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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1936
Page
2
The report notes temperatures recorded at Beremster with several times and durations. It mentions measurements around dawn and morning hours, and references a high and low with approximate wind or pressure details. The text is garbled but preserves a weather observation style and timing.
The Canberra Times uses a critical tone to argue the League of Nations failed to prevent Italian aggression in Abyssinia. It contends the league’s approach betrayed peace, with Abyssinia suffering as European powers pursue political aims. It warns Australia against renewed reliance on the League as a global security framework.
William Mayo of Majurn, aged about 77, a longtime district pioneer, died Sunday. He worked with the Campbell family, served as church warden, and had deep ties to St John the Baptist, Canberra, where his funeral will be held. He was a shepherd and later a prominent figure in pastoral affairs, with many descendants and a long record of service to Canberra's development.
An Adelphi audience enjoyed a plan language presentation on natural pantomime and sign language. Richard Paget led experiments with teaching two chimpanzees to communicate, while discussions on television and interracial understanding followed amid wartime science interest.
Dr J H L Cumpeton opening the seventh Australian Cancer Conference urged nationwide action against quackery and legislation to curb unqualified treatment. He said early diagnosis gives hope and backed government funded institute networks in capital cities. Ministers and medical leaders stressed public cooperation, research, and hospital reforms to reduce delays and improve cancer care across Australia.
The fragment suggests calls for government control of the milk supply during a milling dispute. It references delivery impacts and potential actions by authorities, but the text is garbled with numerous OCR errors.
The Legacy Club annual gathering honored His Excellency the Governor General as Patron of the Adelaide and Sydney clubs and Legacy movement. He praised the work for widows and orphans, urged service to the state, and accepted the club badge. Elected were President C Tetez, Vice President BW Bolly, Secretary W Pandge, and other officers and board members.
At Duntroon Aerodrome Wastewing a public invitation to view a Douglas airliner test flight drew 206 guests. Only about 10 percent secured seats inside planes after a frantic scramble at the entrance. The Governor General and Gowrie led tours amid tight security as Parliament members and officials watched from the ground. Police ushered crowds into a barricaded area while tea was limited to the Governor General's party and a few officials.
Fragmented OCR text indicates figures about subscription declines and costs related to state hospitals. Mentions Justice West and an archival reference to 1968 financial data totaling around £1.9 million, with unclear context and garbled names.
Iranca Council discusses government role in dairy milk quality and pasteurising. Proposal favors a government depot for pasteurising cooling and bottling, with private contracts phased out. Debates include costs, reports from the Public Service Board, and potential salary and examination implications for officers and staff.
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