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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1936

Page

2

Air navigation plan to set up meteorological centres

A government proposal to establish meteorological centres at several locations to aid air travel and the provinces with funding of £20,000 for air service, announced in the House of Representatives by the Defence Minister. The plan includes special aeronautical radio stations with full directional finding, already installed at Darwin, Melbourne, Western Junction, and Launceston, enabling continuous communication between aircraft and services. The government favored creating sight air mail services between capital cities, while awaiting progress on the Empire air rail scheme.

Saredroesen Air Pari House of Representatives Defence Parkhill Phota Darewin Melbourne Wesern Launceston Empire Air Rail Bris~ i Cootamunool Micmot_ parcdironsen Siepartmental

Sequel bookmakers set to operate on Friday

A fragmented note indicates bookmakers planning to run on Friday at Newcastle Paddock with betting activity reported. It mentions a declaration of business days and names tied to the forthcoming setup, though the text is incomplete.

Seth Newcastle

Stock Markets Strong Amid Industrial Share Demand

Market activity shows gains in industrial shares with strong demand observed Friday. Investors rallied as several firms reported solid earnings, lifting index levels and widening the advance across key sectors.

Sedney Lin Strong Dememd Ak Ees Mhares Asthe Beeworion Ia Trong

Service for German Women at Larqur

An announcement notes a service for German women at Larqu r with details of dates and location. The notice mentions a gathering in Toursdsy and references a program including a lecture or sermon related to women’s affairs.

Aeremburg Toursdsy Latruut

Ainslie and Eastlake face off in key semi final at Manuka Oval

Glorious sunshine drew a large crowd as Ainslie and Eastlake prepared for a crucial semi final at Manuka Oval. The winner secures a grand final berth, while the loser confronts a tough replay with Acton, with teams boasting strong lineups and famed players as they battle for supremacy.

glorious _sunshine Marmbers Manule Oval Ainslie Eastlake Aetea Mia Manuka Oval Manuka Krom Lo Gual Jove D. Moore Williams Rowe Collins Collin Kestaie Dempater Aliman Lagdakce la van Kowigton Hach Audi Bpendeiore Wal Val Bastiace Waarton Jenkins Trevillian Ufo Mardenuina Gaur Sithough Acro Fiat Telopem Park Se Tn Ble Fm Iquor Cotrell Kyre East Jane Jamea Donohoe Lee Ajune McNagwart Atktofon Gladwin Actus Basliday Rogers Wyegice Gamtains Ofiniona D. Elliman Sustlake Bastlake Dames Ainalie Anis Ainlie Lyng Zpendalowe Connelly Moura C. Moors Martin Contre Bure

Books of Words Walks Through Language and Names

Henry Bett discusses etymology and word evolution in Wandering Among Words, tracing how language links to daily objects and history. The review highlights Weekley Partridge Partridge and Pertridge works, and notes the impact of personal names on vocabulary and the vitality of living tongues.

Henry Bett Boole Ernest Weekley Rome Henry Bradley Engilah Firlo Partridge Easaya Jabneca Weekley Tan Shoson Ted A. P Herbert Eric Partridge HL. Mencken Putin

Golf Associates Championship Rounds Amid Severe Weather

The second round of the Golf Associates Championship faced heavy rain and strong winds, yielding below par scores. Mrs Rolfe and Mrs Wigan posted strong cards for the two days, while Mrs Persson led the Lady Isabell Cup with steady finishes.

Royal Cisiberra Golf Club Associates Mra. Rolfe Dyare Dixon Karlands Mra Persaey Rolfe Wigan Luz Awe Downes Waring Clayton Ahatte Asplinr Ira Beniot Tor UK Persson M. Hyles Mra Wilhima

Spring stock sale at Queanbeyan Municipal Saleyards

Auction announced for Thursday next at 2.30 pm conducted by Wendyers and Cal Thorpe 1931. Yarding features a large draft of quality cold country bred sheep in good condition. About 1500 sheep listed, offering a rare opportunity to secure such stock this year.

Wendyers Cal Thorpe Queanbeyan

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