Weather report fragment for Bharemane Monsey area
Fragmentary forecast notes a temperature around 0 degrees at 8 pm and 1 pm times with unclear local names and dates, making the exact conditions and location uncertain.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary forecast notes a temperature around 0 degrees at 8 pm and 1 pm times with unclear local names and dates, making the exact conditions and location uncertain.
Manly cloudy with scattered showers and thunder developing. Isolated squalls possible as cooler air moves in from the south. Winds become strong and gusty from the northwest and then easterly, with a cool air mass settling in later.
The Canberra milk report by New South Wales Agriculture experts notes progress but finds samples still below standard. It condemns the Department of Health for weak enforcement, questions the lack of prosecutions, and urges a firm public control scheme and clearer power to protect consumers.
In Sydney on Monday a Howard Reform League protest against Hickey's execution drew country party MLA A S Henry, who defended Cabinet stance but urged no death penalty for adolescents. He planned to urge amending Crimes Act to prevent executions. Debates featured Piddington KC and others arguing capital punishment is barbaric and misapplied in juvenile cases. A joint call urged both Houses to declare no execution for anyone under 18 at sentencing.
At a meeting presided by Dr H L Cumpston the Advisory Council discussed amendments to the Land Valuation and related ordinances in the Federal Capital Territory. Provisions include appeals to a Land Commission, interim rent controls, and creation of a Land Court. Colonel J T H Goodwin proposed redefining Land Communions as Special Land Magistrate and urged open court findings.
A chaotic session covers bootlegging, land disputes, and the struggle over coal mine conditions. Moved motions seek ministerial access to decisions, and amendments target rent determinations. North Eastern Pennsylvania mine owners face scrutiny as destitute workers demand relief, while officials push measures to curb Fascist influence and restore international confidence amid strikes.
In Sydney on Monday the Minister for Justice and a deputation of women discussed commuting Edwin Hickey’s death penalty. They urged mercy while the minister said the law must run its course. He cited Horwood’s killing and refuted the subnormality theory surrounding Fitzkey.
The Executive Council discussed handling of severance issues for Mr. Westcott and considered resignation rules tied to arbitration. Debates covered Land Valuation amendments, Land Court procedures, and City Area Lease ordinances, with emphasis on ministerial determinations, objections, and resident investigations.
Fragments describe a proposed amendment related to poultry on an office building roof and farm-like operations in rural areas. The text mentions tenancy rights, improvements, and rent terms with references to houses, greenhouses, and feed costs, but details are garbled and unclear.
The General Secretary reports service unions seek full restoration of Financial Emergency salary scales. A request to the Prime Minister for personal consideration has been forwarded, with unions authorized to interview the General Secretary to advance an agreement on the State to Commonwealth transfer issue. The Public Service Board rejects amendments to the Public Service Act for broader sick and long leave, noting temporary service should not merge with permanent conditions.
A report describes Doreen a seven year old resident of a country hospital for two years after a fever. Doctors sought specialized care from the Far Went Sense and the child underwent a clever operation with improvements seen. Authorities note ongoing work and reference a location in Ryding for related contact.
A man identified as Pinnock of George A garage proprietor faced charges for escaping custody in Victoria and for driving a car in Sydney amid liquor-related disputes. The case details remain unclear due to damaged OCR text, but the court appearance references an escape and associated offenses.
Melbourne coroner returns an open verdict on the death of 17 year old Jean Moen Hall whose body was found in Albert Park Lake. Evidence suggests possible suicide but doubts remain about the circumstances and the inquest heard there were factors that hindered a definite conclusion.
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