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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1937
Page
5
Fragmentary text appears to note a possible constitutional issue or reform. Mentions Mr Ommonweatth Ma senaus and a figure of £30, with references to United States and A t i a t i c l a n s ey e, but the wording is garbled and illegible, limiting clear factual extraction.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Northern and Western Australian topics, a forthcoming government tournament, and a call to secure proportional representation. It references a Federal Country treasury and a senate, with unclear dates and names.
Miss Sheila Lyons and Miss Stella Lyons completed a long trip with stops in Canberra, Buckingham Palace, London, and Devon. The journey featured royal coronation celebrations, cathedral visits, and extensive sightseeing across churches and galleries.
A mixed program at the theatre presented two short plays and three acts. Albert Haldant and a cast including Mrs H Clapson and Mexia Millett starred in the opening piece, with energetic support from Miss Perry Ryan and others. The second act offered a society comedy with Moo OH Harvie, Miss Tony McLennan and Mr John Meblltan delivering lively performances. The final sketch, about chaplintertainers courting, featured Betty Allen in a poignant North of Ringland accent, supported by Miss McLennan and Mr Mille Millan.
The Canberra Highland Society discussed funding for a Canberra- Bootmint Hall as members voted £100 for the project while rejecting a £130 uplift. Treasurer Bruce reported a £437 balance with costs from last Highland Gathering, and plans proposed future general meetings and continued fortnightly dances to boost support for the hall scheme.
In a disrupted season Bowral and Canberra faced Cup implications as Canberra failed to appear for a match. The FCT Rugby League plans to investigate the withdrawal and assess the impact on the Group K standings and retention of Cup eligibility amid organizational tensions and disciplinary questions.
Race card text shows multiple horse events at Ascot and Eastern Province style splits with runners like Marauder Precedor Wild Son Sir Malcolm Tile Man and Diablote among others, with betting figures and finish margins noted for several divisions. The fragmentary OCR lists horses, weights, times, and betting quotes across events including a Gold Nob handicap and a Premiership race.
At the Albert Hall a recital by Miss Burilis Millett attracted a responsive audience. The programme mixed light songs and vocal pieces with superb tone and diction. Soloists Jay, Margaret Shiridge, Shirley Widrig o and Betty Jackson performed well while the chorus under Margaret Lamidey and others offered polished performances.
Victorian Park meetings featured a mosaic of races with multiple divisions. Notable results include Phorbus beating Spanker in the hurdle event, with Jumpers like Australian Hee and Manamar among names mentioned. Molly's Frill and Joan Darling also scored in separate divisions as betting trends framed the day.
Sydney minister Mr White defends liberal trade policy at the annual Sydney Chamber of Commerce gathering. He argues Australia benefits most, cites UK and Germany shares, and notes trade diversion aided by Lyons administration has absorbed 3,500 employers per month. He calls for national agreement on the policy’s overall benefit.
A New Zealand mine disaster leaves several dead after an overdue convict revolt and engine trouble trapped workers 2400 feet underground. Guards and rescue teams battled heat and low air as the crew faced exhaustion and grave dangers. authorities report missing crew members and ongoing recovery efforts.
A Melbourne radio lesson notes that thirty thousand cared children had schools closed due to a medical condition. The director Mr Bitz urged students to participate in compulsory training at home while teachers conducted activities and moral instruction.
The article urges that headaches signal broader health issues and cautions against relying on temporary remedies. It promotes Dr. Moreo's Indian Root Pills as a superior cure, warning against ineffective tonics and emphasizing the need for proper treatment.
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