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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1937

Page

3

Oil Search Revision of Methods

Plans for a more efficient Australian oil search system will be considered by the Commonwealth Advisory Committee. The proposal mixes geological methods with geophysical surveys and ground and aerial surveys, with payment linked to new prospecting methods. Government drilling units and purchases aim to secure an independent oil supply for Australia in multiple districts.

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Crown Pieces Abnormal Rush Over Royal Coin Issue

A disputed royal coin issue from the Australian coronation period prompts the Treasury to consider whether current circulating half crowns can satisfy curiosity and memory, or if an additional minting is needed. Treasury officials said a fortnight may be required to finalize the inquiry before any decision.

Comoimwualle Treaary

Stop Work Meeting by Engineers Unions in Sydney

Nearly 9,000 members of the Amalgamated Engineers Union and the Australasian Society of Engineers held a stop work meeting in Sydney to push for a 20 percent wage rise and removal of wage differentials. Officials debated strategy as they pressed for action to further their demands.

Sydney Gamated Engiaeers Union Australasian Society of Engineers Aginal

Canberra City Rugby League Team Selection At Manuka Oval

The Canberra City rugby league squad for the Saturday match with Kinston at Manuka Oval will be chosen from a list of on time players including J. Boyd R. Lalor J. Miller Stitt Joe O Malley Jack O Malley Sheedy L. Colquhoun C. McFadyen A. Grant W. Banka H. Shepherd B. Hurey E. Lecch P. Kertidge and from Devonport J Caney J Kearney H. Stan W. Butterfield F. Walkington G. Makin J Readman.

Canberra City Kinston Manuka Oval J. Boyd R. Lalor J. Miller Stitt Joe O'Malley Jack O'Malley Sheedy L. Colquhoun C. McFadyen A. Grant W. Banka H. Shepherd B. Hurey E. Lecch P. Kertidge Devonport J Caney J. Kearney H. Stan W. Butterfield F. Walkington G. Makin J Readman

Junior League Canberra Names Tour Players After Trials

Canberra Junior representative players to tour New South Wales were announced with thirty-two selected for two teams and six reserves. Training begins Tuesday at Manuka Oval with parades Sundays, plus five games across a 12 week absence.

Canberra New South Wales Messrs Lane Grimes Manuka Oval Ptm Actun St. Patrick's’ College Goulburn C.C.W.A Acton Mr. H. Seton R. McNamara N. Sainsbury G. Makin A. Milne J. Dorman T. Young E. Gardiner E. McConker E. Dunshes A. Maxwell A. Watson May L. Withers L. Jackson B. McNamee

Wedding Ring Theft After Betting Losses

A Sydney incident notes a woman failing to settle gambling debts leading to the theft of a wedding ring from a jewelry shop. The report outlines a crime connected to a wagering loss, with limited legible details about the suspect or exact venue.

Protests Over Delayed Wages Prompt Police Inquiry

A chaotic protest erupted as police demanded wage payments via cheque rather than cash. Officials promised a one time cheque payout within a day, citing bank issues and staff complaints. Teachers reportedly faced long delays, with past incidents of cheque payments causing unrest and staff calls for urgent resolution.

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Unclear Melbourne Report With Incomplete Text

An incomplete Melbourne dateline shows names and phrases cut mid sentence. The fragment references a Gaewun Lord and various garbled terms, offering no recoverable events, dates, or clear entities to summarize.

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