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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1937

Page

3

Canberra wage margins in 1920s hearing continues

The Industrial Board conducted further testimony on marginal rate increases for Canberra workers. Mr. Gibson for the Interior Minister argued margins should reflect current awards and conditions, not past attracts, noting changes since 1922 and 1929. The hearing, focusing on engineers, electricians, painters, and other trades, resumes at 1 PM.

Industrial Board Federal Capital Territory I. Hill Bryant Associated Society of Engineers Electrical Trades Union Operative Painters’ and Decorators’ Association Plumbers and Gaustitters Employees’ Union of Australia Operative Plugterers’ Federation of Australia Carpenters and Juiners Mfr. J. RR Australia Gibson Canberra Commonwealth Federal Capital Commission Lae Commonwealth Statisticians Cmd Une Coimo Gaitte Court Gilbonmauld Ann Pyrecknent Ryt Swan Gilleen Wien Theragigin Metal ‘Trades Enchusrial Board Pall Court Commonweath Court Mir Gllham New South Wales Metal Trades Ales New South Wales South Australia Victoral Tasmania

Death of Senator J Y Macdonald in Canberra

Canberra reports the death of Senator J Y Macdonald after a long illness. A Queensland senator and former editor, he served in the Senate from 1931 to 1932 and earlier filled vacancies in 1922 and 1928. Born 1880 in New Zealand, he edited newspapers in Melbourne and Brisbane and was among editors chosen to visit the European front during wartime. He leaves a widow, two sons, and a daughter.

Canberra Bridbany J. Y. Macdonald Labour Senate Queensland Commonwealth Nacdenild Weller Suthen

Senator J. Vo Maconwich Honored by Labour Leader

Mr Curtin mourns the death of Senator J. Vo Maconwich a longtime Labour figure and gifted editor whose career in Labour newspapers boosted the party. He praises Maconwich’s constructive work, dedication to party welfare, and deep belief in Labour traditions as the Senate will miss him deeply.

J. Vo Maconwich Labour Movement Mr. Curtin Labour Party Ida Buss Tadmired bin Lebowr Jack Mandonakl Senate

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Impersonating Police Officer

Mondson Owen Walters faced a Canberra Court yesterday with a not guilty plea on a charge of impersonating a police officer on August 14. The case, heard before Mr W F Hintz P M, was adjourned to September 5 with bail set at £40. Witnesses testified to sightings and conversations at Hotel Civic and Turner shed, describing interactions that police said suggested impersonation.

Canberra W. F. Hintz P.M Desmond Owen Walters Maguire W. O. Fellowes Broadribb Turner Stanley Hart Hotel Civic Hart Mr. Maguire Defendant Branley Hart Westlake Labourer Motel Civic Sergt. FE. S. Bailey Bou Witnews Vive Witt George William Baker Civic Hotel

Rosebery Brush Hurdle Race Results

Race card details show multiple divisions with Euphorbus Spanker and Leant outcomes. Leaders include Euphorbus, Spanker, Levant, Casicasado and Bulldozer in various divisions with times noted and betting standings.

RMC lightweight team beats Telopea Park 17 6 in rugby clash

Royal Military College won 17 to 6 at Duntroon Oval yesterday with West and Flint scoring for RMC. Telopea Park showed improved form but faltered in tackling as the home side's backs combined for several tries and final victory.

Royal Military College Telopea Park High School Duntroon Oval Telopea Park F.m.c Bucks Curlewis Flint McCaffrey Hay West Ross Hil Buckler Sedgley Jock Clowes Shore Carter Porter Molineaux Hooker O'Hare Treloar Colwell Fulton Baker Hollands Gamble Cabban Hillyer Piggin Ramuny Hill Ingram Scott Bradley Tooker Adams Telopes Park Telopea Heo R.M.C Rm.c Toui Durrant Rm.c. Tt Cabhan B.M.C Weat Buckley R.msc Trelooar Ingram Weit

Winding Up Order In Pacific Forests Ltd

Clifford Charles Sheath applied for winding up of Pacific Forests Ltd in Fruity Court. Justice Long-Iaves granted the order and Cecil Gordon Swan was appointed official liquidator. Swan paid £200 for 2000 shares, funds not used as intended and unpaid judgment remains. A conspiratorial link was noted with one company associate and warrants were issued for three others on similar charges, but they could not be found.

