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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
3
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Electoral officers report injuries amid strange circumstances during polling. Officials estimate compensation while Parliament debates allowances for 8000 clerks and returning officers, with figures around £180 for injuries. A Riverina paper notes multiple incidents as polling continues under tense conditions.
The piece describes wartime conditions in Italy amid the Ethiopian conflict and the war’s effects on cities like Rome Florence Naples and Venten It notes deserted galleries museums and theatres and a drop in tourism while British American and German art lovers lingered longer but with rising costs The text mentions hotel closures and government measures to subsidize hotels and a strained water supply amid a large workforce迁 shift and remittances from soldiers stationed in Africa provide some comfort to families.
A Wednesday report from Rome outlines nurse wage scales for state hospitals, detailing weekly pay, lodging, and training requirements. The document cites wage levels for trainee and certified nurses, including board lodging provisions and related allowances, with notes on extended training and 30 day manual leave.
The Commonwealth Treasurer RG Cassy outlines loan applications totaling 77 000 and highlights large requests of 20 000 and 110 000. He stresses that in developing a young country like Australia fortifying public works requires borrowing. Government bodies finance critical services, with money raised from Australian people supporting amenities and infrastructure.
About 4 000 spectators watched the English Rugby League side defeat Western Districts 38 to 18 in an exhibition match at Parkes. The English reportedly dominated early play, with standout performances by backs and forwards including Belahaw and Morley, while Western Districts showed late improvement.
Mr K C Waugh addressed the Canberra Public Association on Monday about the Games Wagers and Betting Houses Act of 1901. He explained that the law forbids running or using houses for betting with others, including arrangements by telephone, and noted a NSW Supreme Court appeal about whether telephone bets count as resorting. He highlighted a Canberra case where a room used for bets was found with bets placed by telephone, and discussed the implications for police and court practice in the Territory.
Sir Willie Prescoll shared the tale of Peter Morrie an old Dutchman dating to 1580 who reportedly viewed the yellow lease of the arch of London Bridge. The narrative mentions a watermill for Thames water and a claim that the lease had been taken from the Corporation by the Water Board.
Report of a crowded Ascot program with multiple races and names including Miss Fluency, Silky Oak, and Panhandle. Betting odds listed for CLOUDY Guy Venor Panhandle, with results showing margins of two lengths and a time near 1.29. Other races include Mascot Wrote, Flying Walter Handicap, and Mascot Handicap with divisions and various entrants and scratches.
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory Probate Jurisdiction announces probate in the will of John Framenton Brooks Thornley of New South Head Road Point Piper near Sydney. Claims should be forwarded to H. Phippard, Solicitor, Canberra City, with notices to be served as required.
Racing notes list several Ascot Victoria events with multiple maidens and handicaps. Notable entrants include Parquator, Diva, and Bray Boy. The card features results and times across Quator, Heati Roy, Jeffcott Maiden Handicap, and Glenroy Welter events with winners and placings noted.
In a tight event Brimboal shows early speed before Resurgam rallies to a dramatic finish. Uruba and Ny roca also feature among the finishers as betting odds shift with final fractions.
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