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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
2
The 11 year old Yuts, already holder of the 400 metres works record, lowered it further in a Berlin practice swim. Australian rivals showed good form despite chlorine irritation as the Olympic Pool buzzed with activity and Japanese and Australian swimmers eye Olympic honours.
Norfolk Island urges independent negotiations with the Commonwealth to distance it from mainland Australia in the NZ embargo talks. Representations to federal ministers note two way trade with New Zealand collapsed due to the embargo, with grants and flood relief offsetting losses. Exports to New Zealand have plummeted from early 1930s levels, and island fruit sales to NZ could help re-enter the market.
An animated debate at the Returned Soldiers' League Conference in Melbourne centered on compulsory military training. The meeting backed maintaining the 1914 18 ideal and urged the Commonwealth Government to promote civil aviation with advances and incentives to establish or foster new air services, potentially tied to Defence Department authority in case of aggression.
An analysis of natural pastures as the primary stock feed stresses that while grass is cheapest and best, overreliance risks famine during droughts. It urges supplementary feeding, balanced rations, and careful management to maintain health and profitability through full-fed, productive animals.
The Commonwealth Government banned import of foreign explosives fuses and detonators for national defence. The rule, under the Imports Prohibition Regulations, requires written ministerial consent for any import. Sir Henry Gull non says the measure targets not a country or trade talks, and notes Australian production should meet defence needs.
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From the Commonwealth comes a policy shift where imports are now subject to prohibition and licence by the Minister for sane time. The process mirrors earlier controls, applying the same procedure to regulate incoming goods and maintain regulatory oversight.
Canberra news reports the gazetting of the City Area Leases Ordinance under the Seat of Government Administration Acts. It outlines lease powers for the Minister, offers terms for new leases, reappraisal on improvements, and seeks to establish a Land Board and a Land Court with Supreme Court powers and penalties up to £50 for noncompliance.
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