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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1936

Page

4

Dairy Produce Change in British Attitude

In the House of Commons Major Dorman Smith pressed the Board of Trade on dairy imports from Australia. Mr. Runciman negated any understandings, while Mr. Williams sought House-led notice for any agreement. Discussion hinted at a 15 shilling duty proposal and links to Dominos Premier talks and Dr Page discussions, with farm interests in England noted.

London Tuewing House of Commons Major Dorman-Smith Board of Trade W. Runciman Australia Britain Runciman Williams Labour Runelman England Major Dorman Smith Elliott Dominions Sutter Page

Telopea Park I Defeats Telopea Park II By Seventeen

Hockey match at York Park yesterday saw Telopea Park I beat Telopea Park II 17 to 1 after a postponed start. Piggin scored twice early as the score stood 8-1 at half time with Rodda and Prowse among scorers. final points included Stirling 13 and Martin 41. Referee K A Welch offered notes on play at full time.

York Park Telopea Park I Telopea' Park II Telopea Piggin Rodda Telopes Park Telopea Park Piggia Martin Stirling R. Prowse Trowbridge Rodda I K. A. Welch

Y W C A Announces July Events And Meetings

The Y W C A lists a July 29 concert at Albert Hall to raise funds for a new plane, tickets at the YWCA with children admitted half price. A dance is planned for August 8 in the Lady Hopetoun Room. Council meets July 23 at 6 45 pm followed by tea. A Relief Girl Citizens service enrolled fifteen girls. Junior gatherings and classes including wood fire, tap-dancing, and World Fellowship are noted with dates in July.

W.C.A Mra Tillyard Jady Hopetoun

Shooting Affray at Park View Hotel Leaves Eight Shots Fired

A sensational affray at the Park View Hotel on Mitchell Road in Alexandria involved two men entering in a car then firing shots through a glass door and a broken window. Customers panicked as a second bullet hit the door area before the gunmen fled in a passing motor lorry.

Bydney Laffray Park View Mitchell Road Alexandria Affternoon

Unlicensed public safety item noted in vague record

Fragmentary OCR item mentions an unlicensed public safety item with a stated value of £100 and references to wartime or legal context. Details are unclear and contain garbled phrases. No clear names, dates, or locations are extractable.

Industrial Board debates five day week and annual leave terms

The Industrial Board examined wage and annual leave provisions for Canberra workers, noting a five day week and normal leisure hours. Discussions covered recreation leave, disability considerations, and comparisons with Federal and Commonwealth awards. The hearing noted about 400 employees would be affected, with a siting adjourned to resume at Albert Hall. Local unions prepared to file further claims for government workers in the Territory.

Canberra Gibson Commonwealth Arbitration Court Gideon Kiven Bryant Ie Albert Mat Industrial Board O. Bryant Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Union Australian Society of Engineers U. Hin Federal Capitol Wook Trades and Labour Council of New South Wales Aust Moat Employers' Union Organiscai Australian Moat Employees Union J. Saddler

Loan Council and central bank urged to cooperate

On Wednesday in Sydney Professor Hutten of the Bank of New South Wales urged the Banking Commission that the Loan Council establish a permanent secretariat. He said the council has grown into a key financial body and a secretariat would collect and coordinate statistics with the central bank and help reconcile policy when opinions clash.

Sydney Loan Council Hutten Bank of New South Wales Banking Commission Low Council

Faster Patrol for Northern Waters

The Federal Minister for Customs announced a larger more powerful patrol boat for northern waters. He arrived from New Guinea and said the vessel would be constructed or used for patrol work, replacing the prior British import for Darwin patrols. The statement signals increased vigilance and readiness as new crews prepare for duty starting Thursday.

Mr. White New Guinea Great Britain Darwin Mer

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