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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1937
Page
6
A Sydney hairdresser shares a home remedy to darken grey hair. The article mentions Lem Toftroy of Waverley and a preparation involving boiling zuo items and water. It notes a weekslong process and references a published pharmacist narrative from Caplarapher Fata Mew.
Market notes from Caulfield describe the Australian Hurdle and Steeple events as unsettled with latent order showing in potential runners. Listed entries include Mar, Dress Suit, Fulham, Volant, Kine's Game, Ighland Pling, King Iris and others with Steeple entries Seymour Jehu and Fulham Lady Madge among the possible contenders.
The equity case challenging the Labor Daily Ltd board election adjourned. Counsel Williams argued that the Carpenters Union votes could have influenced the result, while the returning officer’s decision to reject 2000 votes was disputed as to proper counting and eligibility.
A contract is let for the centaves and fuel stores on Lot 9 Bec- Ninn 26 and Lot 6 Section 24 to Henry Johnupton of Canberra. The contract price is £205 1s, with completion fixed for September 1.
Dick struggles with recent events as Miriam contemplates art and life. Mr Belwyn urges painting as soul work while Komedy compares travel and study to inspire mastery. Miriam discovers a hidden spark as Belwyn begins a painting session for her.
D J Davis president of the Nepean District Milk Producers Association urged higher consumption of raw milk and less pasteurised milk. He argued that the current 11d a gallon distribution margin is excessive and proposed TB free certified first grade milk at 1/4 a gallon to be sold at 6d a quart, with raw milk from a 35 to 40 mile radius must be TB free and capped at 8d a quart.
The concluding round of the 36 hole competition at Royal Canberra Golf Club saw Miss Taylor and Mrs. Wigan tie for first with 73s. Burgess added 7? on 83, while other top scores included RK 76 and Downes 77. Entries for the LGU open meeting September 7-10 due by August 12.
Federal Associates releases the draw for the nine hole stroke competition to be held on Saturday at 2 13 PM with pairs listed including Miss Hick Mia O'Brien Mrs Stuart and others. The mixed entries include Miss Mateer Mise Aterd Misa Rowley Mes Wood Miss Curmale Miss Davis and Mrs Arthur.
Four Daylesford men have spent over £1000 and laid plans to locate a pirate hoard reputedly worth £120000000 near Queenscliffe. Residents doubt its existence, while the group presses on with their search and preparations.
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