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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1937
Page
2
Weather record for Canberra includes barometer readings 2 am 30.16 inches and 8 pm 30.18 inches, temperatures around 62 degrees at 8 pm, wind directions varying by time, and rainfall totals by month and location such as Queanbeyan with scattered figures for January to May.
The court heard a matter involving laborers aged 80 and 85 in a Sea hour case. Proceedings focused on material and duties, with details brief and limited to the events at the North Sydney Court today.
The piece traces drama's evolution from Greek and Shakespearean roots to modern forms. It notes moving pictures stripped language, talking films expanding format, and broadcasting fostering radio drama, stressing its ear focused art and tentative literary value.
Listings show mass times and services at St John s Kingston Portecoat Duntroon Forrest and other churches for the second Sunday after Trinity with notes on confessions confirmations and Sunday School. Rev T E Whiting and Rev R G Arthur lead multiple services and hymns are noted.
The Military Ball hosted by EF Company 43/3 Battalion at Hotel Canberra drew more than 350 attendees. The evening showcased formal dress, decorated rooms, and a formal supper in the smoke room, with a long list of officers and guests including Sir Geoffrey and Lady Whiskard and Major O. A. Beattie.
The Department of the Interior has selected a site near the junction of Wentworth and Canberra Avenues close to Canberra Railway Station for a proposed milk depot to serve Canberra. Discussions will follow with the Dairy Society on buildings and conditions.
The Christian Science Society Canberra a branch of The Mother Church Boston holds Sunday School at 11 a.m. and Sunday Service at 7 30 p.m. Testimony Meetings occur first and third Wednesdays. The sermon topic is God the Only Cause and Creator. All are invited.
The parish notes urge a £200 special offering to wipe parochial debts with opening set for Sunday June 20. St John’s Rev T E Whiting to preach 11 am, Archdeacon to speak on The Church in the evening and answer questions. Confirmation courses listed at St Paul’s Kingston and Sunday services updated at Duntroon and Mallin times.
The Rev. C. E. Turnbull to conduct services at Braddon and Forrest on Sunday next. On Sunday June 13 the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at morning and evening services. Forreat Women's Guild Social is set for Friday afternoon at the Manac with musical items and an afternoon tea followed by a short address by Mrs. J. Thomason. A cordial invitation is extended to all friends.
In Melbourne city court a street brawl involving three Griffith New South Wales residents led to charges of offensive behavior and assault. Rex Eburt and William Hart faced counts while Herber Louis Walford admitted assault. Eburt spared, Hart discharged, Walford fined one pound.
The Commonwealth Health Department states no special quarantine will be taken amid the cholera outbreak in Singapore. Quarantine laws are said to be ineffective since no case of cholera has reached Australia, and weekly epidemic reports from eastern ports would prevent cholera suspects from boarding ships or planes leaving Asiatic ports.
In Melbourne, during a basic wage inquiry before the Arbitration Court, Mr. F G W Wright representing South Australian employers accused W B Reddaway of the University of Melbourne of unfair methods in drafting a statement for the unions advocate Crofta. Chief Judge Dethridge warned against attributing unfairness to Reddaway and noted he may have acted unknowingly within court procedure while assisting the court.
The New York Boxing Commission fined world champion James Braddock 1000 dollars and suspended him for failing to weigh in for his title bout with Schmeling. Any fighter engaging Braddock would face suspension. Braddock's 5000 dollar guarantee was divided between Schmeling and Madison Square Garden which promoted the bout. Legal actions to block Braddock's fight with Lulu are pending.
The Central Church Hall hosts morning services led by Rev J Thomson with Holy Communion at noon and evening choir performances including Thou shalt keep him in perfect peace. Rev R G Arthur preaches at Reid Church and conducts Westridge Hall service. Sunday School Anniversary at Westlake Hall planned. Baptist Young People Society presents an illustrated lantern lecture Wings over
London Thursday report says the Imperial Conference Communications Committee must reach agreement by Monday on establishing a trans Tasman and trans Pacific Empire air service. A key remaining issue is the management of the trans Tasman service.
The Minister for Defence Sir Archdale Parkhill visited Aldershot and inspected latest mechanised units. He said he was most intrigued but had not issued orders yet. He conferred with the Minister for Air on expediting aeroplane orders delayed for months.
Monday evening at 8 the Bapt church hosts Mr Mildenhall for a lantern slide lecture on unknown Australia viewed from the air. Admission is free with a collection for Church Funds. Dr Waldock to preach both services on Sunday morning and evening with the Lord s Supper after the morning service.
About 300 Communists wearing red accessories caused a major disruption in the House of Commons in London. They claimed to want to see members then began a loud chorus ignoring attendants. Police arrived and the group moved outside within 80 seconds.
The Vatican responds to Hitler's protest over Cardinal Mundelein by saying no reprimand is issued and German ministers are not barred from attacking the Roman religion. The Pope notes Mundelein’s use of ex-paperhanger was a personal opinion, not Vatican policy. Diplomatic rupture with Berlin now seems likely but will be driven by Berlin.
The Starting Price Commission resumed with Shand labeling Sergeant Ram an untruthful witness and perjurer. Windeyer KC challenged the reliability of Logan and Hill, while Judge Markell would decide on admissibility, as the commission adjourned until Monday.
The Convent Ball in the National Capital will be held at Jed Bert Hall on Monday. A night of music by a boys orchestra and supper prepared by volunteers will run from 4 30 pm to 2 am with seating arranged. Late buses will shuttle patrons at a subscription of 5 shillings.
Sydney. Francis Robert Lockhart sues Manufacturers Ltd and Company head Evatt KC for 2000 damages claiming a conspiracy to ruin his employment in the tie making industry. The action alleges victimisation from February 15 1936 after B Booth, a defendant, disappeared. The defence pleads guilty. case partially heard.
A new formula on freight rates for shipping fruit meat and other cargo will be introduced in Sydney next Friday. Observers estimate annual savings of about £500,000, with roughly half benefitting the wood industry.
The Minister for the Interior i T Paternon will return to Rome on Wednesday next.
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