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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1937
Page
2
Saturday observations show temperatures around 46 to 48 degrees at morning hours with 24 degree maximum noted over 20 hours end. Wind and rainfall details are unclear in the fragment, but measurements mention inches and temperatures across different times.
Fragmentary account of a hockey game featuring teams Barton Queanbeyan Canberra Kingston and players like Bird Brachearme Gunterson Hicks and Jones. Describes early chances and goals with mixed, error-filled narration and an eventual 3 1 Kingston lead.
A damaged match report outlines a game between Royal Military College and another college. It notes final score lines and key scorers, highlighting Ouchewia’s goal and Cot a’s contributions. The piece references a late surge by the opponent and a misread official tally, with focus on the left inner position and overall team performance.
Queanbeyan defeated Cooma in the Massy Cup match at Queanbeyan by 22 points to 5 as play halted amid a protest over A Grade final scheduling. Norton starred for Queanbeyan with strong defense and timely scores while Cooma showed late resistance and mixed form in the scrappy contest.
The report covers a school play at Reid Tv featuring Forrest v Ainslie with eliminations for the Ainslie team. Semi finals and finals are noted with umpire requests and tournament context, including performances of comic acts and a Pinero play.
Canberra weather predicts unsettled conditions with showers and south to south west winds. The update notes possible changes later as a cold front approaches.
A compromise between colliery owners and miners in New South Wales concluded weeks of tension. Judge Cantor helped steer talks toward a settlement that provides wage increases and a minimum wage across coal districts, avoiding a general strike and underscoring conciliation over confrontation.
In Western Australia a Canadian and American machinery push faces high tariffs on imports from the US or Japan. An Australian political figure notes American equipment reaching Perth and the Queanbeyan district anticipates new operations by late 1988 or early 1989, with plans to overcome tariff barriers.
London notes serious losses of British capital in Shanghai with about 150 million pounds invested and potential further damage estimated at 30 million. Most funds are in the Yangtze River area where legal experts consider compensation claims, to be communicated to the Consul-General in Sanghal for service and claims.
Queanbeyan Reserves defeated Cooma Reserves by 10 points with early tries by Sherd and Beecher. Poin and Williams kicked for the winners fielded under referee Mrs C Hincksman. Laul McDowall scored for Queanbeyan in a brisk match played at Queanbeyan.
Goulburn defeated Bowral yesterday to reclaim the Carr Cup with a four to two score. Bowral faced a narrow setback as the home side showed edge in the late stages.
Reports suggest possible matches among group cup holders including Kwai Dae and Sarr with Maher to be eliminated from G em. Three tournament members remain to be decided.
In Edmonton the Premier announced a Debt Moratorium Bill is ready for legislation. The move targets banks and financial authorities while stakeholders await details on provincial measures. Go
The Canberra flower society announces a 1937 season opening Tuesday in the Anta Room Albert Hall. Membership grants free exhibits shows and lectures with two seed distributions planned. A 6 pm judging and a light supper follow an address by President Mr L C Brown.
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