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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1939
Page
2
The firm has visited this town regularly for over thirty years, presented by Mr. W. Heine, MLO. Residents on April 3 plan to attend at the Civic Motel from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The address is Ms George Street, Sydney, Nort Vielt, Canberra.
The Canberra Times publishes a notice from The Feders Capital Prone of Australia listing Canberra forecast details. Cloudy conditions with storms and strong easterly winds forecast for Canberra. Astronomical data from Commonwealth Solar Observatory notes sunrise at 6.28 am and sunset at 6.48 pm for Wednesday April 12. Moon and planetary rise times provided.
The weather entry notes a Tarumeter reading in the morning with indeterminate units and a forecast of high heat. It mentions temperatures around 34 hours and a possible afternoon reading near 7 or 8 pm with overall humid conditions.
Police received a note claiming a girl had vanished but is safe now. The fragmentary text mentions a coat, money, and a possible doctor or official, with references to a newspaper and a local inquiry ongoing.
Odd garbled notes suggest a sports recap featuring a flight or race event at an Atlantic venue with participants named Yann Seot and Schwilt. The fragment mentions a trophy or finish in a venue called Atlante and a trial at Foynee, with unclear team or outcome details.
Fragmentary report notes Mr. Rostigan investigating a disruption aboard a passenger train. Scene described includes chaos, escaping individuals, and damaged carriages, with references to Br. WH Horner and a fire incident amid a valley journey.
An abbreviated Ganberra Times edition presents a short, poetic quotation about noise resistance and future improvement. The fragment hints at a reflective, civic mood while repeating the date and publication garble.
Canberra's establishment as the national capital is praised for fostering a national spirit and democratic participation. Critics from the Federated Taxpayers' Association are challenged for alleged links to state interests and travel burdens, with defense of Canberra's accessibility, culture, and civic life.
A debate in the commerce department centers on motor imports and exports from England and Germany. Mr F C Kreemus asks how many motor cars were exported to the Union from both nations, with figures given as 3,008 from England and 3,008 from Germany, while noting past years and tax treatment.
The annual play nights present at the Cun Hall raise funds for a local library. The event features an aid sale and a wool export value listed at 2907, 65,888 with costs including 4378.07 for booking. The statement notes the occasion includes a supped fottawinn and a suspension by the minister.
A solemn Pontifical High Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney honored late Prime Minister J A Lyons. Monsignor King delivered a panegyric as the coffin was borne to the destroyer Vendetta for transport to Tarmaine. The ceremony drew vast crowds and featured military regalia and a moving floral tribute. Lyons’ leadership and personal modesty were eulogized.
Dame Enid Lyons, wife of the late Prime Minister, collapsed after a requiem mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. She was hospitalised at St Vincent’s, later to fly to Melbourne for services and then to Devonport for the funeral, with close friend Joe Mane and Dean P M Mayon attending tributes.
A brief Brisbane notice records a service for J. A Legwna with arrangements paid by Arch. The fragmented OCR hints at a late date and a distinctive name, prompting a concise obituary-style entry noting the service details and the payer.
Judge Piper in Arbitration Court calls attention to refugees competing with Australian workmen and undermining trades awards. Advocate P J Rheahan argues refugees receive fixed-price materials and have finished goods bought back, while Menzies contends his clients favor fair practices.
In a Dunedin area cave a wooden Maori ancestor god figure was found along with a dismembered skeleton exposed for arrow extraction. The report notes the last cannibalism instance in the district occurred in 1834.
On Monday Herr Histlee promoted Admiral Albrecht to General Admiral and placed him in command of the Baltic Naval Group. Albrecht previously led the Flanders destroyer dotilla in the Creat War and fought British vessels in the North Sea.
