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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1936
Page
2
The relatives and friends of the late Arthur Bryant of Captain's Piet are invited to attend his funeral leaving Mason Bros Park Hotel at 2 p.m. this day to inter in the Church of England portion of Carwoola Cemetery. Mason Bros Funeral Directors.
Real estate slogan urging homeowners to choose names that honor their property and community. Emphasizes pride and recognition tied to residence branding and curb appeal.
The Canberra Times publishes a notice for subscriptions and advertising rates. It lists proprietor Tes Wedeval Capital Press of Australia Ltd and mentions booking options and regional distribution including Queanbeyan and Sydney via Dynock's News Agency.
Daily weather data for Canberra includes barometer readings 30.13 at 9 a.m. 30.06 at 3 p.m. and 30.26 at 9 p.m. Temperatures show 58.8 at dawn 49.4 at afternoon and 54 at night with a 25.1 degree minimum. Rain records for the current year also noted for Queanbeyan.
Mr. J B McCabe, one of the Territory’s first chemists, is visiting Canberra for the holidays. He runs Campa Pharmacy, opened in 18396, and notes Canberra’s growth and natural beauty.
Speeches in Parliament expose dissatisfaction across parties with Commonwealth trade policy toward New Zealand. Emphasis on embargoes on New Zealand potatoes and Australian citrus, calls for full government consultation, possible arbitration, and stronger inter-dominion ties beyond local conflicts.
The House of Representatives adjourned at 4 15 pm for an official reception in Parliament House honoring R B Bennett KC MP former Canadian prime minister. Cabinet ministers senators and many guests attended in the members rooms including Sir Colin MacKenzie Lady MacKenzie Brig Gen Anderson Captain Bracegirdie and numerous couples and officials.
Sir Littleton Groom urged the Government to establish a Canberra University offering postgraduate and research education. He noted Australia’s universities began small, Sydney University started with 24 undergraduates, while Canberra with 75 students and few staff could grow into a distinctive national university. He cited three committees recommending the Canberra site but no action was taken.
Rt Hon. R. B. Bennett of Canada visits Parliament with Lyons and Bell. Bennett sits during question time and attends a reception in the parliamentary rooms. Discussions cover Imperial Air Mail Service, constitutional referendums, and the Westminster Statute, with tribute to Miss Jean Batten and calls for Australian alignment with Dominion policies.
At Parliament House Mr Forde discusses Australia first policies as the government weighs guarantees for literature and art funding. Other speakers critique the budget, noting unemployment, wage claims, and social programs while touching on Tasmanian welfare and naval matters.
C. W. A. Scott and Giles Guthrie, winners of the Johannesburg air race, arrived in Naples on the homeward leg from Cairo. They refueled at Brindisi without a usable weather report and faced foul weather over the Apennines, forcing a return flight around the toe of Italy.
A memorial service in St Columbus West End honored Max Findlay and Morgan who died in the Johannesburg air race. Ken Waller’s mother was among the congregation as aviation representatives attended. Findlay had requested a service if anything happened to him after attending another service.
After a brief stay in Canberra where the ex Prime Minister of Canada Mr R B Bennett was hosted by the Commonwealth Government he departed last night for Shepparton Victoria A luncheon in his honour and a reception at Parliament House attended by about 600 people including Prime Minister Mr Lyons and other ministers and officials followed. He will travel to Melbourne Launceston and Hobart then return to Melbourne intending to be in Adelaide for the Centenary celebrations and later visit Perth and Fremantle before boarding the Durban bound ship on November 7.
Mr Gregory of the Country Party discharged a disallowance motion in the House of Representatives against three Customs Act regulations linked to a trade diversion plan. Proclamations dated May 22 and July 3 and 17 restricted entry of goods under 126 classifications without ministerial consent, notably affecting Japanese and some American vehicle parts. The debate is set for November 5.
A train struck a lorry at a level crossing in Leeton on Tuesday. Three men were involved in the incident with injuries reported.
J Falconer, resident engineer, A Wallace, and H Lawley suffered injuries when a lorry crashed. Wallace sustained fractured ribs and cuts while Wallace and Lawley had cuts and abrasions. Falconer was carried along in wreckage but escaped with notable luck.
Canberra residents anticipate a October 19 Albert Hall concert by the Australian Broadcasting Commission Dance Orchestra led by Howard Jacob. The program features Stella Wilson with Norman and the Rhythm Boys, along with Cecil Norman and thirty artists in a varied new entertainment offering. Box plans are at Prowse's Crees and Hotel Canberra.
Guests invited to the Garden Party at Government House Canberra at 3 pm tomorrow to be attended by Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Gowrie. Invitees must show cards to police on duty. Motor cars may be parked in the enclosed area inside the gates.
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