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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 09, 1936

Page

3

Oil Search Amendments Approved to Boost Drilling Efficiency

The government accepted expert committee amendments to the Patro fia Dil Reerch Act aimed at improving oil drilling efficiency. Funds, including 180,000 for preliminary surveys, will support modern drilling plants hired by the government to ensure optimal core mining and geological surveys.

Yortardhy Patrofia Cummittee Fontinlg Drs Woolnough Wade Sha Ware Murvey Avi Mmoeay van Tor aeiTling

Epsom Favourite and Sydney Rival in Fog Afloat

A fragmented report notes an Epsom favourite alongside Sydney contenders in a foggy Brisbane journey. The snippet hints at a Botanic appearance by a horse named Pamelon, with tense prep and a rare front position in today’s racing context.

Sydney Brisbane

Rush and gold discovery spark brief mining rush

A short lived rush followed a gold find near an old mine dump reported by Sydney. Woodcutters formed a party and tracked the site, but the effort cooled as conditions worsened. Local trainer Le Haigh is noted in connection with the unfolding events.

St. Yelowfine Inateek Sydney Tuentay Mr. le Haigh Allunga

Court Seal Registrar to Face Trial in Melbourne

The hearing was held today on the charge against Seaforth Mackenzie High Court registrar of Australia forged seals and uttered. Witness Arthur Horton testified to conversations with Mackenzie about acting as confidential adviser to Giles. Mackenzie admitted to arranging documents and letters to induce Giles to pay money. Bail set at £600 on one charge and £800 on another. Mackenzie reserved plea.

Melbourne Tieaing Seaforth Mackenzie High Court of ‘Austraiit High Court Arthur Horton Bailey Giles Mackenzie Loughrey Bankruptcy Court Mackensie

Contempt of Court Fines Sydney Newspaper

Sydney court finds Consolidated Press Ltd guilty of contempt over an August 4 Daily Telegraph article. The Full Court ordered payment of costs to two applicants and imposed penalties on the Telegraph and related parties, citing prejudicial potential and contemptuous conduct toward the plaintiff and justice process.

Sydney Consolidated Pres. Ltd Telegraph S.C LW. Lower Delamut Wiliam Mottay Sun Newspaper. Ltd Frederick Baume Ediuen Suns Chirk Wau Oestiganta Cnet Mersh Echct Alea Maurice Auld Paller Wlcers Journaliata Seaponitent & Company George Warnecks mChies

M C C Team Form Critics Disappointed In Australia Tour

A fragmented report on MCCs touring side and Loveraun Gowers XI from Boathorough. Highlights include tense wickets and partnerships between Fit Brown and Wellard, with Gowers XI posting 387 declared in the first innings and MCC replying with 307. Notable bowlers include Gover Nicholls Wellard and Brown, as well as several falls of wickets and late twists in the match.

Austraia Loveraun Gower Boathorough Bec.c Lévreson Gower Fit Fit, Brown and Wellard, Which Product 11 Runs To 48 Mamuges. Keown Wellard Tiney Welland Gots Austral Bowie Idaccarete Mace Gover Nicholle Brown Wyatt Batellite Ferity Binis Nicholls Leyland Merdetaft

Ascot Races Programme First Division Handicaps

The programme lists entries for two divisions of a 12 15 start at Ascot with three and four year olds, detailing horses and weights such as Faut Yb A Midinette Blackfern Guten aibaon Rykoon avila Hamurah Aladdin and others in the first division. The second division carries weights around 14b and includes Air Gale Comcrete Kipcsk Doris Mouchon Clifton Treehne Ligemo and Beechesn among others. The fourteen-two handicap follows with first and second divisions listing horses like Cone Weimar Prince Cello Now Moon Mazanna Maryland Mirror and Ronette along with weights.

