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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 25, 1937
Page
2
Publishing notice appears in The Canberra Times with reference to the notice recipient and publishing entity. The text is terse and outlines a formal notice requirement and publication context for the listed party.
Fragmentary weather data notes a morning temperature around 62 degrees with regional readings. It mentions rain records for the current season and a May 17 reference, but the text is garbled and uncertain about exact locations and times.
A puzzling note from Nome reports a local mystery about smiles lacking clear attribution. Residents discuss the odd phrase and seek context for its origin and meaning in community chatter.
The piece argues that today’s issues arise from ignoring past lessons. It links ancient Babylonian price shocks, inflation, land loss, and labor shifts to modern problems like cancer, maternal mortality, and soil erosion in Australia. It warns contemporary farmers repeat past mistakes by ploughing contour lines, risking a dust bowl.
The Convent Ball, a major annual event supporting the Good Samaritan charity, remains a key social highlight. The organizing committee in Redduounty 2 works to finalize catering arrangements and schedule a planning meeting at Christopher's DH Muna at 3:30 pm.
The minister in charge Mr Dunkingham announced a comprehensive 150th anniversary celebration literary competition. Prizes would be awarded for a short story, full length play, poems, long essays and more, drawing wide participation across the Commonwealth.
In a Sydney probate ruling Judge Nicholas upheld the will of the late Henry Silvester, naming Arthur Randall and Henry Blake as executors. The opposing claimant Vern Henry Bivester failed to overturn the testament, with the court noting Silvester’s competence and the will’s rational scheme despite limited knowledge of distant relatives.
Empire Day celebrations at Hotel Canberra mark the Victoria League first annual ball with 300 guests. Debutantes presented to Governor General and Lady Gowrie amid decorations, bouquets, and formal processions honoring VIP guests and a large civic reception.
Dr L W Nott declares he will stand for any seat with the United Australia Party. He emphasizes social service and the future of youth as core issues, insisting rights to decent work and living are wrapped in social policy. He argues North Sydney or any electorate should back this policy for the people.
In Monday proceedings of the Royal Commission on starting price cases, Police Commissioner McKay, just released from hospital, described interviews with the Premier after a world tour and detailed Miller’s December 23room statements. He noted doubts about Miller, read statements, and described attempts to manage the Miller matter amid a broader police reform debate. The hearing adjourned for a day as Mackay showed weakness.
A large Empire Day parade in London featured royal carriage sentries and a 4000-strong congregation at St. Paul’s Cathedral including 20 Royal Rally members, Prime Minister Baldwin, and Dominion reps. The procession traveled from Buckingham Palace via the Mall to the Cathedral, where Canada’s Mackenzie King read the first scripture and Rev Thorby delivered the second. The ceremony lasted about an hour with broad radio coverage.
Officials warn that a U S move to curb Australian preferences could damage Commonwealth exports if Ottawa terms expire. A trade diversion policy was adopted last year after America bought large wool quantities, signaling a modest year end balance recovery amid tense negotiations.
Melbourne reports Commonwealth ministers express hopeful outlook for a Canada trade agreement after sub-committee talks. They weigh the prospects of successful negotiations and current favorable conditions for renewed talks.
New Australian price survey shows April increases in most states with Western Australia up three percent and Victoria Tasmania and South Australia up around fourteen percent. New South Wales and Queensland averages held steady with potato prices slipping in all states except Western Australia where meat prices rose.
Amateur side Australia defeats the Dutch women by an innings and 34 runs at The Hague. Australia declared at 219 for 0 with Panings scoring 24, while Sadineima top-scored for the Dutch innings before the innings defeat.
Correspondence to Autocar shows readers worry Britain’s car makers may skip major overseas events. The Round Australia Trial, worth £20,000 in prizes, highlights financial and competitive barriers for British manufacturers. Aimed to spur reliability tests, the contest faces high entry costs and uncertain returns amid limited British participation.
Fragmentary report indicates a man named John, age 72, died after carrying a tin at his home. He slipped and fell causing the tin to spill. poison entered his mouth, leading to his death shortly afterward. The account is incomplete and unclear in details.
Boxing card at Rushcutters Bay ends with Witton defeating Vaughan in a hard fight across 11 rounds and Cromer taking a late win. Wrestling supplementary matchlists list Grilla securing victory over Denne Dumke in a 15 13 score line.
A garbled notice describes a hereditary privilege granting the holder the title of Vice Admiral of Lincolnshire, tied to coastal coastguard duties and regional authority. It mentions figures like Earlof Humber and references the Humber estuary amid archaic phrasing.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a labor related item referencing workers and a hotel. Mentions men and women and a bus or public transport issue. Details are unclear due to garbled transcription.
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