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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
5
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Premier Stevens argues the union should push the Industrial Commission to set a new standard living with wage uniformity to the Federal rate. He says wages should be decided by arbitration not legislation and suggests the Federal Arbitrating Court may determine uniform rates across states. He notes careful consideration is needed between Federal and state systems before any changes.
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In a Melbourne court a trainer and jockey testified about Mala and other horses in relation to the Caulfield Derby and Craven Plate. The over-trainer Henry Russell alleges injury claims against the Transport Commissioner after a tram incident in October last year.
In Sydney's Causes Court John Theodore Carr denied fatherhood of Dulcie May Smith's child and disputed the marriage plans. Smith seeks £5000 damages for alleged breach of promise to marry. Carr claimed he paid medical bills and baby clothes and helped with arrangements under sympathy, with hospital entries made under Mrs Carr’s name.
The Vigilant, a new Customs Department patrol vessel, will be steel hulled and about 80 feet long with a top speed near 20 knots. It will carry two power driven craft and be armed for river and shallow water operations. Delivery is planned for the coming year to a designated station.
Grammar School and University of Sydney clash scheduled for Saturday at 10 30. Both sides met recently in a close trial with University narrowly defeating Grammar School, and a strong performance is expected as they push for admission to the army college. A selection list will be published Friday morning and public and school contingents will be present.
The M W C A Girls' Council hosts a three part public lectures series titled Our People's Jobs. The first talk by Mr Dutbor from the Banberra Tourist Bureau discusses the tourism industry. The second by Mr A Percival covers a surveyor and the F C T. Senator Sampson will speak on being a member of Parliament. The lectures begin at 5 15 p m at the W W C A L hall. Three more talks follow with subjects to be announced.
In London Tuesday a motion for raising member salaries to £600 a year was defeated by 526 votes to 1. Mr Chamberlain warned some members live in idleness and rely on necessities like food, prompting opposition to the proposal.
The Address-in-Reply, passed by both Houses, will be presented to Governor General Gord Gowrie at Government House today. Senator Lynch, Mr Ball, and the mayor with councilors present the address. The Senate debate collapsed yesterday, but the address was passed on the voices.
Cadence of results and betting for Caulfield events features horses such as Gold Nob and Baymint with outcomes including half to a full length margins. Key runners listed include Kiorema V in the first division and Baymint Balmarest Rivette in the second, with times around 1 26 and 1 40 for various heats and handicaps.
Wang Mu KR O Sullivan, longtime head of Wee Jangerra School, has been transferred to Hall School. He begins duties immediately as Canberra district moves students to alternate schooling options due to enrollment declines. Ry Harris, former acting head, is followed by district officials in the reshuffle.
Canberra Rugby League schedules a tentative team lineup for a final tune up ahead of the Massy Cup match against Goulburn on Sunday July 4. Players are urged to communicate quickly with league officials for travel arrangements as limited seats are available on the bus.
It was stated yesterday that ten idera for the new Patents Office would be called soon and the department contemplates housing Canberra University College and the Supreme Court in the Hotel Acton complex. Plans aim to relocate the college before premises are vacated to avoid disruption, with courts and police facilities also under consideration. New facilities for the Supreme Court and a High School City are nearing completion with tenders to be invited shortly.
Race card details from Victoria Park including Novice Handicap results. Tickle leads in a dead heat with Donox y, followed by Strathdoon and Silpana across divisions. Other notable runners include Moginagan, Gold Deposit, Ponto, and Sir Job with varied betting and finishing times noted.
Arthur George McNally an electrical mechanic from Ainslie pleaded not guilty to stealing £1 from Nancy Knowles at Hotel Kurrajong on June 10. He was fined £10 or default to months in prison. Evidence included claims of a man in the room and a missing pound note. Additional testimonies described other hotel incidents and several drunkenness and minor traffic offenses in the district.
Cadets of the Royal Military College will undergo four weeks of in coast defence training at Sydney starting Monday. First class staff and cadets will travel back home within 24 hours as needed. Second and third class cadets may stay with friends if invited. Fourth class cadets will undertake engineering courses during the week with four engagements planned at the college over the fortnight. West Australia and New Zealanders remain at the college unless invited to stay with friends.
The minister for the interior Mr Pann denied claims of a secret accord guiding Italian immigration. Reported comments suggested increasing limits and a gentleman's agreement directing arrivals via relative nominations. An 1932 amendment extended landing permits to Italians like other aliens under the act.
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