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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1937
Page
2
Daily weather summary lists barometer readings from 8 am to 9 pm with 2043 inches and 30.35 inches, temperatures from 38.3 C at 9 am to 38 C at 9 pm, and a 24 hour max of 80.6 degrees. Wind directions include E at 9 am, N at 3 pm, and NW at 9 pm.
Labour officials in Adelaide claim Sir David Gordon spoke from South national stations last night. They argue the address resembled political content and echo precedents set when Mr Forgan Smith was barred from broadcasting in Brisbane.
Sydney reports the UAP campaign launched on five B class radio stations as a prelude to Federal elections. Secretary Horsfield said the effort will continue and intensify as polling nears to explain Lyons Government actions in restoring Australia from the previous crisis.
Jonny Kammerageard a 19 year old farmer's daughter weighed 16 stone and swam 88 kilometres from Zealand Island to Jutland in one hour struggle with currents to set a world record. She wore stockings a waterproof watch and bathing cap subsisted on hot potatoes soup pigeon tomatoes bread and was cheered on landing.
Dr. W Maloney suffers a serious stroke and is admitted to St Marys Hospital. The superintendent says convalescence will be long and the patient showed notable courage despite age. He had travelled to Ireland for a lecture but returned due to illness and remains under medical care with hope for improvement next week.
London dispatch reports The Daily Telegraph notes the postponement of Dr Martin Niemolller’s trial over church arson charges may stem from fear of acquittal. The correspondent recalls prior evidence and Niemoller’s leadership of the resistance to the Nazi Reichsbishop.
The article argues Canberra must stop relying on temporary and makeshift public structures. It notes planned permanent hospitals schools and offices as needed growth continues, with emphasis on completing the Australian War Memorial and a permanent fire station rather than skip ahead with interim facilities.
The Gordon by election figures were announced tonight with Turner polling 31 902 votes and Storey receiving votes with a majority of 4 551.
The Minister for Defence Sir Archdale Parkhill said he had not heard of any delay to the Imperial flying boat service and expected it to commence on the stated date. He answered questions about the likelihood of a hold-up and maintained there would be no postponement.
The hockey carnival draw is rearranged with new times to allow players extra training. August dates list Greens vs HMLC Reid Kingston etc at Northbourne and RMC venues. Umpires to enforce start times. umpire exam prep announced. players to assemble at Reid Park after matches with specified shirts. Carnival committee meetings scheduled at Kingston and Friday night.
The Canberra Race Club plans to withdraw from the Southern District Racing Association at its annual meeting tonight at Hotel Wellington. If Canberra acts, Monaro clubs may follow and a separate body could form with direct ties to the Australian Jockey Club. The move follows longstanding discontent with sport conditions and a Tumut disqualification dispute involving a Stable of Cold Queen.
The Federal Golf Club held its annual meeting reporting increased membership solid finances and good prospects. Improvements to the course greens and fairways were completed with river sand and oil proving effective. A new green keeper was hired and a successful April 11 club day was highlighted.
Canberra Chamber of Commerce discussed ambulance service dissatisfaction and proposed deputation to interview the Hospital Board on improvements. Other items included goods shed staffing delays, Kingston hire car area disposal, trade waste charges, the Unlawful Assemblies petition, and a possible Canberra to Victorian border main road via Brindabella and Tumbarumba.
National Travel Association members view Elioth Gruner work The Mur rumbidgee at Weetangerra in Canberra Sydney art leaders discuss sending the painting for inspection Mr Fr A McKillop owner directors of the National Art Gallery considered valuation and potential loan or display options.
Paris Tuesday Russian swimmer Boitchenko shattered the 100 metres breaststroke record, surpassing Jusaves Tartonnet who held the mark since the week end.
Mr KK Salter Davies debunked purposeless busywork and overload of facts in exams. Critics urged meaningful history and geography teaching, abolishing excessive homework after age 12, and more student centered approaches. Suggestions included less centralised control and sport training debates.
The Commonwealth Grants Commission released Canberra based recommendations granting South Australia £1 200 000 and £475 000 to each of Western Australia and Tasmania. Western Australia gains rise by £75 000 while Tasmania and South Australia face reductions of £26 000 and £130 000 respectively. Expenditure per head on social services fell in New South Wales but rose in other states over the three years to June 1936.
The report outlines the 14th annual Commonwealth Superannuation Fund results up to June 30 1936 with 31 838 contributors and 5677 pensions in force. It notes total investments of 5 648 588 pounds and a 4 6 percent interest rate, plus ongoing discussions on extending pension options and a 44 hour work week debated by the Arbitration Court.
The Dionne quintuplets are placed in a nursery yard due to headaches and sore throats after heavy rain. Detour Dafoe has canceled their appearances.
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