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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 18, 1937
Page
2
Proprietor The Fedoral Capital Pros of Nim and Canberra publish a notice listing subscription prices and contact details for local news agents and district services. The notice mentions a yearly rate and a range of business names linked to Canberra and district commerce.
Fragmentary weather notice with unreadable values, partial temperatures and timings, lacking clear location or date context. Names and units are inconsistent, preventing reliable interpretation of conditions or forecast details.
Sir Geoffrey Rigo will speak at Empire Day ceremonies in Melbourne with details on the Victorian Chamber of Manufacturing. A reception by Sir Willem Mylbourne is planned at Monvion Market, and attendees include Mr. Letimann at the Albert Hall tonight.
The piece criticizes Canberra officials for excluding Advance Australia Fair from national events. It contrasts with New Zealand practice, argues the words express pride, and suggests official bodies might address the anthem omission at Armistice Day and other ceremonies.
Tonight Lotte Lehmann presents a varied programme at the Albert Hall featuring Brahms Schubert Schumann and Strauß with songs from Schubert Wolf and Tchaikovsky. Accompaniment by Paul Ulanowsky includes Schubert Chopin études and romantic piano pieces. Patrons are urged to be seated before the curtain.
New car sales in Australia for the quarter reached 18 46 units, up from 703 for the same period last year, with New South Wales leading purchases at 4 224 cars. Commercial vehicle sales totaled 1 105, up 74 from the previous period, while overall nationwide gains were driven by NSW dominance and a 47 percent Commonwealth increase.
A seven year old girl was found dead in a wooded suburban area with her throat cut. A young boy, wounded, was detained at hospital with family nearby in shock. Police questioned the boy as the scene was secured and examined for evidence.
The Monthly Review of Barclay’s Bank argues long term rates remain high despite apparent declines. It notes past wartime and postwar periods show that normal conditions were not present, and that credit management and inflation, taxation shifts, and evolving capital needs shaped yields. The piece compares historical Consols yields with March 1937 levels and discusses the impact of tax changes on investor returns.
The Australian Broadcasting Commission had scant information on pianist Paul Ulanowsky before his arrival. Madame Lehmann praised him as the finest accompanist Australia has seen, noting his Vienna training and connection to the Vienna Philharmonic. Lehmann offered him Saturday night engagement at the Albert Hall, generating positive response.
A historical account outlines the vast world organization behind auto service and maintenance, noting hundreds of thousands of engineering and service facilities worldwide. It cites global investment figures, including Australia, Argentina, India, and others, totaling about 1,000 million pounds across 100 countries to support service retention and mobility.
The Court of Criminal Appeal upheld the conviction of David Campbell on a charge of failing to account for money he held for Colt Hunter after a £4 cheque and authorised deductions. The panel found no miscarriage of justice and ruled the jury direction sound. Campbell’s grounds cited lack of fiduciary duty and improper handling of funds.
Monday session discussed potential dissolution of the Friends of the Soviet Union and the Communist Party of Australia as unlawful organisations under the Crime Act. Attorney-General described the application as tied to the appropriation process while Thomas, a financial member, stated his affiliation and that others were also involved.
London Sunday report states Sir Gilbert Dyett, Federal Premuent of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League of Australia, told the British Legion conference in Queen's Hall that the Commonwealth is determined to act for global peace and civilization, with Australia to follow Britain's lead.
Public service notes discuss deputations to the Attorney General on retirement age 45 and potential promotions. Government response meets resistance due to cost and job security debates. Clerical Association seeks right of appeal in parliamentary appointments and calls for Public Service Act amendments.
Four thousand spectators witnessed a racing accident when a car driven by Keith Bailey crashed through fencing into a crowd. Bailey and three others died or were severely injured as another car struck the track area. Police have not determined the number of fatalities attributable to each vehicle.
A Monday incident in Parramatta injured five people when glass from a butcher shop window shattered during a crash on the footpath near midnight. Ambulance crews attended and all victims were transported to hospital. The driver swerved to avoid the crowd, mounted the footpath, and struck a widow, causing multiple injuries.
Albert Morley Gul, a retired bank manager, collapsed and died while dancing at the Coronation Ball near Albury. He had been active in the day’s celebrations and marched with One Diggers in the proven procession.
A damaged report describes an aviation disaster near St Paul’s Building with a fund for relief. It notes a Verona journey, a night crash at Be Paul’s Church, Civil Aviation official Mr EC Johnson, and mentions an engine cut and subsequent injuries.
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