Civil aviation growth in unsubsidised lines reported
The Civil Aviation Board’s annual report shows civil aviation passenger traffic rising sharply in 1936-7 led by unsubsidised airlines with a more than doubling of internal passengers to 42 242 and mileage up from 17 458 to 28 661 miles by mid 1937. It warns against excessive competition and notes plans for night intercapital services and a Sydney Papua New Guinea weekly link in 1938 plus potential Australia New Zealand service under joint UK Commonwealth New Zealand control.
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Civil Aviation Board
Commonwealth
Wekly
Sydney
Papua
New Guinea
Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Aero Clubs
Royal Queensland Aero Club
Par
Mediar
Fec
Holiday wishes and calendar notice for Canberra Times
The weekly page wishes readers a merry Christmas and healthy New Year. No issue until Thursday January 13 1938. The Canberra Times calendar will continue each Thursday with junior readers rejoining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Times
Christmas Events Listed in Wakefield Gardens Gazette
The notice lists past and upcoming holiday events and names participants such as Shirley Horrocks aged 6 in Wakefield Gardens and Bert Nichols of Doonkuna Street Braddon. It records dates like Friday December 17 and Sunday December 19 in 1837 with locations Fyshwick and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Horrocks
Wakefield Gardens
Fyshwick
Bert Nichols
Doonkuna Street
Braddon
Practitioners Threat to Boycott Attorneys in Johannesburg
Vereeniging farmers threaten to boycott lawyers who defend rioters linked to the deaths of two European police officers. A Johannesburg Bar meeting passed a resolution condemning attempts to deter legal practitioners from defending accused persons. The bar underscored that every accused deserves legal representation regardless of race or colour. The body praised attorneys who refuse to be deterred from fulfilling their duty to the course of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Ativer
Mrs Green plans solo flight to Cape and back
Mrs Kirby Green, unhappy at not sharing credit as co pilot on a record Cape flight with Flight Lieutenant Clouston, plans a solo flight to America or Canada and back. Her announced trip reflects a desire to prove her piloting skills and seek recognition.
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Mrs. Green
Cape
London
Clouston
Kirby Green
America
Canada
Air Accident Patterns in 1936 7
The report notes total hours flown and incidents recorded by the Air Accidents Investigation Committee for 1936-7. Ninety nine mishaps were reported, with ten fatalities. Causes were 72 percent pilot error or indisposition, 6.3 percent engine failure, 8 percent air frame failure, 11 percent weather, and 1 percent undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Accidents Investigation Committee
Development schemes aid Natal Zulu natives and community
Native Affairs Department undertakes two schemes in Natal and Zululand to reclaim waste land and train native builders. Projects include soil erosion control, cattle dips, and modern homes for natives. The effort aims to show practical citizenship, improve housing, and promote self-reliance among rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Natal
Zululand
Native Affairs Department
Jesson
Capetown Plans New Civic Centre on Reclaimed Foreshore
Capetown prepares a reclamation scheme to form a new foreshore and reclaim many acres of land from the sea. The civic centre will anchor a developing waterfront and set standards for future buildings, aiming to make Capetown a gateway city for South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
Atin
South Afri
The Junior Forum winner announced for Santa Claus contest
Elizabeth Shumack of Torrens Street Braddon won the Santa Claus competition for a correct entry. The competition shifts to an arithmetic problem in words this week. It closes on Wednesday January 11 1938 and is open to children under 13. If multiple correct entries arrive, the first opened wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Shumack
Torrens Street
Braddon
C/o
Canberra Times
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