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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 19, 1939

Page

4

Barraclough Pty Optometrists and Opticians Visit Canberra

A fragment notes Barraclough Pty Limited Optometrists and Opticians visiting Canberra. It references George Brrest in Sydney and a Civic Party event in April connected to Br and Pike. Details are incomplete but indicate a political or civic context tied to an optometry business inquiry.

Optometriets & Opticians George Brrest Bydney Canberra Gn Soidey Civic Party Pike

Weather report for Canberra with mixed readings

Daily weather data from Canberra lists barometer readings at 0 a.m. and 1 p.m. temperature notes show 40 degrees at 9 a.m. and 60 degrees at 3 p.m. humidity ranges from 95 percent at 2 a.m. to 38 percent at 3 p.m. and wind details are incomplete.

Canberra B.W

World Security Alliance To Address Aggression Situation

A parliamentary session will feature a statement on the international situation by Jain and expected remarks on Turkey’s alignment with the alliance. British, French, and Soviet efforts to secure Eastern Europe will be outlined, with focus on BalKan unity and Gibraltar troop rumors. Questions will cover imperial and home affairs, including Roosevelt’s message and Soviet relations. Spain and Ferend concerns also loom in foreign questions.

Jain House of ‘Comeons Tin Turkey the Times Chamberlain Organisation of Eastern European Security Alan Moscow Britain France Abin Balkan Delghbourhood Gibraltar House of Commons Ubp Roosevelt Amberandor M. Malsky London Spain

Naval Exercises and Murder Charge Reach Dubbo

A fragmented report notes naval air force demonstrations and a murder arrest in Dubbo. Sydney sources say Melbourne Andrew Moon was charged with the killing of Jim Robineau, 64, on Creek around January. The article hints at trade and defense maneuvers amid the investigation.

Dubbo Melbourne Andrew Moon Fnla Jim Robineau Creek

Lease review ends for Grown land at BOUL balett

The document notes that Landa has agreed to review the lease for Grown land at the BOUL balett, with AEWING NZ and Lebens Wellington NZ involved in the regional discussion. Further steps and timelines were not clearly specified.

Ue Aewing Leben Wellington MiotaLer Tor Landa Boul Balett de

Australia confronts looming leadership crisis in Menzies choice

The United Australia Party selected Alec Menzies as leader amid threats of dissolution by the Country Party. The editorial argues against weaponized politics and urges a stable democracy with accountable leadership, warning that internal power plays risk driving Australia toward dictatorship.

Sesterday United Australia Party Alec Han Hughes Menzies Australia Mengies Country Party Commonwealth Mensies

Requiem Mass formp Lyons in London

London Monday Fifteen hundred attended a sacred tribute to Mr J A Lyons at Westminster Abbey Cardinal Hinsley officiated The Duke of Westminster represented the King distinguished gathering included Mr Chamberlain Cabinet Ministers Ambassadors and Diplomatic representatives of American South American and Asiatic countries Agents General High Commissioners of Canada New Zealand South Africa and others Admiral Bromley represented the Colonial Secretary Numerous Australian and New Zealand shipping lines and leading business men attended the service

London J. A. Lyons Wolemn Wexminet Cardinal Hinsley Duke of Admiral Bromley Mr. MacDonald New Zealand

Colleagues Pay Tribute To Late Mr Lyone Leader

Members of the UAP and Country Party expressed deep sorrow at the untimely death of their leader Mr Lyone. Resolutions praised his wise leadership across Parliament and Australia, extending sympathy to Dame Enid and to Sir Earle Page.

Lyone WAP Country Party Iestinge Dame Hie Australia Janeane New Country Party Sande Bir Earle Page

Food Control Plans Ready For War Defence Measures

British ministries announce ready to deploy food defence plans within 10 days of war. The system would regulate all purchases and prevent profiteering, rationing bacon meat condensed milk butter margarine cooking fats and sugar. A nationwide network of committees and telegram dispatches will activate the machinery.

London Ministry For Food

Australian Diggers Reunion to Be Held in London

London reports a major Diggers Abroad gathering planned for the summer at Grosvenor House. General Birdwood and the Duke of Kent are among organizers aiming to host the largest reunion of Australians in England with a focus on export and wheat conference aims.

London William Birdwood Duke of Kent Growvenor House England

State projects roads programme adopted Sydney

The Minister for Works and Local Mr Pooner announced the adoption of a road building and saroo programme in Sydney to day, detailing plans for improvements and connections across the region.

Sydney Pooner

Grammar School Concert Promises Fund Drive Flight

The Canberra Grammar School concert on Thursday April 27 at the Assembly Hall features the Canberra String Ensemble in support of valuing funds for the school. A play Bring Ate My Bow will be produced by Mr. Keith Archer with solo performances by Radie Brown Jack Welsh Toy Hervie George Brown Killeen Green wood and Pat Hinson in piano violin soprano musical monologue recitation sections.

Avelat Whrary & Consort Canberra Grammar Sejioat Canberra String Kinsemble Keith Archer Radie Brown Jack Welsh Slo Toy Hervie George Brown Killeen Greenwood Pat Hinson

Dumons murder mystery linked to Narro mine disappearances

Melbourne Tuesday report notes a suggestion that a murder mystery could be tied to the disappearance of two men from the Narro mine district. The claim comes from the Via Vorvan pyle, a local source.