Aydney Clifford Charles Sheath The Pacific Forests Ltd Long-Iaves Fruity Fledgaon Ceccil Gordon Swan Sheath Adi

Senator Black Confirmed as Supreme Court Judge

Washington reports that the Senate confirmed Senator Black for the Supreme Court. The action occurred Wednesday as part of the current judicial appointments. The nomination was pushed through after debate among senators and legal pundits.

Washington Senate Senator Black Supreme Court

Ascot Vic Races Abercorn Malden Hurdle and Handicap results

At Ascot Victorian events include the Abercorn Malden Hurdle won by Last Thrice ahead of Marauder with Count Lavendah third. Silver Bond takes the Yarborough Handicap with Mancarades second and Elmdale third. Essex Maiden Handicaps list Idle Man dominant in the first division and Dolphin in the second, with Queensberry Highweight and Macaulay Navice Handicap action featuring Brian and My Boy among others.

Abercorn Malden Hurdle W. Cutler Sthumann Count Lovendah A. Armaden Ryamann Cypheric Elyse Farndon Allonganes Mamburdi Rhymater Night Call Volgar Spetha the Sheriff Brayest Kinrara Pecenvi Peerie Royal Demon Eringford Marauder Lavendah Silver Bond W. Jenkins Mancarades H. Badger Elmdale HB. Skidmore Dazzling Star Nuclei Barhaca Liulliatey Gay Park Morvren Bozzago Heling Idle Man A. Breasing Epic Harrison Erincourt Hathersage Candia Schubert Alnroo Carlemina Koonburra Oonah High Falutin Manitou Green Thorne Gaiety Royal Blood Berjing Diva Dolphin Cox Ty Klarge Fullian la Lou Mine Klarge Intersection Flif Queensberry Alderahot Valka Benedict April the First Wild Son Ada's Hope Gay Arnley Red Morn Valley Milla Valscourt Svar Miss Burn High Park

Mirpil relief praised by Mrs Perry for hand cure

Mrs E Perry of Kogarah NSW reports a small sore on her right hand years ago that spread, cracked, and became painful. After using a tube of Mirpil she improved within a month and later fully recovered, with her daughter confirming the tale as true.

Cells

Sydney Favourite Fails to Place in Metropolitan Hasulicap

In Brisbane at Eagle Farm this afternoon the Sydney favourite in the Metropolitan Hasulicap, Brown Felt, started at 1-10 and narrowly defeated by Brown Force with Spearblow at 50-1 for a head margin. Result: Brown Felt 7-11, Brown Force 6-12, Spearblow 50-1. time around 2.30. Diva and other details fragmented in the report.

Brisbane Wediworlly Eagle Farm Brown Felt T-1 Brown Force Spearblow Diva

Sir Regent Stumbles In Alexandria Handicap Duel

A compact race card shows Sir Regent at 4.4 with J O Sullivan racing Old Rowley and Welsa among the runners. Ver lina and 713 McMenamin also figure high, with Capaneus and Odilion among the challengers. Betting list notes Sir Regent at 5 to 1 and Old Rowley close behind. Two lengths separate the front pair as the time matches the record at 14 with near head margin.

Scholl Euphorbus Batest Spanker CH. Robinson Awstarlian Kee Big Chief Evercello Glentrae Musician Harisicap Munro Lads J. O Sullivan Mort MceMenanin Tulip Liberty Gold Standard Monkshead Pat Tony Collie Chief Romani Annaru Cohsignes Sir Laughton Lapsym Lady Wonga Dameandri Kweiling Bonambo Tinsuh Proces Ti Troi Levant Light Dragoon Katel Flying Handiccap Casicasado M. Papworth Blacktern J. G'Bullivan Turbine el Senorita High Cross Martingale Whistling Boy Cathartes Ray of Gold Bull Ant Dive. A&, Gv Jones Munros Kaylah R Parsons Vernacre Canegrass Birthday Boy Hathalic Bronze Gul Wee Joy Mlanchivar Heracles Trocola Digland J. O'Sullivan Gold Honour Papworth Becase R. Parsons Lady Milton Lady Gold Wee Loch Sarmity Beljing Alexandria Handicap SIR Regent Old Rowley Welsa Verlina J. McMenamin Latharna Version Flamari Sajsing Denia Wallace Mimi Bulga Boy Capaneus Odilion Ohl Rowley Vertina

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