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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 15, 1937

Page

6

Inquiry hears on chain stores pharmacy practices

In Sydney on Friday, a Chain Stores inquiry heard Debbie of Cootamundra claim he aided doctors during emergencies by supplying Sedgesa pharmacists. He warned doctors with limited pharma knowledge err two or three times yearly and urged chemists gains exclusive sale of medicines. He detailed dispensing charges and the profit margins on prescriptions while questioning public fairness and exploitation.

Sydney Dobbie Moverley Laa 7 Kenuanee Dmoverlay

Australia posts 150 million bushel wheat crop forecast

Preliminary figures from all states show Australia expected wheat yield of about 150.1 million bushels with a total value near £35 million. Western Australia and Tasmania added about 520,000 bushels to the March estimate as prices softened from a record high while substantial exports support the guaranteed return.

Australia Commonwealth Blade- Uetan Wilson Commonwealth Western Australia Tazmania New South Wales New South Wales 54,837,000 Bushela Victoria South Australia Queensland Tasmania Federal Capital Territory

Prinved and published by a medieval chpical prince

Fragmentary text appears to credit Christopher Jobe Daabeapeare and a medieval style company name, with alternate spellings and locations. The readable bits suggest a self publishing or imprint note, but details are unclear.

Prinved Christopher Jobe

Fire at Haroma Phonograph Works Claims Two

Coroner investigates Waterloo factory fire at Haroma Phonograph Co. killing fireman John Neale Rust and employee Robert Hl. Accidental death ruled. fire deemed accidental. Rescue praised, Patrick Bickhoff noted, injuries to fireman Aulmes. Probe warned about fire risks in brick Colonial Bonds structures and urged new safety appliances.

Sydney Haroma Phonograph Co Waterloo John Neale Rust Robert Hl Patrick Bickhoff Aulmes

Public Service Conference Backs Constitutional Access

The Australian Public Service Conference today endorsed a motion to curb social influence and political patronage within the Public Service, urging state action under the Public Service Acts. South Wales delegates protested while Mr. C. R. Muhidort of Quesnel and Labour secured a gain. The conference affirmed the constitutional right of the State Public Service to access both Federal and State Arbitration Courts.

Bydndy Australian Public Service Conference Abourd Bow Public Service Acta Associa Ae

Coronation Smoke Social at Albert Hall Tonight

The Coronation Smoke Social plans an evening at Albert Hall with wartime songs and community singing. Speakers include Mr Muhldort and others, with a light entertainment program and toasts planned amid wartime nostalgia.

Albert Hall

Turf Calendar Through Doomben Cup Day

A condensed list of race meeting references across Australian venues including Williametown Mornington Moones Valley Doomben Albion Park and Tattermall s Club ROUTH AUSTRALIA with dates May 15 and Adelaide RC. The OCR text mentions venues and events but lacks clear event details or outcomes.

Devton Williametown Williamatown Mornington Moones Valley Doomben Newmarket Albion Park Tattermall ROUTH Australia Bajo Adelaide RC

Programme for Today at Peconia Meeting

Schedule lists races and weights including air weights 11 lb and listed horses such as Astaire Heraway Strathmore Cathartes Picture Volacia Camaron Moly Ga rde Ranch Brevall Parramatta Mile Turbine S40 and Ross Gem with various race numbers and times 4 30 7 113 11 110.

Peconia Astaire Heraway Strathmore Parramatta Ross Gem Punjab

Selections Hurdle Race Results Listed

The report lists Crumtus first with Biietine second and Biver Maron third in the hurdle race. In maiden first division Cor rect is fourth, Spark third, and Constant rig is noted.

Crumtus Biietine Biver Maron Correct Td Spark Constant Rig

Epsom Home Juvenile Handicap and Coronation Handicaps

A compact summary of race entries and weights for the Epsom meets. Details list horses such as Leviathan Dinkum Mali Manrico Monta Silent Legion Treasury Myfekl Heroic Sunbeam Kevasiar and others, with divisions, distances, and race names including Beach Hurdle Race and Royal Stakes. The page records entries, weights, and participants across multiple handicap events.

Sen Leviathan Dinkum Mali Diamond Manrico Monta Silent Legion Entry Treasury Myfekl Heroic’s Sunbeam Kevasiar Boonewa Wastlock David Foxlire Tiger Bermuda Bhoy

Greyhound Coursing Special Stakes Race Summary

Special Stakes results list numerous handlers and dogs across divisions and races at Showground Blakes. Notable contenders include Gooreen and Red Master with multiple placements, while Sheila Footsteps and Benny Arinton appear in President’s Stakes entries. The dense field features many named dogs and showground participants across novice hurdles and multiple stakes events.

Smeion Gooreen Dainty Boy Lady Nicotine Society Reddage Smokey Valley Gay Wicker Myra Tip Bluckit Lot Red Master Fare Queen Blazeaway Queanberra Expression All Blue Master Wicker Benny Arintoh Madonna Showground Blakes, Ltd Sheila Footsteps Panny's Charles Watch Guts Callente Princeas Showground Blakes Bushland King Our Host Norgure Woggles Lady Smoke John Dewars Mernes Doll Lucky Nancy All ‘Pep Sliver Jin Luther Shanghai Li King Tang Coo My Dinty Merry Mind Benny Arinton Mlay Clars Matura Lad My Delight Glenelis Lady Nicone Signo Vinces Tolxe Boy Jason

Horse Race Results From Windsor Meeting

In the Windsor meeting the first division saw Hume Juvenile and Manrive Silent Sentry compete with Myfield and Beach Hurdle entries. The Coronation Handicap awarded Lady Mauve first with Black Mac second and Brimboal third. The Windsor Handicap listed Sidcup as winner with Gold ft Mreak second and Pintail third. Westminster Welter results showed Palatinate first, steer Clear second, and Peace Patrol third.

Harborage All Sachem Waatere Epic Cleopatra Renwin Mine Civility Geraldine Vita Giaxws la Rebel Coronation Black Mac Orford Plectrum Ait Boy Etrymon Poarfinah Westminster Geta

Papuan Warrior Laid To Rest In Loyal Grave Ceremony

Report details the burial of Papuan Armed Constabulary sergeant Galbiri after 40 years of service. Personal effects placed with the coffin included his hat shoes pipe and tobacco. A police volley saluted the grave and a memorial fire lit near the site. The late officer wore his digger badge and whistle as the enshrined grave was draped with the Papuan ensign.

Papas Gaibiri Valiceman Oheliar Ana Galbiri Papuan Armed Constabulary Npa George Pearce Papua Bir Murray Galute

Xavier College wins head of the river race title

Xavier College rowed in heavy head winds to win the Melbourne river race with a strong finish over Wealey College. Grammar School trailed by a length as time 5.38 was set in rough conditions.

Melbourne Uhbt Xavier College To Wealey College Grammar Umée

Woman's 2 Body Discovered in Dover Dunkirk 1917

In London a fragmentary report states the body of a woman, identified as Redford, long missing from Dunkirk Dover area, has been found. Details are sparse as investigators confirm the discovery amid wartime chaos.

London Batlaved Redford

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