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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 22, 1937
Page
4
A reflection on soldiers life and fame told through Countess Haig's account of her husband the Commander in Chief of the British Expeditionary Force in France 1919 The narrative uses Haig diaries and letters to present an intimate human portrait rather than a celebrated statesman story
Commonwealth Fuel Adviser Mr L J Rogers will visit Queensland next week to study power alcohol production methods and potential non fuel outlets. The minister cited possible subsidies for molasses and sweet potato derived alcohol and noted current blending practices with 15 per cent power alcohol. Rogers will meet Cane Growers Association and Australian National Power Alcohol Company officials at Sarina.
The article highlights new biographies on Clive and Wellington by Sir Georg Dunbar and Mr Cruttwell, noting their clear Duckworth style. It also references a study of Marc Antony by Jack Lindsay, focusing on his life and the era's social conditions.
A Grade playoffs near peak as Kingston vs Canberra Grammar is postponed. Barton v Telopes IL leads B Grade with un14s Telopen A vs BE and R.M.C. vs Telopen L, while Northbourne Greens clash Northbourne Golds at Reid Park 2 15 pm Umpire V Griffiths Barton v University 3 50 pm Umpires V Griffiths W Nordaman. Barton and Queanbeyan teams named with reserves listed.
The Operatic Society plans a timely restart of rehearsals for Our Miss Gibbs after a pause caused by the Ballet Mistress Miss Jones illness. A social will be held to enable Miss Jones to meet Society members before rehearsals resume in earnest.
Racing card from Williamstown MoUarah Stakes detailing Division One entries in weights for 1.45 start, names include Tingle Joy Dramys Joy Dramy's Burden Spear King Otho Arrow Not So Bad Warwick Pokra Lad Happy Man Britta Lellagula Asiivan Julia P Earl Joy Comerang Vertex Nebraska and more entries across continued divisions with juvenile and other handicap events listed along with race times and participant lines.
A condensed list shows race dates and venues across New South Wales Victoria South Australia Queensland and related clubs. Entries include Moorefield Menangle Victoria Park Roeehill Williamstown Mornington Moonee Valley Doomben Albion Park Tattersalla Club Adelaide RC with dates from May 20 to May 29.
A racing card lists races at Bay View including the Gellibrand Handicap with Ogwell Kanuri and Sculpin among top finishers. Other events include Fulham Marahland Juvenile Handicap and Autumn Steeplechase with Montargis Cape Lilock and Blackmill noted.
Selections listed for Hurdle Race and divisions, with top finishers including Bowthorne Cau natus and Miss Fluency. Other events show Rockdale Mile and Moorefield Handicap results, naming leading horses such as Hope Grand Warbler and Heroic Faith with placements.
The Commonwealth Government is reviewing plans from CSIR on introducing natural parasites to control the buffalo fly, based on studies in Haiti and the Greater Antilles. Dr J G Myers advocates releasing parasites in Australia, with consultations involving Senator McLachlan and the Trinidad Tropical College director Geoffrey.
The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club lists the Saturday afternoon draw for multiple races including Special Stakes 473 yards divisions with entrants such as Blackit Dainty Boy Society All Blue Shanghai Lil and others. Other events include Lut Division with favourites Poor Jim Caliente and Red Master plus Rhond and Malden Stakes with noted runners and the Canberra Stakes 473 yards.
Slaughtermen in Sydney threaten industrial action after a lunch hour meeting. If motions passed today are enacted, an interion may occur next week to the killing. The workers did not present their demand to management.
In the Governor-General and Lady Gowrie presence the first Victoria League Ball will be held in Canberra on Empire Night May 74. Over 300 coloured balloons will be released from the ballroom centre. A separate room will offer hot beef tea for honoured guests before the cold night air.
A printed notice credits Christopher John Shakespeare as publisher for the Federal Capital Pras jaf Australia Ltd. It references company offers and mentions Meri Sivey Beedden Gaabarra in connection with the publication details.
Tokyo reports season wool imports through April reaching 276000 bales from Australia, 110000 from New Zealand, 285000 from South Africa, and 172000 from South America.
Maronga and Lucky Breese faced mixed outcomes as Canberra Atakes staged events including Jovice Hurdles won by Tangcoo and Taf feta with placements for other entrants. Specials highlighted Another Model and Tang coo Extra Special.
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