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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1937
Page
4
Mason Bros Funeral Directors announce the funeral for a comrade at Canberra Public Cemetery. The service will be held at 34 pm from Canbery Hospital and will be followed by interment at the Public Cemetery. The notice lists Dawkins as honorary secretary and Cane Nery as returning block.
Review highlights the film Lost Horizon with James Hilton style praise. It notes Columbia’s daring production budget and lush visuals, as a tale of Shangri La where whites flee guns and human drama unfolds under Ronald Colman and supporting stars.
A garbled Hobart notice discusses a future gas plan and mentions pets in unclear terms. The readable fragments reference a budget or payment idea and warn that only certain items may be affected. No concrete names or dates are recoverable from the text.
Film extra sues for damages alleging injury or loss during production. Legal action targets production company and insurers, seeking compensation for medical costs and missed pay. Case details include involved studios and court filings.
Fragmented OCR notes list times and locations with garbled words and numbers. Key items include a 9 am to 3 pm timetable and evening events at 9 pm, with temperatures around 48 degrees noted and references to Sign Big Power and other unreadable places.
A year of tension in China and Japan sees misfires and sporadic clashes as China, under Chiang Kai-shek, resists Japanese pressure while seeking unification. Japan pushes for local negotiations, challenging Nanking’s authority and risking a broader conflict in the Far East despite Western efforts to localise the war.
A luncheon at Purine House welcomed New Zealand Government Minister Mr. Semple and Australian representatives. Dr. Rare Page presided, praising closer NZ Australia cooperation in trade, shipping, and defence. Semple and Hughes recalled shared heritage and urged practical, nonpolitical collaboration.
The Industrial Eagletray reports that in reserved judgment today the New South Wales Taxi Drivers Association was refused registration as an individual employer due to the Amalgamated Road Transport Workers' Union protecting members' interests.
A riot at Pont de Vieux racecourse in Marseille erupted after a disputed starting barrier decision. Spectators set fences and ramps ablaze, though the concrete grandstand was spared. the venue may be unusable for weeks while repairs proceed.
London recognises British plans to end the international deadlock require concessions from rival viewpoints and would draw hostile criticism. The British Labour bodies immediately pressed the proposal to grant belligerent rights under certain conditions.
Telegraphic summaries indicate Britain proposes neutral observers and port inspections to enforce non intervention in Spain. The Times and Daily Telegraph note cautious international reception, with calls for sincerity and concessions from belligerents and assurances from Rome and Berlin that plans will be examined exhaustively.
A draft memorandum outlines six parts of a plan to resolve Spain's neutrality crisis. It calls for stronger international cooperation, continuation of naval patrols, monitoring of land frontiers, neutral ship restrictions on contraband, foreign observer placement, and swift withdrawal of foreign nationals before belligerent rights recognition.
Fragments report General Franco addressing a crowd amid a gallery of paintings and ornate rooms as a counter offensive pushes Coyaliat units westward of Madrid. The report notes heavy casualties and attrition as superior manpower slows progress, with unclear specifics on dates or exact locations.
Representatives of the Northern Western and Southern coal owners meet to discuss the miners federation limit and any government policy impact. Tragic events are hinted at as authorities consider possible actions and attitudes.
Heavy demand on state finances presses the Commonwealth to fund youth employment schemes. A £400,000 two year grant falls short of supporting training and work for 45,000 youths aged 18 to 35, forcing states to seek extra funds from unemployment relief taxes as Canberra loan talks unfold. A comprehensive plan and updated machinery for technical training are hoped to be outlined at the Loan Council meeting in Canberra.
Melbourne authorities reversed a prior decision to close Deipola in the suburbs after medical reports noted a series of infantile paralysis cases. The ministry then ordered the closure of Orion and Bentleigh, reversing its earlier stance in the affected districts.
Fragmented notes from Sydney report internal disagreement among the Miners Federation over backing the New South Wales branch. A central executive statement references divisions and a pledge not yet resolved, with unclear wording about future strategy.
A concerted legislative push in New South Wales and other states aims to impose severe penalties on betting offenses. The proposed measures target illegal gambling actions such as bookmaking, advertisement, and related activities, with broad bipartisan support and expected passage soon.
An inquest into the death of Nicholas Davin, 64, of Hampton, hears evidence from Dr. John edy of Dullina Street about the incident in Bluff Hold, Sandringham. Sir Francis Hyde Nig, a member of the Ni Board, drove near Davin who failed to avoid the car as he stepped into the road, the witness describes Hyde's conduct during the exchange and remarks about his behavior and actions at the scene.
The Commonwealth government weighed limits on automotive steel imports as a remedy to the steel shortage. Minister for Customs Willte announced permits would be authorized for certain imports while shielding motor bodies from high duties. He warned smaller firms to seek domestic or overseas agency options to avoid penalties, noting UK prices and revenue considerations.
Cenborts University schedules a North Howrne Qual meeting with Old Bay team. The article notes expected lineup roles and the teams’ preparation for the clash. A postmatch reception will follow the game with invitations extended to attendees.
A Chinese immigrant faced Central Police Court on a prohibited act charge. He was remanded pending further action after a warrant of commitment and arrest yesterday in Sydney. The case involves alleged murder and related offenses, with the suspect in custody awaiting the next steps.
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