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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1936

Page

3

Fragmentary 1940s Australian debate referenced in OCR

The readable lines show a jumble of phrases about wages employment planning and CHIP CHIP in South Australia. Key names such as Mr Powers and Mr Gander appear amid disjointed sentences, with references to budgets and political rhetoric. The text is garbled and incomplete with no clear event.

Yrell Alin Holt Ae Fawiaet Ina Thowe South Australia Jade Mr. Gander Ant

English cricket team lands in Australia at Fremantle

The England cricket team arrived in Fremantle welcomed by a large crowd and driven to Perth for an official reception. Captain G D Allen praised the squad as charming and capable while noting uncertainty over bowling strategy and the new lbw rule.

Fremantle King’s Park Perth G. D. Allen Allen England Rupert Howard Cricket Association Oval

Bradmans XI Leads Testimonial Clash With Six Wickets Victory

Bradmans XI reached the target in 120 minutes for a six wicket win over Richardson's XI in the Sydney Testimonial match. Robinson and Morrisby led an opening stand, Robinson hitting a century as the pair added 50 in 38 minutes. Morrisby remained not out with 19, while Grimmett and Grimmett’s bowling limited Richardson's XI to 162.

Sydney Bradman Richardson Robinson Morriaby Rune Morrisby Grimmett Robingon Fingleton Tailon Wen Scorra McCormickenna VO Bievera Oreilly Wi Bradman's XI

Canberra Chamber of Commerce Meets at Hotel Wellington

The Canberra Chamber of Commerce, chaired by Mr. W. H. B. Dickson, discusses a Condor Creek bridge, Snowy River hydro scheme talks in Cooma, and public holidays for Christmas and New Year. It rejects a public holiday for cricket and endorses a playground project, rail freight issues, and relocating the Muggya weighbridge.

W. H. B. Dickson Canberra Chamber of Commerce Hotel Wellington Department For the Interior Condor Creek T. M. Shakenpeare Cooma Snowy River Sydney Chamber of Commerce Canberra F.C.T. Cricket Assocation City Manly Chamber Queanbeyan Neceaghy Department

G Men Costs and Gains Under Hoover Report

The FBI described by Edgar Hoover as the G men costs America about 1 million pounds yearly while saving roughly 7 million. For the year ending June 30, expenses were around 6 million dollars with 4.708 million in recoveries. Over 3,000 people were convicted in investigated cases, with 4.35 percent of trials resulting in convictions. Life sentences and other penalties totaled 2114 years.

Federal Bureau of Investigation America Amereana Euch Edgar Hoover Bureau Hoover Hanover Washington Secret Service Supreme Court Fice

Trial resumes in Bowden manslaughter case over Parramatta fatality

In Lewisham three people were killed when Bowden's car struck pedestrians on Parramatta Road. Bowden denies speeding over 30 mph and says the car, just overhauled, had a 100 mile run in. He cites poor lighting and shock as delays to stopping. Witnesses criticise spot lighting as dangerous. Hearing adjourned.

Sydney James Henry Ormond Bowden Parramatta Road Lewisham Bowden Aubrey Forbes Tlumination Engineering Society of Australia

Drought Strikes Palliser Triangle 200000 Affected in Canada

Canada faces a national emergency as drought hits Palliser’s Triangle in Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. Finance Minister Charles Dunning says 200000 residents lose livelihoods. relief and resettlement plans, with provincial cooperation, aim to salvage herds and restore soils.

Winnipeg Canada Alberta Saskatchewan Charles Dunning Dominion Dunning United States Palliser John Palliser British Colonial Office

Golden Promise Grows Favourite For Caulfield Cup

Melbourne Tuesday update shows Golden Promise firming as the top fancy for the Caulfield Cup after a strong trial at Epsom. The list of contenders includes The Chanter Gay Blonde Desert Chief Bustard Silver Standard and many others with points assigned to indicate relative standing.

Melbourne Epsom Chanter Desert Chief Bustard Gay Lover Donaster Pamelus Petit Fila Prittle Prattle Northwind Shakespeare Oro Boongarry Salamander Conandale Silver Standard Sarcherie Sylvandale the Chanter Exmont Pamelas Rogerio Soft Step

Canberra Swimming Club General Meeting Preview

The Canberra Swimming Club will hold its annual general meeting at the Forrest Bowling Pavilion on Tuesday October 20. Secretary L. W. Loveless reports a year-end credit balance despite poor weather. two first-rate swimmers arriving will strengthen Canberra for competition at other centres.

