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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 11, 1937

Page

3

Film Act! LM Actors Strike Threatens Hollywood

The Actors Guild votes unanimously to authorize a strike against major studios including Paramount MGM and Colima Te haid ot sieluulios amid stalled talks. Notable names listed as potential pickets include Gary Cooper, Joan Crawford, Miriam Hopkins, Jean Harlow, and James Muir, while technicians strike continues separately.

Hollywood Huning Chatube Actors’ Guild Eal Jack Goble Gary Cooper Fabert Montygarry Franchol Tone Joan Crawford Miriam Hopkin Jean Hernholt Gagney Frederick March Is Lederer Jean Muir

University College finances show surpluses and reforms

University College reports a £563,000 surplus by March end from higher excise receipts and improved tax collection. Projections target a £10,000,000 revenue base with aim to reach £144,500,000, while government expenditure tightens to keep within budget. Growth in income from student numbers, tax revenues, and university operations supports rising surpluses, with reforms including compulsory membership, social activities, and a changed commencement schedule.

Ube Krumume Uke Marvel Wilk Canberra University Canberra Ak Col Angi Anil Ian Cannes

College team enters Hodkes competition with promise

A west Tyne College team entered the Hodkes tournament and showed early promise in the first match. Led by captain Fitchardson and vice captain Fane with Stevenson and former University players, the squad comprised two A grade players and others, competing centrally for selection to the blue squad.

West Tyne Hodkes Fitchardson Fane Ceptain Stevenson Eum Felicoly Ty Mule Lok Midabia Garabinntyntt Ukaly

Wage case opened as unions seek higher Australian pay

Melbourne hearings before the Arbitration Court heard G Crofts for about 600000 workers claim wages should rise since 1951 with city and country awards differing. He argued current rates lag the Harvester 1907 standard, noting Victoria and New South Wales disparities. Justice Dethridge acknowledged hardship for families and urged timely relief if needed, while calls for a living wage persisted.

Melbourne G. Crofts Architration Crofts Victoria New South Wales Bydney Ceuta Tidge Dethridge Tour Chidren Ware

English Pagentry at Grammar School Concert

An historical pageant at Grammar School Hall celebrated the fourth annual concert by English Girls Grammar Bolwel. It featured a history pageant, Kindergarten songs, and primary performances with dances and tableaux across Norman, Lancastrian, and Tudor eras. Notable pupils and staff accompanied and narrated the event with period costumes and music.

Roll Lance England Canberra Chive Grammer Bolwel All Elwssen Mink Mya Edwardy Biesel Sally MacKensie Hell Maor Sonee Kinderestien Mies Mito Pender Muor Mre Greenhant Mrg Planer Ly Hi Allen Humop Mish Je Hill House of Normandy Robin Hoon Jelunacs Fur

Magazine Exchange Amid Salem College Reading Room Debut

The magazine exchange attracted strong reader interest as "Frame Athowe" topped the list. Noel Cambio, former chairman and Prometheus writer, is recovering from a severe motor accident. Me PF Gilbert was elected temporarily to fill the vacancy.

Salem Noel Cambio Rvittor Prometheus Gilbert

Arta Society Lecture At Poway On Film Making

A damaged OCR text notes Mrs J G Baldi or Bald speaking at a Poway Arts Society meeting. The discussion covered Hollywood film subjects including makeup, sets, and early screen production. The piece hints at viewers and interest in film making but the fragmentary text limits specifics.

Hollywood Akers Acura Welter Camere Dome of Ux J. Gig Poway Arta Bali

Farmer's Death In Sydney Hotel Room

Detectives report Maurice McPhil lamy a 46 year old dairy farmer from Kelen was found dead in a room at the Australia Hotel. Police await post mortem results after organs and papers found in the room are examined. The Bathurat family member died after a recent illness and the post mortem confirms cerebral herory as the cause.

Sydney Inka Maurice McPhillamy Kelen Australia Hotel

Equity Court Sitting Held in Bedroom Rauity

Court proceedings conducted today in the ballroom of Mrs Edwarda at her Bondi Heights home. Witnesses attended to prove ownership of five acres of land at Concord once owned by the late Mrs Blix Warren. The crowded room forced the hearing to be paused as principal figures and witnesses were examined, with Arbor evidence reportedly taken to court in a restrained city setting.

Sydney Witness Edwarda Bondi Worms Westooll Concord Blix Warren Arbor Cort

Public opening of Tourist Hotel Queanbeyan declares success

Ald Esmond Mayan of Queanbeyan opened the Tourist Hotel with Mons Burt J R Davidson and others in attendance. About 500 guests joined the ceremony and afternoon tea for women plus children’s drinks marked the event. The mayor and Mrs Esmond attended a dinner where thanks were given to Mrs Abraham for furnishing the establishment.

Ald J. Esmond Quearbeyan Queanbeyan Abraham bin Price Aeronatul Ty Mi Shakespeare Architer J.B. Drvidau Tooth Cx Lith Sydney Tooth and Co Davidson Burt Prevost Cooper

Record Shatters in Ascot Aydeny Fourtees Two Handicap

Dig dad sets new mark in the Fourtees Two Handicap with a 1.294 time for seven furlongs. Alan Verde also tops the Maiion Juvenile Handicap a Loss, while Baron Thorne and Blonde Prince vie in the highweight welter and other divisions with tight margins and multiple contenders.

