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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1936
Page
4
Fragmentary weather note shows measurements for 24 hours ending 8 sn, with temperatures around 75 degrees at 2 pm and 8 pm, plus stray references to inches and time stamps. Indicates missing or garbled location names and units, but preserves core values and times for local observations.
Fragmented analysis argues Germany dissolving its Colonial League to avoid straining Britain while seeking gains through world trade. It links colonial ambitions to Europe’s currency stabilization and calls for a world economic democracy over imperial expansion. The piece discusses Italy Japan and France, noting colonies do not solve population or material problems and warns against wars from imperial rivalry.
An extensive reception at Government House featured a long march of guests led by Lady Dowerie and a large list of attendees. The event highlighted civic figures, diplomats, and notable residents from Queensland, London, and Canberra with many names recorded among the invited and present. The afternoon proceedings included a formal welcome and socializing on the garden lawns.
David Riordan Labour member for Kennedy Queensland died prompting tributes in the House of Representatives. Leaders and MPs paused as a motion expressing profound regret passed, with condolences to his widow. Members adjourned until next Wednesday as marks of respect.
Figures released by the Minister for Commerce show that Australian born sailors now predominate on coastal ships. Over three years to June 1939 the share of foreign workers fell, while Australian born seamen increased, aided by ex naval ratings joining the mercantile marine.
A jar of molten glass ploded at the Australian Glass Manufacturers Co. in Waterloo Sydney this morning. Auxiliary staff averted a major spill by cutting molten glass into a basement chute. Firefighters arrived and declared the danger over with practically no damage or injuries.
Fragmentary notes describe a musk scented plant once linked to Canberra and Duntroon. The text mentions a century old introduction, its unique characteristics, and permission processes for recognition by authorities amid a broader discussion of botanical history.
The article honors Darby Riordan a Kennedy MP famed for fighting style and honesty. It recalls his early days with Dick Sonne in Canberra, his physical presence, and the respect shown by colleagues in Parliament. Riordan’s death in Brisbane follows a long hospital stay, with tributes from Lyons Curtin and Page highlighting his earnestness for workers and the union cause.
At Dubbo on Thursday the Country Golf Carnival saw W Brandon and G Phillips of Wollongong win the A Grade. Results show Phillips and Brandon advancing through quarter finals and semi finals with notable scores, while H W Stephenson of Tamworth led A Grade scoring with 104 and 168 totals for championship play.
Fragmentary report states parties failed to reach an agreement, were discharged, and remanded for a retrial. The accused were each granted bail of £200.
An Englishman, Mr. W. A. B. Goodall, born in Ecles Lancashire and later living in Bedford, established a self styled kingdom on Pulau Serimbun after serving in the Boer War and moving to Johore. He ruled with four subjects and two Chinese servants and a Malay boatman, flying a white sea horse flag with a dark blue field.
The jury in the case of Jamon Bowden and two others charged with the deaths of three pedestrians in a motor accident last June failed to reach a verdict.
Vague readable phrases describe a collision or near miss involving a motor cycle and a truck on a road. Witness mentions severity, timing around three hours, and a driver’s actions. Details are garbled, but references to a river, highway, and riverbank indicate location near a roadway with traffic mishap.
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