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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1937
Page
3
The text outlines a heated parliamentary stalemate and pending electoral actions. It references McLachlan, a minister, and mentions birth, constitution, and charges. The fragmentary item touches boxing and wrestling events scheduled for December, with officials deciding dates and procedures.
Wallace Lee Swan faced a perjury charge at the Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions for allegedly lying at a Children’s Court hearing on July 6, 1937. Evidence was heard and the case adjourned to September 7. witnesses testified about visits and work at Swan’s butcher shop between June and July 1936, with Bertha May Gabriel as complainant.
The Australian Institute of Librarians will be formed at Canberra during a representative library conference. The move follows a Carnegie survey of 1034 and aims to raise librarianship standards through training and cooperation across public university parliamentary municipal and special libraries with about 50 delegates attending.
Dr F G Holdaway of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has accepted an invitation from the University of Hawaii to the position of Associate Professor of Entomology and Chief Entomologist at the Experiment Station. He is 34, a Queensland University graduate, and has studied and worked in Australia, Britain, France, and the United States before returning to research on blowflies and termites.
The Industrial Board heard claims for higher margins in the Federal Capital Territory. Mr. Bryant urged restoring pre 1931 levels and increasing margins for skilled workers, citing state awards and Canberra’s high living costs, driver and builder labourers among those affected, as evidence. The hearing adjourned to 10:00 a.m. with further evidence planned.
A message from Mr Stevens states advances up to £40 will be given to individual poultry farmers in need. Repayment postponed to next year with condition farmers forward all eggs to the Marketing Board. The official plans to push for Commonwealth Bank payment on eggs exported in the 1387 season.
The minister Sir Archdale Parkhill stated that Flying Boat service by Temperial Airways would begin January 1 with indications of no delay. He noted minor issues remain between the British and Australian governments but are expected to be settled amicably.
Canberra Y W C A appeal total reaches £166 12s after new contributions. Earlier acknowledgments show £155 and £176 12s noted for various donors.
Premier Sulaiman of Iraq and his Cabinet have resigned, signaling a major political shift reported from Cairo on Monday with no immediate details of successor arrangements.
The wool market shows a hopeful tone with higher prices for merinos and cross-breds versus early season levels. Improved employment, spending, and industrial profits lift demand alongside strong imports by Britain, the United States, Italy, Belgium, and Japan, signaling a favorable selling season ahead in Sydney starting August 30.
Newcastle journalist Michael Byrne died after his clothes were struck by a faulty iron while at home. Byrne, who was reportedly awaiting a child, had been sent to Sydney for treatment when the accident occurred.
In the Gosford Maiden Handicap the winner Huricane with J Finch aboard held on by five lengths over Baldasarr and Lord Galadeer. Toby's Choice led from the start to win the Flying Welter Handicap with D Trey aboard, ahead of Winawin and Prowler. Clatawa took the Trial Stakes Handicap with J Willsher aboard, while Lady Gay won the Fourteen-Two Handicap with C0 Findlay riding. Earl Sun won the Four and Three Years Old Handicap first division with EB McMenamin guiding, second division went to Nebraska with EK McMenamin. BringA led from start to win the Novice Handicap with McMenamin aboard as Harlequin and Manchent chased.
Rosebery offers a full day of racing with events across the Brush Hurdle, Three and Four Year Old Maiden, Flying Handicap, Fourteen One Handicap, Rosebery Handicap, and Alexandria Handicap. Notable runners include Ipswich selections Euphor Stroke and Glentrae, plus rivals such as Mort Romani and Tony.
A dubious claim touts an internal remedy named Cer Leonhardt for quick relief of severe constipation piles. The text promises rapid, lasting results for thousands of sufferers and warns of guaranteed effects everywhere.
Two motorists appeared at Queanbeyan Court for driving while intoxicated. John William Leech was fined £5 and banned from driving for six months for a Monaro Street incident. Frederick L. Gibson received a £5 fine with a 12 month disqualification. Police noted numerous complaints of dangerous driving.
In Leichhardt Stadium Sydney a 15 round boxing bout saw Filipino fighter de Guzman win on points against Harry Summers who weighed 6.12 and ages 82. The win came on Tuesday night.
An old advertisement promotes a homemade cough remedy claiming eight bottles can be made for the price of one by adding a small amount of concentrated HEENZO to sweetened water. The tonic is pitched as effective against coughs colds croup bronchitis whooping cough and influenza and described as pleasant to take and good for both edulis and chikinem.
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