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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1936
Page
2
A publishing notice appears for The Predoral Capital Press of Australia in Canberra. It lists proprietor Murt Ettert and references Phenel Canberra To TION RATER Weatridge city Manaka in the notice text.
Weather bulletin for Canberra lists early morning barometer reading 39.04 inches and 3 pm figures 30.20 inches. Observations include maximums and forecasts with times in the evening, noting winds, rain chances, and temperature trends across the day.
In Sydney on Monday, 70 young men participated in histoical tableaux depicting church history at the Anglican Church in Town Wall tonent. The event, linked to the Bishop Broughton Centenary celebrations, highlighted local religious history.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a landslide incident near an unnamed site with mentions of a person named Soeur Jom Manly and a Monday timing. Details are unclear due to damaged text. Further readable elements suggest a rescue or casualty report but specifics are missing.
Canberra forecast shows scattered rain and thunder inland with fresh northeast to northwest winds along the coast, turning northwest inland, and continuing snowfall on higher terrain. Weather outlook indicates unsettled conditions with gusty winds and cooler temperatures across the region.
A Canberra Times article condemns the Advisory Council committee for failing to reach a consensus on milk supply control. It argues the system mixes producer, distributor, consumer, and health regulation roles, calls for independent producer and health oversight, and proposes a government financed non profit dairy society under joint control with a milk board to ensure public health and pricing oversight.
The Canberra milk supply advisory committee reports division over central control, with majority favoring block distribution, a depot for treatment, and sealed container delivery. A minority urges private operation with efficiency without government monopoly. The planned depot would cost about £2,500 for equipment plus £4,295 per annum running, with delivery by producers and price set by butter fat content.
A government debate on road fatalities this year notes a higher rate of motor accidents, with discussions centering on depot control by government versus private enterprise. Commissioner Maddocks reports a reduced fatality rate in May and April, yet warns the public remains unconvinced by existing accident schemes and urges greater caution from drivers and pedestrians.
Tommy Jones scored a decisive victory over Leonard Bennett at Rushouter's Bay Stadium, advancing through rounds with clear superiority. Bennett was floored in the second round, but the bout ended in the third, with Jones asserting dominance and a standout performance.
In Culoniton on Monday the Acting Minister for Commerce explained amid a ministers overseas mission that the Permert and Rettione Association, along with De Barto and the Attorney General, are negotiating. The remarks highlighted ongoing discussions about district council involvement and policy directions.
Officials moved to tighten the mip regulations following the Mascot incident. Names of well known Sydney pilots were taken for protective measures against night flights without navigation.
An assembly petitions to legitimize the Salaries Act before the ICC in a power place dispute. A prior petition in 1900 was rejected by a casting vote, reflecting ongoing contention over official pay authority.
Rydhry reports on Monday regarding the expense involved in aiding the 150th anniversary celebrations. The Minister for Labour and Industry outlines the justification for funds, detailing the expected impact and oversight.
A man identified as Josef Hilin Hoakina, 44, a futtier, was struck and killed by a train near Clyde Magingering Works Marly Il A morning sad, and was killed instantly as he attempted to get out of the way. State authorities are investigating the accident and stating the details are incomplete due to damaged text.
An Amwory Council inquiry into legal costs for Telopen Park School teachers reveals calls for ministerial consideration while teachers seek sympathy for expenses. Dr W Nott proposed withdrawing the motion as emotions debated caning incidents and the right to representation, with teachers bearing some costs and questions about freedom to act.
Advise Council met yesterday in response to Dr L W Nott question on opening up housing near Russell Hill. A Percival said part of the Fi Hill area ties to the Amalle extension with War Memorial site. Area subdivisible, several brooks available for selection soon. one scheme remains only tentative.
A travelling laboratory proposal aims to wage a scientific war on grasshoppers in southeastern Australia. A. bonnet leads the york Serra stl team under Dr. Wide Kay of South Africa, tasked with survey work across routes north of the Federal Capital Territory to target grasshopper plagues.
A garbled Melbourne report notes the Minister in Charge of Trade Tromtion stating Belgium officials were willing to meet representatives. The text is unclear and incomplete, but suggests discussions or negotiations may occur within a short timeframe.
Fragmentary report describes a woman found unconscious in a kitchen and rushed to hospital after an apparent near incident. Authorities seek details from witnesses. The note mentions a person named Rondt and possible medical attention at a hospital.
The Branch Council of the CES held a meeting at the Hotel Canberra with J Brack presiding. C Westcott was welcomed as branch councillor for the Commerce Department. Topics covered include accounting qualifications for vacancies, the role of the Accountancy Institute, and proposed advertising requirements. A Public Service Commission inquiry supported aligning appointees with specified qualifications and ongoing professional development in accountancy.
A fragmented report suggests disputes during a Massy Cup match, with protest over officiating and possible replay considerations. The text references Queanbeyan and contested calls, noting tension at a Thursday session and writer observations amid cheering crowd dynamics.
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