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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1937
Page
5
Canberra moves to destroy all dairy cows in the Territory found infected as part of a survey to stop undulant fever. The Commonwealth will compensate owners up to half value. Two control options were considered. destruction of infected herd units was chosen to prevent spread and protect the local dairy industry.
Mr W H B Dickson chaired the Canberra Chamber meeting at Hotel Wellington. Proposals urged a three member committee to study a Canberra gymkhana for Tourist Bureau support, and government steps for Administrative offices. Other motions proposed Canberra as head of a military unit with barracks and parking and traffic tweaks near Civic Centre. Dunbar welcomed as new Tourist officer.
In Sydney on Tuesday the High Court heard an appeal arguing a gap in law voids power to deport a Commonwealth resident to New Guinea to answer charges there. Galfred Merwin Frost appeals a Full Court dismissal of his discharge application for return to New Guinea to face a marine killing charge. The case was partially heard.
The first official air mail letter from the Union of South Africa to the Commonwealth Government is set for inclusion in Sir George Pearce's historic documents. General Smuts writes confidentially on actions against the Nazi menace and measures in South Africa.
A reflection on King George V and his successors linking Australia’s identity to the Crown. The piece recalls the 1927 Canberra inauguration by the Duke of York and Melbourne’s earlier parliament opening, stressing personal loyalty, constitutional ties, and the Crown as a unifying bulwark across the Commonwealth.
Barometer readings were 30.18 inches at 9 am 30.02 inches at 1 pm and 30.16 inches at 9 pm. Temperatures ranged from 14.7 to 67.6 degrees with a 50.3 degree daily high and a 14.7 degree grass minimum. Winds ESE then N then EB.
Dr. Page, country party leader, called Labour's by election win in Gwydir a temporary setback and predicted the seat would return to the Country Party at year end. He blamed campaign tactics for Labour gains and noted extensive party organization in towns of 2,000-plus.
Negotiations proceed for a merger between G. J. Coles and Company Ltd and Woolworths Ltd. The two chains, dominant in Australia and New Zealand, have combined value exceeding £3,000,000.
The Right Rev. John Mackenzie spoke to a large Canberra audience at the Albert Hall urging Australians to remain active members of the British Empire. He linked coronation symbolism to modern loyalty, noting Australia’s voluntary ties and soldiers as personal royal guardians, while stressing unity under constitutional monarchy.
Mr Makin M P leader of the Australian Labour delegation at the Coronation predicts an early patriotic election in October based on defence formulas from the Imperial Conference. He cites the Gwydir result as proof the Government has lost prestige and argues Labour can win on wages hours national insurance and defence.
Mrs. Fanny Lonsdale aged 78 of Chalrea Street Enmore was fatally injured after being knocked down by a motor lorry in Pitt Street Newtown late this afternoon. A man faces charges of manslaughter driving a car in a negligent manner and having deficient brakes and will appear in the Court tomorrow for remand.
Dr Mackenzie cautions against hatred and urges forgiveness while praising the empire as pledged to liberty. He notes Christian significance of the coronation as public faith, with prayers for the King Queen and Royal Family and a benediction by Dr Waldeck, ending with the National Anthem.
Tuesday tally in Gwydir gives Mr. Scully Labour an absolute majority of 2 575 votes with about 3 060 left to count. Other candidates include Bachelor Milling Moore with scores 23 708 12 031 6 83 1 704 respectively.
Dr L W Nott prepares specific complaints about the Canberra hospital dispute. He says charges will be lodged with Health Minister Hughes today after Hughes asked for any complaints. Nott acknowledged the letter and promised to hand over the charges within 24 hours.
General Franco sends a note to Britain repeating his opposition to British naval protection of the Spanish coast from Bilbao and reiterating his offer to create a safety zone.
Mussolini replies to Franco's telegram on the Italian Empire anniversary renewing fervent wishes for the nationalist cause in Spain. The exchange marks continued alignment between Italy and the Nationalists during the Spanish conflict.
The Sydney County Navy awarded Lithgow Colliery Co Ltd a 35 000 ton coal contract at 18/104 a ton totaling 20 503 15. The move followed a council recommendation last week to withdraw a 25 000 ton contract from a northern colliery.
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