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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
4
Weather snapshot for Canberra with temperatures at 0 a.m. 45 degrees and 2 p.m. 50 degrees. Minimum shown as 34 degrees, maximum 42 degrees. wind from the SW at times. rainfall recorded as 14 points. Details are partial and garbled but indicate a Canberra weather update.
The article notes Britain's policy shift to defend finance through revenue over loans, emphasizing urgent defence funding as essential to meet potential war threats. It compares to Australia, where defence costs also come from revenue, and warns deficits burden posterity and future generations.
A narrator travels by road from Larnaka to Salamis in Cyprus, noting British rule since 1878 and Cyprus’ status as a British colony since 1825. The journey passes Greek and Cypriot scenes, with descriptions of landscapes, language mix, and ancient ties to Salamis amid colonial imagery.
The hospital board welcomed a new superintendent and discussed priority issues at Canberra. Minutes note transport, milk contracts, supply delays, and a civil service inquiry alongside remarks from Dr. Budge, Mr. Mitchell, and Dr. Nott on an incident, with decisions to contact the Minister for Health.
In a Supreme Court session before Mr Justice Lakin, two youths pleaded guilty to charges linked to thefts at Iberia's Bporte Depot and Free Stage, with a prior 1088 theft conviction noted for Radford Brown of Can. A similar offence occurred the following month, and Brown faced additional charges and a sentence of labour.
The funeral of the late W F Foster MLA, who collapsed and died in the State Assembly on Tuesday night, drew a large crowd at Rose Bay's Methodist Church. The Rev C Cowle said Foster died serving the state he loved and left a lasting monument through his work. Members of both Houses, including acting Premier Mr Bruxner and Opposition Leader Mr Lang, attended. Remains interred at South Head Cemetery.
The Chief Secretary decided to prosecute those who staged The Day I Die at the Savoy. He postponed the matter awaiting police report on why the play was produced contrary to the manager's promise.
A brief report from Hydney details a woman who fell from a moving train Thursday. Emergency responders attended to the scene as investigators began work to determine exact circumstances and any injuries sustained.
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