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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1936

Page

4

Abbott appointed Administrator for Northern Territory

Mr Cy A Abbott is named Administrator with Cabinet approval and expected to relocate from Sydney with his family. The appointment follows earlier government signals and places Abbott to steer northern development under Governor’s pleasure. Abbott previously served as Minister for Horn Affairs and on the Bruce-Page government ticket, owning interests in New South Wales.

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Canberra Court Hears Case Over Truancy Fines

In Canberra a court heard Mira Lillian Grant fined for alleged truancy after the child did not attend school between July 28 and February 1. The defense claimed the child was kept at home for work, while an assistant argued the defendant must ensure attendance until reaching age to enroll in a public school.

Mira Lillian’ Grant Waugh Metabor Worle Dni Nuist Chika -Ohanne

Traffic breaches and age dispute in Canberra case

Police report a traffic breach in Wantworth Avenue Canberra involving an unlicensed driver and a learner driver claims. Defendants faced fines for permitting a minor to drive and providing false names and addresses with details of vehicle, time, and charges recorded.

Herbert Rose Bradribb Wantworth Avenue Canberra Fendant Livier

Hobbs Seeks Test Chances in Australia

Hobbs arrived in Australia to assess opportunities for selection. The travel shows uncertainties and mixed signals as the boat voyage continues. Authorities consider potential candidates, with Australia fielding multiple players while England debates selections.

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Accused in Camp Affray Case to Stand Trial

Accused faces trial in the West Halinee Court on November 38 after an affray at Capital in Camp. Witnesses described gunfire in the camp area, a man named Ryan shot in the shoulder, and Crow allegedly involved. Multiple testimonies detail the night’s events and the hospital treatment.

Padaing Halbart Louie Croig Thomas Emplee Hart See Winak Heitohetl H.C. Waugh Tov Hie Crowne ‘Michiasl George Lynch Capital Oni Galiagrin Chemin Crosa Phura Witners Mitchu Ryan Yrom Juin Wil Nese Winary House Witnigny Smidiat Fellowa Crom Slevar Otto Matergiv Canbowwa Ryo Noaplas James Fim Witnien Byati Ontvarien Tov Mitchel Witsioun Tippee Ind Ibeen John Thomas Parick Ryan Dia Twitnoda

Readers Views On Defence Unit Plans At Albert Hall

The Ganberta Times reports a public function on youth cohesion and defence unit volunteer plans. Canberra University College Joye Students Association hosts an October meeting attracting about 100 youths to hear proposals and assess postwar responsibility amid wartime banners.

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Schoolboy's death by his own action reported

A distressed report describes the death of a 14 year old schoolboy found hanging at home near Spas by late last night. The boy, named as John Roward Shiltherss, was noted as a buoyant pupil with talent in Crow’s, tachnten. Authorities and family await further details.

Rydney John Roward Shiltherss Orl Spas

Fragmentary Trial Report From Stated Night Inquiry

An obscure OCR passage preserves a fragment involving police, a magistrate, and suspected items. The text references a night search, questioned persons and a claim of ownership, with garbled dialogue about warrants and a court proceeding. The readable portion centers on alleged house searches and a magistrate's involvement.

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