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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text refers to government response movement and a bill related to unemployment and housing in rural Wales. Mentions educational staff reductions, annual conference, and potential reforms drafted by a Teachers' Association leader. Overall context unclear due to garbled source.
Melbourne hearings into Hawker Demon crashes proceed in camera as Mr. Thorby defends the inquiry, rejects broad open hearings, and considers appointing a higher authority to broaden jurisdiction. Opposition calls for public inquiry with outside assessors and qualified judges to ensure transparency.
Brisbane report quotes C C Fall of the A W U secretary arguing that a closed inquiry is futile and that public input is essential. He criticizes the training flight context and defends Australia’s air defence, noting cooling systems and equipment concerns and the need for the best pilots and gear.
In Australia the Hawker Demon crash prompts aviation voices to demand an open investigation into R A A F training and pilot efficiency. Goya Henry criticizes secret probes while Flying Officer Durant urges public accountability and a camera-led inquiry. Sir Keith Smith backs a full transparent inquiry.
In a hard fought match last Saturday University chased 105 to win from Manuka who led by three-quarters of an hour. McGuinness 55 not out anchored a late assault with Giles aiding in a rapid 60-run stand, pushing University to a five-run outright victory. City Club extends pennant pace by beating Cooma 84 to 58. John Young Shield to be contested December 18 at Canberra and City Clubs. Country Week saw Canberra cricketers win four of five, with notable averages from Noo 7 for 4 and Gribble 174, Lees 213, Billman 174.
The Department of the Interior at Canberra notifies that all factories including wicker, sand washing plant, timber mills at Kingston Stores and other plants will close from end of business Friday December 17 1987 with resume on Monday January 3 signed by Secretary A T Carrodus. Accommodation wanted in Braddon or Reid near Times Office for board. Clean old rag requested for cleaning machinery.
Australian Nations Airways Pty leads a daily timetable with Canberra to Wagga at 9 am and Caabirre to Wyaby at 4 pm. The notice names Barton as a contact point and B S08 as a reference.
State Premiers voiced disappointment after the committee report examined the unemployment insurance scheme. The study critiqued administration and proposed reforms sought by governments.
Reports from Sydney and Hobart indicate premiers express disappointment with unemployment insurance plans and urge proper funding. The Victorian and Tasmanian governments seek financial basis and state involvement while remaining open to cooperation with the Commonwealth. A tariff schedule reintroduces duties across 52 items with multiple increases and preferential rates.
In a crowded Ascot card the Tip The Wink jockey K Cook rode to victory in the first division with Bonnie Pentheus placing second as betting favored. A long list of contenders followed with Pratique and Diva among the notable runners. time recorded around 49 seconds for the segment. In the second division inquiries surfaced with Camagenus and Reetit showing well, while Verlina led the third division ahead of Baers ore and Downham. Additional results included One Alone in the fourth division and Murray Court triumphing in the Fourteen-one Handicap with Ta theon close behind.
Brigadier Miles will stay in command of the First Military District at R M College amid ongoing changes. The arrangement, described as a stable panel, follows reported deliberations on leadership and curricular adjustments.
An old newspaper note promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for constipation. It claims daily bowels prevent illnesses and lists symptoms like headaches and indigestion worsened by waste entering the blood. The ad touts the pills as a mild, widely praised family remedy.
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