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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1936
Page
2
The report lists weather readings including temperature at 8 am and 3 pm, high rainfall figures for the current year, and related records. It references various times and places such as southeast winds and locations like Tigweet, Pawntoll, and Caner, noting rainfall and temperature data.
The discussion analyzes Germany’s push for colonies, arguing that mandate systems limit gains and that restoring former German possessions would threaten native welfare. It notes B class mandates in Africa and Pacific, and suggests South West Africa and New Guinea would resist returns while Japan and Australia would oppose.
Queanbeyan Aldermen seek Governor approval for a 37100 loan from the NSW Government Superannuation Board at a tentative 4d in the pound rate. The Department of the Interior approves a high tension line to sewerage works with maintenance and extension rights. Municipal actions include tree planting on Lawe Street and road repairs at Farrer Place, plus building permits and new saleyards tendering.
The Prime Minister Lyons said Commonwealth support for Fishermen's Bend airport hinges on a firm decision by Victoria. He urged early action, noting Essendon as a fallback, and proposed expert study to assess costs for an adequate air facility at Fishermen's Bend.
Dr Trolland Frazer remains in Manuka Canberra and moves to El Toran New South Head Road Raw Bay. The Minister for the Interior Paterson will depart for Melbourne by tonight's train. J V McClosky and T C Reeve of the Civic Branch are appointed Deputy Registrar for the Motor Traffic Ordinance. Brigadier A J Mills has been made honorary of the 7th Light Horse Regiment.
Fragmentary note describes Heinrich Himmler as General of the German Police with reference to rival Hermann Goering. The text is incomplete and lacks full context or dates.
The Sydney sheep show attracted strong interest as Liam Woo classes and merino sections displayed. Sir Frederick McMaster won the Grand Champion ram, a descendant of the famed sire David, later sold to Mr F B S Falkiner for 5000 guineas several years ago.
The Air Ministry announces four Home Command divisions First Bomber Command led by Air Marshal Sir John Steel Fighter Command under Air Marshal Sir Hugh Downing Coastal Command commanded by Air Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore and Training Command led by Sir Charles Burnett The Air Defence will be split into three operational commands with close Air Ministry supervision Morning Post says the reorganisation shifts the service to a war footing ready for immediate action.
Liege endures a ceaseless strike with arms factory raid attempts, 15 arrests, street clashes, and transport bans. The unrest spreads toward Brussels as 12 000 Ghent textile workers quit. A conference led by Premier Van Zeeland yields a 44 hour week and wage gains.
Dr Earle Page plans to travel to Australia on June 28 with Mr Menzies. The small discussions on the skating agreement have not produced a settlement, and Page may await the arrival of Mr Nash, Canadian Finance Minister, alongside Mr Dunning, Trade Minister.
The secretary of the A Board of Cricket Control has completed arrangements for a small conference on May 23 prior to departure for Paris. The tour programme is being finalized with emphasis on England's schedule and travel details.
Sydney Thursday report says the Day Baking Act will be repealed by the Amending Factorieg Shopa Bill introduced by Minister for Labour and Industry Mp Dunningham. The bill fixes start and finish times for bread and pastry making by awards and provides for shop closures, shop registration, and barber chair rental provisions under the Industrial Arbitration Act.
At the Central Criminal Court Harry Searle Harold George Brown and George Thatcher Brown were charged with manslaughter of Francia John Deslan after an April 25 Croydon assault. Prosecution said a common enterprise led to a fatal blow and bottle strike during the evening. The hearing was adjourned.
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