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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1936

Page

3

Rural Bank President Urges Action on Subdivision

In Albury the Rural Bank president Mr. George McKerman urged closer settlement of land at a conference of the Agricultural Bureau. He supported subdivision in proven rainfall districts and voluntary subdivision of large estates, with compulsory action if needed, plus expert inquiry. He noted many holdings use land poorly and suggested government help with purchase funds to aid new settlers, including migrant influx options.

Albury Agricultura Bureau Gor. McKerlhan Agricultural Bureau Sfarta McKerihan

England names likely for Thursday test against Combined XI

Perth dispatch reports England plan to include Fagg Voce Verity Holmes and Copson in the team for Thursday. Leyland may be rested due to back trouble while Allen aims to avoid risk. Duckworth expected back in a week after finger issue keeps Rabing out until the first test.

Perth Fagg Voce Verity Holmes Duckworth Rabing Baron

Detective Sues Counsel Over Appearance in Court

A Supreme Court session today features Detective Constable Sawyer suing in the case of Mrs Elva Hill of City. The Crown Solicitor appeared to instruct defense counsel. Plaintiff alleges wrongful arrest and breaking and entering. The Crown's entitlement to appeal was referred to the High Court for determination.

Crown Supreme Court Cane Mra Elva Hill City Isuing Sawyer Fies Signult De‘fandant Theyail

Police Driver in Dangerous Manner Case at Parramatta

Clarence Arthur Smith faced Constable John Simons in Traffic Court alleging danger to the public as Smith drove about 60 mph on Parramatta Road toward Parramatta. Simons claimed Smith raised speed to 50 mph after hearing the siren. magistrate, while noting dangerous driving by Simons, said the constable was performing necessary duty and dismissed the information.

Sydney Clarence Arthur Smith John Simons Safety Bureau Smith Parramatta Road Parramatta Simon Simon Wea

Nuffield donation boosts nursing home funding in Oxford

Lord Nuffield, famed Morris motorcar magnate, gave £50,000 to Ackland Nursing Home in Oxford where he had been a patient. The contribution follows his recent £1,350,000 gift to Oxford University. He supported healthcare causes while visiting the city.

London Oxford University Morris Lord Nuffield Ackland 2 Oxford

Hurricane sweeps German coast as floods devastate towns

Berlin reports a hurricane sweeping the north coast of Germany with mountainous seas. Labour Service crews work to maintain dykes on the lower Elbe and Schleswig coast. A peasant woman and two men drowned as ships collide near Hamburg Harbour and the Bromer haven. Roads are blocked. Dozens of ships are stranded.

Berlin Germany Hell Goland Elbe Schleswig-tonat Hamburg Bromer Haven

Canberra assault case yields damages to Stafford

Thomas Herbert Stafford awarded £3 damages with costs 7/6 and witness expenses £111 against James Alexander Sharkey for an assault at Canberra Court yesterday. Dr Clyde Findlay treated Stafford for jaw abrasions with X rays showing no bone damage. judge noted injuries from a severe blow but not life threatening. Witnesses Jia n es Crapp and Wearne described a heated argument over trucks. judge found the assault mild but beyond acceptable conduct, verdict for Stafford.

Thomas Herbert Stafford Costa James Alexander Shadkey Canberra Dalvie Clyde Findlay yThez Thomas Stafford Shunter Crarrige Wearne Craep Winnegg Axy Francis Porter Stafford Vany Ames Alexander- Sharkey Crapp and Sons Samuel ‘Crapp Kingston Hoss Sharkey Plaintiff Mitchell

Brisbane wool sales hold at record 234d greasy merino

Auction room in Brisbane saw lively bidding with all descriptions maintaining prices. A season record of 234 pence per pound was paid for greasy merino wool as Bradford buyers heavily influenced proceedings.

Wool Sale Sparks Steady Competition in Melbourne

Melbourne wool sales today showed strong support from Continent Bradford and local buyers. Am Berita contributed solid demand and prices remained fully firm amid steady competition.

