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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1939
Page
4
A formal engagement notice confirms Mobilit McMillan of Rydney as the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Fyshwick of Pine Urovei. The announcement states the betrothal to be celebrated with family and close relations.
A fragmented Canberra based notice notes changes in optometry and optical services. It mentions civic events in Canberra, ACT, labeling dates and locations with uncertain wording regarding days and schools. The readable fragments reference professionals in the optical field and local city actions without clear event details.
At Yarrowlumla Shire Council meeting the Minister for Works approved limited works grants to provide employment on Captain's Flat road and nearby areas. The council considered a motor franchise for Captain Fintch and discussed supplying electricity to Brindebe River region. Building permits for Cap Luintnint premises were granted as applications continued through April.
Canberra forecast notes scattered showers and local squalls with mist and fog and southerly winds. Observatory data lists sunrise and sunset times, moonrise and major planets, with times across two days and a quoted poem about resisting oppression and seeking a better future.
Premier level talks push for a realist national council with William Morie Hughes favored to guide Australia’s future. Observers say the council must have a clear national programme and driving force, with Hughes seen as the right man to unite and direct policy at a critical hour.
The Lona Council postponed next year works discussions until May due to Europe. Commonwealth Bank Board signalled readiness to expand credit via the central bank, financing about 80 percent of £28,000,000 mostly by loans, with overseas borrowing around £7,000,000. Tax revenue will cover the rest. final loan for the year delayed to April end.
In the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain said nothing is final and faced questions on universal service and a permanent Pacific defence board. He noted a conference in New Zealand might discuss defence reforms, and that a broader review by the Committee of Imperial Defence is examining all aspects of national life and defence readiness. The debate will continue after the Easter recess.
A chaotic excerpt reports calls from Dr. Punk and others for flexible talks among Germany, France, and Romania to ease raw material shortages. They warn of currency manipulation and mounting costs impacting world markets, urging faster steps toward economic independence and balanced production.
Paris reports a twelve month French Romanian pact outlining trade values around £3.4 million. Romania to export oil fuel and petrol and 20 000 tons of wheat while importing motor cars iron cotton and pane glass under the commercial arrangement.
The Defence Minister outlined a plan to appoint state Air Raid Precautions directors under a national framework. Major J J McCall would visit states to discuss schemes, with a national register to dovetail state and commonwealth activities and a war book to guide actions in emergencies.
A joint commission from Peking and Nanking puppet governments denounces Britain's aid to Chiang Kai-shek as destabilizing the Far East. They assert such support harms peace, threatens foreign relations, and invalidates prior agreements between Chiang Kai-shek and other powers. The report covers Chinese resistance, Japanese advances, and central government statements from Chungking.
Tokyo reports that Foreign Minister Aritaje invites Britain France and the United States ambassadors to confer on an outstanding Chinese problem. The goal is to reestablish cooperation and resolve the controversial issue.
A garbled fragment notes Mr. M. M. Urce, acting High Commissioner, discussing a big return to Lamdan. The piece mentions Commonwealth defence preparations, attitude on international questions, and awaiting Awakon. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Archbisho p Sheehan Sydney and ArchbLANCp former church attaché in Sydney linked to cathedral, appointed by the Pay Court in the world. Dr living in Dublin to spend retirement. Mr Rowe to assist the cardinals as he presides.
Uncle Mainz New York described as Adolf Hitler’s brother William Patrick Wie and others, arriving with his mother. William claimed he was invited by Adolf to serve in Berlin, declined a job offer, and planned to write articles for Americans about his uncle, called “armenmen.”
A fragmented report notes a traffic strike threat linked to Easter, with unions and political groups pushing for railway regulation. References to expected impacts on Wai and tram lines appear, along with names like George and a barrister, amid legislative talk and appeals to authorities by May.
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