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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1936
Page
3
Tokyo reports Sir Henry Gullett stating Australia will not alter main lines but will consider concrete proposals. Sydney notes difficulty exporting Australian wool while seeking import relief and potential shifts in Japanese policy.
A damaged OCR fragment reports an antagonist named Everest and forces retreat of climbers from camps around Everest. It notes worsening conditions after a Great Date, a retreat of the party, and claims safety concerns for future attempts.
Victoria approves a government scheme costing about £2,000,000. The plan, drawn up by the ministry, was approved by cabinet with amendments. Details are scarce due to fragmented OCR and unclear names or dates.
A verdict of death by own action was returned today by the City Coroner in Sydney after the Lapthorne case was reviewed. The deceased man had been troubled by business concerns at his Heath address and left no clear survivors.
Fragmented OCR describes harsh naval punishments for mutiny, including hanging, starvation, and deprivation of arm, with references to historical drills and dire penalties. It notes a captain’s authority to mete out severe discipline and mentions the Bounty mutiny era as context.
Commonwealth Treasurer Mr. Casey says salary and wage earners hold a financial stake in Australia’s capital wealth totaling about a billion pounds, with ownership widening since World War I. He notes rising savings, bank accounts, policies, and consumer assets, predicting broader property ownership as the trend continues.
Ferrier defeats Jegdim Perrier 74 to 7 in an exhibition round at Epsom under medal conditions. Crowd braved heavy rain as Une players performed well, with a final scare score of 75 and ten holes halved.
At Slemington sale yards manday and wensbe markets showed mixed bidding with 2430 head in the cattle section. Prime fat cattle advanced about 10 while others held steady. quality described as fair to better than recent runs. Wethers and ewes posted varied quotes and beef quality remained fair to good amid light demand.
Lucian, named as principal gang leader, and his associates faced trial on charges of forcing women into prostitution. Proceedings cited multiple counts with potential lengthy sentences exceeding a hundred years in aggregate, highlighting a high-stakes legal action against organized crime activity.
In the Davis Cup third round, Ramire and Bernaci of France beat Kukutjevi and Mitic of Yugoslavia 75 6 56. The match details show a tough tie extending the competition.
Meleguene Monany reports a special meeting of the union movement opposing the Prime Minister Ayone’s proposal to seek arbitration for a one hour shorter workweek. They reject Commonwealth government steps and push unions to act. The issue will be discussed at AF conference in Adelaide next month and at the Premiers Conference to push for earlier reform.
Melbourne Monday Air Monty Gullit stated the government intends to advance motor car engine manufacture in Australia. He said steps will be taken to foster the industry and that government support will be strong though challenging measures may be needed to secure progress.
The article outlines the midweek tennis round set for Wednesday featuring the commencement of rounds in three grades. It lists A Grade and B Grade pairings with players including Northbourne, Reid, Griffis, Braddon, and Forrent, detailing matchups and teams as drawn for April 23 play.
A letter from the Bourse de Comore Greece requests establishing a permanent exhibition of Greek hearth products and related imports. The Canberra Chamber of Commerce informs Australian chambers of Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Brisbane and 68 samples from Ali Uajian teeth products. The letter notes space limits and weight restrictions and mentions inquiries from Michigan and Port Arthur. A meeting of the Chamber is planned for the evening at Patel Werlingg.
The Canberra Bowling Club staged a silver spon event on Saturday with winners listed among participants such as Fink, Wreck, Chapman, Beaton, Prancis and others. Final scores and full participant names included a mix of local bowlers and clubs.
Burcay Vircena wins on the third round for Austria to eliminate Belgium in the Davin Cup as the match advances.
Dewy Wark, a 1 year old son of Mi Ht Work, fell from a horse on Janior Road in Queanbeyan on Sunday after four. He sustained a fractured leg and was admitted to hospital.
A start will be made today on the demolition of the Commercial Hotel at Queanbeyan. Pending the erection of the new hotel, boarders will be accommodated at the Union Club in East Queanbeyan. A temporary bar will be used during the balding iterations.
In a Sunday mixed tournament at iaeted Reon, A Hill and Mrs Godfrey won with PL 31. Close contenders included N Croker and Mins Gi Aynfe 91, J Hornby and Mrs C Hornby 4 ba, W Noodger and Mine Klein A 23 8, and several other pairings such as J McGives with Mint D, Mefniins 6 BT.
A fragmentary racing card lists horses in the Three i Jumpers flat race and other events at Ascot. Entries include Silky Oak Terolan Ravana Portoul Grey The Black Mie Fiveney with weights noted, plus novice hurdles and welter mile options.
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