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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
5
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions Sir Archdale Parkhill and the Building factories as part of Australia’s requirements and refers to spe markers or speakers with unclear context. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
A scanned article notes vitamin D in discarded nut husks from chocolate factories and dairy feeding experiments showing improved butter content with winter milk. It also mentions jazz melodies proposed to deter crows in Hungary, a bird deterrent device using photoelectric sensors, and other rural science snippets. It also reports Canada’s gold production records across provinces and a dog menace claim affecting pets near Lismore with racing dogs.
A reader from 100 King Street Tokmpes recounts the health benefits of Dr Morse's Indian Rock Pills, claiming they cured constipation and headaches, improved complexion, and have been a trusted family remedy for twenty years. The note endorses the pills as wonderful and recommends them to others.
Canberra Amateur Swimming Club carnival yielded multiple records and close races. Adam broke club mark by 12.5 seconds in 100 yards. C. Grimt won the 100 yards Men's Championship, breaking club and pool records. B Hodgson of Bondi set pool record by one second. Banks beat Interior 6 goals to nil in water polo. post meet dance at Manoki Tennis Pavilion with Yams team guests.
Ottawa reports the consolidation of branch services into the National Defence department. The move covers 3,941 full time positions, 1,018 seasonal posts, and 642 part timers with an annual wage bill near £1.4 million. The department would oversee transport, canal systems, harbours, lighthouses, shipyards, and air services including civil aviation and meteorology. A trans continental air service for passengers and mail is planned with £300,000 additional to the £1.3 million already allocated, and the Atlantic to Pacific air route set for operation by 1983.
Junior players from all States opened the Interstate event at White City for the Anton and Wilson Cups. In NSW Queensland H Lindo defeated R Stevens 4 0 6 4 while J Guenheart and L Wanley split 8 8 6 3 NBW won with 38 games to 18. Victoria beat South Australia 3 rubbers 6 sets 0M games to 11 games in Inner Linton Cup. Tasmanians beaten by Russosi and Beat Tasmanis 3 rubbers and sets 40 games to 1 rubber. Junior girls Wilson Cup saw Nia W defeat Tasmania Victoria and Queensland results listed.
An official Pravda article states the Red Army will not exceed 1.3 million, despite Germany expanding its forces. The decree cutting draft age to 18 and drafts from 1938 to 198? was explained as ensuring qualitative strength, not larger size. The piece traces historical increases and notes concerns over wartime strain on public funds and living standards.
Ministers plan to attend a major conference in Canberra starting tomorrow. The event, lasting about three weeks, will discuss phased reforms with key figures including Mr White and Mr Henry Ou fett.
A probate application is to be made after fourteen days from publication seeking grant of the will of a deceased person with Patricia Tilltard named as sole executor. Australian and Canadian officials plan negotiations in Canberra to renew a trade treaty, aiming to boost Australia’s primary goods exports and improve interdominion relations.
Wool mules steadied near yesterday’s rates though inferior lots traded lower as competition shifted from Yorkshire Japan and the continent. Armadale sold five bales greasy merino Neece up to 96d. total sales 13 078 bales with 11 083 sold under instruction and 480 privately disposed. Leading raisers included Coventry Bros Armidale and J Horton Derringulien Yass with multiple bales at varied prices per pound.
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory will hear application for probate of John Toward Joseland late of Wellton Canberra. After fourteen days from publication probate may be granted to Henry Francis Maxwell and Victor Albert Boyd. Creditors or those with claims must forward particulars to Davies & Woods Proctors, Northbourne Avenue, City Canberra.
An advertisement item notes a Burns Dinner event at Albert Hall in Wondery. Priced admission includes special prizes for hats and a range of offerings. Tickets are available from a committee with a sense of festive atmosphere and social gathering details.
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