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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 08, 1936
Page
4
Torn OCR fragment from The Canberra Times hints at Canberra and district names, stations, and individuals but provides few readable facts. The text references Bunghendnre and STONEY, with unclear roles or dates, making precise summary difficult from available readable segments.
The Canberra Times reports Parliament faces constitutional doubt over Commonwealth power to ratify the 40 hour week at the International Labour Conference. It notes political brinkmanship, calls for a direct referendum, and argues the government must clarify whether it prioritizes Commonwealth or State rights in multilateral labour standards.
An article details a forthcoming dedication of the Masonic Temple in Canberra with Governor General Lord Gowrie presiding. The event aims to align with a broader visit by Grand Masters from states, noting the lodge and ancillary rooms now complete and a literature room to be added with a total cost around 13,000 pounds.
The Canberra Chiro of England hosts the annual Ball at Albert Hall Canberra. Debutantes Miss Gloria Thurboo Marie Robertson Rowley Lorne Colwell Alma Colwell Constance Hossenw. are presented by Sir Geoffrey and Lady Whiskard with elaborate attire and flowers. Reception features autumn decor, Pigeon's Orchestra provides music, and guests number about 400 enjoying the long evening.
The council debated testing a swimming pool site to assess construction feasibility. A preliminary wall and vent plan for 80 yards would be examined, with costs estimated around 1900 to 2000 pounds and revenue considerations tied to the Queanbeyan River project.
Canberra and Queanbeyan prepare for their first Derru derby with Canberra captains Hawke and Walsh in top form. The encounter at Kingston on Sunday kicks off the Cup series as reserves and youth players practice at Manuka ahead of the season.
At Canberra Home in the Australian capital, a spring evening gathering brought together notable Canberra figures discouraged by bail restrictions. Guests included Acting Attorney General and other dignitaries, with English hospitality evident as attendees mingled, exchanged contacts, and shared remarks about the forthcoming events and key personalities present.
A jagged excerpt notes a jet at Jaw and two seid ae r of Olympigjet with wounds at depth rock bottom could be near foundation. It mentions the Public Works Department and a depth measurement near the 1c.
A parliamentary session opened with discussion on machine work and workers. Mr Curtin and Mr Cameron opposed the motion amid references to modern times films. The debate touched unemployment and industry protection, with figures from Commonwealth government policy and the Mr. White ministry cited as context. The hearing adjourned amid party disagreement and procedural remarks.
In Sydney on Thursday five young men Henry Burnett Stanton 26 Reginald James Plann 38 Cee nent Wlanagan D Pradorick Thomas Smith and Michael Mulareny 24 were charged with maliciously wounding Police Constable Arrow with intent to resist grievous bodily harm. Crown prosecutor K C Mackens said the attack was cowardly and the officer was punched kicked and abused as he attempted to perform duty. The constable required a month of detention after the assault. Mulqueeny claimed he tried to save the officer from the attack and did all in his power to prevent harm.
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