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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1937
Page
3
A mother laments her baby's thinness beside a plump cousin while noting a sister in law feeds Scott's Emulsion cod liver oil to her child. The ad insists cod liver oil is vital, digestible, and quickly absorbed to prevent coughs and illnesses, urging immediate use of Scott's Emulsion.
Kembla Grange features first and second divisions with DIATTER and WESTPORT posting top finishes amid minor placings for Gold Queen Dame Legion Sandon Colunder and Early Tide. Wollongong Maiden Hurdle sees BULLRUSH lead over Lord Galadeer Lady Green with swift times. Port Kembla Welter rewards JIM AYRES over Narbethong and Menu. South Coast Mile winner INTERVIEW beats Silver Fox and Wolwood as Albion Park Novice lists TELE VIEW and Sir Lion with Volvo among bets.
A schedule lists matches at Northbourne Oval Kingston Oval Queanbeyan Park and Queanbeyan Seconds meet Canberra Seconds with travel by bus from Civic Centre and Knowles Pharmacy team includes Rogers Knight McJannett Hayes Phair McMillan Robertson Law Nicholla Kennard Edwards ONeill McEwan Maunder Cottingham Sorenson Graham Ramsay Truesdale Wells. Queanbeyan Seconds beat Manuka last Saturday and aim to defend the trophy against a stronger Canberra side tomorrow.
Eastlake meets Ainslie at Northbourne Oval in a tightly contested junior clash. Both sides may draw players from Canberra for the Hobart Carnival next month as team selections and medicals prelude the national squad.
A Grade singles and mixed divisions narrow to four teams for semi finals as Northbourne Barton Northbourne II Forrest and Reid compete for spots. In B and C grades four teams contend for second place with key matches shaping the final round at Manuka Telopa and Hotel Canberra venues.
Sydney solicitor C. P. White recently had surgery for an internal abscess and a piece of glass an inch long emerged from the wound. It is believed the glass has been in his body since a railway accident 28 years ago, worn near the mouth as the result of artery work.
General Motors reports a fall in earnings for the second quarter due to strikes. The company cites a decline of 22,377,000 dollars and blames union leadership for an inability to control followers, noting only ten working days without interruption.
A Sydney stockbroker, Keith Brougham Docker, reportedly caused his bankruptcy after losses of 1500 pounds on horses and poker. The testimony notes he showed profits in trades yet gambled away gains, suggesting deeper financial ruin from gambling on horses, poker, and stock.
Greyhound racing at the Yass P A Association Coursing Club lists entries across Novice and Maiden hurdles and President's Stakes divisions. Notable contenders include Mustard, Murmoe mora, Snuffles, Tamelus, Musical Guee, Lime aria, Be Be, Queenola, Pique, Ferne, Huron, Very Cool, and Great Master among others.
London reports the National Council of Labour meeting on Spain warns of grave danger that the government would take advantage of the parliamentary recess to recognise General Franco. The statement signals strong concern within Labour over foreign policy direction.
A local resident, described as demented, climbed a 150 foot tower and fired a rifle at police. Officers returned fire and contained the threat, with no immediate reports of casualties. The incident prompted a lockdown and investigation by local authorities.
The Chairman of the Board expects a long session Monday due to many claims for new awards to be reviewed. The meeting aims to address numerous pending items and will proceed as scheduled.
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