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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 12, 1937

Page

7

A J C Coronation Meeting at Glamis Hurdle Races

Horse racing meeting results from Glamis feature multiple handicap events and plates. Notable entrants include Caunatua, Caravel, Tson's Bay, Vulcan, Ranchero, and Life Buoy along with several high profile horses such as Dark Stains, Pearl Verde, and Leonidas. The card lists numerous weights, odds, and participating owners, with anticipated showdowns across the day.

Opinion Caunatua Pearl Verde Fioamar Auditor Maggie Leonidas Poly Joy Bachelor Fearless King Troy Volscia Manilla Pharaoh Royal Plate O Aureus T Goorka A Rosmead Canepgrass

Port Kembla to Play Goulburn for Carr Cup

Port Kembla Rugby League will satellite challenge for the Carr Cup against Goulburn on Sunday. Local planning shows Port Kembla and Wollongong under the Illawarra League so they may compete for the trophy. Canberra League will contest the Massy Cup next Sunday.

Port Kembla Goulburn Canberra South Coast League Wollongong Maroona City Kingston Manuka Oval Manuka South Canberra Queanbeyan

Tumut Match Sees Canberra League Field Changes

Canberra League could not field a full-strength side at Tumut today with several stars canceling last minute. The selectors re arranged the lineup, moving players from usual positions, and forward strength looks stronger than the back line while three quarter one remains weak. The side includes Walkington Welsh Stanwell O'Brien Moore Fisher Grimes Dowling Dogan Hunter Bladen Leech Ongley.

Canberra Tumut Tumatos F. Walkington J. Welsh BE. Stanwell L. O'Brien R. Moore C. Fisher W. Grimes I. Dowling F. Dogan W. Hunter H. Bladen E. Leech A. Ongley

Race results from Kembla Grange diverse handicap card

Final standings across events at Kembla Grange including the Tria Handicap where DAME LEGION finished second by a nose to SPEAR ARROW. Flutter and INTERVIEW led the FLUTTER and Port sections, with Jubilee Singer and Pamaster among winners in divisions, and a late note on coronation seating price expectations.

Tria Dame Legion W. Lawrence A. Knox Spear Arrow Weiss Wel Gall Cola Vaolc Whakatail Silver Moon Hlash Bay DAM Legion Flutter D. Adhmore Prince Iivira J. ‘Wilsher Horde’s Lady R. Mexorall Loa Rasade the Hunt Blue Diamond Avon Khm Qalawville Flying Brigade Ardhmore John McNab Versity Pat Qgan Ladorus Banicia Hervic’s Prince Elvira Tine R. Denholm Royal Moon K. McMenamin Pigment A. R. Elis Prince Cacique Maid Marian Grandeur Port Calweera Broadhurst Burden D. Andmore Verlina Midinette Spasm Jutland Our Promise Silver Cheque King of Diamonds Jubilee Singer Miss Gaylite J. O'sullivan Hillside D. Ashmore Fiad- Jo Jew Suss Vanishing Ray Young Jack Lady Bella Possum la Chataigne Firefame Kurndu Boy Stadium Irish Princess Coy Lass Bullrush Betting Panaster Diva Albion Park Weise Eugowra W. Simpson Lefaire A. Mulligan Blow Motion Brings Hyes Rampacre Paragon

Judge says Australia must prove capacity to pay higher basic wage

In Melbourne the Arbitration Court heard Union representative C Crofts urge an increased federal basic wage for 600000 workers. Chief Judge Dethridge warned earnings must be affordable, noting the Fiddington Commission's 1920 standard and contrasting £5 0s 0d with a present equivalent of £4 8s 0d. He urged Parliament to act if the court could not.

Melbourne Dethridge Arbitration Court C. Crofts Australia Crofts Fiddington Commission Mr.Crofts

Coronation Travel Benefits Proposed for Canberra Students

Secretary J A Carrodus said the government should grant Canberra schoolchildren similar benefits to New South Wales. He noted NSW offers free travel only to students taking part in coronation functions, while nonparticipants would pay normal fares. The Federal Capital Territory would apply a reduced fare of 1d per trip for nonparticipants.