Melbourny Dumons Narro Via

Menzies Plans Delay on National Insurance Proposals

The UAP leader Mr Menzies signals postponing the proclamation of the National Insurance Act until a broader cross party inquiry and expert committee can frame a more comprehensive scheme. He warns December initiation is unlikely and stresses defence funding and future contributory rates shaping the plan.

National Insurance Menzies Ee U.A.P Menzies Tite Mensies Arty Tatik B.M.A

Power House Plans for Protection of Bunnerong Power House

Sydney County Council members urged protection of Bunnerong Power House from attack. A special meeting was called to formulate emergency protection plans for the undertaking.

Bydwey Bunnerong Sydney County Council

Mrs Tate MP Declines Frome Seat Challenge

In a brief from Daily Thorne political desk, Mrs Tate MP announces she will not contest the Frome constituency at the next election. The decision opens the field to a strong challenge from former collector Mackay, who sits within reach of the stake.

London Thorne Tate Frome Aida Noasanaunt

Fraud charge denied in Sydney against Nicola Truda

In Sydney on Tuesday Nicola Truda, 68, a musician, faced a fraud charge that alleged the Truda Corporation planned a major Australian tour for the famous tenor Gigi. The court heard the business was crippled by a lack of finance and the defense argued the case should be dismissed.

Sydney Frac Nicola’ Truda Truda Corporation Australia Gigi

SCHOONER SINKS AIR SERVICES SPEED UP KORPANG

An Australian schooner Wiieen under European command bound from Darwin to Kinohedula will speed up flying boat services to Australia. Two Australians aboard are mentioned, with plans announced by Qantas Empire Airways. The report, datelike and garbled, notes a 20 mile distance and a 1 hour time adjustment, with locations such as Sydney and Mowpang.

Korpang Sydney Turuday Wiieen Darwin Kinohedula Australia Mowpang Qantas Empire Eyes jAlrwaye

Finnish Trade Delegation Visits Britain for Two-Week Stay

A Finnish trade delegation arrived in London for about a fortnight to discuss commerce with the Anglo-Finnish section of the Chamber of Commerce. The secretary of the Department of Government Treasury noted the warm reception in Finland and assured that the British Government would closely follow the talks during the visit.

London Finland Ber of Rhidaot Gvareeen United Kingdom

Supreme Court limits deportation grounds in Strecker ruling

Washington Monday reports the Supreme Court in the Strecker case ruled that former Communist Party membership alone does not justify deporting an alien. The decision halts charges and returns Bridges to court, as membership status at entry or current affiliation may shape deportation outcomes. Bridges, speaking in San Francisco, says he fears ongoing political pressure and publicity.

Washington Supreme Court Strecker Harry Bridges San Francisco

The Man on the Land on Drenching Parasites

An article discusses selecting a drench to remove worm parasites in livestock. It weighs efficiency targets, safety, cost, and administration risks, noting many drugs fail against all parasites and detailing handling and timing considerations for sheep and cattle.

Jetn L. Davies

Motor accidents demand more hospital capacity and planning

A fragmented report notes the need to expand hospital accommodation to cope with frequent motor accidents. It references a postal cannons establishment and discussions involving Brock owners and a chairman named Burke in a push for systematic progress.

Pra Memplal Brock Burke Universivs

Antarctic claims drive international talks and Byrd plans

A Washington report outlines how Admiral Byrd and Wilbur Milworth are among leaders discussing a U S expedition to the South Pacific to stake American resource claims. Government officials cite joint surveys, whaling talks, and weather stations as essential steps, with a proposed cost around 450000 dollars. France Norway and other nations are also referenced in the context of contests over the region.

Washington Byrd Milworth South Pelans Use Government Belide France Norway Deparuet Jura Admiral Byrd

Price of Living Topics at Advisory Council Meeting

The Advisory Council in Canberra discussed the cost of living and the commodity report. Motions by Dy, LW, Nott, Muir, RunIMINd Wy and others were referred. Restyping delays prevented completing the report at the recent session.

Canberra Nott Muir ‘Runimind P. A. Courgaud

Quanbean Court Disorderly Conduct By Two Brothers

In Queanbeyan Court two brothers who tied first and second places in a competition faced charges for disorderly conduct at a Susanbeyan dance night. Maguire defended them claiming attendees were inconvenienced. One man paid 2 shillings for riotous behaviour and another 47 shillings fine for supplying sausages with excess preservative sulfur content. A Health Board inspector testified about sausages purchased on February 18 containing unwanted preservatives. a fine of 1 pound plus costs was imposed.

Susanbeyen Maguire Lens Fagletrate Me. Ryan Palitel Thomas Rushton Emmetton Bwan Board of Health Respector Costa

Gags for Begging District Arrangers Jamen Ryan and Job Conway

Jamen Ryan and Job Conway were sentenced to seven days hard labour for ingleas with Conway receiving five extra days for adjomt language. One sentence is to swerved concurrently. Denis J Morrie was fined for failing to return a driver’s Hoenca within three days after expiry.

Jamen Ryan Job Conway Ingleas Conway Denis J. Morrie

Fragmented Health Note Mentions Neem Sedation

A garbled excerpt references neem sedation tied to a motor accident muster. The readable text is unclear about names, places, dates, or outcomes.

Weather notes reveal cold morning in Sydney area

A cold snap hit on Tuesday with morning temperatures around 1 degree and the cold lingering in New South Wales. The lowest reading since the previous year was recorded in Sydney, signaling a touch of winter across the region.

Arighane Aeved

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