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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 29, 1936

Page

3

Conscription Issue Shown Dead in Defeat to Propose Change

A transformed meeting of the Labour Party in Australia condemned conscription and praised freedom from military service. The minister asserted government policy remains voluntary enlistment, denying any plan to introduce conscription. He argued the militia should grow from volunteers, not a compulsory force.

Federa Dineaucentic Zor House of Répresentatives Defence Sir Aronsale Parknilly Tomer Uae Archdate Perkbill

Marred by rain bright hitting by visitors in Adelaide

The report describes splashes of rain interrupting play at the Combined B.A. Country match in Adelaide as England batsmen and locals faced the weather. Wickets fell and stumps were drawn with scores and individual tallies noted, including several players listed with dismissals and runs.

Adelaide Wathenda Ain Cauwed

Minister's Home Search Delays Canberra Residence Plan

The government delays choosing a site for a 26,000 residence for the minister in Canberra. The Australian War Memorial option was dropped as unsuitable, with subdivision plans in the locality. A suitable ministerial residence was to be built near Duntroon but railway routing and final site decisions remain unsettled. Three design sets exist, but final selection awaits.

Canberra Minster Casey Altmille Duintroon Canierta Yexe

North Europe radio broadcast promotes Nordic cooperation

A multi nation broadcast featured leaders from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland praising daily cooperation across five countries. King Gustaf of Sweden and King Haakon of Norway urged lasting goodwill while Finland's president called for united defense, peace, and neutrality in the Nordic region.

London Wellnesday Yast Reper Denmark Vinlani Torland Norway Gustaf Sweden Europe Moma Haakon Finland Mry Scinhufgad

Wool sales report from Sydney and Melbourne markets

Sydney wool sales showed strong competition from Brainford and the Continent with solid United States support. Greasy wool sold up to 22 1/2d per lb. Bungendore offerings helped lift totals. Melbourne market steady with buyers favored, prices firm as French and German demand remained steady and mills supplied well.

Sydney Brainford Continent United States Bungendore

Japanese Buyers Move Early for Wool Dispute Settlement

Japanese buyers show growing interest in Australian wool. Catalogs mark competitive bidding as they scan markets for an early date. The Metoourne manager, a leading wool buyer, noted surprise at a settlement announcement, while popular opinion in Japan leans toward resolution of the trouble.

OURNE Glen Japan

Wyatt Injured Adelaide Player in England Test

Wyatt was injured while batting for England against South Australia Country XVI at Clare. He twisted the left wrist after a short pitched ball from McKay, left the field for examination, doctors noting possible ulna bone damage but no bones broken. He will miss weeks but hopes to be fit for the English tour road ahead.

Adelaide Wyatt England South Australia Clare Juéb ihuInge McKay Pein Wyatt Hina Beolin Ringlishinen

Apprenticeship Board Declares Blacksmithing Apprentices

Pursuant to the provisions of the Apprenticeship Ordinance numbers 2611 3930 the Apprenticeship Board declares the following 19 the Apprenticeship ends within the meaning of the said Ordinance vis Blacksmithing dated the twenty first day of October 1956.

Pite-Jaylty

Additions to Residence Notice Calls for Bids

The advertisement lists locations in Victoria and Tasmania and invites submissions read on Tuesday November 1936 for residence additions Lot 8% Forgest Spectheatione with deposits required. Details available at Works And Services Branch Acton. Envelopes should be endorsed to Nie Beerstery Department of the Interior.

Tyeaday Works and Services Branch Acton Nie Beerstery Department of the Twetlor Ganborta Fatrason Lannistor

Lost and Found Ort Between Red Hun and Manuke

Fragmentary OCR notes report a lost and found item labeled Ort located between Red Hun and Manuke with phrases Pork Cream and names including Dovskiy and Gaunttet. Remaining legible details are insufficient to identify the exact item or location.

Dovskiy S

Speeding fine handed to Mrs Brown on Parramatta Road

In Sydney a fine of 6 pounds was imposed by Mr Boobie at the Tram Court on Mrs Ide Brown of Vaucluse for driving at excessive speed along Parramatta Road. Witnesses claimed the police car showed a speed of 74 miles per hour. The constable said the road was clear and urged safer driving as the defendant was stopped. Robert Opperman plans travel from New Palace to New York and then to the United States next year en route to England.

Sydney Boobie Ide Brown Vaucluse Parramatta Road Witheaes Melbournne Robert Opperman New York United States England

Wardymen Wanted With Wages and Lodging

Applications are invited for the position of Wardymen at a weekly wage of £4 18s 6d plus accommodation. Applicants should state age qualifications and knowledge of ARAT ALD, if any, and submit copies of references to the Secretary no later than Monday, November 2. The successful applicant will be required to sleep on alternating nights and weekends.

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