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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1937
Page
3
Annual report details the wealth and liabilities of the Commonwealth Superannuation Fund as of June 1936. It records total contributors and pensions in force, investment values, interest earned, and pension eligibility changes. The document also covers arbitration history on standard working hours and the scope of the Commonwealth Arbitration Act.
Unclear OCR text notes quintuplets in Ontario born or in a nursery yard with cancellation or interruption. Readable details are limited and no definitive events or entities are establishable.
Canberra rugby union outlines forming district clubs to compete in a first grade premiership next season. proposed clubs include North Canberra City, Admetie, Ped, Laridelente South Canberra Forrest, Kingston, Barton, Acton, Western Suburbs, with talks on University and other areas to supply teams and venues.
Mrs. Tillyard presents to the British Museum a 500 Mayflies and 700 Dragonflies from the late Dr RKJ Tillyard. The gift includes type specimens of several species and is described by Nature as a valuable addition to the entomology collection.
At a Canberra Chamber of Commerce meeting, resolution asked the Interior Department to declare Oaks Estate a residential area with existing businesses exempt. Debate centered on preventing new manufacturing and bakeries near Canberras business districts to protect property values, with emphasis on enforcing building covenants and avoiding precedent.
Booking opens for a Canberra concert by world renowned pianist Arthur Rubinstein on Saturday August 24. The Musical Society's subscription series highlights Rubinstein as a child prodigy who debuted in Berlin at age 12 and has since played worldwide.
Readable race segment from Menangle shows results and betting across multiple divisions. Winners include Euphorius in the Maiden Weller Handicap with times and margins, plus placings for Captain Rose Br a mok and Caroline in follow-on divisions.
The concert of the WWOA in Topead is postponed indefinitely due to the death of Miss Burncte Millett's father.
The state lottery drawing in Sydney announced first prize number 49021 won by The Black Cat syndicate with Jane Grainger of Sydney as principal. Second prize went to a Married on the Strength of 1 syndicate with Elaine Weeney of Bathurst Street South Forbes. Fourth prize awarded to Limousine syndicate with Weidner of Doctors Point Lakemba. Lottery No 427 to be drawn Friday.
Courtesy of the F C T Rugby League the Manuka Oval hosts a September 4 exhibition between two Sydney first grade sides. Randwick may be in the lineup if eliminated from the semi finals while Royal Military College and Bondi Lifesavers open the program.
State Bills Sydney reports that the Minister for Justice foreshadowed an amending Moratorium Bill to extend the present Act for two more years. The Minister for Education gave notice of a bill to implement the Government’s policy on technical education.
Applications are invited for the Gardener position under trial award conditions. Applicants must provide experience references to the Secretary by August 14. Envelopes marked Gardener Officer to be returned to the indicated address. Reward offered: items including a wheel cap and a velour mat valued at $35.
In a rugged wool shed, Abel Morgan and co workers man the mutton producing rhythm as the team shorn sheep, the pace quickens and tensions rise. Abel hints at a secret plan while suspicion builds among the group.
The program lists races for Ascot including Jumpers Flat Race at 1.0, Flying Welter Handicap at 1.20, Seven Division events, Fourteen One Handicap, Novice Handicap, Progressive Handicap, and ASUOT Handicap with various horses and weights. Standout entries include Assia, Kaylah, Procewd, Archer, Rose Gem, Black Ellowood, and Hokings among others.
Banking statistics show deposits increasing to 12 million in the June quarter with Commonwealth Bank at 75,903,000 in assets and 7,? liabilities, while other paying banks total 352,509,000 assets and 626,744,000 liabilities. Rural Bank assets stood at 2,067,256 with Liabilities at 2,067,256 and earlier figures from 1935 noted.
Fragmented readable lines describe a skin condition and a product claim promising relief in seven days. The faded text mentions a hospital or clinic setting and discussions of treatments and testing. Names and dates are unclear but the piece centers on a remedy for itching skin and its promised results.
Tuesday entries for the Australian Steeplechase show a varied field with notable contenders across multiple fences. The event, held at the famous venue, features well known horses and connections in a race that tests stamina and jumping ability.
An ad claims Australians save by making their own cough remedy using HEENZO mixed with water. It touts cost efficiency, purity, and suitability for babies, comparing to £1 worth of commercial chest and throat treatments.
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