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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1936
Page
3
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The 20th annual meeting of the Mothercraft Society reviewed a plan for a new building at the Sernern Centre to house a modern clinic and infant welfare services. Cabinet approval was noted as pending with cost details and site plans tied to the river area developments and future facilities. The report highlighted infant care goals, including early literacy, home visits, and preschool activities, with progress on staffing, finances, and patronage led by Lady Gowrie’s support.
Justice Swift returns verdict for Ary De La Poor Beresford against Royal Insurance for 43000 pounds linked to the death of her uncle Major Charles Rowlandson who died by suicide after failing to pay a premium on June 38, 4854. The insurer plans to appeal the decision.
The new Industrial Board for the Federal Capital Territory begins hearings to adjust wages and conditions for private business and Commonwealth Government employees. Claims are under consideration. private employers’ groups did not appear. Board members include Chairman McL L Hin and Premier of South Australia MPL L Hil, with members from government employees and private sectors.
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce leadership outlines 70 financial members and a bank balance of £21 8. Proposals urge registering organizations for Industrial Board access, with focus on fair representation. The board discusses bus congestion, road signs, and speed limits, while planning future hearings on wage adjustments and cost of living indices.
A regional church funeral in Goulburn featured Rev P Deenihan in vestments plus bishop and vicar general present in purple. The procession included Children of Mary and many clergy from parishes, with lay representatives from St Vincent de Paul Society and local Catholic groups attending the graveside rites.
Public recruitment notice seeks a competent shorthand typist and energetic young men for temporary work. Applications to Box 740 Queanbeyan and Local Secretary ALR Canberra. Includes garbled OCR elements and multiple job entries with unclear names and addresses.
The Hoval Canberra Golf Club releases the draw for the Mnocker tournament tonight. Matches include Bemnutt versus 4.3, Lawak versus H C Green, Dr Mell y versus W B R, McKerrow against J Murroney, ES Murphy against W G Woodger, and J Mulcahy versus Ry A McKiliny.
The article outlines Canberra wage restoration debates tied to wartime cost of living adjustments. It discusses index-linked increases, retrospective payments, and proposed adjustments to award conditions in the Territory, referencing Australian government notices and seasonal rate tables. It mentions figures like Mr Bryant and Mr Courtney and the use of the Commonwealth Statistician's price index.
The race listings show Bowthorne winning hurdles ahead of Prince and Teroian, with Meund following. Another event titled A Veer Old Handicap features Sally Tastep Baaupre placing second, Sie Mart third, and Bevow in Mate r Hendinepine in fourth. A separate sprint shows Grown Bey dn taking first ahead of Tomsberg and Cotar ing, with Manneap rounding out the field.
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