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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1937
Page
3
A garbled historical notice discusses reclassification procedures, notifications, and official delays. It mentions the Public Service Board, department steps, and potential petitions or appeals, with references to council actions and determinations affecting timing and duties.
London reports a tense Bisley shooting event with Britain and Australia trading early leads. Australia totals 782 against Britain 708 and Canada 744 while India 732 trails. Top marks include Pavey 60 and Armstrong 48 as shooters tally high scores in a long match.
Melbourne reports debate within the Victorian Country Party as the Central Council prepares to consider a formal proposal from the Australian Country Party. Observers sense broader resistance in Victoria to any federation with the federal group, fearing complications with Labor alignment and state autonomy.
A deputation from the Postal Reduction League, representing over 28 000 Water authorities, urged immediate rebates on postal charges. Dr Earle Page, acting minister, defended the postal surplus of about £11 000 over five years and denied misapplication. The government hinted at appointing a commission to oversee postal services, possibly along lines of the Australian Broadcasting Commission, to take politics out of postal control.
The Canberra Cup draw lists Quaenbeyan challenging the holders Queanbeyan on Sunday with several clubs facing the holders in late July and August. Canberra league schedules September 5 as the latest date, but many clubs may waive their rights. A possible forward move would bring Canerra forward for a match at Manuka Oval next Saturday with two Canberran sides competing.
Victorian farmer Richard Arthur Terrill 82, accused of fraudulently rendering false accounts for bean sales between September 22 and February 7. Witnesses testified growers received low payments while Terrill claimed higher prices and duties to the farmers’ benefit. A separate note reports Britain winning a six day motor cycling race at Donnington with 200 riders starting.
Police report a smuggling case in Sydney involving Chinese immigrants from Melbourne and other locations. The accused, including a Melbourne born Chinese man and others, were detained after a ride in a tourist car and a motor truck. The group allegedly traveled via Liverpool to Botany Bay and Willandra, with arrests following the police stop at Burwowwl police station and Pick!
Commonwealth Attorney-General Menaien urged Queensland Chamber of Manufacturers and Commerce members to engage more in Parliament. He lamented hostility between business and politics and called for interest in candidacy, induction of the right type of man, and the removal of legendary figures from political lists.
Monday two residents of the eastern area appeared at the Central Police Court on charges of operating unlicensed wireless sets. Inspector Marley of the Postal Department announced a continued vigorous campaign to curb breaches. Fines ranged from £2 to £4.
A collision occurred on the Yanx Road near Yass on Saturday night involving a nine car and a lorry. The front wheel of the car and the lorry were damaged and both drivers, Cyril Bernard Comatance and Gordon Mathesin, escaped serious injuries.
The Department of Public Health with the Country Women's Association and a municipal council organize free movie screenings at a local theatre for rural families. The program includes educational shorts on health topics such as diphtheria, sanitation, and cold cures, aimed at children and parents. A Health Week campaign follows, with one of the department’s theatres showcasing these titles and community outreach.
Plans for a Canberra Eisteddfod meeting at Albert Hall on Monday August will bring together delegates invited to form a council to run the event. Competitions include rock and instrumental sections as well as poetry and essay contests. A rehearsal of the Wagyu operetta is noted, with high public interest, and the event is set to conclude in September.
The Royal Military College and Pattien’s College women's teams show a fine rugby union display. St. Patrick’s College also to play, with the exhibition set to start at 3 o’clock, under Duntroon authorities guiding viewing.
The Springboks manager writes from Canberra thanking the local football association for a warmly received tour stop in Australia. He notes the enjoyable stay, many happy recollections, and gratitude for the hospitality shown during the visit to the capital city.
A jumble of entries lists for Rosehill events including 11a flat race June fields and nursery and maiden handicap notes. Names like Ruben, Grey Royal Park, Airgale and Poly Joy appear alongside horses such as Holbein Pam and MeadoW meadow with various weights and positions in a chaotic page segment.
In Monto buyers showed steady enquiry at Flemington yard sales with 32 000 head of sheep and cattle offered. Demand was uneven but overall firm versus last Friday with midsized cattle and dairy stock drawing attention. Notable quotes include Wethered 76/ to 8a and Bullocks 14 0. cattle prices varied across pen contents.
A car skidded off the roadway at Pitas Hill Tharwa on Saturday evening injuring the driver and a passenger. The vehicle was reported to have left the road after an embankment incident. A passenger jumped clear and received minor bruises and abrasions. Both were taken to Quoanteyan District Hospital for treatment.
Canberra reports record low rainfall with June as the driest in a decade. From 18 to 18s, monthly totals averaged about 4 inches below normal. Six months into the premont year, rainfall totals lag behind last year, with only 48 points recorded last month, the lowest since June 1927.
Heiinald Dyer a 23 year old orchardist appeared at Genforil Patties Court talay on July 17 charged with wounding Harie Roy Sentriil a traveller from North Sydney. Sentriil suffered 30 pellet wounds to legs and body and was in Newcastle Hospital.
A garbled notice references a state lottery in progress with multiple drawn numbers and names like George and Turner. It notes a drawing on Friday and lists several street locations and depot mentions, indicating a regional lottery announcement with unclear details.
Helsingin Sunday the Finnish runner Falling set three new world marks including the 10 kilometres in 30 minutes, 4 miles in 29 minutes, and 6.3 seam, and 966.3 metres in 30 minutes, according to reports.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Carlingford Milk and heroic faith with multiple garbled names and numbers. The readable portion points to an advertisement or notice style line from a 19th or early 20th century publication, but most content is illegible.
The Canberra YWCA appeal for funds nears the £100 mark with many prominent contributors yet to be collected. A bridge party at the Town Hall Canberra will raise proceeds for association work. Contract and auction games with tables for five hundred and white players are planned and subscriptions 2 shillings 6 pence.
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