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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary weather station notes show a Monday forecast with measurements and times but many words are garbled. Names and places appear inconsistently, leaving the exact location, temperatures, and conditions unclear. The readable parts hint at a 3 pm event time and a general temperature around 36 degrees with possible wind or precipitation notes.
The Ganberra Times discusses the 1986 wool sale opening in Australia and the impact of a Japanese boycott. It analyzes Japan's pressure, the shift to German and Yorkshire buyers, and the broader trade tensions. It argues Australia will pursue its national policy despite tensions and aims to maintain cordial relations while protecting its wool industry.
In Kowen district a large search combed ranges for Horace Jetta, 17, of Queanbeyan, who left home Sunday afternoon with two dogs. Police organized night-long patrols with Queanbeyan and Canberra officers, aided by local residents, after he failed to return by Monday. Sightings were reported near Burtome Bridge and Bungendore areas, with a detailed description of the youth and his dogs issued to volunteers.
Koward Archibald James Ferguson, 20, a farm labourer, was charged in Cantenl Criminal Court with maliciously wounding his wife Constance Ferguson with a razor on July 9 at Mudger. Medical evidence showed a gash on her throat and a wound on her wrist. the jury found him guilty with mercy recommendations and he was remanded for sentence.
English team management sees a young, keen squad ready for the Australia tour. Eight players are named for selection, many have not visited Australia before, and confidence is high they will adapt and perform despite unfamiliar conditions.
Mr R G Menzies will address Canberra residents at Albert Hall on Tuesday September. The Attorney General Mr A N Atens?e will review recent policies and developments in Great Britain and other countries and discuss their relevance. Menzies is a distinguished Melbourne University graduate and the talk is hosted by the University Association of Canberra.
A London cricket writer praises Wyatt for his all round ability and value as a bowler, noting his long experience and the near selection duel with Paynter. The piece emphasizes Wyatt’s merit beyond captaincy and his potential to boost the team.
The committee of the FCT Pastoral and Agricultural Association at Halteat Might approved the programme for the Eight Hour Day mors, planned prize schedules for the February show, and set events including sheep, poultry, needlework, cookery, and school work. The hall committee proposed a dy charge for men and 97 for women for the Night Ball. District exhibit planning was postponed to the next meeting.
The Queanbeyan Legacy Club condemns insufficient aid for members dying from tuberculosis and resolves to send a strong resolution to Abe Menzies for Repatriation and to the Legacy and Returned Sailors leagues. The motion demands TB be recognized as service related and asks the government to relieve ex soldiers from proving war caused TB.
A theft report from Sydney describes a ring valued at 46 pounds stolen after a street prank by a woman on Saturday. Police investigate and seek to identify the suspects and recover the ring, with deposits and returns mentioned in inquiries along Liverpool Street and nearby.
A City Coroner verdict of accidental death was recorded regarding the death of V. Seeni. The inquest discussed the 1036-7 receipts and the embankment incident linked to a frozen war.
Detective sergeant James said he inclined to the view that Sos did not attend the car at the fret place, but two other youths had something to do with the theft. The vehicle, possibly with a youth aboard, was at Albion Street top, with efforts to determine its direction and arrival.
Public Service notes describe the CPS Clerical Association meeting at Albert Hall with an evening concert and officer nominations to follow. Welfare schemes are planned with trader support. High Council discusses wage reports and superannuation, plus potential reviews by AP.W. Unton and the Public Service Board.
A Taxation Tribunal meeting during the Prime Ministers Conference set proposals for a Taxation Commissioner and an appeal path to the High Court. Provisions would allow documents from service inspectors and potential witnesses, with safeguards to protect appellants from prejudicial material, as decisions and appeals evolve.
Melbourne reporters recount the inquest into the deaths of Leslie Thomas Srawn and John William Watts, two brothers from North Pitaroy, following a forced landing of the Imperial Airways liner Atalanta near Behr els. The men, passengers on the ill fated flight, are to stand trial for murder. details reveal the crash occurred south of the Prussian Gulf. Mrs Wallace Smith noted as related in court documents.
A terse fragment notes the aircraft missing Briden aro rome and a damaged undercarriage amid a darker landing, implying a sudden loss of potency and control.
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