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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1937
Page
2
Fragmentary notice lists rates and locations including Queanbeyan Manuka Kingston Queanbeyan district references. The readable text hints at a financial or leasing rate per annum and mentions several place names but no clear action, date, or specific entity beyond the company and locales.
Readable fragments show barometer readings in inches and temperatures in Fahrenheit for Canberra and Queanbeyan. Entries include am pm temp readings, 24 hour max min, rainfall notes, and dates in a garbled form with inconsistent units and misspellings.
A disputed report concerns a former union official named Rath Francieco or Ivan Com alleging a claim of six point five million dollars. The fragment hints at a legal or labor dispute but offers few verifiable specifics.
The fragment mentions a regnal personal figure returning to Canberra from a trip with unclear origin and garbled venue names. It names the Par re of the onal Staff and Laay Gowrie turped ba Coaberse, implying a ceremonial or official return. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
Isolated thunder showers or two, but mostly fine. Warm to hot and sultry conditions with strong squally winds from the northeast to northwest.
The Washington correspondent reports the American Navy plans large maneuvers in the Pacific areas in March and April with about 175,000 sailors and between 60,000 and 90,000 officers to participate. The exercise aims to show the growing strategic role of the Aleutian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Coast regions.
The Australian Cabinet will examine how far preferences for goods exported to Britain can vary under an Anglo American treaty. Britain’s promise not to disrupt UK markets is tied to finding compensating benefits elsewhere. A national survey of major industries will inform the policy, with results due early next year and a possible suggestion of industry bounties in exchange for concessions.
The Commonwealth Ministry rejects an immediate rise from £950 to £1000 for MPs with £150 proposed travel allowances debated. Critics note historical pay scales, while Sir Joseph Cook suggests a £3000 to £5000 range for top offices. The issue may reappear next year as state salaries come under scrutiny and voters demand honest, capable representatives.
The Byulney conference will host Audra Ian and other bio chemical experts to discuss cancer growth. It will be part of the 150th anniversary celebrations with a British socialist Dr E C Douila chairing. Director Cumpalan lauds Profemmar Durlls as a leading figure and plans a Commonwealth tribute.
In France the Chamber of Deputies passed air estimates by 623 to 1 totaling £12,000,000 with a £500,000 rise over the prior year. Debates criticized air force organization and production, noting only 52 planes built in two months and foreign planes operating abroad. France lagged behind Russia, Holland, the United States, and Britain in deliveries, while ministers defended prototypes and faster bombers with 300 mile per hour capability.
Four people died and others injured in Sydney on Sunday from two road accidents. At Palm Beach a car failed to negotiate a bend and overturned, killing a man and a woman. At Warwick Farm level crossing a motorcycle and a sidecar collided with a telegraph post, killing two young men. Names include Mtr Macuny, 2, from Magma. Harvey Tlalston, 25, and others from Auburn. Hospital mind as hospital.
Report discusses a proposed naval air base at Barrow Alaska with expansion at Dutch Harbour and other sites. It notes U S and allied plans to strengthen Far East power projection, citing ready bases and forthcoming establishments as part of strategic balance.
Corowa electoral result shows independent candidate leading with a substantial majority over three contenders. B. Leth aridze, the Corowa policeman, holds a clear edge while about 3300 votes remain to be counted. Lathbridge notes voter frustration with party machinery amid the late tallies.
A prominent Country Party member returning from Corowa on Friday refused to forecast the election outcome. He said there was no real answer to the issue and warned the Country Party would have a very hard fight. He suggested that an independent council candidate may defeat government nominees in the Commonwealth and in New South Wales.
Widespread havoc hits California as storms sever lines and halt traffic. Bridges, railways, and shipping face danger while coastal towns endure torrential rain and record flooding. Downieville reports hundreds of feet of runoff, Alturas endures a dam breach, and business districts flood under escalating water. The Weather Bureau calls it the worst storm on record.
The United States Hour reports President Hoover was damaged on a reef yesterday near Hoishoto Island off Burmosa. All passengers were landed. A Japanese cruiser, with about 200 aboard, is involved and salvage tugboats are proceeding from Hongkong.
London reports a severe storm across England Scotland and Ireland bringing exceptionally heavy floods and snow. East Yorkshire saw the heaviest falls in years while about 400 peers face rising seas on the coast. Burke's Peerage editor suggests early extension of the House of Lords may be needed though title crowding could occur.
An insurgent naval force shelled Alicante for about fifteen minutes causing two deaths and forty three injuries. Gunfire and smoke marked the engagement as vessels exchanged fire in the port area.
The boxing promoter Mike Jacobs faced a boycott attempt affecting a scheduled bout in New York. Affected fighter Bonnielinge Thoman reportedly withdrew bookings, with early gate estimates around 11,000 dollars.
Two youths died while swimming in separate creeks. John Webster, 7, of St Mary's toured life in Suuttt Creek, and Gighton, 12, of Redfern drowned near Waterfall. Ronald Thomson, 18, began diving and recovered Webster's body but failed to save Gighton after extensive rescue efforts.
A Royal Air Force bomber crashed near Chiall bear on Sunday killing two crew members. The sole survivor reported the aircraft plunged into mud after an engine failure, with debris and smoke seen in the area.
England won the speedway test at the Sports Ground last night defeating Australia by a narrow 28 point margin. The English riders produced solid performances and secured a close victory over their Australian opponents.
The Governor-General presents a royal message on the anniversary of the monarch's accession. It requests a survey of loyal acknowledgments and good wishes from the government and people of the Commonwealth of Australia, thanking the king for their support and good will on the anniversary.
Snow covered the field as the Kangaroos match against Cumberland was abandoned. The game could not proceed with heavy snowfall making play unsafe and officials halted action midway.
Early Sunday near Tope Street Southbourne a Melbourne man, once in a boxing troupe, was found dead in a shed after an evening of drinking with a woman. Police search for a third man seen fleeing the house as neighbours reported a disturbance.
In Welbourne on Saturday The Filipino Henry, a clever challenger, defeated Blatch in a return contest at Stadion. The bout saw Blatch knocked out in the fifth round amid a lively crowd and disputed calls from the referee.
Fragmentary speech by De Combe of the Gaerne ter tur Propaganda at a Nazi demonstration references German colonial claims and propaganda terms. The speaker hints at delayed payments and a demand to gain ten units, while Goebhale is quoted on admissions and resistance to remaining at ten.
General Goering ordered the removal of eight trusted collaborators from the German Economics Ministry, including the director who drafted the international trade pact, as part of a purge erasing old diolatry within Economica.
U S grain control proved a permanent measure designed to regulate production and stabilize maize prices and products. Washington reports Britain not to her instalment on the war debt while London notes a match result with Gas defeating Lindrues by margin to 35.
Canberra hosts the Seventh Light Morse Efficiency Trials to judge the RB and BLA trophies. Lt Col Woods commands the unit with Lieut Tormlains assisting as adjutant, judged by Linvit Bird. Major Paul Rifleman’s Cup awarded. Wood praised for high standards, Beatty second, Naylor third. ceremony announced for next year.
A historic notice reports a large donation of one million pounds to nautical charities in London. The article notes the fund supports maritime welfare and youth programs, with the Duke of Kent among those associated with the King George’s Fund for Sailors.
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