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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1936

Page

2

England Wins Opening Match of Tour in Perth

England declared at 4 for 469 and Western Australia was bowled out for 147, giving England an innings and 322 run victory. Farnes and Allen led the attack, Bryant and Sims top scored for WA, while Buckworth limped off with a dislocated finger. Wyatt kept wicket as Myatt impressed with pace. South Australia named to meet England in Adelaide on October 30 with Bradman and Ward among selections.

Perth Epelans Migetown Auatrolat Allen Bryant Alexdinder Sima Farnes Alexander Flay Buckworth Duckworth Wyatt Anning Bee Farnes Fagler Runy Jett Myatt sRphing Quinnars Robins Lins Farnes, and the Side’ Was Out For 147. It Was Noticed That After Lunch Wyyatt Bardstaff Taate’ Eine England South Australis Adelaide Waa Bradman Badcock Cotton Hamence Richardson Parker Ryan Waite Ward S Walker Moyle

Trade dispute over Australian policy against Japanese competition

F Kneeshaw, president of the Australian Chambers of Manufacturers, argues for protecting Australian industry from Japanese competition. He defends empire preferential policy while pressing for practical protection and warns that yielding could erase fiscal autonomy. He cites textiles, wages, and supplier costs, urging government support and national funding if penalties fall on primary producers.

Chamber of Manufactures Dabour Australia Japan Ottawa United Kingdom Commonwealth Great Britain Gapan Jin

Australian Broadcasting Commission Band at Albert Hall

The Australian Broadcasting Commission Danes Band under Howard Jacobs performed at Albert Hall with Cecil Norman on piano and Miss Wilson as soprano. The Canberra audience enjoyed a varied program including Liszt Lieberstraum, Chopin, Everything Stops for Tea, and Night and Day with lively encores and a celebrated finale of Reval’s Bolero.

Wilson Iim Ay J Kreiger Duke Jacoba Cecil Norman Albert Hall Canberra Norman Liszt Howard Jacobs Savoy Miss Wilson Howard Jacobe Strolla Wilson Feta Star Mr. Jacobs Reval Australia Jacobs

Public Sean Annual Meeting on Canberra Rail Concession Plans

The meeting discusses forming a CPA branch in Albert Hall on October 31 with 50 invitations. It reviews railway concession proposals between Canberra and state capitals, pension provisions for officers, and superannuation reports, with government deputation planned to discuss pension access and retirement age.

Eee CPA Albert Hail Sipm Canberra Ithe

Canberra Times Proprietor Ad Brief

The Canberra Times lists its proprietor Ridgewet and a Canberra contact line as part of a brief paper note. The fragment provides no clear event or date details.

Lite wins 4 SCANBERRA Monday at g 3

Fragmented report shows barometer readings and temperatures in Canberra area. Mentions times and dates, with references to Canberra and Queanbeyan. Data appears damaged but centers on weather measurements and locations.

Soeven

Taxation Appeal in Sydney Heard by Federal Commissioner

The hearing before Federal Commissioner Evatt considered postponement and final judgment on a taxation case involving Trautwein and Magon. The case referenced sums including £143/506/19/3 and £101,600 with discussions on bankruptcies and payments affecting the appeal's outcome.

Sierra” “de Sydney Sorrutwain Thestax Rowing Ad Im Jones Pehaltien Mion Trautwein

Canberra Forecast Signals Snow On Alps

Canberra forecast warns of cloudy periods with scattered showers on the highlands. Some further snow is expected on the Alps with isolated hail. Strong southerly winds increase the cold conditions.

Highlands Alps

Canberra lease disputes signal court oversight of capital city leases

The Canberra Times reports two Supreme Court hearings on Canberra city leases. One case involves the Canberra Steam Laundry seeking to vary a covenant to expand employment, while the other concerns subdividing a large shop into smaller stores. The court may grant limited variations to protect lease inviolability while allowing needed changes. The Commonwealth participates by voicing objections, ensuring administrative protection from political interference. The hearings will draw wide attention to lease administration for capital cities.

Supreme ‘Court A. Capital Territory Canberra Canberra Steam Laundry, Ltd Ttt Commonwealth Ito Tora Canberra City S Oo Ni Hs Supreme Court Tite Senaet

Investigations Experts Report On Proposed Australian Scheme

Experts report the Commonwealth Government will prepare a scheme for adoption by Australia after actuarial investigations by Sir Walter Kinnear and G H Ancer. London will receive the expense details and a draft table for discussion. The plan’s adoption is unlikely to be decided before elections in October 1937.

Canberra Caley Cnimance Walter Nnear Apd G Th. Ancer Australia Commonwealth Walter Kinnear England G. H London

The Old Hat English Regret and Remembrance Text

A Daily Mail leading article laments the passing of the iconic Australian slouch hat and its badge. It recalls twenty years of wartime charm as matronly readers miss the digger image and colonial style that captured hearts at home and abroad.

London The Daily Mail Syar-Timie Wat

Vocal Recital and Lecture at Albert Hall Canberra

Mr. Gibson Young presents a 3 pm lecture and vocal recital at Albert Hall for Canberra schools children. Admission is 4d for adults and 6d for children, with ensemble numbers and audience participation to illustrate community tunes. Arrangements are by the Canberra Musical Society, as Mr. Young tours with the ABC Dance Band.

Gibson ‘Young Al‘bert Canberra Young Canberra ‘Musical Society Prient ABC

Auckland Street named Joan Batten Street in tribute

Thousands gathered in Auckland for a civic reception honoring Joan Batten. The new street near the Old Rail Way station was named in her honor as she spoke after a long flight to Australia. She described limited sleep and the Tasman crossing challenges but expressed confidence in a reserve of determination.

Auckland Ald Daviant Gon Batten Joan Batten Misa Batten Australia Tasiman New Plymouth

Denial of Royal Plans for Dominion Tour

Official circles in London deny a report that King Edward VII plans to tour the Empire. The Prime Minister and Ministry express no opinion as they remain uninformed and would welcome a royal visit if true.

London Edward Vii Australia Commonwealth Prime Minster Mr. Lyons Ministry

Body sighted in harbour near Sydney a.m.

A body was seen floating in the harbour between Sydney and Coogee as the Craigend berthed, the police reported no positive identification yet. They consider it may be Michael Read, 25, missing from his home, his clothes found in a Coogee surf shed.

Sydney Wasani Craigend Jeridh Michael Coogee

Morris Share Boom Shines at London Stock Exchange

The London Stock Exchange showed active trading last week with Morris shares drawing notable attention. The market closed firm as continental politics influenced sentiment, while Morris Motor shares were among the liveliest during the period.

London Stock Exchange Morris Britain

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