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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1937
Page
2
Fragmentary notice mentions publishing bans and agencies in Queanbeyan and adjoining regions. It references railway matters and local authorities with unclear dates or actions. Further readable details present names and places but lack full context.
Weather notes show barometer readings near 3027 to 3060 across locations with temperatures ranging from around 42.8 to 60 degrees. Winds shift through the day from early morning to afternoon, with varying gusts and a trend of cooler evening conditions.
Canberra weather outlook shows unsettled conditions with cloud and thunderstorms. Winds move northeast to northerly, reaching strong and squally gusts as the day progresses.
Representatives from fifteen countries participate in conferences of the New Educational Fellowship in Australia. Delegates visit Canberra after sessions in Brisbane and Sydney, stressing education as a path to democracy and international understanding.
Radio listeners from Canberra to Orange report heavy interference from short wave stations operated by the AWA near Canberra. The Department of the Interior urged AWA to adjust transmissions to avoid clipping out commercial broadcasts. AWA blames receiving equipment and suggests wave traps, but the department reopens the matter for a full rectification.
In front of a sparse crowd at Queanbeyan Showground yesterday afternoon the Queanbeyan Reserves defeated Canberra Juniors in rugby league. Queanbeyan led at half time after a 20 minute scoreless start and managed to score first, with players Main, Hoyt, Mibea, Miles and Wilhim contributing kicks and goals as the referee Glenn Finckaman officiated.
At Kingston Oval on Saturday afternoon the Under 16 match saw South City beat North City 6 tries to three with Thomas two tries and Drayton adding a goal. Canberra City defeated City Wit 20 nil in the under series with Evane McCue and Parker among the try scorers. Bri fle added two goals.
The Department of the Interior adopts a new car number plate aiming for better readability and security. Plates feature six digits on a white field with a blue border and a special baking process to improve durability.
Ainslie and Bennett won both singles rubbers and the doubles amid close matches. Barton defeated Northbourne, Adams winning the sole rubber. Forrest and Burton advance to meet in Saturday’s final while mixed and reserve divisions featured tight results and table-influencing percentages.
Two rugby union fixtures at Duntroon Oval saw Royal Military College and Canberra Reds clash with College taking a 24 9 win after leading 11 0 at half time. Canberra Reds later defeated FMC 27 points to 3, with back division strength and standout runs shaping the result.
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