Melbourne Bradford Amberita

Races at Bridge of Mar and Nearby Tracks

Multiple racing results with horses including BRIDGE OF MAR CALYDON SKY WRITER MYTHOLOGIST and VALLCOURT. Betting odds listed for several runners, times noted with fractions of a length. Other contenders mentioned across events with lengthy alphanumeric annotations and prices.

Suprewabury Kenigfort Grover Sudean F. de Valle vTaradale C.simmons Rivette Bettiing Kenileort vTimeil Ja. Ywinton Préaton Miss Burn A. Dewurst A. “‘Reld Panayan Claroveldt Princess’ Rewe Regal Melody Bing ‘Hi Blackford Wowingie Balaklava Jength Svein ‘Vallcourt Thancaster Cook Swiynstead A.reid Kasngar Hilltop Captain Ball Rhodan jBetting Swynstead Diva

Menangle Racecard Highlights and Handicaps

Race details from Menangle feature events list including divisions for MOANETTH and GRECIAN ART handicaps, with horses such as TIZARRO Mordent La Rasade and SPEARDALE Domika. Betting odds, times, lengths, and rider/owner references appear across multiple divisions, noting outcomes like neck and short- or long-head margins.

Meklen Welter Moanette We Neever Grosvenor Square Weiss Dlamara Handsey Topleris Reviver Maney Maé Moanetth Ellamars Balt Levo Greclan OR. Maxwell Freulein Marsden Pearl - Clare Mind Jollity Clifton Monmare John Vermouth Kinora Silver String The Count Vitis Dame ‘Pantheon Medabad T."wallace Brereton A. “Knox Scooter iOverproof Cisteria Cello Leap Ahmedabad Jey Seca Capaire Ais Crackiell Jowell Laurel Sf Eriex Invataier Hightech Bramana Minnesota jEvens Laurel

Unclear Source Fragment on Fedora Capital Names

Fragmentary OCR mentions names like Tubbalyoi Shy Ahristophér and John Shakenpanré linked to Fedora Capital. References to Press Aante Maladyab OMeen and Braddon Canborin appear garbled, with no coherent events or dates.

John Shakenpanré Fedora Capital “Press Aante Maladyab Omeen Bivedt Braddon Canborin

Lottery Abolition Discussed At Congregational Union

The annual report of the Congregational Union of New South Wales was read at the day’s meeting. It noted strong interest in abolishing the State Lottery and reported practical support from ministers and churches. L. H. Pinel was installed as a district administrator.

Sydney Union N.S.W Dereynion Fife Jaby Indus H. Pinel

Maiden hurdles race results and handicaps listed

A chaotic OCR of a race program shows a maiden hurdle race with times and horse names like King Bey Verdonia Flying and Sir Walter. It also lists a fourthteen two hand events, the Kentucky and Maryland entries, and many handicap divisions with horses such as Belgravia Martingale and Bracken Lord.

Bey Garnival Verdonia Croat Sir Walter Anaycaign Ainganare Ppatiaikt Am Okstiahitalee Kentucky Gatinar Conasau Revette Lady Milton Maryland sBugut Spec Ai Murwong Ube Falatat Belgravia Gréeen Isle Rmeta

Boxing London Boxers Duel For British Light Title

London lights up as Jim Walsh defeats Harry Mizler in a tough outpointing for the British light title at the National Sporting Club.

London Jim Walsh Harry Mizler

Government pamphlets to attack marketing proposal printed in Australia

Government plan aims to distribute fourteen million pamphlets to business colleges across Australia containing four thousand words over sixteen pages. Printing costs are listed at £7,000 with an additional £5,000 for wages and incidentals. Four million two hundred eighty five thousand pamphlets will be produced by government printers, with outsourcing contemplated. About two hundred young women anticipated to handle wrapping and folding for posting.

vAustralian Ani Willy

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