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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
6
The article traces bloodletting from Phoenician practice and ancient medicine to medieval and early modern Europe. It reviews phlebotomy's rise, abuses, and eventual decline, noting astrological associations and the later revival debates among physicians and armies. It cites Hippocrates and various cultures, describing methods from venous taps to leeches and public perception.
The Commonwealth defence program in the North aims to redesign and expand Darwin with separate aerodrome and coastal reserves for air force and navy use. A cabinet committee will study the scheme, while the Interior Department tightens town expansion to protect future military zones and a new town water system is explored, possibly via the Manton River scheme costing about £200,000.
In a party luncheon the Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister discussed health and drains across Europe. The speaker praised New Zealand as the leading Dominion and urged Australia to emulate Labour unity at the next election.
A Canberra Times letter from G D Mitchell defends Gallipoli actions and cites official casualty figures. He contests Mr Graham's view on landing opposition and boat losses, noting platoon deaths by 10:30 AM and urging focus on war realities. Official totals for Anzac casualties through May 2 and Helles figures are referenced.
In Darwin Magistrate Court John Charles Palmer faced a charge of unlawfully removing a native woman named udie. He admitted loving the woman and revealed a troubled marriage since 1929 with a half caste wife, seeking divorce as he and the woman faced an awkward social situation. The magistrate noted the foolish nature of Palmer's circumstances and ordered a fine or four months' hard labor.
Alexander William Miller of Moonee Vale was injured when clothing was torn by machinery in Melbourne. Co workers stopped the machine and Miller was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
A fire at a studio in George Street City caused heavy damage to the stage end and water damage to lower premises. The blaze broke out late today while Argus, a well known clairvoyant, was absent. the cause remains unknown.
A historical note traces the surge of leech use from 1819 with M Broussais employing 100000 leeches to 1824 France importing 32000000 and by 1850 nearly 100000000. Paris hospitals reportedly used at least 600 leeches daily before a public health backlash and renewed interest in leeches for phlebotomy when other methods falter.
Advice from the Governor General’s office to the President of the Institution of Engineers Australia reports that His Majesty King George VI has graciously granted a renage to the institution through the Keeper of the Privy Purse.
The Captain's Trophy draw at the Federal Golf Club starts at 1:30 pm on Saturday. Pairings include K Anderson with K Carnall, G Long with T Stansfield, and E Griffiths with R Cromble, among others.
A draft of 153 hoggets and 35 wethers from H A Duh and Co Cooma sold at Homebush with prices up to 41/9 and 35 for wethers as small supply pushed bids. From July 5 sales of sheep samba and will be held at Homebush each Monday Wednesday and Friday. Printed by Christopher Shakespears for the Federal Capital for Australia Ltd at Mort Airset Braddon Canberra.
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