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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1937
Page
2
The Canberra Times notice from the Federal Capital Press of Australia Limited records the proprietorship details. It lists Mort Street Canberra address and a phone line Ganbarra 764, advising posting within the Commonwealth.
Weather summary lists temperatures around 48 degrees and 446 degrees, wind at 9 am. Rainfall at 2 points. Forecast mentions degrees and conditions in garbled form with various times and measures.
The Macdhui remains aglow in hold four as passengers are taken aboard the Neptuna at Yslelode after a fire disaster. Fire crews fight the blaze aboard the Burne Phy liner while the Neptuna waits to tow the burning vessel toward Port Potts. About 1100 passengers were aboard the Macdhui when the fire broke out, and the situation caused anxiety among the travelers and crew.
The report notes the death of Sir James Barrie and a cable from Dr Pace conveying sympathy from the Prime Minister to his relatives. It describes Barrie as a delightful personality and a great son of letters whose work enriched his generation. The text includes references to a large sum and hospital details amid oblique phrases.
Featherweight champion Pete Barron was disqualified two minutes into a title bout amid an alleged low blow. The referee halted the fight as Mizier and Eben pressed for advantage and the crowd reacted with disorder.
The Australian Flying Corps Victoria appoints Wirt 11 as honorary vice president of aviation association. A ceremony at Central Methodist Church Morrest marked the anniversary with presentations to E. J. Dutt choirmaster and A A Peters church organist. The trust chair said worshippers had been connected to the church for 40 years in an honorary role.
Unsettled Canberra weather with minimums and generally heavy conditions. Winds from the shonlbaen and jelande regions affect the southern area, with southeasterly breezes aiding the changeable outlook.
The report by G H Ince Chief Insurance Officer of the British Ministry of Labour outlines unemployment insurance principles for Australia. It urges early start, broad coverage 18 to 63 with an upper wage limit, and flexible simple administration. It stresses funding by insured workers employers and government and warns against political entanglement while detailing twelve and seven subsidiary guiding principles.
Mr Paterson planned to confer with the Darwin Administrator on patrol service improvements, aboriginal welfare, and northern patrols near Larrakia and Bathurst Island. He emphasized stronger enforcement of the law against abuses, and the need for a larger escort vessel to police extending territorial waters.
A young native girl was found on an Australian lugger in Blind Bay. Captain Maul tain of the Comite stated he could not take action beyond recording the names of the fugitives and handing them to the authorities amid orders to apprehend Japanese trespassers.
A large audience gathered at Central Maisscal a Cauchy Ferre for Rev Raynard on An Australian in Japan. J. H. Prowse presided, with praise for the speaker who described Japan as a neighbor with growing trade power and a military gaze elsewhere. Raynard highlighted Japan’s economy, labor, and schooling while noting religious prospects and cautious optimism for goodwill between nations.
A twelve ton lugger Takaghiho Maru carrying pearl shell valued around £1400 was seized after a night arrest. Officials alleged the vessel was within territorial waters when seized, sparking a contested authority claim.
The administration refused to deny reports that two arrested smugglers tried to bribe a naval officer to release their vessels. Allegedly Captain Findstain was offered £0 later raised to £300, and a crown of the government boat was offered two large pearls valued at about £200.
The Interior Minister Mr Paterson stated Larrakians were towed for two days while escort boats pursued. a patrol launch went flat three days after the Arresia were deployed. The Larrakin convoy, towed by Takachthol Maru for two days, faced a slow journey to Darwin as the administrator of the Northern Territory reported delays. The convoy remained under armed escort and under steady supervision during the operation.
The Beloho Maru and Lae Maru involved in a double arrest under local ordinance. Officials say no breach by the Lae crew and matter may go to forfeiture hearing within a month. The Taken enho Maru 3 allegedly contravened the ordinance and may face High Court action within four months.
The Commonwealth Parliament plans additional sitting days from Monday to Friday next week to complete business in nine consecutive weekdays. The Acting Prime Minister states the aim is to finish pending matters within the period, though the schedule may extend into a third week. Travelling to Canberra will be required for archists each week, prompting travel appeals to the party whip.
Ambiguity surrounds the future of Mr Lyons as details remain unspecified in the Camraaian legal filing. Court documents indicate unresolved questions about his status and next steps in the case, with no definitive timeline provided.
Fragmentary report from Bathurst describes a Sunday football match and accompanying weather notes. The text references Australian Meteorological details, a national view, and mentions trains and country league familiarity from Lithgow, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Local reports indicate a steel plant near Johnstown halted operations with furnaces banked. Officials have not yet issued a formal statement, and workers await further guidance as the situation develops this week.
Report notes uncertainty over candidate in the Koooyong seat as a possible Independent UAP figure, with speculation about Mr. Hollin and whether he will stand. No definite announcement has been made.
A fragmentary dispatch notes Mrs Pitan leaving Singapore and a distant meeting planned with Duke and Duchess of Kent. The report mentions airliners and a Rome landing, but several phrases lack clarity and appear unverified.
Branch Council of the Public Service Clerical Association to meet at Hotel Canberra on Thursday night June 4 at 7:30 pm. Agenda includes pension provisions for widows of officers transferred from late service and living adjustments under the Public Service award. Also covers acting in higher capacity, continuity of service, and taxation clauses impacting pay and allowances.
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