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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
2
Proprietor The Federal Capital Press of Australia Mote Hirest Canberra. Public notice lists various towns and regions around Canberra including Queanbeyan Sutton Bungendore and Monaro district. The fragmentary text references newsagency operations and district listings with locations and dates.
The Canberra Alpine Club prepares for a major development push in skiing around Mt Franklin with an annual meeting at Hotel Kurrajong. Club members report new ski gear, planned routes and an organized exhibition linked to upcoming club activities in July.
The Commonwealth contemplates action to reduce the adverse commodity and payments balance with the United States. Australia exports little of its main products to the US, while the UK remains its major customer. tariffs and policy shifts are debated to protect national interests and maintain goodwill with Pacific neighbors.
The article reports a high profile Commonwealth case in London with discussions of expenses totaling around £10,000. It notes fees paid to individuals including Mr Mensies and Sir Wilfred Barton among others, plus costs for shorthand reports and consultations. Sir Stanford Cripps argues constitutional changes require act of the proper authority, not court intervention, while debates on the Commonwealth’s constitutional interpretation surface amid criticism.
After years of tension, a student demonstration at the university escalated into a violent clash in the city. A large crowd watched as boats overturned on a nearby river, many students reportedly drowned. Authorities say the university leadership offered no clear response to the incident.
The Supreme Court of the Federal Capital Territory sentenced John Smith to months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to stealing from the Kingston residence of Deri Medeun Wingate. Judge Laden noted the act was a serious offense of breaking and entering, with a value not specified, while the defendant claimed he sought seasonal work and had transitory income from selling blankets.
Queensland defeated Queanbeyan District 37 to 10 at Quyanbeyan Showground amid wet conditions. The visitors dominated with strong forward play and rapid passing, while Queensland’s Wilkie and Hickey scored multiple tries and Little converted.
Foreign papers seized aboard the ship Rydney at Wednening after a disorderly scene. over four hundred packed papers were found, many likely French in origin. Officials estimate payment due on the seized documents would be about £0.00.
In Canberra debate spanned loan terms and a proposed airport project. Treaties with the Commonwealth Rank Board and remarks by Premier speakers dominated a session addressing loan rates, centralization concerns, and dairy export controls as bills advance to second reading.
An Australian parliamentary session debates extending the Arbitration Court to railway employees, aligning wage rates and duties while government and opposition members clash over taxation and uniform assessment. The Senate discusses the Royal Commission findings and fiscal policy amid partisan rhetoric and public reaction.
The report notes Queensland defeating Queanbeyan 37 to 10 with O'Brien and Hindson scoring and highlights the team’s enjoyable tour. It mentions the visit to Canberra and the Prime Minister's reception, reflecting on the cordial reception and the participants’ positive experience.
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