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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1939
Page
4
The report shows tarcometer readings at 9 am and 3 pm of 30.50 and 30.32 inches. Temperature records list 40.4 at 9 am and 3.3 at 3 pm. Humidity sits at 41% at 9 am and 60% at 3 pm. Maximum 61.8, minimum 20.2. Winds at 9 pm E N E and at 3 pm E.
Governor General Lord Gowrie and Lady Gowrie accompanied by Sir Patrick Hore-Ruthven left Canberra for Sydney by car yesterday. Lady Gowrie hosted delegates to the Conference of the Victoria League in Canberra and attended meetings and a luncheon at the Hotel Canberra. A London cable reports Major Marland Holmes, chief gunnery instructor, was reassigned to Henge Muriel, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J M Conway of Pathurst.
A wartime style editorial argues no public mandate for a general election in Australia. It critiques the Country Party and United Australia Party for seeking an election, notes Labour’s likely preference for 1940, and predicts Mr. Menzies faces a tough path in defining a credible program while the Opposition gains leverage in Parliament.
At the Agricultural Bureaux conference in Queanbeyan Colt T Irwin outlines soil erosion issues and urges compulsory certification for Jersey cattle production. Motions call for limited cheque exchange rates, insurance notices on wool, and cessation of early morning ticket checks while stressing a state soil conservation service and catchment protection reviews.
The High Commissioner Mr. Bruce is reportedly returning from America to Australia. Sir Farle Page said the Government asked Mr. Bruce to return, making his re visit unlikely unless requested. It is unclear if the Incoming Government will seek his visit again.
Australian Defence Ministry announced tenders for nearly 500000 yards of woven materials for military clothing. Twenty one tenders were received and contracts awarded to mills across Australia. Trials were offered to six mills new to the material to speed emergency production and waterproof cloth for overcoats was also trialed.
The Inspector General of the Australian Military Forces announced a push to expand permanent officer ranks. Special entry courses will run at the Royal Military College Sydney, with 50 officers to follow in a later intake. A 25 man special entry and a 25 cadet normal entry will begin at Duntroon in February. Upon completion, graduates become lieutenants with a starting salary of £285 per year and standard increments. Applications for the first course at the Sydney RMC wing open May 25 through the District Base. Serving members may apply via command officers. Eligible applicants must be unmarried British subjects over 26, pass medical checks, and meet education requirements.
Government considers changing rules to convert special cases into conditional purchases and convert leases into perpetual leases. The move aims to simplify tenure and broaden ownership options for applicants.
Minister for the Interior Mr. McEwen rejected reports of anti Asiatic discrimination in alien migrant inquiries. He said each applicant must provide a health certificate and occupation details with landing permits. A registration card with photo and fingerprints was proposed for arrivals, aiding wartime restrictions and control of clubs.
The Defence Minister announced a new Army Reserve scheme offering three year enrolments with renewal. Class A reservists and selected Class B members would be mobilised for emergency service, with units near their homes for training while allowances cover travel. Uniforms and pay are not provided, but travel and incidental expenses are allowed.
In Ankara on Thursday officials announced a planned naval base at Esenboğa to project Sea Mars power. The project faces British and Dutch competition and will cost £2,600,000.
The Commonwealth Auditor General reports costs for Territory maintenance and capital development. Total annual outlays reached £342 014 with receipts £270 952. capital expenditure and services rose, including architectural and engine works. Rates rents electricity revenue and other items show varying changes. note higher hospital and electricity figures but overall expenses exceeded receipts.
The text references a ministerial appeal to the nation and a broadcast following a meeting to discuss measures and signatures. It mentions university events including a commencement and ball, plus references to Rome-Berlin politics and bureaucratic views.
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