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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1937
Page
5
Melbourne reports government plans for a national insurance scheme facing state consent and parliamentary approval. A special minister to oversee national insurance may be appointed amid negotiations and admin shifts to friendly societies.
The radical wing of the United Australia Party led by Frederick Stewart will push for a protest after Parliament resumes this month as the government delays a national insurance declaration until after the general election. Ministers warn state cooperation is essential despite fears of federal overreach and a costly reform plan.
The council endorses street works including a 9 to 10 foot culvert crown from Tharwa Road into Ross Road and shale fill for watercourses on Ergua Road and near Cooma Howd. Electrical issues prompt an investigation into voltage surges on Burrinjuck power lines and a review by Electrical Engineer M E Mattes.
Readers are advised on weight loss methods emphasizing slow fat loss and daily facial care. The article discusses the “brovaliy diet” with phased days of fruit and light foods, allowing five days of normal eating and two nonconsecutive strict days, plus cautions about reducing drugs and medical supervision.
Queanbeyan mayor told Municipal Chapel members that an early railway start could cut rising unemployment. He noted food relief for 12 people in 12 months stands to jump to about 80, signaling job losses from sewerage cuts and other work. Similar distress reported in Braidwood and Bungendore.
The Commonwealth statistician Dr Roland Wilson notes higher overseas prices and a 119000 yearly export rate in the nine months of 1946/37. Wool exports reached 697,080,000 lbs valued at £1,886,143, contrasting with 717,962,100 lbs valued at £5,182,355 in 1935/36. A diet plan claims weight loss over four months with brown bread eggs and vegetables.
Canberra fields J Kearney A O'Brien Fisher L O'Brien A Boag FR Biliman W Grimey Stanwell W Hunter Ro Dowling J Grant E Leech A Ongley with reserves T Gribble H Bladen while Yara lists R Carmody S Shhumach Podbarn J Cranston R Murch M Carmody J Russell Lawrence E Cranston M Drimgold Z Byran R Capewell G OHara with reserves Mc Een Moffitt Queanbeyan Blues plan a friendly at Goulburn next Sunday likely using the same lineup as last week and the early Queanbeyan match is pass seconds v Canberra seconds with Mr Darcy West elected Queanbeyan League secretary replacing P Cilft.
The fourth voUNA of the Left Medal was won by Bry Waring in the Bliver Division. Monthly Medal results list A GRADE players with scores from 70 to 147, and B GRADE top scores include 70 and 78. Canberra defeated Yass 6 matches to 3 in a next-day match, with a drawn Medal Round and a Mortal sound draw for the next Thursday draw detailing player pairings and matchups across multiple members.
Police uncovered a highly organized beggar gang after arresting two thieves on charges of stealing jewelry and cash. The group allegedly used a luxury car to move between villages, with members visiting homes and pleading starvation to gain sympathy and access.
A beauty specialist shares a home method to darken gray hair using a simple routine. The guide includes steps for achieving natural looking results, along with cautions about strand coverage, timing, and product choice to avoid damage.
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