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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1937
Page
6
A jury awarded Henry E. Russell owner-trainer 1500 pounds against the Commissioner of Road Transport after his hare was struck by a tram on Derby Day. Justice Davidson noted the mare Mala’s habit of finishing second, with claims for further damages and a stay of proceedings granted.
The Speaker, Mr Bell, announced a special menu at 1/6 with one course fewer than the 2/- meal. The price rise to 2/- reflected officers and typists receiving the same meal as members, which had caused discontent. The House had planned a two course meal for 1/6.
The June period ended with record rain levels in Sydney, nearly 16 inches for the month, the wettest in 96 years. Meteorologist Mr. Marcs predicted more showers and heavy falls on the north coast as of today.
The former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev. T. M. Johnstone, was fined £100 for contempt of court after a speech at Belfast General Assembly criticising the King's Bench. He was ordered to gaol until payment and told he could not appeal. He may attend his son's ordination on July 1 before surrender.
England’s women beat Australia by 26 runs in the second Test at London. Key performances include Greenwood Wegemund McLarty and Antonio factoring in for England while Australia’s batting faltered as several players were dismissed by McLarty Flaherty and Hide.
A meeting of the Canberra Returned Soldiers Club decided to build its own club premises on a West Row 14 Allnya Street corner site. The cost not exceed £6000. a five member sub committee will plan the building’s type and finance. If no requisition for a special general meeting is received within 14 days, arrangements proceed. Sub committee members named include Marshall Wood and T. M. She speare.
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