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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
4
The text lists the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Mort Street Canberra proprietors and associates with ad like entries including Wd. Subscription rates and various names such as J. Riley and R. Smithers Brown. Also mentions Kingston Mayo's and Sydney Oynock's Newsagency at Railway Station.
The Canberra weather log shows barometer readings from 9.4 to 30.53 inches and 30.07 inches at different times. Temperatures vary from around 30 degrees to the mid 50s and low 60s Fahrenheit with scattered notes on rainfall and wind conditions for the current year.
Six deaths recorded in the Federal Capital Territory during the quarter ending June 30. Two males and four females. Compared with the previous year, deaths totaled 14, with nine males and five females. Thirteen marriages were recorded. The period shows 38 for June 20, 1936.
The Canberra Times reports a planned Commonwealth State conference on national insurance with a push for a single nationwide scheme. Mr. Ince outlines three options including a pure Commonwealth scheme, multiple state schemes, or uniform state schemes under Commonwealth control, urging a decisive national approach.
Canberra Rugby League yesterday moved to protest Goulburn for playing Geaghan and Cusack in the Massy Cup match on Sunday claiming non registration under Rule LT. The protest was heard by Group Judiciary Committee Chairman A C Bowers. Earlier, Goulburn reportedly considered residential eligibility questions if the result had gone another way.
Cowra defeated Young 14 to 5 in the Maher Cup match at Young. After a 4-3 halftime lead the challengers surged in the second half, dominating the forward division. A large crowd attended with gate receipts around £185.
The Staff Courts program at the Royal Military College was disrupted by a measles outbreak. It is hoped Rugby Union matches against Great Public School teams will resume soon with Sydney University, St Patrick's College Goulburn, Northern Suburbs Sydney, Hawkesbury Agricultural College, and Great Public Schools fixtures planned through August 21.
Roman Catholic authorities in Sydney welcome the Pope's appointment of the Most Rev Dr Gilroy, Bishop of Fort Augusta, as Co adjutor Archbishop in succession to Archbishop Sheehan. At 41, he is described as a capable church worker.
Soviet and Japanese troops clashed on the frontier near Moscow. The attack reportedly involved Manchukuoan forces striking Soviet guards in Soviet territory. Both sides sustained casualties.
The Royal Military College reports progress at Duntroon with key training facilities. A jumping lane for horse and rider training is completed and in use while a sword assault course is being prepared as occupancy continues.
The Commonwealth will tighten health steps as the two way tri weekly England Australia air mail starts next year. Quarantine aerodromes at Darwin Brisbane and Sydney are declared under the Quarantine Act with a possible additional aerodrome at Cairns or Cooktown. Mancot remains the quarantine aerodrome for Sydney until a Defence Department base is established there. Fumigation will occur at Koepang and at Darwin and other points if needed to prevent disease entry via air routes.
London report quotes Labour Minister Sir T M Nest Brown in the House of Commons outlining three key points on unemployment. He notes last year saw a sharp rise in men seeking work, a large increase in those employed, and a drop in unemployment, with gains in mining and other major industries.
NSW Metecopologist Mi Mares predicts more unsettled weather for Sydney with an extensive high pressure system over southwestern New South Wales likely influenced by tropical depressions approaching from Queensland.
An electric train collided with a motor lorry at Caulfield crossing in Melbourne. The lorry driver Stephen Bricker was killed and a woman believed to be his wife was seriously injured. The train pushed the lorry more than 100 yards along the line.
A Victorian Housewives Association meeting representing 30,000 women urged the Government to appoint a Price Fixing Board for butter and other essentials. They claimed the basic wage rise was being exploited.
Preliminary Customs figures show a projected overseas trade surplus of 35,580,000 sterling for 1933/37 despite a 250,000 pound unfavorable balance in June. Merchandise imports total 12,??0,000 with bullion and specie adding to the value. exports reach 125,078,00 with commodity balance and bullion movements. June imports are 0. , exports of bullion and specie amount to 8,168,000.
Archdeacon C.8. Robertson of Canberra writes in Farish Notes condemning commercialised Sunday sport. He says Rugby League has destroyed district competition and urges worship first, rest, and healthy recreation, opposing Sunday football as a commercial prop. Other clergy join in alarm at the trend.
The Goulburn diocese will mark its 75th anniversary with visits from three archbishops and seven bishops next year. Each parish is to receive a bishop visit for commemorative services or pilgrimages, with March events led by Archbishop of Perth and others visiting Canberra Lake Bathurst Yass and more. Pilgrimages and services will also be held in Bungonia North Goulburn Collector Arkstone Langs Creek Boorowa Bega and Canberra among others with various archbishop and bishop leaders.
Oslo reports Sir Hubert Wilkins has chartered the Wyatt Earp for a south polar expedition. The aim is to explore Enderby Land and its surrounding areas.
Australia's first Douglas plane Bungana has logged 250000 miles in regular passenger service over fourteen months. It carried 2725 passengers without an accident, marking a notable safety and reliability milestone for the line.
The Springboks defeated Toowoomba 60 to nil with 24 points in the first half. Toowoomba struggled as their halfbacks were unavailable due to illness and injury, with local player Arthur Melbuach stepping in at centre.
Federal relief workers receive a gift from jurors after Michael Joseph Still a labourer bound over at Quarter Sessions for malicious damage to property. Evidence showed Still broke a window to obtain items to sell for food. He and his wife had been refused relief while the Salvation Army considered their care.
The Port Kembla steel works strike executive signed an agreement to settle the dispute at Australian Iron and Steel Works. The main meeting of the Port Kembla branch endorsed the settlement today as southern miners backed northern efforts for better working conditions.
James Joseph Desmond, a solicitor, was suspended for professional misconduct. He was found guilty of misappropriation and practising without a valid certificate.
Wooden stoppers replace cork as cork becomes scarce in Spain. Aspen wood with two grooves fits bottle necks tightly and can be withdrawn with a corkscrew without breaking. Proponents claim no taint to contents and reusability.
The Australian light heavyweight Blatch predicts victory over Armstrong in a key bout. He notes he will weigh about 9 pounds more than Armstrong and vows to quit his campaign for the weight championship if defeated by any man lighter than him.
The fight between Joe Louis and Tommy Farr is slated for New York the week starting September 15. The State Boxing Commission had tried to arrange Louis Schrmeling but the German refused, so the Farr Louis match was approved.
Sydney report says May Raynor defeated Fred Henneberry in a six round comeback at Leichhardt Stadium. Henneberry, off form and swinging late, was edged by a small margin as Raynor opened strong with flurries before the ex-champion finished on top in the final round.
A radio from the liner Oronsay reports the disappearance at sea of four Maltese passengers. The ship searched a wide area but no sign of them was found.
Col Hertzog criticizes the British government for delaying transfers of Basland Beghuanaland and Swaziland to the Union in a Capetown interview.
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