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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1937

Page

2

Queanbeyan Local Figures Mentioned in District Notes

A fragmentary list mentions Queanbeyan and district names including Falliah Saw Queanbeyan Mire Murphy Queanbeyan Cooney with scattered references to Kennedy Bungendore and A H Brown. The legible items indicate community officials or residents connected to Queanbeyan authorities.

Queanretan and District J. Dunne Queanbeyan AM Falliah and Saw Queanbeyan Murphy Queanbeyen Cooney Arlarre Toad Kennedy Sona Bungendore A. H. Brown Hell

Weather Record Summary for Canberra Year to Date

The report records atmospheric pressure at 29.82 inches at 9 am and 28.78 inches at 3 pm. Temperatures were 64.2 F at 9 am, 84 F at 3 pm, and 86 F at 8 pm. The 24 hour maximum reached 88 F with a minimum of 58 F. Winds were NE at 6 am and NE at 3 pm, rainfall 4 points. Yearly figures follow.

Canberra Sya.m

Queanbeyan Weather Note From Utah Data Point

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Raip Aktrpern Ee Utah

Hawker Demons Political Move Alleged

London Thursday publication Autoplany comments on Mr Thorby’s acclamation to hold an inquiry into the Australian Art Forty crashes. It says those knowing the Hawker Demons know what happened to the machines. no fault with construction or workmanship. Inquiry would address maintenance and handling. A reliable correspondent cables that sergeants were calmed by inexperience in massing emergency actions.

London Autoplany Thorby Royal Air Force

Mr Thorby Replies Byoney Thurdays Cable Notice

Fragmentary OCR text indicates a Mr Thorby reply and a cable notice dated Thursday. The passage references Aeroplane and pollen in a house behind an unnamed location, but details are unreadable. Further readable entities are absent to form a complete, accurate summary.

In the Valley of the Shadow Peace Speech 1937 warning

The article argues that post WWI peace talk masks menacing threats from Germany Italy and Japan. It warns Britain and the United States must arm and act to deter aggression, as collective security has weakened since 1914. It foresees a dangerous cycle of wars and urges decisive action to avert global conflict.

Chisade Paychoais Anothes Italy Germany England Britain United States Egland Europe Rome China Abyssinia Abe Japan Mary Australia

Plane Mishap Inquiry Ordered After Wagga Accident

Sydney reports the Minister for Defence Mr Thorby called for a full report on the air force accident near Wagga yesterday. He said only an official inquiry had begun and stressed the danger to cattle near the aerodrome. An inquiry into whether a regular service plane should land there is underway.

Sydney Defence Mr. Thorby Lows Aferniwan Air Finerary ‘Wagen Wagga

Grazing Rights on Wagga Drome Debate Flare

The Air Lines of Australia chief urges the government to buy and maintain private aerodrome strips across the state. Captain Burgemy says Wagga landing ground was unlicensed and not under the Civil Aviation Board. He notes limited licensed aerodromes and 14 unaffiliated fields, mostly private, beyond New South Wales.

Atoney. Thurday Wagga Air Lines At Australia Mr. Robinson Bf Uapmeml Serodromes Civ Aviation Burgemy Cit Winder Avutraths Buressould Australas Uuition New South Wales

Plane detained at Canberra amid airline chaos

A Dragon Airlines intercity flight between Melbourne and Sydney diverted to Canberra after a weather and operational disruption. Passengers faced delays overnight while authorities managed weather bulletins and planned further movements, with aviation officials noting ongoing systemic capacity issues.

Workers Compensation Costs Rise in New South Wales

Rodney reports higher workers compensation payments for the year across New South Wales. Total benefits reach 1,838,000 pounds with premium costs over 1,060,618 pounds due to growth in hay, building, and construction sectors. The commission urges a permanent second deputy chair to handle rising workload. Research notes health risks from certain dust types and silica, with protective measures emphasized.

Rodney T. Waites Hay Industriv Expanalin Lange 98 Workers” Compensation Commission Rom. Mackay

Abattoirs Strike Abandoned After Return to Work

Workers from the Meat Statues Employens' Linton held an early morning meeting to reject union executive orders and return to duties at the Monebuxt facilities. A subsequent meeting confirmed resumed operations and filing began around 11 o'clock with only brief work stoppages observed.

Sydney Monebuxt Worle

Inquiry into Hawker Demon crash and defence minister remarks

The Defence Minister Mr Thorby stated there was no punitive motive in the Hawker Demon crash inquiry. The Air Accidents Committee investigated all Commonwealth air accidents, including Hawker Demon events, to determine if weakness existed in organization or mechanization of the aircraft.

Defence Thorby Commonwealth Saaehinen

Royal Commission Stocktaking Irregularities at Works Tender

The Royal Commission resumes hearings on state works with Mr Crum questioned as to the tender process. Allegations include alleged pressure, interviews, and potential conflicts of interest involving the Auditor General and tender committees. Witnesses discuss stock checks, land sales, and possible fraud concerns while the commission plans additional questioning and potential subpoenas.

Tenders Called for 500 Utility Trucks for NSW Railways

Officials announce immediate tenders to add railway tolling and trucks for New South Wales Railways. The decision follows discussions between the Commissioner and the Minister, aiming to boost stock and infrastructure.

N.S.W. Railways Mileuaie Hudhna

Fruit Marketing Rydeny Move on London Dried Tutto

A brief report notes Mr J Ball of the Water Conservation and Navigation Commission will advocate for London to adopt Australian dried fruit in market steps. The meeting signals policy focus on fruit marketing and logistics within the region.

Rydney J. Ball Water Conservation and Lavigation Comminaion London Went

Tasman Air Mail Wellington Inaugural Flyings Delayed

A passage notes delays to Tasman air mail service to Wellington. Officials including the Minister for Civil Aviation and the Commonwealth Minister for Customs discussed representations with the Frisian Government before inauguration. The plan aimed to begin Tasman flying boat service but faced negotiations and timing uncertainties.

Wellington

17 Killed in Good-Will Flight Tragedy

A Good-Will flight crash near Olumeta kills 17, with reports that strong air currents caused the collision. The crew and passengers perished as weather or navigational issues are investigated.

Olumeta Thuy Cribun Faye Gront Hind Boventean Thay

Unlicensed Gun Incident Leads to Trial Charge

Stanley Denning Hughes, 8 dollars, committed for trial by the Giebe Court on a charge of having a revolver in the company of an unknown man. Cawvald James Simon of £7, Biman, testified about an event on December 17 at his shop when Hughes brandished a gun after ordering cakes and demanded money.

Rydney Stanley Denning Hughes Giebe James Simon Hughesy Blu

Paris Strike Breaks Under Firm Government Stand

Paris faced a government push to resume public services as a widespread strike threatened transport utilities. Army engineers and naval officers moved toward Paris to operate rail, electric, and gas services while cabinet vowed to maintain essential services and deter work stoppages.

Paris Whtan Gall Holocadere Ateike Brest

Paris Returns to Normal After Strike Turmoil

In Paris the city gradually returned to normal as workers resumed commuting and refuse collection restarted after a disruption. Rail engineers were deployed to restore service, and order returned with officials attempting to quell lingering tensions.

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