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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1937
Page
2
Report from Rabaul describes an expedition by a volcanologist studying eruptions in New Guinea. The account notes interactions with local authorities and references ongoing research amid volcanic activity and regional governance.
The body of Norman Francis Lacan, about 2, was found in the doorway on Bow Bridge Tower early this morning. The only clue was a slight alarm over the right age. Police investigate the scene for leads.
The national football schedule begins with a home set under official appointments. Matches will be played at Manuka and Acton with teams including St Christopher's vs St John's and Quianteyan vs Ainslif. Canberra League officials, led by manager Mr. M. Orr, plan training at Northbourne Oval starting Sunday July 26 with 23 players called for sessions.
Junior notes report Mastlake aiming to test bigger players against Queanbeyan in tomorrow’s match. St Johns praised for restricting East Lake to zero in the first quarter, with Actonab progress highlighted by Rastlake Scott Treloar and R Stuart. Murray improving weekly. junior gunners showing steady form as team plans a Kingston game and gatherings at Blue Moon Cafe.
A chaotic old-time racing card lists races including 1A King's Game and Maiden Handicap with entrants Haut Boy, Solaster, Petra, Kitty Simon and Menin Gate. Results show Haut Boy and Petra among top finishers with varying lengths and times, plus betting notes and numerous horse names such as Devonian, All Tak, and Manora.
Bisley Australians open the King’s Prize at Bisley with RF Mellowes of Western Australia scoring 21 consistent entries. Ninety six competitors qualify for the second stage as Percy Vavey of Victoria leads the field. victorian and NSW names appear among prize winners at Leach in the telegraph mathematics event.
Queensland premier Mr Forgan Smith said he would seek tightening of immigration laws within a year or two. He will approach the acting Prime Minister Dr Tage to determine if home action can be taken to manage alien migration. He argues migration is Commonwealth dependent and states were not consulted on admissions or guarantors. He will urge a cooperative Commonwealth–States control scheme with penalties for alien admission applications.
A new company named Lecapdgients Corporation Ltd registered in Canberra with share capital of £500,000. The objects include purchase and investment activities. Directors and officers listed at 10 Es Blanor Scatt Sydney while other names appear with roles such as secretary and clerk.
Fragmentary OCR text listing names and phrases with unclear context. Contains numerous misread words and scattered proper nouns resembling personal names and possible titles. No coherent event or report emerges from the readable portion.
A report traces an English doctor’s career across Vienna London and Dublin, noting a rising number of women physicians in England. It covers training in obstetrics and gynecology, midwifery, and hospital work, with travels to Canberra Melbourne and Dublin and mentions reactions to royal events and public sentiment in Ireland and Vienna.
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