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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1937
Page
5
Australian factory employment rises to 492,771 in 1955 36, exceeding pre low mood peak and marking 46 percent growth in production from 1931 32 to 1935 36. Salaries total £87 million, up 55 9 percent since 1931 32, with wages and production both showing sustained gains. Fluctuations in prices are noted when comparing money values.
The Opposition Leader pressed Acting Prime Minister Dr Page in the House over planned broadcasts by Postmaster General McLachlan. Page denied facts, calling the Opposition's push propaganda and accusing Mr Forde of seeking broadcasting dominance.
Commonwealth Department of Commerce reports increased interest in Australian education and travel facilities after Singapore Fair. Acting Prime Minister notes strong publicity for Sydney’s 150th anniversary celebrations and travel information pavilion. Fruit sales at the fair were strong but could rise with greater supply.
The AJ C Committee reduced the hurdle field to seven after disqualifying owner T J Charlton and jockey J Maxwell for 12 months over ownership claims of Silky Oak. Nell McKenna, trainer, was censured. inquiry noted unresolved ownership of Bicky Oak from the Rosehill hurdle ride.
In London at Wimbledon Austin of England edged Bromwich in three sets 6-2 6-4 4-6 to reach the last sixteen. Crawford and McGrath also advanced with straight-set wins over Kukuljevic and Pallada while Stedman defeated Barnard.
Treasury finds further tax evasions by Andrew Mellon and 16 wealthy businessmen using holding companies to dodge 1,638,000 dollars in 1934. Officials estimate 4,115 people used this device to dodge taxes, highlighting widespread offshore style schemes.
In Woollahra Sydney Friday Mr. Mason K C an Independent candidate reacted to a Premier Stevens reported claim that if re elected he would not be accepted into the UAP Mason doubted Stevens would make such a foolhardy remark and voiced disbelief over the assertion
A historical note describes Woody promoting a peppermint cure for Bionetial Comms and related code at Tathwenae. The item records a local health remedy claim and mentions community response to the treatment.
National football action at Northbourne Acton and Eastlake versus Manuka shapes a pivotal day in the premiership race. Second Eighteens play at Reid Park. both 2.45 pm starts, with a 2 pm kickoff for the Second Fifteens.
Queanbeyan Magpies look to solidify leadership with a win at Northbourne Oval. Primmer earns full confidence, Netting to play 98 at centre forward, McNamara and Walters in the ruck, Gibbons and Schow in good form. Eastlake hosts Manuka with Dempster and Plaisted back, Alf Drayton wins Best and Fairest. Acton field a strengthened side led by Gardiner Cook and McJannett aims to halt Queanbeyan run.
Testimony describes patients told to seek consultants if needed and patients deciding whether to present cases. Drs Nott Mollison and Miter discuss appendicitis operations with varying outcomes and potential incomplete removal. Canberra witnesses praise hospital care while noting long hearing hours and requests for adjournment.
Day's team lineup shows Toméet Fastlake and Fryer out with injuries and absence. Hall and Hartley step in as substitutes as the squad, now with a stronger form, defeats Acton and earns supporter praise. The listed roster includes Helter, Spencer, Barrett, Brinkman, Byrne, Dogan, Dorvyan, Glas, Hall, Hartley, Kay, Lee, Marriott, Mironey, Rabl, Street, Taylor, Ware with G Hellier noted.
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