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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1936
Page
3
A suggested shift in language policy as English gains global reach through radio and broadcasting. Professors and linguists debate standardization, noting English strength over other languages and urging cooperation to establish a global standard for speech and spelling.
A deputation urged better Sabbath observance in Sydney amid calls for restrictions on motor vehicles and theatre activity. Clergy and officials noted few crime fears but urged social order, with trains and trams bringing worshippers and a judge reporting fewer Children’s Court cases.
Government reports show receipts at 265,582,000 and expenditure at 63,884,000 for ten months of the year, with an estimated full-year surplus near 4,000,000. Tax collections lag projections, but April gains and high postal receipts help, while upcoming year spending may rise before year end.
Local records indicate several individuals lost their lives in recent incidents. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text but the event appears tied to ongoing dangers and public safety concerns. Further readable fragments reference injuries and responses by authorities.
In Sydney on Monday a Bank inquiry witness, C A Willis, proposed that importers might restrain credit to push European prices higher. Ernest Theodore Furey Naylor, a veteran investor, warned banks faced credit restrictions and urged reform toward a government bank while attacking private trading banks and broadcasters who mislead the public on banking.
Deputy Coroner Lieut Col Goodwin opened inquest into Peter Dove a 76 year old verger and guide burned to death in his cubicle on church grounds. Evidence pointed to a bed fire possibly from a lamp or cigarette. Archdeacon Robertson and Fire Brigade testified the blaze started early Sunday morning and Dove’s body was recovered after the fire was brought under control.
Sydney wool sales show varied demand as several lots fetched around 204 per pound for fine wooled wethers. Buyers and sellers noted strong interest in high quality fleece while lighter lots drew less excitement.
A Canberra Times letter discusses dangers at specific road locations, urging officials to rethink layouts and warning about dangerous curves near Wentworth and Kingston avenues. The writer cites past incidents and calls for safer alignment to prevent accidents.
The fragmentary note appears as a garbled OCR snippet mentioning Scott and an Emwivion related task. The readable parts provide no clear event, date, or organization to summarize into a complete news item.
Report from Rushoutters Bay Stadia about an Australia hosted athletic event featuring Eas and paver teams. Simeny Par Proll is listed as a key participant with a 0.8 score, while Nerouna is noted as a competing location. The fragmentary OCR provides limited but distinct names and venue references for a sports gathering.
Local notes suggest the university may permute street access this March to ease traffic near campus. Officials cited economic and safety considerations while residents warned of potential disruptions during the changeover.
Small crowd attended the Stapleford event at Queanbeyan where K Salisbury won. Otter results list J Januen, J Hornby, A K Godfrey, Woodger, and Tyelam among others with mixed scores. Agricultural Bureau to hold meeting Friday evening May 15 with delegates to be appointed for July conference at Hawkenbury College.
A boxing bout between Lao Kelly and Maxi Flessabbas scheduled for next Monday night at Rinshcutter's Bay has been postponed due to an injury to Kelly. A small metal splinter caused the stoppage and required removal.
Acceptances list for Wednesday races at Ascot includes Jumpers Flat with starts at 1.30 and 2.0. Notable entries include Snowedre and Biliky Omk in early divisions, and Beano Desai’s Bina Devoo Bay to Julaisse in later heats. The card features the Marcot Welter Mile and a second division with Snow Glare and Beslarong among others.
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