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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1937
Page
2
A garbled weather fragment reports temperatures and wind near a city, mentioning maximum and minimum readings and wind conditions. The text is heavily damaged with many unreadable words, making precise locations and values uncertain.
Vague sporting items list matches and players across multiple venues and names. Includes references to M Andutaon, G Arthuy, Witla, J Mullah, U Purqunar, and others with unclear context. A Soviet flight note mentions Moscow to North Pole, Edmonton, and New York in brief travel snippet.
Pilot-Officer Ta C Withall of the new Ai Inge unit with No. Worker rea t ty bade transferred September. Omiper Withall is son of Mr and Mrs Withall of Forres Canberra.
The Canberra Premiers Conference on unemployment insurance failed to produce proposals from either the Commonwealth or the States. The Prime Minister offered a paraphrased race report and platitudes, while a new wave of actuarial study was promised. The piece argues strong leadership is needed to escape continued political meandering and electoral delay.
Reports state new Empire airliners will shuttle Atlantic traffic between London and Croydon Southampton with direct rail connections to Victoria. The project includes a Heaton airport and a City of London airfield at Liford under construction, with a plan for a dedicated terminal in London and a 25 minute city link by rail.
An elderly bedridden woman died from severe burns sustained in a fire at a Parka boarding house. A male boarder trapped by a bed table fought the flames. the proprietress and others aided her removal but she remained unconscious. Hospital treatment followed as investigators probe the incident.
Ottawa seeks to test Alberta governments banking reply by referring to the Supreme Court of Canada. Premier Aberhart calls a cabinet meeting for Monday to decide the position as Minister Hull signals no quarrel with Aberhart, while English experts reportedly oppose. The public debate centers on banking policy and constitutional questions.
The Aubrtralty announces a call to recruit for a new minefield force to defend Britain. Details are unclear due to damaged text but mention of electrical devices and strategic destruction of enemy ships implies a wartime naval mine operation. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports wheat stocks at Ottawa total 32,000,000 bushels for the latest period. This marks a notable change from 1025 figures and reflects shifts in supply expectations for farmers and traders.
A Canberra report by Sir Walter Kilhea r outlines a proposed national sickness, accident and old age pension scheme in Australia with weekly employer and employee contributions. It details medical, sickness, disablement, widow and orphans pensions, and a future aim to fund health services, with estimates of costs, benefits, and a phased government grant beginning at one million pounds annually for five years.
A parliamentary session discusses unemployment insurance across states and Commonwealth, weighing a unified scheme versus state administered plans. Leaders from New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania push for a joint committee to examine options, with concerns over state responsibility and Commonwealth funding.
A government inquiry led by the Chief Veterinary officer addresses a cattle illness outbreak affecting herds across New South Wales. Officials warn of economic impact as tracing and containment measures extend to more regions and farmers, with Evacuation plans and public risk statements discussed.
A political dispute centers on whether to enact a 40 hour workweek reform. Leaders defer action, saying the matter requires judicial decision, leaving employees awaiting a resolution amid parliamentary debate.
The conference discussed a potential 40 hour week to cut unemployment and spur recovery. Attendees including premiers from Queensland and Tasmania backed the principle, while federal, state, and international labor bodies debated implementational steps and the role of government. The mood wavered amid calls for careful study before action.
A chaotic report says pupils at Goaford primary in Sypney face unsafe conditions with dilapidated buildings and bare grounds. Parents demand immediate repairs after meetings reveal years of neglect and poor maintenance, threatening further action if the Education Department does not act.
Federal Attorney General Menzies and Mr Dunstan debate the cost of a national contributory unemployment scheme. Questions arise over who benefits, eligibility, and state participation. A two-state actuarial committee will set costs and assess budget impact, with figures tied to unemployment projections and tax adjustments.
Two men, Manwen and Wraiton, were found after two days in the mountains near a valley. They had no water since Wednesday but were described as remarkably cheerful. The report mentions political context and parliamentary references surrounding their discovery.
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