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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1937

Page

5

Disorderly Proceedings At City Alleys And Public Event

An incoherent report describes hoisting celebrations near Avon and Fe Inte fet Uhr Beott crossing, with arrests and injuries during a crowd disruption. Police promotions and court actions are noted, including an arrest under Penneiny and a judge's involvement at a meeting. The text references Albury and Queanbeyan areas with racing and crowd control incidents.

Avon Beott Queanbeyan Billy Uamager

Hospital governance probe outlined in local minutes

The document records a hospital board discussion on proxy membership, inquiries into officer appointments, and the need to determine legitimate requests. It notes legal protections for public inquiries and references the Minister for Health and honorary medical officers in shaping the ordinance.

Dr Nott Refuses Minister Orders Over Health Dept Visit

Dr Nott resists official directions to join a health visit with Mr Crapp and Dr Himes. He cites lack of courtesy replies to previous appeals, and states he will not bring the Health Department into his agenda. He emphasizes personal relationships and questions the effort to rally local supporters for the meeting.

Hughey Verals Patiens Crapp Himes Theastl Ty Ajone Grapp Holmes Dro Himes Health Department Mugirs

Gwydir by election results show Scully leading

Official returns list Mr Scully Labour with a 2220 majority. Counting continues with 460 votes yet to be counted and sub divisions now closed. Postal and absent votes remain outstanding while figures from Milling and Moore are also recorded.

Sydney Scully Labour Gwydir Wy Wom Milling Moore Scully Vo Repo

Film House Fire Ends With Swift Firefighter Save

A dramatic blaze at a film house on Vit Street broke out near dawn causing smoke and heat to flood the building. Firemen confined the flames to the top floor avoiding destruction of the vaults and saving contents though windows and timbers were damaged.

Thursdy Marge Tims

Davis Cup Practice Session Update

In Forest Hills on Thursday McGrath missed practice while Bedi scaled in practice games. The Homey were sharpened by Mr Sproule despite a sharp wind. The Australian team departs for Philadelphia to participate in exhibitions and will return Monday when McGrath is expected to resume practice.

Philagaia McGrath

Early Settlement Of Bus Strike Reported In London

In London a report notes an expected early settlement of the bus strike. The piece mentions Parker and Grhst as possible mediators, with growing belief that lenders favor a quick resolution. The timing suggests a settlement within a few days tied to the Inter Joventual ehuter finance committee report.

London Parker Mako Committee of Faquity

Football fixtures and umpires for Saturday

The article lists Saturday matches with teams Eastlake Acton Kingston North Koverne and Soethbourne Queanbeyan, detailing central umpires and boundary officials. It notes the Second League game at Queanbeyan between Manuka and Queanbeyan and describes travel times, practice value, and the forthcoming league roster meeting at Acton Hall on Monday.

Eastlake Acton Kingston Central Miller Boundary Farrell Weight Pitt Queanbeyen Ineal Manuka Sigs Mamuka Bateday Thiefa Manuka Manuka Arcade Pam Acton Hall Ae Farag Alnilie Queenseyan Sids

Gold production in Australia slips in March 1937

Gold output in March 1937 fell by four percent from February to 103 720 fine ounces valued at £912 300. Despite the drop, year over year production shows growth with March figures about 23 percent higher than March last year and total quarterly output up about 60 000 fine ounces.

Australia

Royal Commission Inquiry Transcript Fragment

Reported remarks from the Starting Price Royal Commission hearing describe constables Miller Schrad er and others recalling and disputing statements to detective sergeant Bowie. The exchange touches on inquiries into Miller moral character and alleged instructions to discredit him, with adjournment noted.

Sydney Royal Commission Xtiiier Bowie Nyngan Hal Aluk Miller Stil Tor Mackay Withiesnaaid Arthur Augustus Schrader Shand Sherringham Bergeant Sherringham Markell MéPhérbon Sweeny MaLharson Bherriogtain Withens Schinder Schrader

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