Melbourne train plans for cabinet budget and urgent international development warrants are noted by Prime Minister Sir Barla Pagel after a day of meetings. The cabinet expects no serious issues but will stay in touch with the British prime minister and report any developments. After a requiem in Melbourne, ministers travel to Tasmania for Mr Lyons body interment at Devonport on Thursday. The next cabinet sessions are set for Canberra on Friday and Monday ahead of the forthcoming agenda.
After Easter break all departmental staff and various offices resumed work yesterday except for essential services. Forenoon holidays marked by a five hour break and a late Prime Minister Lyons mentioned. Canberra noted tourist traffic comparable to prior years and the return of normal operations.
Reports from Sydney and Tapaday indicate Prime Minister Hughes is favored for the post of Attorney General and adviser on external affairs. Government reporters say former Attorney General Menzies would be acceptable to the Country Party, given his stance on insurance and related policies.
The Bishop Duhig Requiem for the late Prime Minister’s memory was held at St Stephen’s Cathedral with a large, representative crowd in attendance. Australia’s debt to a guiding national figure was praised as one of the country’s finest.
Canberra has generated substantial revenue since the Commonwealth capital’s creation, yielding about 20 percent of 16 million pounds in capital outlay and maintenance costs. Projections anticipate continued 2 percent returns on capital, with rent-based earnings rising as government buildings rise. The shift from revenue-led development to debt funding has slowed, though long term costs and revenues show Canberra transitioning to a paying asset.
A large influx of visitors crowded Canberra marking the busiest tourist season yet. About 10,000 toured the city with 5,000 entering Parliament House and King’s Hall drawing attention to a late prime minister’s oil painting. Officials note the holiday drive distributed roughly £30,001 among local businesses.
A Canberra report notes new residential area growth with water supply works near Turner and Black Mountain to Northbourne Avenue. Roads are staked and some excavation done, while the main sewer system was finished about a year ago. A drill hall for the Australian Militia unit is planned in the area.
Two men were fined £50 each after killing ten seals in Invercargill New Zealand where seals are protected. The prosecutor noted the maximum penalty could be £500 plus £20 for each seal taken. The text also references New Zealand declaring "dloxenekxon" until December 2 2010.
A Monday avalanche struck a fir forest near Berne, crashing onto a boarding school and injuring several children. Authorities report a partial collapse with emergency crews responding. The scene remains under investigation as survivors are treated and evacuated to local hospitals.
Promoter Mr Darcy Thompman announces a boxing gymnasium event at Queanbeyan Park for the night. The facility will host body development and physical training programs with a nominal entry fee and invitations extended to prospective adopters of the program.
The first batch of 30 naval ratings will arrive next Monday to man two Canberra villages for a vast wireless station. Transmitters and receivers will be split between sites with receivers installed by August at £6,000 and transmitters by £100,009, aiming for March completion. The base, the empire’s strongest naval wireless facility, will link with the Admiralty and stations across Singapore, Darwin, New Zealand, and Australia, under Cmdr Lewman with Lt McLachlan directing the receiving post and Warrant Willmet the transmitting post.
The Maritime Commission opens three tenders for charter of the Pioneer Line unit. Proposals include a United States line offering a 27347 dollar monthly charter with continued Orient, East Indies, and Australia service. American imports lines bid for four vessels with monthly rent of 6613 dollars and purchase of a godwill adding to the concern. Avatralaais. Ateamshin Company offered to purchase the goodwill and add to the operating malaya service if accepted.
Police hunt for Thomas Robinson, 70, an elderly pensioner who disappeared from his home district. A large force combs timbered country toward Nar Tomine, near Brum Magen Bridge, with reports of a man resembling Robinson seen nearby. Police fear survival beyond two to three days in rough bush without aid. Previous to his disappearance, officers seized a horse and sulky allegedly owned by Robinson.
The page describes a large audience at the Sydney show admiring a clear weather day and plentiful pies. It notes woodchopping events drawing attention with named competitors such as Wiest, McIntosh, Tomasi, Culline, and Culling, plus standings and scores like Parker and Appo.
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