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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1936
Page
3
Japan plans rapid expansion in motor vehicles, targeting 200000 additional units within ten years, only from Japanese owned firms. Government control shifts production away from Ford and GM subsidiaries, with laws favoring Japanese capital and management.
The United States Department of Agriculture will supply thousands of cotton mats and miles of woven fabric for use in highway construction. Trials show cotton fabric reinforcement on secondary roads improves longevity at moderate cost, with 40,000 mats planned and a 900,000 dollar allocation. Experimental roads in the US aim to cover hundreds of miles this year using cotton-based mats and bituminous emulations.
In Sydney Monday Adaremsing the Quota Club, Beate secretary of the Australian Railway Union Mr Livya Rom warned that national defence and isolation offer no protection, urging a theme of international peace. He said isolation is eroded by the United States and Australia, and the Labour movement will not join future imperialistic war.
Britain lacks young players says Avetrella but Melbourne reports a group of youths led by Jack Cramford may push into the game. Bromwich, Maxisy, and Lando face chances before them in an interview conducted today.
At the Central Police Court George Plaisted and Edward Pulley were charged with the murder of Edwant Mankin Gardiner at St Peter on August 12. Constable Ford stated the defendants lay in wait and shot Gardiner. They were remanded until Thursday for an inquest. bail was opposed.
The tralowr Mr J Mayten reports Hadrian broke down while galloping after yesterday’s failure. Hadrian’s racing career may be ruined as efforts to assess damage continue. Wedrias, also favoured for Epsom, was withdrawn from the race.
The first annual meeting of the Queanbeyan Branch of the Agricultural Bureau will be held on September 18 to present a year’s progress and elect office-bearers. A junior section meeting is planned for September 25 at the Farmers’ School with 26 members enrolled. The annual show committee has received prize and cash donations from supporters of the Junior Farmers Club.
The Merino Breeders Competition will begin locally on September 7 with Mr Fussimmons visiting the world and holdings of competitors. The Queanbeyan Agricultural Bureau and Farmers and Stockowners Association run the event. Entries include Fat lamb breeds led by Mrs. 15 Murray Currumbene and other figures. Judging was rescheduled earlier than expected, forcing several entrants to withdraw. Kilby Bros of Hull won an earlier state placement.
In a New South Wales Equity Court hearing Monday Mrs May Ellen Hardern seeks increased maintenance from the will of Anthony Hubar Hardern. The deceased left £900 a year to her in Australian funds plus sums in Jersey and Canada. She argues health decline and a nervous breakdown from matrimonial strain and the will’s allocations to his children. The judge questions jurisdiction if she is not domiciled in Australia. an interim order for £50 monthly for the daughter was suggested, with a separate suit for the daughter. The case is part heard.
Buyer operated freely for 18000 sheep and lambs penned at the Pemblington Sale Yard Monday with a firm market. Quality fair, cattle inquiry fair, prime stock well represented. Market quotations indicate steady demand and good overall activity.
Ministers Brunner Attorney General and acting Treasurer returned to day from Adelaide where they held conferences. Details on the discussions and outcomes were not fully disclosed.
Kensington hosts a day of jumps and flat races with multiple handicapped events. Notable entries include Gala Boy, Prince Moailin, Flying Handicap divisions, Kensington Handicap contenders, and Fourteen Two Handicap fields. The card features a Welter Mile and various divisions with prize-weight adjustments and a mix of local and named horses.
Public notices announce the Annual Meeting of the Canberra District Association to be held at Halal Gonberra on Monday September 7 1936. A future division by the Fon FG Mansiee KC MP Attorney General will be delivered at Albert Hall Canberra Tuesday September 4 at 8 18 pm. An AT Club Howse Braddon event Wednesday September 2 at 8 pm features Final Cragy Whint Evening with refreshments and subscriptions set at 2 shillings per person.
The Opsem Hatdicap saw rapid changes as voters rally behind top contenders and a mishap to Fisdman altered the field. Victorian favorite Gey Lover led a strong bid, with Pamekin close behind by three points. Other names like Eyxmon, Wykeham, Cabailat, and Queen of Bong surfaced in the fluctuating market.
Melbourne racing notes list scratched horses and key contenders across major derbies and cups. Musk Deer and Blackbird feature in top fields with Gay Charm and Hadrian among others noted. The Metropolitans and Caulfield Cup are cited with Musk Yor among hopefuls at Epsom and VATC venues.
In a boxing bout, Australian Reavywalgal overwhelmed American Georg Simpeon, scoring decisive knocks and controlling the action from start to finish. The American faced relentless pressure, absorbing punches as the Australian repeatedly landed cleanly, leading to a conclusive early stoppage.
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