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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
4
Weather item from Canberra shows barometer readings and temperatures at various times with partial figures. The readable bits mention a 29.76 inch barometer, 62.1 degree morning reading, and 46 degree afternoon value, but many figures are garbled and not reliably interpretable.
In Gundagai the inquest into a double tragedy hears letters from Joyce Small and others about Emiah and his wife. The coroner notes a wound on the woman found at her home and suggests a suspected motive involving family. The proceedings describe a possible plan of murder and a step toward a violent act.
The Defence Loan launch in London shocks investors as profits from armament face higher taxation and risk appetite shifts to secure gilt edged assets. In Australia a Commonwealth loan opens aiming for 7.5 million pounds with yields near four percent, tying domestic finance to London market success for future conversions and funding national development.
In Mexico City McGrath and Bromwich beat Crawford and Quist 7-5 then defeated Ait and Crawfert 6-3 to advance. The pairing showed improved form as the team played a light doubles session in Tuesday’s event.
With fast planes, Alice Springs residents can buy fresh fish twice weekly from Darwin and Adelaide. Despite the price of 34 shillings 6 pence, there are always many buyers.
The Canberra Legacy Club annual report to its ninth meeting at Hotel Canberra notes growing public regard for Legacy work and introduces new officers led by president elect EK W Solly. Membership stands at 47 with a 50 cap. receipts from whist and dance nights total about £32, subscriptions £26, leaving a small surplus. The club funds £43 6 3 in bank and £142 12 in bonds. emphasis remains on aiding dependants through clothing medical supplies and transport materials. Delegates report Bendigo conference approving a coordinating council for Legacy while exploring junior clubs. Bendigo travel acknowledged with praise for Eldridge. Members urge expansion to more Australian towns. strong backing for continued support of widows and families. A May wood-chop working hive is proposed.
The Treasury said responses to the new loan show large subscriptions including £200,000 and £60,000, with many£27,000 and other sums. Subscriptions from small savers arrive more slowly as institutions submit on behalf of members and spread payments over pay days, a practice seen during WWI war loans and now by the Commonwealth Bank and others.
Sydney jury failed to reach verdict in the executrix Grace Johnstone Minnett suit against William Victor McCall over 4843 pounds 3 shillings 1 penny from stock transactions. McCall, absent, claimed statute of limitations and that he directed Minnett to halt dealings after August 1980.
The report details 1826 refusals including 15 Britons and a mix of Greeks Lithuanians Malays Papuans Poles Samoans and three admitted Greeks. It notes 13 Britons excluded with eight from New Zealand and 12 stowaways sent back. In 1936 two thousand five coloured people left the Commonwealth including Chinese Japanese Par 3 and Ceylon India natives. A total of 68 773 were admitted without dictation tests. 49 491 British 2 073 Americans 1 455 Italians 818 Chinese and 708 Greeks.
The Department of Commerce adopts a kangaroo stamp as the export butter standard mark. From July 1 uniform packaging will require a national brand for choicest butter with dusttalin in the centre, state of origin, factory number, and net weight. Factories may apply for a registered number to avoid delays when regulations begin.
NSW millet growers protest a Commonwealth decision to import 130 tons of Argentine millet, down from 250 tons, after deputations to the Minister for Agriculture and acting minister. They vow to continue until the import plan is revoked, insisting millet is not in shortage.
Judge Wells orders two years remission for three Northern Territory aborigines Brumby Fat Jack and Bob from a three year sentence imposed in July 2036 for attempted murder of Rev Henry Bartlam at Willerow cattle station. They will be released in July this year after ordinance amendment reducing minimum to one year and Bartlam admitted to throwing Brumby during the incident.
Jimmy Broadbent landed at 1.20 p.m. local time in Singapore on the first lap toward England. He said after refueling at RLA.F. aerodrome he would sleep then depart at 3 a.m. for Rangoon, possibly stopping at Akyab, noting rainstorms were not troublesome on the journey.
Over 400 attended a lecture by Dr. Koo at Albert Hall discussing the international situation in the East. He described defense as defensive, China Japan relations, and warned against war and force. The talk, under World Christian Federation auspices, urged peaceful dispute resolution and less reliance on military action. A vote of thanks was proposed by E W Parsons and seconded by R Ewing.
A British move seeks to shield the Yampi Sound area ore from Japanese exploitation. Australia and private MPs have written to British leaders urging Parliament and the Imperial Conference to discuss keeping control with the United Kingdom. The matter centers on river deposits and potential impacts on Australian industry and tariffs.
Final election count completed yesterday names for Mea Producers' Representatives Meea M. FP. Dunloo Victoria J H C Queensland and W Roakes Western Australia Tasmania. Co operative Butter and Cheese Factory Representatives list includes W Wilson A H De Victoria W J Broadhead New South Wales A G M ot F Plunkett Queensland A O born South Australia R K Western Australia and Tasmania notations unclear.
A rail accident in Ontario left six thousand people homeless and losses around 1,000,000 pounds. A train plunged through a mined permanent way and bridge, sending it off the track. Three people were killed and many injured as the wreckage disrupted six cities.
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