Faut Gmc Midinette Blackfern Dollars Guten Aibaon ST Gram Bobonnet Avila Q Hamurah Aladdin Fumcoaye Rykoon Vingle Joy Fiabett Air Gale Groavenor Giensem Square Idavale Comcrete Kipcsk Doris Mouchon Clifton Treehne Ligemo Beechesn Bil Mush Fakenham Cone Weimar Maryland Mazanna

Heavy Rains Brush Wide Areas Across State

Heavy rain drenched many regions with the heaviest falls on the northwest slopes and Tablelands, exceeding two inches in places. Across the eastern half and along the Riverina it rained, and coastal and tableland areas are forecast to see further falls in the next day or two.

Bydney

Uniformity Sought In Wool Research

Sydney July 1 The Australian Wool Board vice chairman A Aelt said the board will invite scientific bodies involved in infection health research and fascot concerns to send delegates to a conference in Melbourne to discuss a unified plan of action to be implemented. Many applicants seek inclusion in the Australian Women’s Cricket Tour with more than 60 women vying for a place in the 16 to 18 member team next year.

Sydney Tucsdy A Aelt Vieo-Chalraisn Austratian Wool Board Ation Heaith Research Fascott Saaferene Stelbourne Unifeem Renwerdh

Canberra Rain Pets Total Of 193

In Canberra a rainfall record shows a total of 193 inches with four months remaining. The report notes 34 inches fell in the first three months, July had nine inches, and $20 points were recorded.

Canberra Mnd Jily

Gun Accident Severed Artery In Child Incident

Stoney Tuesday report recounts Alfred Parkes, age 4, and companions shouting near Lakemabe when Parkes slipped and fired a gun. The bullet severed an artery. caregivers and a doctor aided as Parkes was rushed to hospital in serious condition amid panic and confusion.

Stoney Alfred Parkes Davin Lakemabe Parkes Pana

Bigamy Charge In Tuesday Court Proceedings

Isabel Willet, 80, pleaded mally at for Court of Quarter Sealants Led to bigamy. Her first husband, alive, was 20 years her senior, and her second husband 20 years her junior. The accused, entering the court supported, faced potential arrest but court attendants intervened. The judge bound Art Willet over for 12 months.

Bydney Isabel Willet Mally Bane Alice Comutein Chuck Art Wilet

Avrntian Mind Crmminatounc Mr S M Bruce at Golf LONDON

In London on Tuesday amid Jubilee Vase Tournament action at St Andrew's local golf. Mr Bruce and partner J Himan faced tough competition as spectators followed live with The Times gallery reporting. At the 17th hole Bruce’s drive nearly clinched the hole before a witty second shot prompted Sir John Simon to leap in mock Olympian style.

London S.M. Bruce Jake Himan St. Andrew's Times Myee Larce Gallery Bruce Bit Tole John Simon

Wellington Tragedy Rumored in Dubbo Case

Police report a Wellington district tragedy with a suspect woman charged with murder and a young man detained. Detectives failed to obtain usable information from a woman at a local residence before the incident, as officers pursued what happened in Dubbo.

Dubbo Tuewing Wellington Kowa

A J C Spring Races Sydney Frat Acceptances Declared

Frat acceptances were announced tonight with four remaining in contention as the metropolitan program featured diverse entrants. Novice handicap section included Black Mint Duke Bon Belford Cromine and Gay Venor among others in a crowded field.

Sydney Tepcom Thy Wnas Black Mint Duke Bon Bir Belford Roared Prine Cromine Gay Venor Trefannor Ll Mlaming Tigi Burrandoole Front Val Wolfe Windsor Polly Park Corman Bivevilla Buil's Fye Mutter Bye

Wyong Races Report With Caravel, Mead Maid Outcomes

Fragmentary race notes from Wyong show Hinalesp and PENNT HUNTER in early positions. Entries include Caravel a, Mead Maid, and Diva with unclear times, final time noted as 117. Additional garbled terms suggest half-mile splits and driver initials, but key placements remain uncertain.