Department of the Interior J. A. Carrodus New South Wales Ciue Muse Federal Capital Territory New Sour Wales

Packing Shed Destroyed By Fire In Wyong

A Wyong cooperative citrus packing house was totally destroyed by fire early this morning. Strong winds prevented firefighting. Telegraph lines were cut by the blaze and a night watchman heard voices but found no one. Damage is estimated at more than 2,000 pounds.

Wyong

W A S seeks new sea service to Darwin from Fremantle

Western Australian shipping interests led by the public works minister asked Acting Prime Minister Dr Page for Commonwealth aid to expand the interstate sea link between Fremantle and Darwin. They urged a subsidy higher than 5 000 pounds a year and proposed 20 annual trips for mail passenger service. Dr Page will refer the proposal to interior navigation and postal departments.

Compmnwealth Bremantie Darwin Dr. Page Myeer For Public Works Kitson Dr . Page Fremantle Page Department of the Interior Navigation and Boatal Departments

Inquiry into Wreck of Hondenburg Disaster

Montreal investigators hear two witnesses about the Hondenburg wreck as they study a new reel of the climaster. They adjourn until Wednesday as Germany holds services for victims whose bodies are being returned. A witness says stations were not the cause and that the leading lines were down four minutes before the explosion, leaving him mystified about the cause.

Montreal Hondenburg Germany

MCC Receives F C T Address for Canberra Visit

London reports the MCC has received the official address from the Football Cricket Association commemorating the first visit of the England team to Canberra. The message marks a milestone in cricket ties between the countries and sets the stage for upcoming events.

London M.C.C FUT Cricket Association Canberra

Distress Rockets Off Sandy Cap Do Not Indicate Wreck

Seven rockets sent up from the sea off Sandy Cap early today dispel fear of a wreck. At daylight no sign of any vessel or wreck was visible, and the sea remained calm with no obviously distressed craft observed.

Brisbane Sandy Cap Theo Sea Ie Eitleni

Earthquake Shakes Palmerston North Area in New Zealand

A sharp tremor struck Palmerston North and nearby towns at night waking many residents. Officials report no injuries or major damage though power was briefly disrupted and alarms sounded across Auckland and surrounding regions. Authorities urge calm as aftershocks are possible.

Auckland Palmerston North

Chain store inquiry unfolds on chemist naming rights

Sydney inquiry reveals Washington H Saul Paterson and Ci btu allegedly selling themselves as chemists beyond law. Abrahams KC notes the law on company naming. Boots the Chemist may seek commission ruling on use of the name if they arrive.

Boots the Chemist

Railway Strike Threaten on Coronation Day in Queensland

The Australian Railways Union and the Australian Union of Locomotive Enginemen announce a partial strike in Queensland tomorrow after rejecting a general Coronation Day walkout. The union secretary warned trains will not leave the main junction between tonight and midnight.

Brisbane Queensland Australian Railways Union Australian Union of Locomotive Enginemen Railway Union Committee Locomotive Enginemen's Union

Make Your Own Cough Remedy and Save Money

Wise folk save money by making their own cough remedy with HEENZO. A bottle costs two shillings and, when mixed with sweetened water, yields as much as eight bottles of ordinary remedies for coughs colds and flu. Over one million Australians use HEENZO annually. Order from your chemist or store now.

How to Believe Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises

Catarrhal deafness and head noises may be overcome with a home remedy using Parmint Double Strength mixed in hot water with sugar. Take one tablespoon four times daily. improvement can appear after the first day as breathing eases and noises vanish, with other symptoms lessening.

McGrath Recovering As Practice Nears

Sproule told the Agsocietad Press that McGrath’s condition was improving and his recovery nearly complete. He would begin practice in a few days as the Australians were slightly favored over the Americans.

Divers sight monster near pearling vessel at Eboho

Darwin readers learn of a terrifying encounter as divers aboard a pearling vessel at Eboho reportedly encounter a monstrous creature. The event disrupts routine diving and raises alarm among crewmen and local observers.

Darwin Eboho

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