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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1936
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a home related notice with names and dates missing. Readable pieces suggest a brief notice about a local matter but specifics are unclear. Further text would clarify the responsible party and deadline.
Subscriptions rate details appear as scattered text with Canberra addresses. Name Johinson and Bungendore Road referenced. The snippet shows rates and contact lines for annual and quarterly terms in a historic newspaper notice.
The text reports daily weather data including temperatures, humidity, and wind for OMMBERAY and CAN areas. It lists times like 9 pm and 3 pm with readings around 29 to 31 inches and temperatures near 60 degrees, noting marked degrees and barometric values for each day.
The Right Honourable R B Hen? MiP arrives in Canberra with Gowrie for government house events. The Governor General and party travel from Melbourne to take part in official ceremonies at the Government House in Can Tra and Gowrie’s residence.
The Canberra Times reports on the push for a 40 hour week, noting budget costs and disadvantages for single states. It covers positions of premiers unions employers boards and parliamentary committees in Australia and New Zealand and calls for a capable inquiry before drastic changes.
Australian Tom Edison son of a Canberra pastoralist reached London after two years with the mounted police in Palestine. He reports Arab raids and threats to Jews, cites weapon shortages and land sales, and notes Australians abroad seeking excitement before possibly returning to farming. He is undecided about joining the British Air Force or going to China.
The British Labour Party conference at Edinburgh approved a policy to restore Spain's right to purchase arms, urging immediate steps to investigate breaches of the non intervention pact and to enable the Spanish government to obtain arms to maintain constitutional authority and law. Attlee pledged Labour would press for clear cooperation with France and other powers and to secure licenses for arm sales, with further talks planned through the Labour executive and international unions.
The Commonwealth Government says the whaling industry offers the best opportunity to develop Australia’s resources with defence significance. Minister Lyons noted after reviewing British Norwegian and Japanese results that the sector attracts capital, citing a two month sea chase off Western Australia yielding 1600 whales worth £250,000. The Antarctic season runs late November to February, with northwest Australia from June to September, suggesting a longer active period for a dedicated whaling company.
The report details the Mixed Doubles Handicap division and the division one final. Ayrton and Miss training were noted, with Bryan sisters delivering a strong performance as they defeated Savage and Lazy 6 0 6 3 in a competitive match. Bell and Miss Bevan dominated play in division one, supported by Miss Bryan as they overwhelmed their opponents.
The Gee Cup and Wealangerra events produced tight rubbers with Reid defending his title and Gillard pairing with Mrs Brownlid in strong showings. Contests featured hard fought sets and several close scores as players from Weston and nearby clubs competed for top honors and upcoming entries closed for the Ladies Doubles Open.
Mixed foursomes event at Royal Canberra links wraps with pairwise scores listed. Mentions Miss and Mrs. participants including Fraser, Waring, Schneider, Fraser, Bevan, Hyles, Hilly, Downes, and others. Final best gross totals shown for Williams and Fraser.
Washington reports officials of the Department of Commerce are impressed by the Hindenburg’s commercial success and plan an amendment to the 1936 Maritime Act to include subsidies for American dirigibles.
Mr Noél Bakar urged that if the report is available within a week the Government should suspend the arms embargo. He argued that France Britain and other Powers must stand against the Fascist Powers. Sir Stafford Cripps moved to include the statement in the conference record which Attlee accepted and the conference unanimously approved.
In Paris Sunday De la Réque and five Social Party leaders along with Trans- Atlantic airman Jean Mérinaz were charged with inciting a mob and re constituting the Croix de Feu after its dissolution. They were reshantied.
A Daily Herald correspondent denies rumors of Russian ships carrying munitions to Spain and stresses the Soviet aim to honor the pact. He says a last resort arms delivery would only occur if Fascist states reject the agreement, with London’s view tied to alleged violations and timing.
Reports from Strasburg warn of rising tension on the eve of Communist Monday as Rightist opposition sparks expected disorders. Five thousand six hundred mobile troops are rushed to Alsace and troops guard public buildings amid numerous preventive arrests.
The Forrest green hosted Saturday rink practice with teams led by Yates Mapleston May Beaton 29 defeating Roach Forbes Waterman Horan ip Peking Dickson Piper Chubb 26 defeating Prust Thompson Johnston Mchgles 22 Traynor Saunders Peterson Rain 23 defeating Peters Percival Willis Fran ele tiah Willock Tobler Cook Somerville 24 defeating Chapman Cooper Chalmers Heys Hobday Cottingham December 29 defeating Parony Galbraith Gray 22.
The Australian Music Examination Board held tests by the State Conservatorium of NSW. St Benedict’s Convent Queanbeyan pupils earned honours and credits across piano, violin, planoforte, and singing, led by Dagmar Caffyn and Gladys Colverwell with accolades noted for high proficiency.
The club held a Saturday golf competition with the president T Starfield winning the event by carding 92 27 45 using a No 2 iron. Griffiths was runner up with 87 gross. Multiple players posted scores including Kenna 103 27 78 and Mountoy 85.
The article lists jewelled wealth of stars like Charlie Chaplin Mary Pickford and Harold MCO, noting Chaplin and Pickford top the wealth table with substantial personal property and real estate assessments under a new state levy. It mentions other entertainers such as Norma Carer Tom Mix Mae West and Diamond Lil with varied jewel values.
A committee appointed by the National Council of the Women's Congress faces the clash between marriage and career. The dialogue centers on compulsory balance and the tension over expected roles.
The visiting team overwhelmed Milwaukee's Fila Hockey Club in a decisive women’s hockey match. Strong play from the Invading squad secured an emphatic victory on the road.
A fragmented report mentions a snooker championship in Manbbaiee with unclear details. The readable phrases reference a titled event and a competition location, hinting at a sports card note rather than a full feature.
Ministry program expands to provide artificial limbs for ex servicemen. Queen Mary Hospital and related agencies oversee fitting services to ensure proper alignment and function. Officials say civilian practice previously left fittings to local makers, now centralized under a national scheme.
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