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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1939
Page
4
CANBERRA report shows a routine optometry event at Civic Hotel on Friday 28 April from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Orm has visited this town regularly for over thirty years, represented by Mr. W. Heine, M.IO.
The Telopea Park Public School Parents and Citizens Association reports 183 members after its first year. President A D Forbes notes active meetings and successful functions aided by teachers. Funds for Hagene area needs and plans to house a German library at the school are discussed. Executive officers listed and a headmaster demonstration with new equipment showcased.
Queanbeyan Rugby football team will meet Goulburn in a practice match tomorrow as part of a strenuous training program. A special train departs for Goulburn at 11.15 A.M. Several Kimetesn players are expected to attend, including two new local arrivals making their first trial with the club.
Canberra forecast notes a fine, cool day with cold frosts at night and northwesterly winds. It lists sunrise and sunset times for Saturday April 20 and Sunday April 30, along with moon phases and major planet positions including Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn with rising and setting times.
A critical editorial decries Hitler's Reichstag address as a warning of renewed German aggression. It argues the speech signals intention to wage war against Britain and expand colonies, jeopardizing world peace and Britain’s security. It notes Germany’s demand for colonies and purports New Guinea would remain nonGerman, while foreseeing Australia’s risk if German aims succeed.
The report outlines compulsory training provisions under the Defence Act, with plans to form a Sydney wing of the Royal Military College for officer recruits, accelerated enrollments at Duntroon, and a drive to expand the militia. It notes six month courses, postings to active duty, and public opinion considerations ahead of elections. Prime Minister Menzies rejects hasty statements on conscription and promises to address policy in due course.
The Oslo Fjord rammed and sank a pilot boat near New York’s Outer Harbour while bringing Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha for a goodwill tour. The pilot boat’s 26 crew abandoned ship and were rescued by Oslo Fjord lifeboats. Calv Fjord suffered no damage.
Sir Earle Page defended his criticisms of Prime Minister Menzies, saying press reports misinterpreted his remarks. He urged Australia require a leader appealing to all, and noted leadership decisions belong to Parliamentarians, not state bodies. A Canberra meeting may back Page with a vow of confidence.
The Canberra Alpine Club after its sixth annual meeting aims to improve Mt Franklin facilities by contracting a live-in caterer while safeguarding members' interests. A price cap on meals is proposed and the club expects growth from its expanding membership and ACT snowfields. New officers include Lane-Poole as president and Ingram as club captain. Plans cover catering trials, summer popularity, and a busy winter schedule with work bees and a series of ski events from June to August at Mt Franklin and nearby areas.
The Department of the Interior will supplement Canberra Brickworks output with bricks from Bowral as demand surges from rapid building. Canberra works run at full capacity. external supply chosen to avoid expanding Westridge plant. Housing active across North Ainslie and Griffith while naval wireless station accommodations proceed. New Fire Station cottages, Patent Office, St Christopher's Church, and Canberra High School near completion. Duntroon Parodrome development progresses and Turner subdivision prep advances.
A Thursday night concert at Canberra Grammar School hall supported the school library funds. The Canberra String Ensemble led by Mr Jack Walsh opened the program to strong reception with Mozart and Brahms pieces. Soloist Miss Badie Brown impressed in Brahms with a second item expected but not delivered. Mrs Joy Harvie sang well in Love Viewt A Riding and The Jack Bird Singing. Mr G Brown’s humour drew encores with monologues about Sam and Mr and Mrs Kamebottom. A one act play Bring Me My Bow by Sydney Box, performed by the Repertory Society, addressed war’s futility. Cast included Mrs J Harvie, Miss Helen Dunbar, Miss Ima McEnally, Miss Marjorie Mehaffey. Mrs Eileen Greenwood and Miss Pat Hewson offered excerpts from Alda and The Lesson of the Water Mill.
Mr Ingram outlined a point score system to sustain interest through the season and trophies were to be awarded to successful competitors. A drive for new members was authorized by Mosars McGrath and Radclyffe to expand facilities and offer more sport and recreation for a larger membership.
Church notices list diverse worship times across denominations in Canberra area for third Sunday after Easter with Holy Communion Evensong sermons and services led by various clergy including Archdeacon Robertson and Rev T E Whiting. Includes Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Congregational and Christian Science services with specific times and locations.
Retiring collections will be taken at all services in St John s on Sunday for the S P C E The English Society founded in 1638 has funded Bible and Prayer Book publishing and theological scholarships Bishop Wilson commends the society The annual ball on May 12 will have no debutantes and no official party The New St Paul s dedication is tentatively set for August 6 Presbyterian activities include a Women s Guild and Missionary Association meeting May 7 forms a Canberra branch of the Men s League with a talk by Crown Solicitor Whitlam Reid Sunday School anniversary services are announced Labor leadership developments in Canberra with Mr Lang s position under pressure and possible party unity changes Anzac era public notices and church events are listed including sermons and hymns with Rev J H Allen and Rev R G Arthur speaking and a Labour party caucus outcome discussed, along with community fairs for church funds and student movement events.
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