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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 26, 1937
Page
6
Norway celebrated a hundred years since granting towns and communities self governance under the 1814 constitution. The path included early proposals in 1821 and 1824, royal vetoes, and a reform finally sanctioned in 1837 and updated in 1921, highlighting strong community autonomy.
The Department of the Interior funds a memorial at the Farrers grave in Tharwa Lambrigg to honor William James Farrer and his wife. An unveiling ceremony will be planned after construction is finished and the date will be set then.
Sunday football plans raise legality questions after Rev A Bingley attended a match between two clubs. Prosecution to be launched soon with broad church backing. Catholic Church and others oppose or support action as debates unfold.
The mutiny at the Nore was linked to cheese valuations for the Navy. Sir Samuel Hood, first lord, noted a claim that Cheshire cheese was worth more or less than Suffolk cheese, angering sailors especially from Suffolk. Richard Parker led the mutiny calling himself President of the Floating Republic. he was hanged from his ship’s yardarm.
The article recalls Phoebe Harris burned for coining in 1786 London at Newgate where a stool was removed leaving her suspended by a halter. Faggots surrounded the stake as the fire consumed and left only ashes, witnessed by crowds.
The Admiralty Court of Rochester controls the Medway fisheries area from Maild to Bin as it hands out Christmas payments to each fisherman.
The wool market shows a firmer tone with stronger inquiries for low-dyed lines and stable commodity prices. Demand abroad remains cautious but confident, as United States orders and tariff considerations influence Australian exports, with Bradford tops holding firm and Continental markets varying. Sales of Victoria wool are set for June 7 to 3.
A historical recipe claims eight bottles of remedy cost the price of one. It instructs adding a two-shilling bottle of concentrated HEENZO to sweetened water to yield about a pound’s worth of cure for bans, coughs, colds, croup, and bronchitis.
The Governor General Gowrie and his wife send goodwill to Queen Mary on the anniversary of her birthday. The message states warm regards from the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Australia.
The Housing and Slum Abolition Board reports on demolishing thousands of outer suburb houses and building new premises. The project would cost several million pounds.
A pair of fragmented lines describe flowers on the floor and choosing a bouquet for mother. They then shift to a playful banter about prickly shoulders and using Johnson's Baby Powder to feel like a baby again, in a light humorous tone.
Victoria Park presents a full race program with divisions for Maiden, Fourteen-Two, Welter, Encourage, and Victoria Park Handicaps. Entries include Bed Clover Artsman Lantern Phaedra Fernstone and Miltian with weights noted. racing times start 1 p.m. through 4:25 p.m. with multiple divisions and raise weights events.
A major Rangoon blaze on March 2 involved two blocks, the Brigade and hundreds of volunteers including the Rangoon Volunteer Fire Brigade. Police reinforcements from all divisions aided, and a unit of the King's Royal Rifles arrived from Gale Barracks to assist. The Telegraph Office was overwhelmed by Indians seeking to send urgent telegrams to head offices and relatives about sender safety.
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