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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1939
Page
4
In loving memory of Ray who passed away in April. Wives no dear face to embcom home, no loving voice to hear. Miss your precious footsteps, we return to your memory. There is nothing but tears, we miss your company and your love. Life is now without you, we miss you dearly, Alice and family.
Publishing notice lists subscription rates of 40 shillings per annum and 45 shillings per year with free postage within the Commonwealth. It names Canberra agents and newsagents including Capitol Newsagency in Jackson's Building and Kingston Tribune Newsagency, plus Duntroon and Queanbeyan outlets. Several Canberra hotels and regional towns such as Queanbeyan and Braidwood appear in the distribution.
The Canberra Times outlines advertising rules stating the publisher bears no responsibility for errors or obstructions and may omit ads for any reason. Ads must reach the office before 3 pm the day before publication, be printed in ink, and include responsible signatories. Special care is urged for proper names and figures.
Canberra weather bulletin lists barometer 30.10 inches at 4 a.m. temperature 06 degrees at 8 a.m. and 72.6 degrees at 1 p.m. Humidity 57 percent at 4 a.m. and 64 percent at 3 p.m. Maximum 74, minimum 64. Wind: NW.
Brisbane reports a timber merchant from Maryou died after fears war might break out. The late former director of Wilson and Mart and Company, a wealthy Queenslander, was anxious about potential personal losses if conflict escalated. He had worried over his position and security amid rising tensions.
A fragmented Sydney report notes a Wednesday event titled Easter Show with unclear details about a group, an embibitore, and property removal. The readable bits reference a venue or gathering and possible characters but lack concrete actions or outcomes.
The Canberra edition for Thursday April 13 1650 records mainly cloudy sultry weather with possible thunder showers northeast winds and light to freak wind. It lists sunrise and sunset times and major planet positions Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn with their rise and set times while noting a poetic line about future resistance.
Paris reports the French Cabinet gathered to review the latest international developments. Premier Daladier explained government measures while the British Ambassador Eric Phipps consulted Foreign Minister Mamet as ministers approved a declaration from M. Drippler set for tomorrow, outlining the European actuation.
German authorities expect to seize 230000 square miles of Antarctic territory that Britain and Norway dispute after the Schwebenland expedition returns to Cuxhaven. The claim covers a separate landmass bounded by ice and extending to high elevations, with coordinates and reconnaissance notes from the expedition.
In Sydney on Wednesday the High Court refused to grant a writ of Habeas Corpus in a custody dispute involving Alan Albert Kenna and his wife Sean Marie Kenna. The child, stationed at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, was said to be with the mother who planned to leave Australia for England. The judge found no jurisdiction for the application.
A commentary argues that Australia must choose a new national leader amid the sudden death of J A Lye and Lyons. It urges a leader with vision to build resources, secure the economy, and strengthen defence, warning against bean-counter insiders and unproven politicians.
Government efforts to cut motor vehicle crashes during the holiday week show 11 percent killed and 69 injured. The NZ report highlights ongoing road dangers despite measures.
Jerusablent reports a Greek stemmer named Asimmi competing in 200 Jewish events as the Paxwaver Carnival unfolds. About 1,000 Jews excluding women and minors will be admitted to Palestine, with caps at 14 talents, 220 students, 10 jurymen, 440 dependents, and 30 religious denominations represented. German Jews for Far East London notes arrivals at 1,000 monthly from June in a May timeline.
Melbourne ceremony held at St Patrick's Cathedral for the late Mr J A Lyons. Cabinet ministers except Mr Cassy arrived by train from Sydney, later traveling to Tasmania for Lyons memorial events. Prime Minister Sir Earle Page and other ministers departed by plane to attend Lyons's funeral in Tasmania. Wheatgrower representatives sent condolences in Canberra. A London requiem mass was also noted with a broadcast tribute set for Empire stations.
The Royal Canberra Golf Club postpones the syllabua competition as the Inclose course is closed for the funeral of the late Mr Lyons. No play will be permitted today.
A fragmented note from Bowmay outlines a debate over the purpose of an Indian tour linked to the former President and a central bank figure. The text appears garbled but suggests contention over the tour’s objectives and institutional roles mentioned in the article.
Imperial Airways adopt summer timetable starting next Monday with flight days to Australia on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The two day London to Basra and three day to Calcutta and Borneo routes adjusted. Sydney travel time cut to 218 hours from London. Homeward night stops set at Calcutta, Karachi and Basra on a 290 hour schedule.
London dispatch states that plans for the royal visit to America remain unchanged. Officials confirm the flight and schedule, with the royal party set to depart on the HM Queen Mary liner from Southampton and proceed to invited cities in the United States.
Unprecedented rainfall caused extensive flooding in South Africa with damages estimated from a half to five million pounds. Surveys are incomplete but fields, dams, river banks, and rail tracks require massive repair work. Many farms in Eastern Transvaal suffer. entire crops destroyed and fruit trees uprooted. White River and Karina exports of citrus face major disruption as orchards and irrigation systems suffer.
Stop press note from No 10 Downing Street denies that Mussolini forwarded a personal communiqué to Prime Minister Chamberlain. The statement clarifies misinterpretation of the Italian leader’s actions amid mounting wartime tensions.
A Canberra conference described as a special meeting of the Returned Soldiers branch discussed disciplinary charges and rights of the accused. The proceedings revolved around due process, board procedures, and the administration of justice as the board adjourned to continue the case.
Chief staff officer Jon dressup voices concern over vague defence policy during a parliamentary annual review. General Bir Fanere Rynveld warns of uncertain aims, urging clearer planning for arms, manpower, and organizational structure amid financial limits. He advocates reorganizing the Active Citizen Force into durable formations for years to come and highlights precarious equipment and arms stock amid constraints.
Brisbane Wednesday premier Forgan Smith announced changes in the Queensland Cabinet following the election. J Carcombe will join the Cabinet as Minister for Mines months? No. Folsy becomes Minister for Labour and Industry.
An injury to the throat during a sword swallowing display caused the death of John Li, 52, in hospital after he swallowed two swords and cut his throat while attempting a third at a carnival in Mordialloe.
New Zealand's Department of Lands conducts radio survey work in Wellington and surrounding areas. Aimed at triangulation, the radio system transmits messages with a range of about 150 miles, assisting field crews in remote districts and challenging terrain.
A proposed 1 200 mile oil pipeline would run from Turney Valley field in Alberta to Fort William at the Great Lakes end. Canada would import about 7 million dollars of oil annually from Ontario and Quebec if built, with potential Great Lakes shipments to distribution centers. Estimated cost is 18 to 20 million dollars and the line would move about 90 000 barrels per day.
Queen Geraldine of Albania, who traveled to Greece three days after the birth of the Crown Prince due to the Italian invasion, is reported seriously ill. A German specialist is said to have been summoned and officials caution puerperal fever as the possible cause. a bulletin states her condition remains serious but may improve.
A garbled report describes an air raid display in London with references to Duchess of Kent and a King observing shelters. The text mentions sirens and decontamination work, but many words are unclear or misspelled.
A car crashed into the harbour killing wedding guests including Margaret Beale aged 25. The driver was unnamed in the fragmented report and further details are unclear due to incomplete text.
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