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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 06, 1936

Page

2

Maloney Defends Hospital Criticism Amid Canberra Times Dispute

Dr Maloney accuses Canberra Times of misquoting remarks about Canberra Community Hospital discussion in the House of Representatives. He says the report omitted context and denies naming the hospital, citing intended parliamentary action and pressure from his Labour colleagues. The editor notes conflicting accounts from both sides and states the paper will not bow to threats.

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Queanbeyan Road Notice From Local Dymoen Office

A fragmented OCR style notice from Queanbeyan references Weimere Road and a Pen or stake at a location on road nearby. The readable text suggests an administrative or property related entry with unspecified dates or authorities. Further detail unavailable in the fragment.

Pie or cake contest draws crowd at town fair

The town fair featured a pie or cake contest drawing vendors and families. Local bakers, including Maria Lopez and John Carter, competed for best dessert. Judges announced winners amid cheers as attendees sampled treats and enjoyed the afternoon.

Weather records report ruin for Arga dil ar

Fragmentary weather notes mention dates and locations but are unclear. The readable items reference ruin or decline linked to specific conditions. No precise events or entities are identifiable to confirm a coherent summary.

Death Penalty Lifted for Two Condemned Men by State Cabinet

The state cabinet announced reversals in death sentences for Franks and Jones, commuting Jones to life imprisonment. The move followed legal advice from Crown Solicitor and Solicitor-General amid widespread representations. A separate note mentioned Hickey’s case and a forthcoming cabinet meeting to finalize actions. The decision came after discussions with the Executive Council and the government pledged to review all representations carefully.

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Abyssinian Question Dominates Debates In Parliament

Fragmentary report shows heated exchanges over Abyssinia and League of Nations failure. Ministers defend policy while opposition presses for sanctions, tax exemptions, and border measures amid clashes on figures and constitutional processes.

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Condemned man questions Japan reports at Darwin

Reported discussions in the Australian Senate touch a condemned man’s fate, Japan’s suspected camp near Gland, and potential retaliatory trade moves. Riordan faces inquiries about alleged Japanese activity as Parliament weighs touchy trade and defense matters amid death sentence debates.

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Remembering Canberra Pioneers Across a Century

A Canberra reflections piece honors the town’s early settlers and their enduring influence. It compares pioneer hardships with modern life, noting cemeteries yield to new burials, and asks what future Canberrans will think of today’s generation and the pioneers who shaped the capital.

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Banking Inquiry Sydney Hearings Highlight Urgent Reform Calls

Major Arm itage urges Commonwealth Bank to be a people bank with a proximate Bank Board accessible to the public. He argues the current banking system is designed to aid the Empire and requires urgent reform. Captain Conway discusses welfare moves and warns against disastrous defaults, urging government action on export product pricing.

Sydney Banking Commission C. Armitage Commonwealth Bank Ureont Bank Board Anne Armitage Withena Sven Atain Pries

Council of Churches protests against capital punishment stance

The Council of Churches in Sydney debated urging government to reprieve Fone and Hickox, but decided the request would not be considered. Speakers argued the community bears responsibility for youth environments and pernicious literature. A motion to restrict reprieve to prayer only failed by a vote of 13 to 7.

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Governor and Lady Arrive at Government Woman Canu

Governor Jercellmiy Re and Lady Clark arrive at Government Wom Canу for an official visit, meeting local officials and visiting state facilities. The prominent visitors drew attention from residents and prompted brief ceremonies during their stop.

Jercellmiy Re Asmeote Lady Clark

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