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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1937
Page
4
Fragmented text references a political party, elections, candidates, resignations, and a deputy. Mentions include a government context, voters, and agreements. Details are fragmentary with multiple garbled terms and names, inhibiting precise attribution or events.
A Commonwealth report to the House of Representatives outlines a national unemployment insurance plan for all workers under contract or service with income up to £7 a week. Benefits would range from 15s to 10s for youths, plus allowances for dependents, with broad exclusions and a three-party funding model.
Police probe after attempts to poison 12 greyhounds at H N Smith’s Leichhardt kennels overnight valued at £1000. Dogs named include Mil sin, Mollie Kagal, Blackwood, and several puppies. Eight strychnine-laced pills found in the yard. owner says kennels were secure.
At the half yearly Canberra branch meeting of the ANLA officers were elected: President W. T. Emerton Vice President L. Bush Secretary W. G. Bird Assistant Secretary W. R. Blackmun and committee members T. J. Carmody J. S. Weatherston H. McFadyen FW Cox H. Yeend The branch also supported the government proposal to rename the Federal Capital Territory to Australian Capital Territory.
Race card style summary lists first and second divisions with weights and runners for the juvenile, mascot welter, fourteen one handicap, progressive handicap, third division, flying handicap, and Ascot handicap. Notable entries include Donnie Steel, Sparkle Haze, Comma Inquiry, Lady Curla, Romany, King Nusuver, Midnight and other listed horses with starting times from 12.45 to 4.30 and weight adjustments throughout.
The MCC committee proposes drastic county cricket reforms including reducing first class counties from 17 to 15 and scheduling 26 shield games. It urges a fund to aid weaker counties and allows top players to participate in additional representative matches in preparation for tests. Test profits from Australian tours are cited to justify the changes.
In parliament Dr. Page described reports of a Country Party plot to control the Australian delegation to the Qoltawa Revision Conference as mischievous mis statements. He denied seeking to usurp tariff policy from Mr. White while stressing cordial relations with the Customs Minister amid Labour questioning.
The Duke of Gloucester spoke at the Canada Club dinner in London noting a potential future visit to Canada with the Duchess. He did not set a date but expressed hope for a forthcoming trip.
A committee discusses restricting bowlers by requiring a line across which balls must be pitched, amid a bowling with only two fielders in front of the wicket. The eight ball over is rejected by the committee in a noted decision.
At Menangle Park the program featured multiple divisions with Tony and Carston Belle and partners among early leaders in the first division. Droothy and Fox Run led in the second division while The Jilt and Medallist traded places in the Fiying Welter Handicap. Broadway Swell headed the Encourage Handicap with Broad Way S well and Laguna Grande among later fields. The Boomerang Handicap and Hundred Handicap saw Fan Tan and Hed Clover among prominent finishers with Magsman winning the novice event.
Advertises season standings for Gallant Newtown and Gallant Lee Creek stallions in Canberra area with mare service terms. Notes prices, paddock care, and limited liability. Provides contact details for M. J. Brodrick and Daniel Brodrick, Malcolm Vale Queanbeyan.
In home use, add sweetened water to concentrated HEENZO to make an antiseptic nasal gargle and internal remedy. Claims relief for catarrh colds sore throats coughs bronchitis influenza. Advises ordering HBENZO from chemist or store.
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