Canberra Swimming Club Forrest Bowling Pavilion L. W. Loveless Canberra

Sydney Wool Sales See Record Prices in Season

Record prices dominated the Sydney wool sales with greasy merino fleece reaching 224d for six bales from Baranya. Demand remained strong on Yorkshire and Continental accounts as offerings totaled 13 711 bales with 12 122 sold and 246 privately disposed. skin wools totaled 71 bales. The Farmers and Graziers Co op Co Ltd reported continued high demand and top day price of 221d, matching the season’s high.

Sydney Baranya Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Company Ltd F. H. R. King Bingara J. Medcalf Yaerrabin A. D. McRae Queen’s Pinch Bassingthwaite Bros Wallendbeen J. Boyd Carrathool C. T. Grayston Rylstone A. K J. A. Trethowan Dubbo G. D. Bassett and Sona Gilgandra

Blue Mountains win Country Golf Carnival title

Blue Mountains claim the A Grade championship with a 4-2 win over Newcastle in the final after defeating Northern Rivers 6-1. Weston defeats Hunter 5-2 in the B Grade semi and then trounces Canberra 7-0 in the final with detailed match results for Canberra versus Nepean and Weston versus Canberra listed.

Sydney Blue Mountains Northern Rivers Newcastle Weston Hunter Canberra Nepean

Ascot Races Today Programme Features Juvenile Stakes and Handicaps

The page lists races at Ascot with multiple divisions and weights. Notable entries include Irish Morn, Jean Stew, Prince Hathalie, Mogallin, Riposte, Midinette, and Prince Snowglare across divisions. Flat races and Flying Handicaps are noted with horse names and weights for each event.

Selections from Jumps and Flat Races

The card lists selections for juvenile handicap with Constant Light and Handsome plus Fifty Grand. It records winners or top placements for Mascot Welter Mile with Rhee Gem Repere Jean Stewart and the Second Division Deepdene Dan Dee Mirrio. Also notes for Jumpers Flat Race with Miss Fluency Blueline Lanacian and Flying Handicap divisions Bonnie Rion Tingle Joy Hope Anchor Dung ala Belgravia. Ascot Handicap lists Sally Kilfern Alan Verde.

St Ib Ib Constant Clair Light Accord Valiant Son Hopalong Ss Brazandt Bibi Handsime Vergros Fifty Grand Happy Sal Dea d'Or Turkoom BO Patience Sweet Square Peach Hindha Mascot Welter Mile Jean Stew Cherry King Art Prince Hathalie Pombal Gippsland O Fepere Parcourir Alantis Wallace Mackintosh Mimi Miraill Moallin Abstainer Renverde Trechillo Dan Dee Prince Snowglare Rs Rogarma Claymore Ae Bega Blueline Sre Hiccy Bee Exchequer Sped Lanacan Smadder Mushmin Prince Halle Pombal A Selassie Savage Bayucu Loyal Silver Verde Queen Hope Boolarong Cistura Pull Bev Bonnie Rion Warrain Tingie Joy Coinoo Constant Light Handsome Rhee Gem Repere Jean Stewart Deepdene Mirrio Gay Parisienne Scot Because Miss Fluency Lanacian Flying Tingle Joy Anchor Dungala Belgravia Ascot Sally Kilfern Alan Verde

Aircraft inspection department urged for Australia

The Associated Chambers of Australian Manufactures urged Prime Minister Lyons to establish an aircraft inspection department modeled on Britain. The unit would inspect materials and parts to enhance safety for planes and occupants amid a rapid aviation growth.

Australia Associated Chambers of Australian Manufactures Mr. Lyons

Public notices brief annual meetings and events

Multiple Canberra club notices detail upcoming meetings dances and lectures. Items include Forrest Bowling Club annual general meeting on October 20 1836 at 8 p m with election of officers and reports. Canberra Alpine Club monster treasure hunt and Woolshed Dance at Uberra Station on November 27 to aid Mt Franklin Chalet. Canberra Croquet Club season opening on October 17 1996 at 2 30 p m. North Canberra Sub-Branch meeting with address by Arthur Percival on his German tour. Causeway Sub-Branch monthly meeting and smoke. Friendly Society Kingston meeting at Kingston Hall on 15th at 8 p m. Canberra Mothercraft Society lecture on Home Treatment of Biokinesis and Accidents at St Pauls Kingston tonight at 8 p m.

Uberra Mt. Franklin Chalet R. V. Fyfe Lady Groom Canberra H. James R.S. Club Arthur Percival Germany BH. W. Love Mra. J. Holt St. Paul's Church Kingston

Public Service to press for full salary restoration

NSW public servants press for complete salary restoration in the state budget. Representatives of the Public Servants' Organisation reaffirmed the campaign until the Premier guarantees full restoration, noting the salaries have been frozen for seven years and that no other country has extended such cuts beyond the fifth year.

