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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 03, 1937

Page

2

Tumbarumba to Capkerva Rail Plan Backed at Tumut Meeting

Representatives from Tumbarumba Tumut and Yarrangobilly Shire urged government to fund construction of a three mile rail line from Tumbarumba to Capkerva via Lobbs Hole and Yarrangobilly Caves. Local councils supported as unemployment relief if government financed.

Tumut Turtle Numbe Yarrowlamia Shirer Cradl Tinmpaan C. Wood Ula Ue Conferene Cra Ob Seuseammanan G. Naahou Bumpburimha Cha. F. Badivey Aml Seale Southwall Wureowluntia

Australian University Funding Critique by Holmes

Professor B Jt Holmes of Byeney University criticises Australian higher education funding. He argues private benefactors drive growth with insufficient state grants while England’s system directs funds through the University Grants Committee. He urges Commonwealth action to support universities without full reliance on private donors.

Sydney Miulislay Jt. Holmes Eypressat Avugdah Byeney University Lys Wrtor Ok Leip Ubiad Wie Anatrallan Gaerninunl Australia Tne England University Grants Committee von Oldered Commonwealth Universities of

Queanbeyan and Cowra Rugby League Showdown This Sunday

Substantial interest surrounds a Queanbeyan versus Cowra rugby league clash at Queanbeyan on Sunday. Both sides have picked their strongest teams with Cowra expected to outweigh the locals. hero Lieu Guleinhart is noted for pace, while Queanbeyan relies on defense and specific forwards.

Tate Quéanbeyan la Lake Queanbeyan Willy Baewichinan L. Lay J. Norte R. Royal R. Kay G Bay A. Gritlith Py Kearney P. Pol W. Poli le Day A. Carosran

Australian oil grants widen despite commonwealth act

Government grants for oil exploration in Queensland and New South Wales are outlined by Minister Paterson. Drillers Ltd receives 9,345 pounds for Are India drilling and 5,710 pounds for Tristan Creek work. Roma Bidclien Co gets 500 pounds for scouting work. Other grants include 6,422 pounds for Mut Kui drilling and 10,779 pounds for Sulnuva dining. Victoria and the Commonwealth each funded 6,907 pounds for Gippsland field operations, with a 280,000 pound fund mentioned for petroleum exploration.

Drillers Ltd Are India Tnistan Creek New South Wales Gag Dulféve Ltd Mutkui Anniaror Ol Co. Ltd Tok Sulnuva Drowororatate Victoria Commonwealth Borin Gippsland Petroleum

Bumper Harvest in Rural Community Faces Rain Shortage

Rural readers report poor harvests as crops suffer from uneven rain while some fields prosper. The piece notes labor, weather cycles, and a burial mention in the local context, reflecting farm life and seasonal challenges.

River Molonglé sees sharp rise amid heavy rain

The Molonglé River surged yesterday afternoon as four hours of persistent rain fell. Ponds began to fill and authorities, patrolling at night, prepared for potential flooding. No serious flood warnings were issued for Lennox Crossing and Sealt's Cenaskig TL, though drought concerns were expected to ease with the rising waters.

Molonglé Lennox Crossing Sealt

Australia UK trade balance shows rising favorable figures

The report notes Australia posted a favorable trade balance with the United Kingdom worth about £20.5 million for the period, higher than the prior year’s surplus by roughly £0.7 million, driven by increased merchandise exports though hedged by lower Australian sales to Britain. Exports to the UK climbed to £64.4 million from £48.9 million, while imports fell, with commodities like preserved fruits and bounties in meat and dairy forming part of the shift.

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Heavier penalties for car parkers amid city crackdown

Sydney officials announce tougher penalties for car park violations at Central Court venue from October 4. The crackdown targets increasing petty offenses as authorities warn offenders of stricter enforcement and potential pain from penalties.

Sydney Purrington Gouri Vieny Wat

School Girl Expelled for Essay in Sydney

A student was expelled from school after an essay incident described as controversial by the headmaster Mr. Hancorl. The report notes the expulsion may be upheld with formal payment details hinted but unclear in the damaged text. The article preserves names and specific school context as readable.

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