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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1936

Page

3

Curtin Objects to Practice of Early Supply Bill

In parliament Mr Curtin opposed the supply bill for 1936 37 arguing government control of the public purse undermines parliament. He urged that supply be limited to a few weeks and that a full budget be laid before parliament in August.

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Death of James George Harris at 72 in Lewisham Hospital

James George Harris, aged 72, died after months of illness at Lewisham Hospital. A Tasmanian by birth, he moved to Queanbeyan 25 years ago and became a prominent local businessman. He served on Queanbeyan Municipal Council as alderman for 22 years and was mayor from 1923 to 1933, guiding rapid town development. He campaigned for sewerage works and participated in Federal Capital Territory negotiations after the transfer of property. He was secretary of the Queanbeyan P. and A. Association for 14 years, later a life member. Survived by Molley C. Marris, Annie, Enid, Keith, and Connie Harris and others in Canberra and Queanbeyan.

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Bilingual Films and Cross Language Market Trends

The article discusses English and French language film production by Haussmann Films and others, noting that multi language versions are common to reach American markets. It cites profits from German, French, and English versions, the rising cost of additional language films, and plans by P. Kahn to adapt The Guilty Melody for English audiences in England, aiming to adjust costs and use top artists.

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Protection of wild flora in Canberra ordinance

An ordinance to protect wild flora and native plants in the Territory has been promulgated. The minister may declare any wild flower or plant protected and penalties up to £10 apply for taking or harming protected species.

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F C T Contracts Let for Area 37 Project

A brief notice reports that contracts were let for the area 37 project as part of the ongoing development. Details are limited due to damaged text but the action and area are identified.

Radio exports ship 176th case to United Kingdom

Amalgamated Wireless reports its 176th radio equipment case of the year shipped to the United Kingdom. The shipment forms part of an installation for the liner Awates, for Union Steamship Co. and is linked to the maiden voyage of the Belfast bound Kanimbla. Since January the company has sent abroad 75 cubic tons of Australian made radios for vessels including Age Howard Smith Iron King Tron Baron Matua Kauri Adelong and others.

Amalgamated Wireless United Kingdom Union Steamship Com Ipety Belfast England Scotland Ireland Age Howard Smith Iron King Tron Baron Broke HM Proprietary Matua Untor Company Kauri Union Company Adelong Hmuddart Parker

Canary theft leaves owner stabbed twice at Enmore

Sydney resident Hriday Charles Pettit, 27, was attacked last night when he surprised a thief stealing canaries at his Enmore home. Pettit was stabbed twice, suffering a deep wound to the left cheek bone, before the intruder fled with six canaries missing. Police seek the attacker as Pettit has long protected his prize birds.

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War Memorial Wreath Laid At Canberra By Le Maurier Family

A Canberra tribute to two fallen WWI soldiers was placed by the Le Maurier family of Canns Vale New South Wales at the unfinished national war memorial. The wreath bore inscriptions honoring J le Maurier first A.S.E. killed May 29 1915 and le Maurier died September 29 1918 in France. Similar tribute followed for Earl Haig by local returned soldiers with cairn stones and wreaths in 1920 during a commemorative service.

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