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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1937
Page
2
A fragmented notice from The Canberra Times references financial duties and local offices in Canberra. It mentions a telephonic contact and terms for annual payments, with scattered names and titles implying a city news operation and building interests. The garbled OCR suggests a proprietorship context and city agency names amid vague financial details.
Readable text records Canterbury weather and rainfall with temperatures and dates. Mentions June and May rainfall patterns, Queanbeyan data, and yearly totals. Data appears garbled but indicates monthly rainfall measurements and high and low temperatures for a reporting period.
Sunday in London the ex service march drew 86 000 service men along Hyde Park with 300 000 spectators. The King and Queen reviewed seven divisions as the ROC banner passed the equerry and Mr Bruce was presented. The royal procession included cheers, music and a display of 37 Australian welcomers. The crowd sang with the troops as divisions passed in review.
Canberra unemployed face harsh winter cold and rent arrears while the Commonwealth posts a six year surplus. The piece argues government inaction worsens Canberra’s jobless plight, demanding immediate work programs, relief reforms, and relief against rent debt. It criticizes policy that shifts burden to workers and delays vocational training while highlighting the political debate over justice and recovery.
A scrambled report details public service strain as archbishop seeks refuge in a cellar amid decisions to remove clergy. Notes about a papal nuncio, a host of church figures, and a government review of personnel show ongoing tensions and concerns over mental and physical conditions among officials.
The readable fragments reference three years of continuous tie and Commonwealth public relief in the Northern Territory. Mentions the Territory Administration and potential spending in the lazopion, but text is garbled and unclear.
A.W.U deputation urged full time relief for unemployed unskilled workers in Canberra. Minister Paterson announced a temporary arrangement offering one week in three for single men and full time work for married men through September with review, while unions pressed to extend beyond October if possible.
A programme of three one act plays will be presented in the Ante Room of the Albert Hall on Wednesday night by the Canberra Repertory Society. The evening aims to raise standard through monthly tub performances and includes Noel Coward The Marquise.
Sunday rugby dispute leads to writs to be heard Wednesday in Bathurst Heat sitting of the Chreait Court. Recipients include J Wolfs secretary and two shies ton, with Bathurst Football Club vice-president named. Club president's resignation was noted at a 10 night meeting.
A Gosford Municipal Council inspection on Sunday football follows instructions to gauge ratepayers views. The council plans no interference yet while a plebiscite is prepared to determine Sunday sport stance, with the Gosford club continuing Sunday competitions in the interim.
In the House of Representatives the deputy leader of the opposition, Mr Portes, drew attention to a Sunday paper report of a Clifton Club speech by the High Commissioner in London. Dr Page said the Prime Ministership is more important than a Cam Horidge Blue, as cheers rose from government supporters.
Report of a parliamentary gathering where Menzies and other ministers outlined external affairs and migration policy. Speakers pressed for daily statements on important issues, debated defence, labor reform, and 40 hour week aims, with calls for better conditions and imperial coordination.
In parliament Mr Curtin challenged proposed broadcasts by the Minister for Development Lachlan, arguing they may become government policy. Dr Page defended the plan as non political and focused on industry development with no reference to government actions.
The Queanbeyan P and A meeting notes a misdemeanor year with expenditure on the unjust property. Discussion covers member elections to serve in the community and the poll’s temporary chair for the upcoming appointment.
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