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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1936
Page
2
Weather bulletin for Baramatai at Ppa notes temperatures at 9 am 42.5 C, 2 pm 40.0 C, and evening around 41.2 C. Maximum 42.5 C, minimum 41.0 C, wind from the west at 8 mph, with 3 pm reading. A year of current rewards forecast.
The narrator visits Kyko Monastery atop Troodos in Cyprus, entering through medieval gateways to meet the Abbot. He recalls courtyards, galleries, and a ritual welcome with water and jam as Greek Orthodox life and hospitality unfold, including a candid chat about St. Paul and Papho.
Years ago Canberra faced hostile press campaigns that misled the public about costs and politics. Pro Canberra supporters must beware ongoing propaganda that inflates expenditures and stirs opposition, while budget figures are scrutinized to reveal true completion costs and guard investment in the capital.
In Berlin on Monday Backhouse edged Argentine champion Anderson in a 100 meter test lap on the Olympic village track, winning by five yards in about two minutes as he prepares for the Sunday event. Injuries loom over the squad, with several athletes nursing strains while others resume training for trials.
Sir Walter Kinnear and Mr G H Ince of the Briliane Ministry of Labour arrived in Fremantle on their way to Canberra. They came to Australia to advise the Commonwealth Government on national insurance and unemployment schemes, saying they bring 35 years of British experience with an open mind.
American dentist Doctor Weston Price arrived in Canberra by plane from Sydney to examine teeth and skulls at the Institute of Anatomy before flying back to Sydney. He planned further studies in the Northern Hemisphere and met with Health Department officials during his visit.
Fragmentary notes mention Paulie, Carnation, and a team setup with Noden. The readable text is incomplete but references a national event or effort related to Christian scope and a Carnation group.
In Sydney on Tuesday Frederick Williams argued before the Banking Commission that every Australian over 50 should receive a week’s credit. He urged the Commonwealth Bank to consolidate banking, allowing no other banks to operate, and warned such moves would affect government finances and daily currency handling. Justice Napier pressed for clarification on the plan and its impact on public financial arrangements.
Air mail between Melbourne and Tasmania faced a fourth day of disruption as the Hot Airways liner Bungans departed Melbourne but turned back after encountering heavy seas and rough conditions in Bass Strait.
Australia expects four draft trade treaties to be submitted for ratification by Parliament early in the coming session. Belgium, Czechoslovakia, and Germany are noted candidates with talks aimed at early resumption of trade terms. An agreement with Japan may be arranged before Christmas recess, with optimism voiced at Canberra. Sir Henry Gullett returned and said discussions would be resumed soon, though no firm advice has arrived from Burma on pricing or concessions.
Ambitious plans mark Turkey’s celebration of freedom over the straits in Astambul as authorities vow to erect a monument overlooking the Dardanelles. The government also outlines steps to fund new submarines and a special commemorative event, signaling broader defense enhancements.
Sydney councils report profits from electricity and forecast an eight percent rise in costs for the year. Manager Forbes Mackay warned that December repayments threaten a £249,000 shortfall and noted travel expenses for a recent chairman trip. Abrahams KC urged the manager’s authority to approve travel, despite financial strains.
In a Sydney weather briefing Tywan reports overcast conditions and light showers in the Southern Riverina and Western River Wilcannts with generally fine spells elsewhere. The State Meteorology Service adds that southern areas may see moderate falls along the central slope.
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