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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 25, 1937

Page

3

Canberra Clerical Association Branch Council Meeting

Canberra Clerical Association members and branch councilors are summoned for a Thursday meeting at Canberra to discuss appointments finances and arbitration policy. The session covers arbi tration awards right of appeal and sick leave rules with emphasis on the association’s authority and pending quarterly dues.

Canberra CPS Mumfe Ecine Welch Public Service Act

Industrial Board weighs slashers pay and pegging duties

The Industrial Board held hearings on Forestry School workers, considering whether slashers paid at 48 6 a week should receive higher rates than axemen for dangerous undergrowth cutting. Evidence showed slasher tasks include clearing scrub with long handles while crouching. Pegging workers argued for classification adjustments citing skill and danger differences between pegging and tree felling.

Tun Law Kinarda Perel L. Aag Rengere AE. Gardiner A.W.U Claus Ki Fornsby Schoct Gardiner Lhat Sonaldert J. Gibson Minister For the Interior Witmean FP. T. Alt Son Cyril Richard Cole Department of the Interior Uastaaher Raeix Parestry Ani Thenan Unealaeer Sinahingat Dalry Ant Gard Iner Akill Gibeon Queensland Gibson

London Funds Rise Warms Commonwealth Balance

London funds show a ten million rise, lifting the Commonwealth balance to about £40 million in London. Officials expect a controlled exchange rate move to guard against price shocks and drought, with a forecast of converting internal debt and external obligations in the coming financial year.

Commonwealth London Gymeric Funda Han Deon Wil Commonwealth Credit Overseas Cheny Hille

New British Colony Inaugurated with Royal Oath

A new British colony came into existence on April 1 as Alen cemed to be a portion of Indian territory. Governor Sir Bernard Reidy led the inauguration with the oath and messages from the King and Minister. native crowds greeted the ceremony with enthusiasm.

Alen Cemed Rifle India Bernard Reidy King Migeroy

Watchmen and Cleaners Ask Holiday Leave Upgrade

In Canberra officials hear two unions seek three weeks annual leave for watchmen and cleaners, arguing current as six days for cleaners and 12 for watchmen is inadequate. Testimony notes night work is demanding and risks neurasthenia. employers counter with existing awards and better Canberra conditions. Rangelike duties and fatigue cited, with debate over aligning leave to up to three weeks. Continuous shifts and night patrols highlighted as stressing factors.

A.B. Gardiner John Thomas Kinleyside Deiment of Interior Gibson Vaid Clesning Canberra Sydney Alr Gardiner Cantorra Commonwealth J. W. Nott Gileom AWU Bosra Anmel New South Wales

Rail workers seek joint conference on transport policy

Road Transport Sydney reports that the Austalley Ways Union has asked Dr Linyd Hose, secretary, to convene a conference of railway workers. The aim is to discuss policy amid rivalry between two railways. Workers fear plans by red transport operators to carry between Sydney and regional centres including Goulburn and Bathurst.

Sydney Monilay Austalley = ways Linyd Hose Altona Imi Trenaport Allway Goulburn Bathurst

State Lottery Draw Confusion Delays Major Prizes

The state lottery draw reported errors as four marbles were accidentally removed from the barrel affecting prize outcomes. Major prizes listed include 16,388 pounds from “Heaven” and 10,060 pounds from “Over” with names such as Campbell, Keillera, Shilby and Voorty appearing in the notice. Another draw will be conducted on a forthcoming Friday.

Moriclay To-Wey Ayndicate K- Campbell Paette Keillera Victoria Street Xyndione Mra H. Shilby Railway Railway Gottage Narrabri West 1 Ltd Woopser Boktars Memoda Shima Ispahan Turaday Kingston Woodger

Greyhound Racing Nominations for Yass P and A Clubs

Nominations listed for the Yass P and A Association Coursing Clubs include Flying Handicap with entrants Flying McKinney Warpal Linky Hmoke Wharo His Light Breese Jumie Alien igno Vinces Comodore and Novice Stakes divisions featuring multiple named dogs and horses such as Piano Bua Amun Hustler Chief River ue Boy Clare Cinhon Princess Highland Earvh Ike a Pick Night Shade Great Lanter Red Cherry Frenche's Own Montecursi Be Be Queen's Fuelune Thugue Signo Vineos Flying Princen Lacy Seicke About Tout Expression Vallant Prince Novice Stakes and President's Brakes with further entries like Fly ing Princess Mimleton's Hope Queen's Fortune Rammoris Gourenn Inlant Prince Be Be Quick Delivery and others.

Flying McKinney Warpal Linky Hmoke Wharo Jumie Alien Igno Vinces Comodore River @ue Boy Clare Cinhon Princess Great Lanter Lacy Seicke Expression Vallant Ard Alalon Patsor Dawson Jaminé Allen Light Breeze Wallingford Tee Hammorte

Tibetan New Year Ceremonies Return From Laos To India

The British mission reports Tibetan New Year rites with a two hour dance by lamas. Hashang presided in robes, evil spirits driven from the old year, ceremonies at the Palace Court on the last month’s 26th. Devotion, skull motifs, and a dramatic ritual with masked dancers and a thunderous procession marked the event.

Tibet India Laos Potale St Shess Hashang Veryanth Mrma Aiwain

Help Others Lady Recommends Dr Morse Indian Root

An unnamed reader endorses Dr Morse Indian Root Pills as a remedy. The letter claims long-term use and satisfaction, urging others to try the product though names and exact locations are obscured by the garbled text.

Shearers Strike in Sydney Hearing on Minimum Wage

A Sydney strike leader faction claiming 1,000 members plans a June hearing to push for a minimum wage. They demand pay rises from 4 to 4 pounds 10 shillings for cooks and related workers, with specific rates and conditions under review.

Sydney Smonley Walon A. Atte

Monkey Trade Cries for Reform in India Export

The note cites India export of over 100000 monkeys annually to Bombay and Calcutta for foreign sale. Reports accuse cruelty from crowded crates including suffocation and stalling. Government proposes to ban exports during the monsoon period to halt mistreatment.

India Uultea Bombay Calcutte

Victoria Park Wednesday Maiden and Fast Divisions

Victoria Park announces Wednesday horse meetings with First Division Maiden Handicap starting at 1 p.m. and Second Division weights and a Flying Handicap at 1.62. Participants include Clover, Artaman, Prine, Guvede, Santern, Kurnell, Amberdsie, Brevity, Lerner, Parthenon, Fugitive, Windbird, Jaccuve, and Well-known horses in multiple divisions with listed pairings and entries.

Artaman Ted Prine Guvede T Cone Santern Kurnell Boy Vine Wetehman Turk Dermid Timurithan Roxmead Damienta Anchor Windbird Bim Bey Jaccuve Jenn Stewart Wea Joy Prowler le Royal Downham P Maaan

Child Health Letter Warns Against Misleading Remedies

A reader letter discusses child illness and cautions against unsafe remedies. It criticizes reliance on improper treatments such as cod liver oil and nonmedical advice, highlighting that children have delicate stomachs and need proper care from doctors. The piece urges careful, informed guidance for pediatric care.

Fiat Anne

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