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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 26, 1936
Page
2
The report shows barometer readings at 3 pm and 9 pm with values around 20.22 and 30.20 inches. Temperature records note 12.5 degrees at 9 pm and 57.7 degrees at 3 pm, with a 60.8 degree maximum and 45.1 degree minimum on grass. Rainfall figures for the current year are listed, alongside other standing meteorological notes.
Monday reports outline nominations for the New South Wales Upper House election following the death of a former member. The piece notes the contest and potential candidates in the Sydney scene.
Cloudy conditions persist with scattered showers along coastal areas and nearby tablelands. Winds shift to fresh to strong from the south to south east, bringing cooler air and gustier bursts along exposed shores.
The Canberra Times assesses world dread as major powers falter and fear drives policy. It notes Italy's Abyssinian move, Britain and France responses, and rising European armaments. The piece urges Australia to defend itself, avoid panic, and build a stronger national framework.
The ballot for a contributor representative on the Superannuation Board closed Friday with Mr. Clerk Kensington NSW winning an absolute majority of 1019 from first preference votes. Four candidates contested the election including Mr. J L Fawcett Campbell Town, Mr. A S Laws Sydney, Mr. W G Piper Canberra, and Mr. H Waterman Canberra. The poll results follow.
Deputy Coroner records accidental death after a motor car struck 71 year old man on Causeway on April 18. Claud Rottenbury driving, witnesses say victim staggered into path, Rottenbury not under liquor, speed near or intoxication denied. deceased died at Canberra Hospital May 14.
Aboriginal man George Kibiliopinoo faced a murder charge in the Darwin Supreme Court after Jenny, his lubra, was found with a spear wound at Mac Arthur River Station. She died later at Cloncurry Hospital following an aerial ambulance transfer. The defense argued white standards misjudge the accused and relied on a jealousy motive he denied.
The Canberra Society of Arts and Literature held a meeting at Hotel Canberra praising Rudyard Kipling as a master of Empire literature. Speakers highlighted his India roots, tours, imperialist stance, wartime poems, and enduring influence alongside noted works and prose contributions.
A muted wrestling event delivered a slow, uneventful exhibition with little adrenaline. No clear standout moments emerged as the match wore on, leaving spectators unimpressed and the results undecided by excitement.
Mr McCawley, a reader and attendant, ends a 50 year service linked with the New South Wales Government Printing Office before transferring to the Commonwealth Hansard staff in Melbourne in 1900. Farewells were led by principal and second reporters with tributes to his courtesy and steady presence to Parliament in Melbourne and Canberra. He plans to move to Melbourne briefly before returning to Canberra for a short ongoing role.
The standing committee opened on Wednesday by the Elas Rimeters for Commerce Mr Thorby discussed forwarding a letter of appreciation to Professor Perkins former Director of Fheapail in South Australia for his service as chairman A resolution was passed wishing Sir David Rivett success on his forthcoming trip abroad to attend the Imperial Scientific Conference
In Canberra the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory heard Harold J. Robinson seek removal from the Federal Insurance Corporation Ltd register for 1000 ordinary shares in Tattersall's Hotel Armidale. Directors questioned over corporate affairs and share movements, with whispers of losses and fund balances amid disputed figures.
The Branch Council of the Clerical Association meets Thursday at 7.30 p.m. at Hotel Canberra to discuss milk supply and motorisation fees. Canberra cost of living remains high with index figures showing the city leading in 1996. Executive Council reports arbitration issues, and upcoming clerical examinations in Canberra October 19 are outlined with pass criteria and subject choices. A judge criticizes employers pressuring staff against union membership.
Heavy seas pound the New South Wales coast with warnings ashore. A Japanese arrival is delayed days, while several smaller vessels seek shelter along the coastline.
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