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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
2
Fragmented notice references Canberra and Associated press elements. Mentions P Murphy Kennedy Sons and local firms. Text appears as OCR garble with mentions of Canberra post and Commonwealth. Details are unclear but indicates a public notice activity in Canberra region within Commonwealth communications.
Weather records show barometer readings at multiple times and a wide range of temperatures from 324 to 137 degrees, with rainfall totals noted as 16 points. The compiled rainfall list spans December readings with inconsistent formatting and several garbled dates.
English migrants in New South Wales travel with a group of 25 boys under Dread Captain and home authorities consider expansion. The report notes thinner content and aims to support the voyage and settlement efforts as part of a Ber bado bomen era policy.
The piece argues for turning the Australian Institute of Anatomy into the HQ of the National Health and Medical Research Council. It laments the Institute’s decline, urges fresh leadership, and calls for expanded research across Canberra laboratories to advance medical science for current and future generations.
A Commonwealth Government review led by Dr. Thomson recommends a strict native reserve at Arnhem Land and segregation from outside contact. It urges preserving tribal social structures, creating an inviolable reserve, extending protective legislation, and establishing a dedicated Native Affairs department under a trained protector to manage administration.
The death occurred at Canberra on December 24 of Mrs Smith aged 77. Born at Piston NSW she was the widow of the late Mr Smith and survived by four children and several grandchildren. The funeral will be at Parambor Community Church with arrangements made by local undertakers.
NSW tourist services will transfer to the Railway Department on January 3 under a joint advisory committee with government and railway representatives. Charles Lloyd Jones of the Australian National Travel Association leads, joined by RC Sommeriad of the Country Private Co. and D. B. Kel, Under-Secretary to the Treasury, as appointees.
Anglican Bishop of Bathurst Wilde sustained injuries in a car collision near Orange Head, about 12 miles from Bowteret. Doctor Wilde was driving. another vehicle was involved. No X ray yet. injuries considered possibly minor though a fracture could not be ruled out. Other occupants unharmed.
A fragmented report describes a youth wandering for days near Katinga while wearing torn clothing. He is found by Ford at night and appears exhausted and memory impaired, with unclear reasons for his absence. Authorities note signs of prolonged travel and possible exhaustion.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a Christmas Eve visit to Hogdald's Club on King Street and references a raid by detectives. Details are garbled with unclear names, amounts, and outcomes.
In a Wednesday storm, Charles Greer and Phyllis Ellswood were struck and injured. Elsewhere, the lightning damaged the roof of William Hightnd's home at Cabramatta, leaving him temporarily paralyzed at age 22.
The Royal Commission hearing on the Monier Pipe Works sale in Sydney adjourned for holiday review. Senior counsel asked for more time to study documents from Crown records while the commission weighed tender validity, employee interests, and ownership details amid ongoing inquiries into the sale process and related protests.
A collision between the liner Wangandlly and the trawler Tarra ton near Sydney left crew fighting flooding after the washdown and a burning ship. Firemen aided efforts as the vessel listed and men were hurled about before rescue.
A fragmented report from Sydney outlines labour activities as January events loom. Captain Samia Mia suffers wheel damage while deckhand Brad Pay is injured in a crane accident. Chief Engineer Robert Ragin is flung across a cabin floor. The Australian Labor Party executive meetings promise state election machinery, with rebel unions aiming to resume activity on January 4. The annual Australian Workers Union count progresses, aiming for completion in January, while John Batley challenges C A Dalton for NSW Presidency.
Fragment from a damaged page describes a collision during a race. It mentions a racer named Terao, a crash impact, and water, with garbled phrases about teams and positions. The readable content is minimal and incoherent.
A passenger plane en route from Melbourne to Sydney struck a mob of cattle during approach to Wagga aerodrome. Passengersescaped injury aside from a shake up as the pilot swerved to avoid animals, grazing a bullock. Damage included propeller and undercarriage. A relief plane took passengers to Canberra where the journey to Sydney would resume tomorrow.
A seaplane carrying three passengers and a pilot struck a submerged rock near Kigo. No injuries reported. Rescue teams aided the craft, and the incident prompted temporary closures for inspection of the vessel and surrounding waters.
The Commonwealth government claims most landing permits go to dependents of already settled aliens, but new tables believed to exist will show many independent migrants. Western Australia reportedly absorbed more foreigners than Queensland, with expected sharp year over year increases in alien migration despite partial recovery of Greek and Italian arrivals.
The Commonwealth and related authorities plan a new year effort to reform nutrition standards. Reports from research bodies will be presented, outlining the problem areas and proposed measures. Authorities will decide soon on which issues to tackle and how to address micronutrient deficiencies.
Paris faces a general public service strike announced for tomorrow, with 190,000 to 140,000 municipal workers and underground, port, and hospital staff among those involved. Night services halted, transport disrupted, and violence reported as authorities seek a settlement and a return to normal operations.
A Soviet minister reportedly fears a death sentence linked to a recall as rumors swirl about refusal to retire and possible exile. The unnamed minister allegedly pressed for a reassignment, then left the country for an unknown destination amid an expected clampdown involving Leon Trotsky.
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