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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1936
Page
2
The notice describes a large variety of home name designs in wood glass aluminium copper enamel cast metal bevelled mirror and brass. Prices start from 7/6 varying by design letters material used and number of characters.
Publishing notice from The Canberra Times with undefined proprietor and scattered text about ads and locations. Mentions Kingston and Sydney News Agency with railway station reference. Contains incomplete OCR fragments and inconsistent place names.
The bulletin lists barometer readings at two times morning and evening, and temperatures from 8 am to 9 pm. A daily maximum of 60.4 degrees and a minimum around 20.5 degrees are recorded, with wind directions noted as ENE and NLN.
A damaged clipping notes a rising reward in Grenfell for information about the disappearance of a person or item. The report mentions a total reward near £700 and references a £400 sum linked to Mr Chaffey, indicating efforts to resolve the case.
A band conductor collapsed and died during the National Band Tragedy festival at Crystal Palace in London. Reports say the event drew bandsmen from multiple groups, with security and medical crews responding promptly.
A landmark international agreement stabilises the currencies of Great Britain United States and France while devaluations occur for the French Swiss franc and Dutch guilder. The move shifts the balance among European economies, with Germany and Italy remaining on original parity as France redresses trade and rearmament pressures.
Vera Sutton Murray presents Aladdin at the Albert Hall to a large appreciative audience. Eileen Coates stars as the princess with vivacious charm, while Paddy Lane and jovial supporting cast provide comedy. The ensemble delivers strong dancing numbers and a notable Dance of the Seven Veils, backed by a skilled orchestra.
In Breslau on Monday Hitler, in response to Eden’s Geneva defense of democracy, spoke during the opening of 600 miles of new road. He claimed Germany cannot afford democracy, saying if cronyism and surplus resources were used, people could jabber freely, but now less talk and more action is needed. He forecast no petrol imports for 14 months and a decade of millions driving German cars.
Sydney reports a banana farmer Leo Gaudron suffered a severe head injury when a heavy box swung on a flying fox at a Coffs Harbour area plantation struck his forehead. He drove to town before collapsing and is hospitalized in varying condition.
In Mandang, four native police were with invaders when a man rushed out and stabbed Nurlon. Arrows followed, injuring all officers. Police defended themselves, six natives were killed and one woman captured. Incident echoes July attack in same district.
Cabinet weighs a plan to provide Mr Casey with a £6000 residence in Canberra as his family makes Canberra their permanent home. The current Duntlen residence will be needed for the Royal Military College revival, with the new home near the National War Memorial to be titled ministerial residence.
Acting Justice Owen struck out the amended declarations in a £2000 damages suit by Cornelius Valkenburg de Villiers Drayer and Mrs Tiva Mary de Villiers Drayer against the Australasian Conference Association Ltd. Drayer did not appear. the court ruled parts of the declarations embarrassing. The Drayers claim damages for alleged coercive medical treatment at Waroonga Sanitarium and resulting harm to mother and child, seeking £1000.
In a terrible head on collision on the Tomingle Road a motor cycle and a side car with an eight truck led to two deaths. Thomas Gladden aged 68 and Alfred Ferguson were killed. Both men were shearers and rode a motor cycle. Gladden was a well known West racing cyclist. The truck occupant escaped.
Delegates to the Federated Chambers of Commerce of the British Empire led by Viscount Elibank arrived in Auckland today. Premier of New South Wales Mr. B. Stevens, a fellow passenger, called them splendid ambassadors of Empire. The conference will be held in Wellington for five days.
In Wellington on Monday Dr. D McMittan MP announced an annual complete medical examination for all Doominium residents under a government health scheme. The plan aims to remove fees, improve doctor patient relations, fund medical students, and require post qualification service to the public.
Inez Evelyn Clarke was charged at Dubbo police court with having murdered Tody Green around August 28. The court granted a remand to October 6 with bail set at 60 pounds despite defense objections citing lack of evidence.
Michael O Sullivan, 25, carried his two year old son into Rowestreet Police Station after the boy died from a head wound. The father was charged with murder as the family story suggested medical concerns and a planned drive ended with the child's body found in the car. Police recovered a rifle at the scene.
Charles Lucas, promoting the Jack Carroll Barney Hosa bout, told tonight interview the event would occur in Sydney unless funds are lodged. He has until October 1 to post the guaranteed money per a Presa cable, and mentioned Ross's manager Mr Pian in the financing dispute.
In Melbourne Monday, Harry Hattersley of New South Wales ousted Victoria’s Harry Wil Homa in the Amateur Championship first round. In the Professionals, Hi Boorer shot 67 tying a course record as Nida beat Mackenzie 11-9 and Boorer defeated Nasemith 6-6, among other results with several matches decided by narrow margins.
The Chief Chaffey today confirmed that three police officers including Detective Sergeant Kock and Constables are under active inquiry. The motive and scope of the probe remain unclear as investigators pursue a tal inquiry.
The Branch Council met on Thursday with a treasurer’s report showing arrears of £53 and a push to clear blacklists after salary restorations. Nominations are invited for branch president vice president secretary treasurer and councillors with October 1 deadline and October 31 annual meeting at Albert Hall followed by a smoke concert.
Sydney officials expect retail prices for tea and coffee to fall shortly after exemptions reduce railway sales tax. Tea may decrease by a fraction of a penny per pound and coffee prices are also expected to ease.
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