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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1937
Page
2
The National Library opened daily for a year and lent 10,623 books to 1,404 borrowers. About 15 percent of Canberra’s population used it, with 727 public service members including 542 men and 175 women. School children accounted for 144 readers, 80 boys and 64 girls, and 036 new borrowers joined the year amid a mobile city population.
The library reports over 500 books in circulation at any time, rising from 250 at opening last May to 580 now. Weekly issues averaged 198 over the year with early weeks at 150 climbing to 220 and a peak weekly total of 251. Evening attendance grew with warmer weather, especially Wednesday nights, averaging 51 with three records above 100 and a high of 110.
Attendance at the Hoke County Library shows 715 percent of evening visitors borrowing books in the first quarter, dropping to about 63 percent in the next two quarters and 56.9 percent in the last quarter. News papers and magazines grow in popularity as winter approaches, and the library’s recently upgraded heating system promises a steadier reading room temperature during cold nights.
The library circulated 10 000 books with losses limited by fines amounting to about £30 for the year. About 8000 instances saw books kept longer than allowed. History biography and travel led with 36 percent, standard fiction 21 percent, literature 15 percent, with art science and other fields making up the rest. Religion 21 percent, philology 1 percent, miscellaneous 4 percent.
The National Library in Canberra has generally met reader needs though some request rarities from occult science to dynamic symmetry exist. Readers puzzled by absence of contemporary fiction face two main gaps: no Grey or Woodhouse titles and limited demand for technical works. Efforts include a Canberra Trades School collection and adding technical volumes as needed.
The library opened its reference collection to displays not usually accessible to the public. Studio year books and a gardening exhibit organized with the Agricultural Society drew reader interest, showcasing over a hundred books on cultivation and landscape gardening, which were well received.
The Interior Ministry reported last night that the Miner Ormonde carrying 257 aliens arrived in Australia. Among them are 90 Italians, 64 Greeks, 48 Jugoslavs, 12 Albanians, 10 Poles, and smaller groups from Czechoslovakia and Bulgaria. Most bound for resettlement, with several identified as former residents.
State Lottery No 416 results list major prizes and winners including Three Wise Monks Sunshine and Bob's Vietoris syndicates with names J Cody W Gillies and C McKay noted. Lottery No 417 to be drawn Friday next.
London reports Germany re entered the wheat market buying seven vessels of Australian wheat and 100000 maize and rye substitute wheat in a fresh import push.
The Sydney Rugby League seeks to block Vic Hey from joining a club for £1,400. H R Miller, secretary of the NEW England association, says steps will be taken to retain Hey in Australia. An injunction restrains him from leaving and any negotiations by Ipswich would amount to an agreement for next year’s end.
The Australian and United States Davis Cup teams practiced about two hours at Forest Hill. McGrath, troubled by a leg problem, slipped and appeared uncomfortable but Sproule said he was not worried and would improve with more work. Crawford played several sets daily to shed weight, while Quist, Rictarda, Bromwich, and Sproule also took part in practice sessions.
Union of New South Wales official Mr. A. Tinning announced no bakers holiday will be observed next Wednesday in Sydney or rural areas. He warned the decision follows a recent unsafe incident last Wednesday, urging shops to remain open for essential needs.
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