Weather fragment reports temperatures and wind
Fragmentary weather note gives figures for temperature and wind along with unclear units and locations. Data appears incomplete and not reliably sourced for accurate forecast.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1937
Page
2
Fragmentary weather note gives figures for temperature and wind along with unclear units and locations. Data appears incomplete and not reliably sourced for accurate forecast.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a gravel coastal route, poor gutters, and winding terrain near an arriving point. Mentions Prince Signy and a mailer to Tomaring with unclear directions and potential misrouting.
The Ge Gauberra Times argues that emergency taxes meant to relieve unemployment have become a permanent revenue tool across Australian states. It cites NSW Victoria Queensland and Tasmania with millions raised versus far smaller unemployment expenditures, suggesting relief works funded by loans and interest inflate true unemployment costs and lengthen the tax time frame.
The notice lists services for Trinity 2 on September 6 across multiple churches. It names Holy Communion, Evensong, and instruction at St John’s, Mary Church, and others, with times and preachers. Also included are Catholic and Methodist services in Canberra and surrounding areas, with Masses, devotions, and Sunday school details.
In London on Friday, church notices list sermons at Althaven Sir Malcom and St. John's Church. Details mention services, prayers, local guild meetings, and forthcoming religious events with several pastors preaching morning and evening.
Matron Warnecke of the Karstane Mothercraft Training Centre in Sydney visited Canberra to inspect the Canberra Mothercraft Society welfare centre. She praised child welfare work as vital to the nation’s future, stressing health from pre natal to preschool age and offering to cooperate with the Commonwealth on health campaigns.
The New Zealand Government considers subsidies to wage apprentices due to a shortage of skilled labour. Following the trend, subsidies are proposed to offset costs and support the building industry in Auckland and the wider region. The move targets training and retention of young workers in trades.
The Times leader argues that reluctance to reopen migration reflects economic concerns rather than migrant racial bias. It cautions readers that calls to admit substantial southern European influxes may be misread unless it is made clear that the preference is for discontinuance due to financial strain, not prejudice.
New York reports a fatal air race crash during trial flights as Dan Miles Milex, 37, American champion in 1984, perishes when his plane at 270 miles per hour disintegrates in a treed area. Miles was ejected from the cockpit as the craft shed a wing.
The High Court today upheld the murder conviction of Len van Henry Charley Packett and imposed the death penalty for the killings of George Krncin Belilwlove and Henry Laws. Packett sought leave to appeal but was denied. The ruling follows a trial in Modu where Packett was found guilty of the double murder.
Harold Gatty, Pan American Airways representative in New Zealand, says a fortnightly air service between San Francisco and Auckland could begin in December. Before launch, another survey will be made and the Bikoreky clipper would be used to inaugurate the service, with later planes able to carry 40 passengers.
The Canberra Journalists Ball at the Hotel Canberra closed Canberra’s social season with two new features from Tunemount News and Hangover the Journalists Ball newspaper. Attended by Governor General Gowrie and Lady Gowrie, Prime Minister Lyons and others, the event showcased a broadcast by ICA and a special musical program, drawing guests from Canberra and Sydney amid animated satire and official hospitality.
The Prime Minister announced plans to auction ceremonial robes once worn by the Majesties. The Governor-General noted royal robes would be exhibited in Canberra during a period from January to mid April. The Commonwealth and State Governments coordinate with Lyons calling for cooperation to present the display to the public.
Justice Boyce of the EAVorce Court halted crown intervention in the divorce case of Fredy Sydney. The court shortened the decree period to keep the child born within wedlock, after the crown argued the respondent failed to disclose relations with Florence Woodley. The decision followed inquiries into prior conduct and a request to secure paternity and marriage.
On a charged assault against a seven year old girl at Carrington Newcastle Winter Emmanuel Wilash, 21, denied the police statement that he was intoxicated. He claimed fear of the police and that he was at home when the girl was assaulted. The jury returned a verdict of lunacy before death sentence was pronounced by the judge.
A long running strike by workers at the Cuckaroo Tland conference dockyards, led by the Metal Trade Group Labour Council, has been settled. Negotiations ended the stoppage and returned operations to full pace.
The Canberra Journal reports misreadable items about Governor Gomera and Lady Gowrie hosted by a house party, a former parks chief from Canberra set to start a new role with the Municipal Council, and farewell ceremonies. It also mentions staff movements within Interior departments and the Marya Cale yerry Golf Club, with a forthcoming home in Griffith.
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