Sydney New South Wales

Death of Google bowling inventor B H Bosanquet

London mourns the death of B H Bosanquet aged 59 the cricketer famed as the inventor of google bowling He starred for Middlesex against Sussex in 1905 scoring a century in each innings and taking a Balk 1) wicket reference is unclear in the fragment but notes his cricket career and age.

London B. H. Bosanquet Google Middlesex Sussex Aion Omquel Inn Hage Balk

Wheat prices surge on drought fears lift 6-year high

The market shows a strong wheat surge with silo wheat at 5 1/2 dollars per bushel, the highest in six years. Holders expect prices to rise further on anticipated dry conditions in Australia and Argentina. country wheat trades around 4 dollars.

Sydney Australia

Operatic Society Prepares The Belle of New York in Australia

The Operatic Society rehearses The Belle of New York three times weekly under Dr. L Nott with Misa Vera Sutton Murray directing the dancing numbers. A large cast is chosen with understudies. principal roles include Icha bod Bronson Harry Bronson Kenneth Mugg and Count Bates among others.

New York Austria Dr. L. Nott Misa Vera Sutton-Murray Canberra Ichabod Bronson Loveless Harry Bronson Atkinson Noe. Splifkinas B. Lovet Kenneth Mugg P. Lane Blinky Bil A. Johns Count Bates Kelly Count Patet F. Johnston Kari J. Lodge Twiddles J. Marshall Frico Dr. Nott Wiliam A. Paynting Sheep A. Poynting Billie Breeze Coghlan Ah Bung Crampion Violet Gray 1 Marendson Mamie Clency C. Nicholson Fifi Fricot E. Contern Kissy Mitzgarter H, Ramsay Cora Angelique UL Cliyeon Pansy J. Fergueon

Rifle Shooting at NRLA Meeting in Liverpool Today

Mirage and light showers troubled some ranges at the NRLA meeting in Liverpool though weather was mostly fair. General scoring was low. H C Taylor of Queanbeyan and J G Macintosh of Canberra each won £1 prizes in Madden events at 400 yards with 44 points. J G Macintosh of Canberra won another prize at 800 yards with 48 points.

Sydney NRLA Liverpool H.C. Taylor Queanbeyan J. G. Macintosh Canberra Jameson J. G MacIntosh

Make Your Own Cough Remedy and Save Money

Wise readers save money by making a home influenza remedy. A bottle of Heenzo coats two shillings and, when mixed with aleetee and water, yields a supply equal to or better than commercial cough syrups. Over one million bottles are produced yearly by chemists in stores.

Orksee

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Jer Phair Roope Gres Sir Lilleth Cook Royal Mrs Hollows Shade Des Spenibet Fas Bradman’s XI Ichamber Commerce Caulfield Cup Rob Roy Amalia Sydney Wool Sales V. Nepean J. A. Bull RK. Jones R. T. Whyte W. Hewitt J. Kelly A. Anzelart M. D. Asplin M. Chel J. Edlington W. Farrow R. Hyles A. Kurr W. Tandy W. Fowler Weston v. Canberra J. Meares C. Garrett R. Whyte Campbell A. Mucathy A. Cunningham J. Eidlington A. Fuller H. Kimber L Weaton Lo Juvenile Jutalee Brereton O Gay Parilai- Goldelie Honour Woodford Lady Wise Boy Medallat Padishah Bonny Royal Patwood Dungals Skyrin Jean Harlowe Ciatter Monkshead Shelagh Hokanul Boyd Yolwood Zulander Repere College Alan Verde Lane Kilfern Sally Front Val Special Department Forrest Bowling Club Alpine Club Wnorth Causeway L.A Friendly Society L. Rowland Canberra Mothercraft Society Tharwa ‘Wall M, Tong Collingridge H. A. Barraclough, Limited George Street Opticians and OPTO Thonton's Thin District R. B Clark F.lo Gillespie Holyman's Airways Pty., Ltd Launceston Hobart King Li Wynyard Flinders Darton’s Safety Coach Service Mort St A.B.C Manuka Newsagency Forrest Manuka the Mall Ice Chest Lino, Etc Fuller Comer Eimatta Donaldson Street Braddon Hotel Lee Cotter River Road G. R. Cavanagh Kingston Googlie Rexona Jemene Operatic Society Capreol Saiiet Gaynor Robert Taylor Binnie Barnes Snall Anne Shirley John Beal Guy Kibbee Bret Harte Mpliss Pete Smith Let Dance Civic Shark Island Capitol Tootall Holiday Resorts the Plaza Ocean Beach Lochiel Mainor Reddall Street Manly Surf South Steyne Coleman and Bath Sydney Road Buitts Are Salead Burt Ionay Oniginsnio Saly Fran Allan A. Balls M.P.G Paula W. Cranswick Queanbeyan Box P.O
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