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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1936

Page

4

Aviator's Death Date Becomes Vital in Claim

In Sydney on Tuesday Acting Justice Owen heard Reaumont Bhicl seek 4750 against Lady Kingsford Smith as executrix of her husband Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. The claim centers on a supposed 1985 employment pact and life insurance tied to a weekly wage scheme later alleged to include a 5000 policy payout if Smith died during employment. Sir Charles's death is contested as within the employment period.

Sydney Charles Kingaford Smith Chambera Owen Reaumont Charien Weryhea Fe Alzo Charles Kingsford Smith Witote ‘Smith Bir Chariea

Potter workers wage inquiry heard in Melbourne

Evidence given today by Wilfred Hawley, HosTmsn works manager, notes Japanese wage comparisons and the average adult wage for pottery workers at seven hours per day. The record mentions juvenile labour under 12 and a higher proportion in Japan, with Melbourne reporting Tuesday.

Wilfred Hawley HosTmsn Brice and Pottery Cul Jane Japan Melbourne

Banana Research Improves Quali ty Recuits in Banana Trade

Official reports to the Commonwealth Government describe banana research improving quality and reducing pests. They note £7859 spent on research and science, and details on Fiji banana imports yielding £4280 revenue from December 1982 to August 9, 9M.

Commonwealth Resnatch Scinatife Fiji Austalia

World health benefits from bacteriology study, speaker says

Dr O Mater, medical superintendent of Canberra Community Hospital, described a century of progress in bacteriology at a Chamber of Commerce dinner. He cited industrial hygiene and antiseptic advances from 19th century records to modern surgery, noting past maternal mortality, surgical risks, and future hopes for cancer and mental illness treatments.

Mediical Chamber of Commerce O. Mater Canberra Community Hospital Dr. Meter England Demmelweiss Florence Nightingale Louis Pasteur Linter Lord Lister Simpson Thia Junge Confcience A. Miller Mentow Wederer

Attempted bomb outrage reported near residence? West Le

Edward Smith of West Le woke to a muffled nudge and discovered a bomb near his front door. Police interviewed a man who allegedly made a statement about the incident, with blasting powder and a fuse forming the device.

Melbourne Edward Smith Westle Stening Invest Paine

New Magistrate Welcomed at Canberra Court

The Canberra Court welcomed Mr. W.F. Brite, P.M., on his first sitting amid applause from the legal profession and police. K. C. Waugh praised his appointment and the long friendly relationship between magistrates and court officials, while W. H. B. Dickson of the Law Society offered support as Mr. Britel pledged to uphold justice and adapt to new duties.

Canserrea Court WF. Brite Te Legal Profession Police Crown Bolievtor K. C. Waugh Brite Canberra W. H. B. Dickson F.C T. Law Society Brute Buttim

Rugby League Teams to Play Goulburn on Sunday at Northbourne

Canberra s junior under 21 squad will represent the region in the Whyte Cup clash at Goulburn Railway Station. The lineup includes T McGrath O'Brien Young Mreebudy IL O'Brien Edwards H Walfe HL Moore Marruida N Feud with a mix of Dan lherrre veterans and younger players. The event starts at 3 10 pm with a dinner at Hob Canbierra at 8 pm and a social dance at Albert Admit.

Batuhrday Northbourne Oval Ot" Jones Ans IR. Moore J. O'Brien N. Faull Lall Dan Lherre J Numba Canberra Suntars Goulburn Railway Sealon Hobe Canbierra Hoenie Albert Admit T. McGrath O'Brien I Young Mreebudy Ini Edwariin H. Walee G. Lloyd

Driver's license hearing in Canberra court

James to be declared qualified to obtain a driver's license yet facing police objections. Henry Hodgson Cotter admitted recent convictions for driving while intoxicated and traffic offences, but denied habitual intoxication. Magistrate noted disbelief over a man holding a job and affording drinks while driving between Chilberra and his camp at the Cotter.

James W. F. Brits Canberra Cook Police Henry Hodgson Cotter Chilberra Newan Relle Cotter

Make Your Own Cough Remedy and Save Money

An offer claims a homemade cough remedy using simple ingredients costs two shillings per bottle. When diluted in sweetened water it supposedly yields the same amount and quality as ordinary cough syrups, marketed for coughs colds croup influenza and whooping cough, with a promise of widespread orders and savings for households.

Uweas Hilenzo Costa

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