Hinalesp Pennthunter Crotis Mead Maid J. Buena Caravel A Beltey Atiro Aya Ea Nyhunter Caravel Boy Hem

Prince Munk Bwer Triumphs In Flying Handicap Race

In the first division Prince Munk Bwer finishes 77, with Maiden Walter HandicaP and Airmppy Boy among noted contenders. Royal Belle and Teddy Boy highlight betting as the event unfolds with multiple divisions and close finishes.

Fira Prince Munk Bwer McHugh Inal Midgee Reynolde Bacrs Ff Dottam Davideon Lady Yaraman Royal Belle Teddy Boy James Prinun Kaylah Pharan Nelt Dunwell Gay Hawk Martingale G. Morrow Cgoluse the Brewer Dor Paim Nut Rarly Tamban Brerain Prince Beaupre Coulnon Bharan Rivas Interview Mourang Pal Longthe Lb Jengtha Jimn G. Scholl King Otho Palady D Kite Land of Silas Oriental Bax Pass Wateon Orm Otho Joan Gay Ding Lemgeth Tine Man Mlea Deas Tae Cebbay RS James Penny Hamarsh Elvan Barvey Dora Kipohiak Faken Twiet Madine Myeham Air Gayo Abe Bandicnp Reiner Call Repere Mamdin Joan Reewart Gay Venor Priva Fleming Unafrail Absol

Missionary Freed Ahead of Two-Year Term in Rabaul

The Supreme Court of Rabaul sentenced Reverend Holy Foxe, a Lutheran missionary, to two years with hard labor for unlawfully depriving natives of liberty. He is to be released October 1 after the Territory administration granted remission of the unserved portion of his sentence. An appeal to the High Court was requested but declined.

Supreme Court of Rabaul Iabave Fev Hohty Foexe High Court Bit Sir George Peater New Gainea

Protest Against Unemployment Policy Meeting Notes

Leeton Tuesday meeting presided by the Shire President and Councillors Mountford decided to petition the Governor. They urged relief funds be used properly and questioned past unemployment relief spending as 15,006,900 was collected last year with little spent on the intended purpose.

Leeton Tuosdy Mountford Saling Bievene Bruaner Blick Anid

Clergy Decry Dole Drive In Protest at Cathedral

Clergy from Protestant denominations met at St Andrew's Cathedral on Tuesday to condemn the government for its relief efforts and demand renewed dole and humanitarian aid.

Dole Rydney St. Andrew's Cathedral

Tender Derailed at Martin Mille Crea

A derailed tender attached to a goods train at Martin Mille Crea caused major delays. Passengers were transferred to the day train at Tram Rampany while goods traffic was halted for repairs.

Newcastle Martin Mille Crea

Grim discovery in All Nations mine shaft near Bingare

Bones and a human pair were found in the All Nations gold mine shaft near Bingare and sent to doctors for examination. Officials say the remains require close analysis to determine age and cause, with authorities promising a full report after medical assessment.

Bydney Tunsday All Nations Bingare Polite

Scratchings from Melbourne Cup race details

Scratchings list from the Melbourne Cup shows Riaphen Hravent Bunaby Cane Cuuiford Cup Atepnen THM abivdaput. Notable changes affect race field positions and betting odds.

Riaphen Hravent Bunaby Cane Atepnen

Ferondica Cough Remady in Australian Patents

Fragmented note outlines a product called Ferondica Cough Remady claimed to save money for Australians. Mentions improvements, renaming, and alleged enhancements to water taste. References to divisions, renovations, and mixed product branding without clear dates or concrete facts.

Trial Handicap Racing Notes From a Patchy Record

The fragmentary OCR item hints at a racing card with entries such as Duncan Bun Brows and A Percival and mentions betting odds like 6/4 and 5/1. It includes names like E Odd Quon and J Duncan and references to times and purses, but the text is garbled with partial scores and mismatched punctuation, offering only a glimpse of a historical betting event.

Duncan Bun A. Percival E. Odd Quon A. Iswe Ian Mgt Bios A Tange ST Aeme

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