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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1937
Page
2
Weather note from Canberra shows chaotic OCR with scattered figures for barometer temperatures wind and dew point. Entries mention times 9 am 3 pm and 1 pm with inconsistent values including inches and degrees.
The Opposition leader questions postmaster general on regulating commercial broadcasting and curbing monopolistic tendencies. He asks when the government will act to implement the League of Nations broadcasting convention and secure international program standards and information safety.
Chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Commission replied to Mr Lyons about refusing to broadcast the Brisbane show on the national network. He said the commission had a right to its opinion and that any who disagree will find it unfortunate.
Since the start of the department campaign, license owners in New South Wales have obtained 11,000 new licenses. In metropolitan Sydney, 222 individuals have been prosecuted and about 40 cases are pending as the licensing drive continues, an inspector reported today.
The fragment outlines a sub-branch and its relation to a central branch with notes on a membership drive and affiliations. It mentions an auocana group and notes about sub-branch structure within a larger organization.
A parliamentary clash over broadcasting control centers on Sir Archdale Parkhill’s claims of radio station monopolies. The Postmaster-General and Curtin discuss enforcement, with calls for action against ownership concentration and possible probes into newspaper monopolies.
The Mandates Commission reviews Palestine partition proposals and plans to permit a transitional period with a firmer framework, aiming to clarify the present mandate and enable a path toward partition through provisional measures.
The National Zeitung reports Britain and Germany clashed in a recent athletic meet in White City. It claims Germany excelled in hammer throwing and javelin, while Britain used questionable tactics, casting doubt on the event’s fairness.
A disjointed report notes J West of J Williamson Ltd involved in a controversy over Australian focus on a Marcus show. It claims Australian girls stayed up all night, posing on a beach while an implied ballet critique unfolds amid ideas of education and rest.
Report from Randwick notes attendance fluctuations and political tension during the AJ C meeting. Observers report weak turnout and debate over government intervention in racing governance and future regulations.
Botany mayor resigns amid widespread calls for change after a year marked by protests, funding disputes, and perceived government inaction. Supporters blame a faction for stalling municipal progress while opponents cite corruption fears and governance failings.
Dr Paul Dengler of the Austro American Institute in Vienna spoke at Albert Hall on a conciliatory European stance in youth education. About 600 attended the New Educational Fellowship Conference events in Canberra with remarks on democracy and postwar Germany.
A government report shows a marked rise in permanent foreign arrivals to Australia, led by Southern Europeans. Officials detail annual totals, origin nations, and the impact of migrant ships and grants on settlement plans. The Cabinet will review the situation with an official statement.
Australian opposition leader Mr Curtin criticized the federal government for inaction on alien migration. He cited tourist passenger protests and warned more than 100 migrant arrivals in one day illustrated the migration pressure. Roland Green confirmed the number of people aboard.
A trawler struck control gear and damaged a tram wire system over the river causing heavy traffic disruption to Mader Hill and Ryde. The incident damaged but did not injure anyone. Transport officials arranged buses to shuttle passengers and crews while authorities cleared the line. services resumed about two hours later.
In Canberra Court, a case over a loan at 130 percent per annum was reviewed. The defendant, borrowing £10 to Melbourne, faced a complex charge of excessive interest under the Money Lenders Ordinance. The magistrate noted the rate breached limits and discussed evidence, agreements, and repayments, with total sums and costs considered.
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