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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1936

Page

2

Gagne Tan and Sea Duel Reported In Hidden Crest

The fragmentary OCR notes a rare event at sea and a tense confrontation near Se Dae. Officials indicate a memorial mood and cautious steps from authorities as details remain unclear.

Pacific Lecture by Rtelessor A P Jenit at Stain Home

A note of a lecture by Rtelessor A P Jenit is cited as taking place at a Stain home venue. The fragmentary text suggests a public or local gathering with details uncertain.

Japan South Seas expansion seen as pacific trade move

The Japan Times series argues Japan’s southward reach is for trade and raw materials, not conquest. It claims population density and arable land give Japan advantage, urging business and diplomacy with the Navy in the background, a view echoed as Australia weighs trade tensions.

Australia Japan Japan Times Tokyo Masanori Ito Wenenen South Seas Mr. Ito Marious America Belgium Italy Britain Germany South Pacific Ocean British India India United Kingdom Ito Pacific Tue

Public Service Union Talks and Rent Rules for Officials

The High Council discussed journalistic contributions by public servants and urged board permission for all non‑letters. It debated State versus Commonwealth jurisdiction, contributions to the press, and equal funding for Superannuation Act proceedings. It also reviewed rent deductions for government housing and postmaster allowances, stressing control over personnel and property.

High Council of Commonwealth Public Service Unions High Council Commonwealth Public Service Board Prime Minister's Department A.P.W.U State Council State Councila

16-Year-Old Shumack Triumphs At Tennis Championship

Miss Joan Shumack dominates the Federal Territory event winning the ladies singles and doubles titles with strong support from Mrs. O'Sullivan. She earlier took the junior girls crown and defended both senior and junior titles, while Reg Bennett claimed the resident men's singles and Bennett pairs won the men's doubles.

Joan Shumack Stern B. Weaver O'Sullivan Griffiths Miss Yates Miss Mildenhall Reg. Bennett R. Hundt Bennett Hundt Bell Maloney Gowing W. Gribble G. Crawley Mrs. Robertson Merrick Thompson F. Fisk G. and L. Bryan Savage Ry. Hundt M. Thompson R. Bennett d R. Bennett D. Bell Bingles Miss J. Shumack Miss B. Weaver Yates Ayrton Ireweeke Miss Shumack Weaver Crawley Diss Yates Gourlay Cusack L. Gibbs Reynolds Horan Treweeked Griffitha Misa Yates J. Shumack C.airs Belinouse Robertson L Bryand Miss. Treweeked J. Shumack L. Bryan v Misa Treweeke

Hall Sports Meeting Draws Large Crowd at Hall Showground

The FCT.P. and A. Association hosted a major sports gathering at Hall Showground with Canberra Amiel Athletic Club cooperation. About 700 attendees enjoyed ideal weather as events featured slow track times, standout performances by K Gladwin and D Moore, and diverse pony and equestrian contests among many riders.

Hall Fct.p. and A. Association Canberra K. Gladwin Rook Foat Hill

Government officers in Canberra pay higher rent with no compensation

The Executive Council decided no action should be taken after officers in Canberra faced rent higher than their counterparts. The case noted the unreasonable government position in light of all circumstances and lack of compensation.

Canberra Executive Council

Queanbeyan Tennis Results Highlight Turbulent Scores

Queanbeyan tournament results show a string of close matches led by H Blewitt and B Smallhorn with wins over Triggs Smallhorn and Cartwright. Notable doubles included K Taylor with D Porch defeating W Sullivan and Storey, and Meriiln with Baxter beating Cartwright and Barber.

Hobson and Levy Owe Sulivan Triggs K. Taylor D. Porch W. Sullivan Storey L. Martin and Baxter H. Blewitt Gale W. Anderson H. Amalihorn Hobson Levy J. Cartwright B. Barber Bates Bath Meriiln and Baxter Cartwright and Barber

Local Tennis Pairings Show Mixed Doubles Scores

The record lists multiple mixed doubles matches with players including Mra, Daniels, L Reid, Miss Klein, Mrs Barber, Bimba, Timbsa, Limbeck, Cartwright, Wark, Smallhorn, Ayllife, Triggs, Bruce, Porch, Lanham, Taylor, OReilly, Jamieson, Muir, Gregory, Smalihorn, H Smalihorn, Poreh, Ayite, Fresbody, Timbs, Hunde, Jim Moore, and Mrs Moore. Scores range from 9-2 to 9-7 with several 9-3 and 0-4 results noted.

Mias J. Bruce Mia Owe Mias O'Reilly Mer Poreh Ayite Hart Moore Barber Misa Fresbody Small Horn Timbs Klein Wark Limbeck Beilee Taylor and Jamieson Miss Hunde Mr Fresbody Mrs. Barber Jim Moore Mra. Muir Porch

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