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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 02, 1936

Page

5

Ministers Promise Jobs To Unemployed In Canberra

A Canberra deputation from the Australian Workers' Union and Labour Council met Minister for the Interior Paterson. He pledged continuous work from November for men, with Christmas gaps and similar schedules in April May June, plus a weekly work scheme for others. The union argued current pay fell below a living wage and urged relief during down periods. The minister cautioned that funding and departmental planning limit job allocation and noted Canberra’s higher unemployment strain.

Mr. Paterson Australian Workers’ Union Cndhe Canberra Redes and Labour Counci Pataraca Cristian E. Es Canberra Atetralian Workers’ Union Placid & Riqunst Mar Camerra

Pioneer John Gregory Dies at Naas After Stirring Times

John Gregory longtime pioneer of the southern Tablelands died at his home in Naas yesterday morning aged about four years. A former teamster before railways, he drove from Sydney to Lake George and helped haul goats to the district over 60 years ago. Joseph Reid of Queanbeyan helped consort with him in goat haulage. Gregory lived much of his life among horses and was famed as a skilled teamster. The widow, daughter of the late Hugh Read, and the Button family are well known in the district.

John Gregory Mr. Gregory Sydney Lake George Joseph Reid Queanbeyan Gregory Goulburn Coons Iven Hugh Read Button Nees

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Judges May Express Private Opinions in Public Debate

In Parliament, Attorney-General Stone defended judges expressing private views on political issues. Mr. Brennan supported the stance, while Mr. Cameron questioned judges writing controversial books. Mr. Menzies said a judge’s public views are their own concern and Parliament should not direct them.

House of Representatives Yester Stone Brennan A. G. Cameron Secratoria Afr Justine Bevatt N.8.w Philip Game Lang Menzies Brenman Labour

Barrier Mines Quiet as Drivers Strike Near Broken Hill

In Barrier mines at Broken Hill a work stoppage continues with drivers resigning and miners on duty. Engineers withdrew from the central power plant as the settlement breached, potentially affecting water supply while pumps operate at Stevens Creek reservoir.

Broken Hill Baen Gentral Stevens Creek

Flemington Sale Yard Markets Show Heavier Sheep Offerings

At the Flemington Sale Yard buyers faced a heavier sheep and lamb supply with 9,000 head moved. Prime arte met steady inquiry while other grades were irregular and the market shed value. Quality generally good with heavy cattle lots. prime descriptions lightly dearer, other classes steady. Wethers ranged 15/ to 34, ewes 18/ to 30, calves 15/ to 23, bullocks 5 to 13, cows 15 to 19/10.

Sydney Flemington Sale Wethers Owen Samba

Woman's Picturesque Life in Northern Australia

Darwin reports Mrs Ray a long time resident of Arnhem Land cattle stations and tin mining camps. After 24 years apart from white society she travels to Melbourne for a holiday with husband G Cranston. Former boarding house operator and butcher, she recalls a lone frightful night during a mining era in Marrandoy and Arnhem Land.

Darwin Ira L. Ray Melbourne Mra. Ray G. Cranston London and Bydney Journaliat Marrandoy A. Ray Mainary Calle Arnhem Land Aercely

Air liner fire blamed on gas cylinder collapse

A Karachi to Delhi air liner fire investigation points to a gas cylinder used to start the engine as the cause. The burning plane carried 118 mail bags and 85 packets, with 12 packets largely undamaged. An inquiry is ongoing by authorities.

Delhi Karachi Armor Athena Ehm Preston Sameea Hay Ell Dndiaga

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