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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
4
The Civic Arm has hosted optometrists and opticians in town for over thirty years, guided by Min W. Holme. The message notes continued visits and ongoing local support for eye care services.
The Victoria League in Australia held its first Canberra conference with delegates from Victoria New South Wales Queensland Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. Mrs P Tillyard was elected chairwoman and welcomed by Governor Sir Geoffrey Whighard who urged Empire unity amid global tensions. Resolutions loyalty to the Crown and Empire were adopted. The session closed with supper and a future discussion on immigration.
Sydney police plan to enlist men over 40 who own a cruiser launch or motor cycle for emergency duty and will recruit 16 to 20 dispatch riders. Already over 300 names have been submitted. The new force will number between 6 000 and 7 000 and be trained by officers from headquarters.
Nine Hawker bombers from Laverton attacked and destroyed a raider off Cape Otway after it shelled shipping along Victoria and South Wales. Reconnaissance reported earlier strikes sinking ships Strathnaver Duntroon and Centralia near Cape Otway. Authorities deem coastal air and radio positions essential for defense along the Victorian coast.
Sydney reports the withdrawal of the Croziers' representatives from the Primary Producers' Associations meeting in Canberra. Dr J W Allen says the report misstates a refusal to cooperate with other groups and notes British and Australian producer conferences recommending a Federation of Affiliated Industry Producer Organisations.
A proposal to limit membership and regulate pick up depots under a uniform system is being prepared by former Parliament Secretary for Industry J Lawson. He observed port conditions in Hobart Melbourne Sydney Adelaide and other ports, drafting a report for the government before his resignation.
Their Wréekendes, the Governor General and Lady Gowrie, with Mrs Phteith Hore Ruthven, arrived at Government House Canberra from Sydney. Lady Gowrie presided at the opening section of the Victoria Trafalgar Australis Conference at Albert Hall Canberra yesterday evening. Mr J Curtin, leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party, received a carved workstick from T W McLaren, on behalf of New Games branch of the ALP, as a token of esteem.
The Canberra Times lists shower chances with heavy bursts and fresh to squally west winds for April 30 1959. Astronomical data from the Commonwealth Solar Observatory gives sunrise and sunset times for Mount Stramle and planet visibility. Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn rise and set timings are noted alongside moon phases.
The article argues Australia faces a leadership deadlock in the United Australia Party with Menzies lacking majority support and Sir Earle Page blocking a Ministry. It calls for Parliament to elect a leader and declare confidence to form a government, avoiding further political gridlock.
In Cairns on Wednesday a graphic account of Johnny Martin's death was given at Cairns court by Harry Raymond. Raymond said Peter Moran, another Aboriginal man, who faced a charge of having murdered Martin, did not discuss a girl with him. Martin stated someone would Moran then used a length of rope to strangle him and compress his neck, and Moran claimed the talk was too much.
Two Air Force fighters during a night flying exercise collided 3000 feet above Henley Aerodrome in Surrey. They crashed three miles away, killing the pilots who were the sole occupants of the aircraft.
Delegates at the Public Service Association Conference protested working conditions and opposed the secret inquiry after the gaol report was submitted. Mr EB McCammum said New South Wales gaols lag three years in staff appointments and called for a full public inquiry into conditions for officials and prisoners.
The chairman of Finland's Olympic Organising Committee resigns after a dispute among leading athletic organisations in Helsinki. The move follows tensions between major Finnish sports groups and highlights governance issues facing the national sports body.
Sydney witnesses tell the Parliamentary Select Committee that unifying Australian rail gauges would cost about £150 million. Colonel Fewtrell, chief civil engineer of New South Wales Railways, cites an estimate from South Australian Railway’s chief mechanical engineer of £106.8 million for adopting the Boack device.
The Australian Parliament met after four months as the House of Representatives convened at 3 p.m. in sombre mood following the sudden death of Prime Minister Lyons. Tributes from leaders highlighted his service, Empire patriotism, and family impact, while McHugh and Forde spoke as Yeas and Nays filled the chamber.
Members paid solemn tributes in the House to the late Prime Minister Menzies grieving his death after a fall. The speaker noted his warmth, simplicity, and devotion to public service, saying he treated government as family business. The motion was carried amid quiet scenes and condolences to his widow and children.
Germany presses Romania to declare bloc choice while Paris tightens munitions control and cabinet logistics. Yugoslavia doubles armed forces toward 250000 to 300000 as German naval exercises plan Cadiz to Lisbon routes. Italians offer to seed with France. Papen named German ambassador to Turkey. Sweden and Poland show religious and defence tensions as British enlistments rise.
Boxing report from Carlton Stadium notes Bob Andersen wins over Ray Haddigan in a 12 round bout. Andersen dominated with clear edge from start to finish, retaining his state title. Haddigan showed moments of grit but could not overcome the champion.
Mrs Lind of Maroubra claimed £0 from Leu Coplan an optician of Hyneiy in a case heard before Judge Clancy and a jury. The court found Coplan had to repay the full amount though Coplan disputed the loan claims dating to 1988.
Police inquiry widens into a case involving a young man named Boyd and an unidentified second man, with a middle-aged O'Shea missing for months. Authorities note missing balls and assets linked to O'Shea, who reportedly had a sizable sum of money.
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