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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
3
An unclear Nome report notes a Length Cement Company timeline and a proposed oil venture. The text references an emplanier the new s chlan and a disagreement over two UNWIKE entities.
At the eighth annual Canberra Musical Society meeting in Hotel Canberra members pressed for a grand piano to host international artists. They noted current Australian-made instruments were inadequate and urged government action, while reaffirming commitment to promoting music in the National Capital despite financial and interest challenges.
Excellency Lady Gowrie, patron of the Canberra Mothercraft Society, visited the Baby Health Centre in Canberra East yesterday afternoon. She reviewed the clinic’s expanded work including a new sister for pre‑school care, and was hosted by Mrs Bracegirdle with afternoon tea following a centre inspection. Members of the council and sisters were present.
In London officials report Mr. Menzies urged the Privy Council to dismiss James's appeal challenging Section 92 of the Constitution. He argued Section 2 does not bind the Commonwealth and warned decisions could upend trade regulation across Australia. The hearing stretched six hours with adjournments expected to continue, and a judgment months away.
Mary Ann Dean, 89, living alone in a Rowland hut, was assaulted by a man after dusk. He struck her, throttled her, and left with £5 and jewellery. She was hospitalized in critical condition with severe facial injuries including a broken jaw and a cut eye.
The President announced a special meeting will consider proposed amendments. He hoped to arrange a concert in Canberra on July 1 by Eileen Joyce, the Australian pianist engaged by the Broadcasting Commission for a series in capital cities, currently in Hobart.
A Telopea Park and Ainslie Parents Association deputation urged the Minister for the Interior to fund extra accommodation at Telopea Park and Ainslie Schools and to build a new Canberra high school nearby. They pushed for manual training and swimming facilities and warned that current rooms are crowded and health standards at risk.
At a Canberra meeting the board finalized the purchase of the school property and outlined a conservative development plan supported by the diocese. The first directorate includes Bishop jo Goulburn and several trustees. the annual concert at Albert Hall tonight ends the first term with proceeds for library and schoolroom decor. The program features indigenous dances, a Shakespeare scene, a modern farce, Old Girl items, and a gym display.
At Ascot Sydney on Wednesday H Hughes, rider of Anchor, won the Flying Handicap then received a four month suspension for moving his horse from position 15 to 6 at the post. The race day featured disorder from 18 runners and protests over interference at the furlong post. Anchor led from the bend and beat Loyal Verde with Some Boy third.
A meeting directed the executive to form two public committees to report on the party's monetary policy and present findings as soon as possible.
Frederick Thomas Smith aged 24 received five years penal servitude for maliciously wounding Constable Cecil Amos Jordan at Glebe in November. Henry Burnett Stanton Ernest Flanagan each drew four years and Reginald James Flanagan three years. Except for Smith the others may petition for release after two years. Judge Pilcher noted Smith's criminal career as extraordinary and said Smith was fortunate to escape a murder charge.
The Mornington Handicap over nine furlongs at Tamworth produced a win for Prowler ridden by R Maxwel with a time of 1.524. Black Laughter placed second ahead of Glenwitch in third, with a large field including Narbethong Short Wave Phaedrus Westoravon Sir Tarquin and others. Betting favored Prowler at 7/4, with a close finish of two lengths from first to second and half a length to third.
In a tight finish at Adelaide, Cape York ridden by N Percival beats High ardo with Alfange a close third. Betting favored Cape York at 6 to 1 and Alfanke at 33 to 1. time recorded at 2 minutes 41 seconds for the 1 mile 5 furlongs.
The Australian airman H. L. Brook en route to the Cape has been delayed repeatedly due to lacking a permit to fly over Italian territory and is now held at Sollum for not possessing an Egyptian permit.
Advert says sheep suffer parasitic infections causing mortality and underproduction. It promotes Davies Double D Drench as safe and effective, prepared from pure plants, with instructions from scientific investigators. Available at Allan A Balls Pharmacy and via district suppliers with a date of 10/8.
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