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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1936
Page
3
The document records routine official items including treasury affairs, appointments, and public notices. It notes federal events in Canberra such as a prospective meeting at Government House, the Imperial and Commonwealth councils, and appointments for wartime repatriation. The text also mentions deaths of ex-servicemen, memorials, and local military and ceremonial matters.
Australia plans extensive wartime production and self reliance in arms. Defence Department orders direct management of tank and armoured car programs, with overseas links and domestic factories engaged. The move aims to strengthen national capacity and reduce reliance on external suppliers amid mounting security concerns.
Longtime official Arte Gyory retires as Chief Clerk after 31 years of service in the public sector. The farewell featured colleagues honoring his dedication and noting his impact on departmental operations and staff morale.
The Commonwealth Treasurer announced the Financial Relief Act has received Governor-General assent and becomes law. Old age and invalid pension payments rise this week with most disbursements due on Thursday. In Victoria, payments will be issued on the public holiday. other areas see boosts starting Thursday and full salaries for public servants forthcoming.
An advertisement extols the dangers of being off colour and promises health restored by Dr. Indian Root Pills. It urges readers to buy a bottle to cure headaches and general malaise, claiming quick, dramatic improvements and relief for troubled tones.
The Canberra stage plans an Aladdin pantomime at Albert Hall next week with an all adult cast led by Eileen Coates Aladdiny and Laurie Lavelle. Principal roles include Violet Bradley Emily Kerridge and Helen Gellatly, with a large supporting ensemble and a famous Russian ballet.
The Treasurer Mr Casey will reveal primage and uses tax exemptions for the current financial year in the House of Representatives tomorrow. The revisions total about £128 for the year and include exemptions for certain classes of British goods, concealed by secrecy until proclamation. The overall sales tax concessions for the fiscal year are around £3,000,000 with exemptions worth £400,000 expected.
Teloper Turk Intermediate High School announces a forthcoming sports meet at Manik Oval on Wednesday. Events include under eighteen races and youth sprint trials with Monaro House and other local teams competing for progress prizes and city honors.
AJC coverage notes Monday Sydney Derby candidate Gold Rod leads betting for the Metropolitan Derby with Silver Row and Shakespeare among top choices. Bets center on Gold Rod adding points while doubts linger over weight-for-age entries and the polling of horses like Bobby Rob Roy and Custos as the Metropolitan list awaits final decision. The article details fluctuating favourites and possible withdrawals as trainers weigh fitness and form ahead of race day.
Fragmented OCR note lists entrants and odds for a Victoria Park hurdle event. Names such as Tentart Fingra Havaspot Hatdephy, Guy Batun, Orange Bitters, Palm Grey Abbott Adaulute King Beg, Mate Lee Alleviate Winball, Binelino Riversiin appear with unclear numbers and placements near Hotel Ainutip and Motorist's J Waerstroot Coat and Finder details.
Racing notes from Monday report doubtful runners in the First Division at Ryedney Metropolis. Turbine 9 and Parcourter are listed uncertain, with Silver Hing and Silver Ring among others weighing options. Trainers caution that weight burdens may affect performance as Metropolis hosts the Metropolitan event and the Weight-for-age Gay Laver. Warnings circulate over Allunga and Greek Play as ground conditions and training gallops influence final selections.
Sydney wool sale reports show Turbine and Mitmub among diverse catalog entries at Zetland Stakes and Victoria Park Handicaps. The field includes numerous named horses and figures, with total lots offered around 10,733 bales and 32,000 pounds in realized wool values.
Dr O Mater, superintendent of Canberra Community Hospital, calls for Young men to join a Blood Donors Club. Volunteers will be contacted by phone or letter and attend on successive Saturday mornings for medical checking and blood typing. Donors will be classified by blood group and may be called upon as needed to save lives.
A fragmented notes list horse names and a 2.40 p.m. time. Entries include Caballt, True Mame, Ramin, VRC, Melbourne Cup, Young Fees, and Canina Cups Conk el jeton. The text is garbled but indicates a scratched event update with multiple horse names.
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