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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1937
Page
3
Arrangements are under way for a crop trial field day at J Garran's Benshaw FOT property in October. P F Stanton, South Coast and Southern Tablelands Agricultural Instructor, will attend to give a talk and lead a discussion on agriculture. The event is under the auspices of the P C T Leeses Association and the Agricultural Bureau branch.
The Army reports a device perfected to automatically land aircraft in fog and darkness without human control. Details and demonstrations are not released.
Rafe Naylor offered the City Council 43000 for land bounded by Campbell Riley Goulburn and Deligan streets. He said Sports Arena would build a covered complex with a board saucer track running track tennis court and a competition swimming pool. The committee recommended selling by auction.
The War Cry in London publishes a denial from the Salvation Army regarding threats of revolt against Evangeline Booth. The document dates from Tuesday and clarifies the organization’s stance amid rumors.
The Royal Canberra Golf Club released the Saturday first qualifying round draw listing players by tee times from 3:30 to 2:04 with names including H B Jenkins G L Beebe Q P Doddrell L N Morrison R G Parker and many others across multiple slots. The list features numerous members and guests led by Sir H J Sheehan and Sir William Clemens with several pairs and trios allotted to specific time blocks.
The Attorney General Mr Mengica moves the second reading of the Statute of Westminster Adoption Bill in parliament. He notes small advantages from adopting now to avoid appearance of separation and urges careful timing to prevent anger in rights disputes.
London reports the government will route all foreign ship registration applications to London. The Daily Mail says this follows cases of foreign ships gaining British registration and seeking naval protection in the Mediterranean. Currently any ship with one British owner can register as British, paying a small fee for the Red Ensign, risking Admiralty commandeering in war. The Admiralty reportedly prefers ships that are British owned, and legislation may be considered.
The discussion centers on the 1931 Statute of Westminster and its impact on Dominion autonomy. It notes the preamble affirming free association within the Commonwealth, the need for Dominion consent for UK laws, and the balance between independence and imperial ties. The debate acknowledges criticisms and concludes with a call to preserve the Commonwealth unity.
Mr Norman Makin MP, who represented the Federal Labour Leader at the Coronation, returned to Australia today. He said British statesmen had shifted views toward the Dominions and recognised that prosperous Dominions industries were essential to life and security. He added that Britain's revival of industry absorbed surplus people, making future migration policy obscure.
An advertisement copy promotes Mirpil Skin Balm for rough hands from housework. It claims regular use yields refined, well kept hands and notes soothing cooling effects for sunburn, windburn, and after shaving. It emphasizes daily cleansing and maintenance to improve appearance.
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