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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1937
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment mentions dates and names in a garbled notice. Readable items include phrases about a Friday event on the 2nd of July and references to persons such as Mr 1G Char and an implied official or public figure.
The Canberra Times publishes a notice listing proprietors and printing details. It lists subscription prices, rates and advance payment terms, with references to Canberra and Queanbeyan entities and local hotel addresses connected to the newspaper's distribution and contacts.
The page lists rainfall records for Canberra and Queanbeyan for the current year up to date. Entries show monthly totals for January to June and notes on daily measurements. Data include figures such as 20 and 19 millimetres and references to observational times and instruments.
The Warsaw correspondent of the Morning Post reports the new loan drive, urged from every citizen, was treated as a record failure as funds fell short and public support waned amid criticism of the scheme.
London Monday reports Mr A P Herbert's divorce bill clears second reading by the House of Commons without division. The measure moves forward as parliamentary debate resumes, reflecting ongoing reform of marriage and civil guidelines in the era.
A scrambled report from the Rugby Tour of Sydney records mixed results with wins and losses. It notes teams Turpay, The New Sons Weles Rugby and Teague tearing through opponents while clashes with Clarmace River and Primad face setbacks. Officials list sponsors and organizers including Mati Dizest and Mredden Cantera.
In Canberra's parliament proceedings, the government faces censure for rapid Supply Bill passage. Critics warn that rushing expenditure controls harms public debate and Parliament’s dignity. Calling for stricter order and printing of the Royal Commission on Banking report, the piece laments disorderly interjections and a decline in legislative decorum.
The debate centers on a proposed amendment to the Transport Withers Act aimed at enabling discrimination under waterside regulations. Opposition urges rejection as government moves to limit ministerial discretion and place administration under Parliament control amid questions about Labour Party prospects and Senate feasibility.
The Canberra House grounds are being renovated with many Waite and other trees removed to create bowers and flower plots. After improvements the residence of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom Geoffrey Whinward and Lady Whiskard is to become a show place in Canberra.
In Moscow Mostay Bronetein, Trotsky's nephew, is arrested on a charge of sabotage for allegedly interfering with a tape device under instruction from foreign powers. The accusation ties him to actions aimed at the central authorities.
Commonwealth Treasury in Canberra to balance more than 180 million pounds in final year accounts. Sir Harry Shoetaim and Mr. Menzies prepare the surplus briefing for Parliament ahead of the recess. The giant computer will be used to balance hundreds of officer accounts as year end returns come in.
The Senate debated press coverage as Leader Bic George Pearce urged clearer reporting of parliamentary business. He argued newspapers sometimes ignore or misreport proceedings, risking public understanding and inviting calls for the press to educate voters while parliament seeks fair publicity. Senator Jormalon dismissed the issue as a trivial storm in a teacup.
In the Senate debate on the Interstate Commission Bill the Leader of the Banate Sir George Pearce warned that if Commonwealth Railways fell under the Bill and the Commission found unfair preference an amendment by Senator Johnson would require the Attorney-General to present before the High Court to enforce the Byrd’s finding. Pearce suggested Part 1 could apply to Commonwealth railways, while noting the Commonwealth railways were not yet under the Bill’s power.
An unclear note indicates a second reading discussion involving Mr A. Ge rr fen and the effort to push forward deliberations. The fragment references government actions and a parliamentary proceeding affecting the chair or committee in question. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.
The Federal Aid Road Agreement expands state receipts from petrol tax, with Australia wide distribution and £3.7 million next year, plus £400,000 more than prior terms. States gain discretion on use within broad transport related projects including roads, aerodromes, and jetties, while maintaining existing revenue shares. The bill adds a new proviso requiring states to pay about £50,000 extra for Commonwealth road maintenance. Debate adjourned by Mr Curtin.
The annual report shows increased postal activity across Commonwealth branches in 1985 6 with higher revenue and expanding air mail. Department earnings reached revised totals near £10 million while expenses rose to about £16.3 million. assets stood at roughly £54.3 million. Air mail route mileage jumped from 8 481 to 23 31 percent, carrying over 2 043 pounds and 3 048 008 articles in 1099 6 arches.
Turbulent sitting marked by constant quorum bells and stonewalling as Opposition factions clashed with the government over the Supply Bill and health department debates. Acting Prime Minister Dr Page led efforts to push the bill through for salary payments and roads funding, while ministers faced barbs about delayed action and parliamentary procedure.
The PMG Department annual report tabled in the Senate shows only 55,000 mail misrouted from 35,087 pounds worth of letters entrusted in 1935. Of 3,206,384 letters handled, 204,061 were destroyed when undeliverable. 8419 missing were recovered, leaving 13918 unaccounted. Cash and valuables worth 173,619 were involved in the losses.
The Commonwealth Surveyor federal and Chief Property Officer Mr A Percival will present the Other People’s Jobs public lecture at the YWCA tomorrow. The talk covers surveying history and camp life, with remarks on a former surveyors’ camp and the rough mountain hazards behind Franklin. The event is scheduled for 7 19 pm.
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