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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1936
Page
4
Washington Monday Senate debates the London Naval Treaty with only Senator King opposing, arguing the pact puts the United States and Britain at a disadvantage to two nations seeking to expand. Senator Robinson welcomed no quantitative limits, noting more men under arms now than in 1914.
The famed English prankster Morace de Vere Cole died in France at about age 8. He formerly lived at West Woodhay House Newbury. Cole claimed nearly 100 elaborate pranks including posing as Sultan of Zanzibar in Cambridge and a public wedding hoax on the Riviera.
The text discusses early Christian hymns tracing back to Biblical roots and Greek antiquity, noting hymns like Sanctus and phrases such as Holy God Holy Immortal Mercy upon us, with references to memorial collections and church services using ancient liturgical forms. It mentions Dean Durham and Beall in relation to authorities on doctrinal antiquity.
Excavation and terrace formation proceed at the Australian War Memorial site as workers batter the south eastern side and lay stone. Landscape design by Emil Codersteen includes tree planting in the northern grounds with plans for terraces to widen the building and enhance its monumental appearance once the dome and completion occur.
The Russian Pool tournament will conclude tonight with semi finals and finals. Players invited include C. Permon, A. A. Balla, J. Ticknet, and B. Roberta.
A disjointed 1930s style dialogue shows a child expressing discomfort with sand in diapers and scratches while a mother considers a bath before supper. References to Johnson's Baby Powder appear as practical care items in a domestic moment.
Fragmented text appears to promote a product named Johnnen’s Powder with odd spellings and garbled lines. Contains no clear events, people, places, or concrete facts fit for a full news item.
Parliament heard Mr Eden reveal Lopes, a British subject of Polish origin, had offered services to Italy and attempted to influence Abyssinian arms deals. He did not deliver any package or letter to the Abyssinian Minister in London, and authorities warned Italy of the threat. The debate touched on Italian diplomacy, German weapons, and the role of British manufacturers.
A pupil named Maurion Kelso from Tacone demonstrates a microscopic motor built under magnification. He explains the device weighs little energy yet matches a thimble’s size, with an inch scale and inch long details, showcased at a high school science event.
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