Aydney Digdad Fourtees Margarita Buackiecon Toltho Alan Verde Maiion Baron Thorne M McCarton Blonde Prince R Fivather Lady In Gold Bal Willsher Ponto Catch Up Cerune Europa Brown Shurry Revue Manilla Son Csulal Tne Girl W. Coole Ty Vaiscin McMena Welcome Canopus Main Berry Quo Vadie SLIP Matador Constant Light Lone Newk Fiat Visions Loyal Verde A. Knox Strathiale E. McMenmmin J. Ryans Dermid Halmaite Braedene Riponte Surnock Sir Belted Trish Bard Berkeley Strathis Tenga Shackleton V- Walshi Martingale Jewell Tingle Jey Browne Diojkea Rael Sun Black Mint Roley Digland Cook Li Blinky Bi McMenamin Lou J. Coutts Conaseu Valerie Prince ' Cello Branamah Majorca Mina Bilito Mazsana Gold Harpur Roving Blinky Bill Soo Diva Alan Sal R. Heather Del Narbethong F. Hickey Leone Play Hustler Elifer Lynford Segovia Dark Bow Bet Wtfusive Battle Laurel G Kani Joy Scarlet King Silver Coat Wet Joy Dublee Singer Scintilla Vielon Cadura Damelita Tor”Ador Wifusive Dive Colpac RE. McMenamin Leo Lewin K. Burkle Fraulein Lantern Kircang Volonte Fugitive Rural Calm Arthae Uc Greyles Betting Colpag THO Longua A. Weed Boyd Maid OF Paru J. Trencur Wickey

Graft Treife Ordinance Sets Traffic Rules For Cyclists

The Advisory Council approved a new traffic ordinance covering gelists cyclists and pedestrians on footpaths. It establishes penalties for drunk driving and requires red rear lights and front lamps on bicycles, with rules to limit vehicle widths and regulate road use.

Advisory Council Venicien

Injured hiker falls 80 feet in bush near Mount Kuringal

Kathleen McKay, about 80, fell 80 feet while hiking between Mount Kuringal and Cowan in thick scrub. Ambulance crews labored three hours to reach her using axes as stretchers could not be used, and she remained en route to hospital after 9:30 pm.

Sydney Mias Kathleen McKay Altween Mt. Kuringal Cowan Mia McKay Hite Mias MeKty

Rifle Shooting at Hammond Trophy Match in Queanbeyan

In the Hammond Trophy range event on Monday at Queanbeyan a cash prize was won by A Johnston. Ay Ke Johnston and G Gregory recorded notable scores in the 600 yard rifle shoot with several competitors listed and results noted.

Fred A. &, Johnston Ay Ke Johnston Doe Gregory Maitlend Bay c. Byrnes

Obituary: Canberra Hospital Death At Local Funeral

The death occurred at Canberra Hospital on Saturday of Consteges Margaret wife of Branley Marguiea and mother of Mrawaa. She came to Canberra in 3023 and was a well known resident of Acton before moving to Colheries tapi. Family notes indicate she left behind a large family and the funeral drew a large attendance.

Canberra Hospital Margaret Branley Marguiea Mrawaa Bre

A J C Coronation Meeting Preview of Weights

A list of weights for tomorrow's GLAMIS HURDLE RACE and related events at the A J C Coronation Meeting. Entries include Teon'a Boy, Crunatun Csrevel, Bowthorne Brushwood, Sandringham Nursery, Mangoola, Manila's Pharaoh Pride, Retort, Disato, Adres, Goorka, Brown Mark, Night of Faith, Shackleton, and other runners across heats such as BALMORAL NOVICE HANDICAP and ST JAMES PLATE, with officials noting handicaps and entrants.

Crunatun Csrevel Tyates Apel Fire Bowthorne Brushwood Lasadlan Ranchers Sandringham Nursery Hanricad Peart Verde Ftocord Maggia TZ Leonidan Polytoy Fearins Wing Troy Volscia Manila Pharaoh Pride Royal Plate Disato OD Adres Goorka Gnemeadl Canegrass Baroneen Antony Herttor Ct Raleigh Harote Lave Shackleton Balmoral BS Imagine Asiivan Morond Red Clover Magle Waible Rowley Pen Oro Lancaster Hl Sen

Convent Ball Set for June Seventh Charity Event

The Convent Ball will be held Monday June seventh with aims to maintain the high standard. A committee meeting at Sopher's is planned Sunday afternoon at 2:80. All friends and well wishers are invited to attend and support via afternoon tea at approximately 3.

Sopher Botel Wellington

A Clear Skin How To Obtain And Protect

An older health piece discusses methods to obtain and protect clear skin, mentioning stimulation of the kin impediment and waste elimination. It references various agencies and stresses daily bowel elimination as part of the routine, with signposts to Dr. Shore's guidance.

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