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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
2
Weather notes from Canberra record barometer readings and temperatures for a period in January and February. The text lists dates and values but is heavily garbled, with misread letters and misplaced numbers. Key items include barometer around 87.00 inches and multiple daily readings, though specifics are unclear.
A historical overview notes the extensive use of motor coaches in the United States, detailing mileage, maintenance intervals, and component lifespans. It highlights average annual miles per coach, typical overhaul milestones, valve and brake life, and fuel efficiency, underscoring durability and reliability in long service.
In Tokyo, Dr. Umetaro Bustle proclaimed a research milestone marking progress toward a key medical breakthrough. Details remain limited as officials confirm ongoing validation and forthcoming publications.
The unreadable OCR fragment hints at wartime fear and promises toward Britain, with garbled names and phrases. It appears to reference invasion fears, defense actions, and possible leadership mentions, but lacks clear details or complete sentences to confirm specific events or dates.
The Canadian Trade Delegation will visit Canberra to negotiate a comprehensive trade treaty. The group, led by Hon. and including Director of Commercial Intelligence L D Witgress and J S McDonald, First Secretary, aims to ensure imports subject to price controls stay on course while boosting reciprocal trade. The talks will cover easing balance of trade concerns and maintaining Canada's share of imports into Australia.
Blatch defeats Hall in a packed Sydney bout after a close 13th round buildup. Blatch used a sharp left hook to tilt the match, delivering decisive blows that outlasted Hall. Earlier, Humphries and Purcell scrapped in a 15 rounder, Humphries winning on points. Bishop stopped Helly in a one sided 18th round, while the curtain piece showed a hard hitting undercard in brisk action.
A historical piece weighs who truly discovered North America, noting Norse voyages led by Leif Erikson and early Icelandic reports, while challenging the primacy of Christopher Columbus. It cites Bjarni Herjólfsson, Leif, Thorvald, and later claims about Australian discovery, urging revision of child-taught narratives.
London reports reveal Air Ministry actions amid speeding offences and a warning that licences may be canceled. A metal merchant linked to transit concerns is noted as involved, with court proceedings opening against several defendants.
A series of AC district race meetings begins Sunday January 30 with the Pugnerenong Race Gish at Tugger Ge. The next day February 1 sees the BL Patrick's Civ at One Acton Rice. The Waal meeting is set for Saturday February 1087 with the Canberra Racing Chul at Aston. Entries for Twyxeranung lose on Batunday January 23.
Perth Tuesday Premier of Western Australia Mr Willcock testified before the Royal Commission denying receipt of 3 stakes for Yellowdine or involvement in fraud. He defended fellow directors and said he joined the company for managerial experience, rejecting corruption charges from MLA Mr Hughes. He warned against wildcat flotations harming the state and remarked on claims about the Golden Mile.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a state lottery notice with partial lines mentioning a Tuesday draw, numbers and a first prize, plus scattered names and addresses including Alexandria and Benderson Road. Readable items include a third prize and a Mr. associated with Berawon, but many details are garbled.
The Commonwealth Government plans Australia’s representation at the International Labour Conference in Geneva starting June 3. Topics include scaffolding safety, reduced work hours, child labor limits, and industrial safety provisions for building and textile trades in a broad agenda.
Report from Auckland describes a group of 340 Australians and New Zealanders arriving by the Avenue seeking to purchase a luxurious yacht owned by a film actor John Barymgee for 30000 dollars. They did not complete the purchase and were eager to sail, amid tensions from a shipping strike on the Pacific coast.
A French bidder secured 10 bales in a Sydney wool auction as fierce competition among American, Yorkshire, Japan, and European buyers drove strong demand. About 14 225 bales were offered with 12 490 sold. firms such as Winchcombe Carwon Ltd and James Barnes Ltd reported notable activity and prices remained near yesterday’s levels.
Young Australia League delegation from Western Australia visits Canberra after weeks in Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide. The 4 to 16 year old group toured Cotter River Civic Theatre Parliament House and other city sights after official welcome by Air George Pearce. Leader Roley Bedwell oversees the visit with boys traveling from Western Australia.
A news report recounts a Australian National Airwave plane forced to divert to Canberra due to bad weather. Capt Ho Botton piloted the craft from Melbourne to Canberr, with Mrs Barton coordinating and Sir Henry Gullit among passengers, as efforts to reach Sydney or return to Melbourne faced weather obstacles. The craft eventually left Canberra at dawn and was scheduled to arrive in Canberra later, with passengers awaiting further word.
Sydney residents faced a hot humid night with tropical storms and heavy squalls. Meteorologists recorded temperatures around 86 degrees and 11 PM winds from the southwest, noting dense thunderstorms in the southern districts and anticipations of further heavy rainfall.
Visiting pressmen plan to attend the Cantera event and a ground tour in Australia including M C.2, LB. Fry, Naville Cardus, Mayes, Arthur Sane, and SCO. They will perform before a band and report on the country’s cricket scene, noting strong and weak points.
A reader criticizes welfare policy in Canberra, arguing that unemployed men face slowness and humiliation in dole and job queues. The letter contends many workers must endure long waits for meager 6/6 weekly aid and criticizes the system for failing to provide timely support and dignified means to survive.
A decree signed by the President enforces a 40 hour working week on one railway line, expected to create work for about 60,000 unemployed and raise Hangar at cost to avert a strike. The Commonwealth Government prepared a cost of about £7,000 for housing and a special management to cover expenses, with implications for Mascot and related routes.
Panic spreads as tremors rattle Italian towns triggering evacuations and emergency responses. Residents flee homes while authorities assess damage and coordinate relief amid aftershocks. The event disrupts daily life and raises concerns over safety and infrastructure.
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