medical Research Council Federal Health Council Mr. Lyons B.M.A Royal Australian College of Surgeons The Association of Physicians Lyons

Women's hockey carnival results and standout goals

Results from the country women’s hockey carnival show Wauchope Koalas and Forbes 1 1 draw, Far North Coast and New England 2 2 draw, Mittagong 7 Illawarra 2, Wauchope 3 Orange 0, Taree 4 Berrima 2, Crookwell 5 Goulburn 3, Crookwell 4 Narrabri 2, Southern Monaro 2 Canberra 1. Canberra suffered its first defeat as Southern Monaro edged ahead 2 1 with late goals by G Helmera and J McMahon after McAppion had given Canberra an early lead.

Sydney Wauchope Koalas Forbes Far North Coast New England Mittagong Illawarra Wauchope Orange Taree Berrima Crookwell Goulburn Narrabri Southern Monaro Canberra Monaro McAppion J. McMahon G. Helmera

Single Tax Plan Outlined For Abolishing All Taxes

W A Dowe outlines a plan to abolish taxes by charging landowners unimproved rental value to the Crown. He argues land monopolies would end, land use would improve, and private sites would no longer restrict raw materials and trading sites, leading to cheaper goods. The Banking Commission adjourned until Friday.

Sydney Banking Commission W. A Dowe

Wool and Skins Drive Global Sheep Trade Trends

The report notes the central role of wool from sheep skins in supply and trade. It cites 47,202,000 Sheep and lambs slaughtered annually across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile, with 17,500,000 in the United States, and describes France as a major yet fluctuating buyer influencing pastoral economics.

Reporta Winchcombe Carson Ltd Australia New Zealand South Africa Argentina Uruguay Chile United States France Mazamet United Kingdom London Enry Crete South America New Zea Commonwealth Germany Belgium Italy Europe Sydney Yorkshire Bradford Ceason Raney Ek Se

Treasurer Casey to Tour Tasmania This Month

Commonwealth Treasurer Mr Casey will visit Tasmania for a week, leaving Melbourne on July 24. He will address the Australian Women's National League and UAP branches in Hobart and Launceston, with additional centres to be announced before returning to Melbourne.

Commonwealth Casey Tasmania Melbourne Australian Women's National League U.A.P Hobart Launceston

Limitation of Hours Sought for Petrol Stations

Petition before the conciliation commissioner seeks reduced hours for Sydney service stations. Trade members report an agreement to open from 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays with limited Sunday and holiday hours. Current practices include nearly 24 hour sales and no fixed fees. The Luxe Cab Service argues early closing could threaten petrol supply for drivers. Hearing adjourned.

Sydney Coulson Sais

Hawker Visits Manchukuo Woollen Mills

Mr. C A S Hawker M P tours Western Manchukuo mills to study sheep raising prospects and plans to return to Australia. He says the ongoing controversy should be settled amicably to avoid harm to both nations, predicting Japan would suffer more than anticipated.

Tokyo C. A. S. Hawker Manchukuo Australia Japan

Castaways Found Off Queensland Coast

A coastal steamer has wirelessed that two castaways were picked up on Havenneah Island near the Queensland coast. They are aboard the Innisfail, with the steamer circling the stranding site as officials assess the men’s condition and safety.

Queensland Brisbane Innisfail Havenneah Island Matonrom

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