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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1937
Page
2
Fragmented OCR weather item lists forecasts with times and temperatures. Mentions 9 am 69.48 degrees and 12.8 degrees near 303 degrees, wind details unclear. Contains unreadable place names and garbled words, but indicates a weather briefing with temperatures and wind.
The Salvation Army plans a migration survey by 20 officers. The study covers Australia New Zealand Canada and Africa and aims to evaluate temporary net funds and potential advancement. The report is tied to government concerns in Britain and the dominions.
Unclear text reports a person named Uniied Laily planning a key car pickup for birthday on Tuesday. It mentions a return to Canberra on Friday, and an arrival in Sydney. Richard will stay at the white and day Whial Australia fist.
A long critique on Gilbertian humour and the move to a permanent Book Censorship Board in the Commonwealth. It condemns dual loyalties of appointed censors including the Commonwealth Librarian and university professors, arguing censorship harms free access to literature and notes the absurdity of separating press and book censorship under government control. It suggests the policy is comic farce rather than necessary regulation.
The item notes a clearance sale with mixed notes on animals and equipment including mares, draught animals, and gear. Mentions a sale in Mexico City and references to the Central Executive Committee and a legal review. Names and dates are weakly legible, with unclear amounts and participants.
A fragmentary church notices page lists Sunday services at multiple parishes, including morning prayers and addresses by various clergy, Evensong and hymns, children’s services, and related events with times and locations across Braddon Wentlake Forrest areas. Names such as Archdeacon Roberton Reverend Campbell and Mr. L Green appear among the speakers.
The House of Representatives met at 10 30 and spent about an hour on a Lum Roy immigration question. Lum Roy, once in Australia sixteen years, was described as a prohibited immigrant but allowed to stay after discussion. Concerns over influence and language tests arose amid debate on his exile history and usefulness.
The Sunday service schedule centers on St Johns and nearby churches with Morning Prayer at 12 am led by Rev T Whit ing BLA, and Evensong preached by the Archdeacon. Lectures, youth gatherings, and a special Student Day of Prayer feature speakers including L Grommweay HA and C J Turn us. A collage of events at St Johns Church and St Pauls Kingston reflects ongoing church outreach and student union activities.
The session reviews government claims on unemployment with critique of official records and a wide debate on the referendum outcome. Members clash over the Imperial Conference plans and electoral strategies in Gwydir, Curtis and Lyons feature in lively exchanges.
A fragmented Tasmanian discussion highlights Commonwealth grants and state friction over road and rail funding. Ministers lecture the public on liberal spending while workers and parties debate national insurance and unemployment relief amid calls for clearer statements from Parliament.
At a Victoria League reception in Canberra, speakers Matan Pan and Madam Kyeton discussed life in the Czech and Slovak regions including customs, education, and social changes. Guests included Mrs Watson, Mrs Burgmann, and several local dignitaries as the event highlighted historical and current cultural aspects.
The Methodist anniversary at Central Church Mull Ie is this weekend with Rev Foy H Rayward from Newcastle Central Methodist in Buseton as preacher and lecturer. He toured the Philippines and West Indies recently and will present Blueprints of the Empire. An offering for trust funds will be taken. At Feld Church tomorrow Rev J Theamon conducts morning service and Rev BR G Arthur presents in the evening with the choir performing The West Ridge at 10 am and Mr Mines guiding the service.
This morning at 40 o'stock tan Albert Mall preliminary tees begin for juvenile vocal championships arranged by the Canberra Male Chase. Adjudicators will elect all dnallats. Finals likely held after 10 am to pm and 2 pm to 6 30 pm with a concert at Albert Hall Tuesday.
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