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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1937

Page

3

Militia Sergeant Fined For Interfering With Militia Member

Lindon Wallace of 85 Causeway was fined £2 with costs and £1 1s professional fees for unlawfully interfering with Francis John Maitland, Militia Sergeant, in uniform. Wallace denied biting Maitland but admitted calling orders and striking him. magistrate cautioned against interfering with militia in public.

Queanbeyan F. W. Brits P.M. Lindon Wallace Causeway Francis John Maitland K. C. Codd Maitland Wallace Brits Niece Britz Calla

Kembla Grange Race Meeting Report

Horse races feature Lady Cello and Lady Gay winning divisions at Kembla Grange with multiple judges noting times and margins. Captivation and Stage Player score notable placings in Albion Park events, while betting odds accompany each division and highlight rivals.

Lady Cello J. Willaier Spea Arrow N. Brace F. Hickey Balkis Caroline Kang Cave Irene More Barney I Lady Gay E. McMenamin Rhulla J. Lillivant Jonlen V. Lawrence Miss Valetta Jettag Rhulins Flutter A. Knox Silver Strand A. Mulligan Air Flow Chifvon Kh. Mealenarmin Bir Leighton W. Coom Via.erford J. Wilsher Kurnall Boy Thoma Lawless Rac Ogail Veiltreas Hedone Northern Brook Princess Paathen Chiff Albion Park McMenamin Robert Volvo R. Heather Treola Kagawa Vantard Heting St. Robert Diva Tee . Halt and Reequarters Hathalie Guesa Pat Ogan Ts Westball Lord Sun Lady Avon G. Ferrol Teddy Boy K. Wateraon Heranni M. McCarten Prendergast Hurricane Eilsora Celbotone Signette Waterford Hazrat Mastermind Teddy Ole

War Memorial Tenders Under Consideration In Canberra

Tenders for completing the Australian War Memorial have closed and the matter will be considered without delay. Mr John Crust of Bo and Crust, architects, Canberra, will act for the Department and oversee the project.

John Crust Boand Crust Canberra

Equal Broadcast Rights Clash in Australian Debate

In a House of Representatives debate on Supply, Opposition Leader Curtin warned the Australian Broadcasting Commission against granting special election broadcasts to the government and Dr. Page. He demanded equal facilities for the Opposition, noting delays and lack of clear guidance from the Commission.

Australian Broadcasting Commission Curtin House of Representative Commerce Dr. Page Country Party Sydney Commission Cleary Mr. Curtin Ths Lyona Page Cameron

Queanbeyan Court Fines Bookmaker for Tax Bets Delay

William Oldfield, a bookmaker, pleaded guilty to failing to forward bets to the Taxation Department. He was fined £15 with 8 shillings costs in default 31 days. Bets were dated May 11 and returned July 13. Oldfield claimed prohibitions and overlooked returns. Mr. Brits warned harsher action if reappearing.

William Oldfield Taxation Department da Beareast North Oldeid K. C. Codd Oldfield Brits

Progress of Works Major Items Await Parliament Approval

The report notes that several large projects funded last year are advancing while this year’s estimates await Parliament approval. They include the new Ainslie School, housing, the north western intercepting sewer, the Mt. Stromlo Red Hill pipeline, and various smaller undertakings. Canberra’s overall outlook remains cautiously positive pending final financial clearance.

Ainslie Mt. Stromlo-Red Hill

Premier rejects Burrinjuck Dam Royal Commission

In Sydney Tuesday Premier Stevens told the Legislative Assembly the government would not appoint a Royal Commission on Burrinjuck Dam. He said statements would not be tabled yet but would be after current inquiries finish. He asserted the government is taking necessary steps and there is no public alarm.

Sydney Stevens Legislative Assembly Burrinjuck Dam

Man Pleads Guilty After Incident at Cram Ford Street

In Queanbeyan Alice Hamilton of Westridge pleaded guilty and was fined 10 in default 24 hours. Constable Jones said Hamilton pulled his coat during arrest and told officers to arrest the right man.

Cramford Street Queanbeyan Alice Hamton Westridge Jones Hamilton

Offences in Royal Hotel Aug 21 lead to fines

Charles Hamilton labourer pleaded guilty to offensive behaviour at the Royal Hotel on August 21 and was fined £1 in default two days. Ernest Blewitt labourer Canberra pleaded not guilty, fined £1 in default two days hard labour, with evidence of disorder and a struggle in the hotel bar.

Charles Hamilton Patridge Royal Hotel Constable Jones Hamilton Ernest Blewitt Canberra Defendant Blewitt

Swan Pleads Guilty to Drunkenness with Prior Convictions

Raymond Wallace Swan pleads guilty to drunkenness on September 6. He has 14 previous convictions and is ordered to enter a two year good behaviour bond with recognisances.

Lirnet Chaves Risaton Quandey Guily Raymond Wallace Swan Swan

Queanbeyan Perjury Charge Involving Swan Case

A perjury accusation centers on Wallace Swan linked to trapping rabbits at Ern Swan’s paddock near Queanbeyan. Witnesses include Arthur Gabriel and Margaret Gabriel detailing sightings and meat deliveries. Constable Imrie and Canberra broker James Francia O Malley corroborate Swan’s statements and payments. Legal representation by F F Mitchell for Swan and K C Codd for Bertha Gabriel.

Swan Queanbeyan Joe Ovidennce Constable Lory Queanbeyan District Arthur Thomas Gabriel Mowatt Street Dinne Bertha Stitchell Codd Margaret Gabriel Queanbeyan Hospital Wallace Swan Tits N Capital Imrie Ern Swan

Snooker tournament results at Royal Canberra Club

The Royal Canberra Golf Club hosts a snooker evening with matches scheduled: Mackay and Downes vs Parker and McKenna. Schneider and Murphy vs McKinstry and Hughes. Perry and Halligan vs Dwyer and Calman. McKerrow and Edlington vs Woodger and Gourgeaud.

A. C. Mackay H. E. Downes B. G. Parker F., McKenna F. xX. Schneider Murphy

Water mains laid to serve Turner subdivision near University Avenue

Water mains are being installed between the Institute of Anatomy area and Sullivan's Creek bridge to supply the planned High School. Plans for the new school are complete and bills of quantities are being prepared with tenders expected to be invited in coming weeks.

Turner Institute of Anatomy Sullivan's Creek Bridge University Avenue

Sugar agreement ratifications pour in from multiple nations

London reports that ratifications of the May 6 sugar agreement have been received from Australia Czecho Slovakia Dominican Republic Germany Peru Portugal and the United Kingdom. Declarations to ratify have come from Cuba Haiti Hungary Netherlands and Poland and are provisionally accepted as equivalents to ratification for now. More governments are expected to deposit ratifications or declarations soon.

London Australia Czecho-Slovakia Dominican Uc Germany Peru Portugal United Kingdom Cuba Haiti Hungary Netherlands Poland

Publication notice from Federal Capital Press

A fragmented notice published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Avatralla Ltd appears to reference printing at the allees of the com wh Mart Bireet, Bred ep in Canberra. The readable text is incomplete and several place names are garbled.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Avatralla Ltd Mart Bireet Bred “Ep Canberpy

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Aine Militia Kembla Grange Mr. Forde Broadcasting Commission Mall Queanbeyan Court Zealand James Francia O'Malley C. W. Green and Co C. W. Green Con Ual Swanskinn Mr. F. F. Mitchell Mr. K. C. Codd Bertha Gabriel Royal Canberra Golf Club Water Services Ron New Zealand Orford Otranto R. A. McKillop & CO. Ltd C’kerra Shane" Ona Abby D. Vest
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