Weather note from Canberra with scattered figures
Weather summary from Canberra reports unclear measurements for Wednesday. Includes pressure reading and temperature hints with several garbled numbers.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
2
Fragmented English Airmail Note on Brae and Fees
Incoherent OCR text references English air mail and Landon with mentions of Brae and fees. The readable segments hint at a discussion or note about rates or charges but lack clear facts, dates, or identifiable names to form a coherent summary. Further legible text is needed to extract a distinct event or subject.
King George Memorial and memorial ceremony notes
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a memorial for King George with references to a tree, Sriyer Bruaner, and various unclear phrases about state actions, a lake Minn, and a memorial coin. The text is fragmented and lacks coherent details, but signals a ceremonial context and calls for prompt action.
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Personal Teper Earres: Cure Earreigh Details
Fragmentary OCR mentions Teper of the Cure and a person named Weis Prat with sparse dates. Unable to confirm full event or context. record shows incomplete personal notice with uncertain spelling and missing details.
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Earreigh
Australia must chart a plan for national development now
The piece argues that world cooperation hinges on practical steps in Geneva and urges Australia to lead through a definite plan of national development. It calls for political and industrial reorganisation, centralising authority, expanding industrial regulation, and mobilising capital to unlock resources, aiming to keep the continent secure and prosperous.
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Australia
Italy
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USA
Germany
Austriiia
High Commissioner's reception in Canberra honors guests
A large gathering at the Australian capital marks a formal reception hosted by the High Commissioner. attendees include prominent Members of Parliament and Senate members, ministers, and numerous named couples and officials, with luminous dress and a display of ceremonial protocol. The event highlights cross party attendance and celebratory cordiality in a period of political diplomacy.
Dispute at Labour Council over broadcasting union control
In Sydney Wenominy a new development unfolded today in the Labour Council as the Amalgamated Postal Workers Union and Buck layere Union gave notice of motions regarding control. The council aimed to foreclose further motions at the press conference and prepare to remove no confidence motions at the next meeting led by Mr Pullen.
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Charrotte
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Lasbour Cuunell
Unrest in UAP as government tax plan faces censure vote
The UAP confronts internal strife as dissent grows over Hawker's tax amendment. Eight members opposed the government on cement duties, while most back the ministry during a censure motion. Parliament may review taxation methods and a shorter working week remains under debate. The Prime Minister urged unity as a debate continues.
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Women conference address urges greater effort for welfare
The Acting Premier spoke at a small annual CWA conference stressing urgent needs and the value of loyalty to the nation. Delegates exceeded 300, including Ava Bowyer and Mrs Sawyer, who urged youth involvement and safer country welfare, with calls for airstrips and rural medical access.
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Savings deposits rise in Australia in first quarter 1984
Figures from the Commonwealth Statistician show savings bank deposits in Australia reaching 1 644 000 pounds at March, up from the June end total, with a rise of about 7 million pounds over the period. The report notes higher deposits than a year earlier, despite some seasonal shifts and market volatility.
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Savings Bank
Wade
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Parliament House Censure Motion on Forty Hour Week Debate
In Parliament House the Opposition led by Mr John Curtin moved a censure of the Government over its stance on a forty hour work week. Sir Frederick Stewart supported the Government’s position, voting in favor of applying the Geneva draft convention to certain basic industries. Curtin accused the Government of shelving the issue by proposing only an inquiry, highlighting the global shift toward shorter hours and the potential impact on employment and production. The debate centered on whether Australia would advance to a 48 hour week, with concerns about vested interests and industrial and social standards.
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Betting Inquiry Sees Calls to Reconsider Arbitration Role
Sydney report on betting patterns notes calls for reexamining the role of state and federal arbitration bodies in regulating wagering. Gov. Wilson attended discussions with leaders about potential reforms to prevent collusion between bookmakers and police, amid rising betting activity over the past eight years.
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Debate on 40-hour week in Geneva inquiry amid government push
The House debated applying the 40-hour week principle amid government and union pressures. Speakers cited international votes, Geneva discussions, and fears of perverting the inquiry while urging practical reform. The session raised questions about timing, scope, and employer versus union influence.
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