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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1936
Page
5
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The Commonwealth Census Office in Canberra plans eight more years of continued employment for temporary staff. Despite a two year delay in the 1933 census, preparations for the 193? census will begin next year as the workforce contracts from 900 to about 50 and then further as tasks are completed. The final decision on next census timing hinges on ongoing duties through early next year.
Irene Smith a 20 year old domestic faced Redfern Court on a Mascot store theft charge. The local trader said shoplifting in the area forced him to close two branches and lose over 1400 in the past year. She received a one month imprisonment.
The ordinance to amend the 1934 Territory Companies Act empowers the Supreme Court to appoint inspectors and liquidators in winding up a company. It grants the court wide powers to wind up, adjust debts, settle member rights, and handle costs. Contracts made during winding up may be unenforceable unless ordered by the court. The liquidator can act within 12 months and with court approval to issue shares or make further orders.
Members of the Canberra Motor Cycling Club will hold a petrol contest and course at Brighton on Sunday afternoon. Participants will rally at F. W. Parsons Motorcycle show at 7 o clock. The recent hill climb saw Norton take first with Barlow and Parsons tied for second.
Souths and Kingston ready for a decisive match with strong squads and keen training turnout. Ongley returns to strengthen Booths pack as Norths aim to upset the Blues Reserves curtain raiser before Kingston clash.
Canberra and Queanbeyan prepare for a fourth encounter after three prior Blues wins 7 5, 5 4, and 10 7. Canberra’s recent form includes no matches since, while Queanbeyan beat Bowral 15 10 and Boorowa 4 2.
Forty Canberra Alpine Club members will visit Mt Kosciusko during the King's birthday weekend with tours classes and social events. The club's annual dance will be at Hotel Kingston on Friday July 24 with invited skiers from Sydney and Melbourne. A ski exhibition will display models from Canada United States Norway Switzerland and Kl findra.
Miss M McLeish of Moss Vale led the associates country championship at the Lakes with a 72 breaking the course record by five. Her 72 plus 65 and 72 in two rounds gave 157 to head the list for Monday play alongside names from Wauchope Wollongong Newcastle Nar randomal and Albury with scores ranging to 177.
Melbourne report states Norman Herbert Campbell appeared in the General Sessions on a charge of theft. The witness Constable Taylor testified Campbell claimed he would confess if pressured and alleged Taylor grabbed hair and punched him. Campbell allegedly admitted stealing money and was seen with bleeding lips and a black eye after leaving the watch house.
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