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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1936
Page
2
Saturday weather data for Canberra shows barometer readings from 9 am to 6 pm around 30.37 to 30.28 inches, temperatures ranging from 3 to 8 degrees, wind noted as NW with varying speeds, and rainfall records for the current February month. The report mirrors a historical daily weather bulletin with multiple isolated figures and fragmented notes.
A fragmentary note reports MARA recovered missing balloons amid confusion and lies. The entry lists ten entrants with only the word Aye recorded for one, suggesting procedural doubt about the total count and names.
A Canberra forecast notes a fine night turning cloudy with scattered showers later. Winds shift from northeast to northwest as the weather system evolves.
The piece argues that the Privy Council ruling exposed a constitutional gap in Commonwealth and State powers over marketing including wheat and other sectors. It urges a national, orderly referendum to define and modernize powers, advocating public submission by the electorate rather than hurried elections. It notes aviation and broadcasting as new subjects and calls for a clear, calm process led by the Commonwealth with input from the Australian electorate.
The Director-General of Health Dr JH L Cumpeton announced a wide search by his department found brushes linked to four anthrax cases in Queensland. He said the imported hair from Germany, sterilised in Australia, had caused the danger and the matter would be stopped to prevent further trouble.
The FCT A Grade pennant final between Fire Brigade and Telopea Park ended with a narrow margin and a two game gap as play concluded at Manuka on Saturday afternoon. Griffith claimed the Reserve premiership and the Grade final, while several mixed and B grade matches proceeded with many rubbers yet to be decided.
Warll famed soprano Elisabeth Rothberg will perform at the Albert Hall on September 14 in collaboration with accompanist Bignor Exja Pina. Born in the Kes Mountains, she rose to prima donna at Crowden Opera, excelling in opera and oratorio while pursuing vocal versatility across styles.
Queanbeyan led 9 0 after 15 minutes with Fox and McNamara scoring and Makin adding goals. Canberra City fought back with multiple attacks, Casey Hurley and Young among the players, but Queanbeyan extended to 21 6 at half time and 26 later as Makin and Hayward added points amid strong scrums and field moves.
A religious address by Rev. FA Headreich at Baptiae Church Kingatna Mast HighL urges Christians to face life’s grim facts. He cites Mark 19 28 and Christ’s crucifixion, arguing the Christian faith embodies hard realities and moral courage to seek the supreme reality in God.
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