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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1939

Page

4

Ainslie School Swims for Welfare Reform

Ainslie school seeks swimming and weight relief amid Canberra ministerial action after deputations report unsafe lunch breaks and seven hour days. Parents blamed for attendance and lack of care as officials promise changes. The minister and committee members outlined steps to address concerns while secretary Addison and others offered support.

Canberts Joe Haa Coe Enindeen Promi Feit Dot Coadwin Sperber Ttr Harvie

Silent Phones Numbers Not To Be Disclosed

Police request rejected during a Grisbenc conference debate as officials caution against disclosing private phone numbers and mail privacy concerns. Mr Harrison commented on a foreseen discussion at the police conference.

Umbers Harrison Grisbenc

Weather Telegram for Canberra Turwnay and Darometer Readings

Reading shows temperature around 44 degrees at 3 pm and 134 degrees noted oddly. Humidity near 40 percent at 2 pm with undefined pressures. Reports include 20 points of unidentified data from the station.

Canberra Turwnay

Wool Exhibit Draws Global Attention In California

District wool merchants Mestre A. Chathier and Bh. Cas prepare to showcase at the National Wool Exhibition in Inland, California from September 38 to December. The pair expect eager crowds and significant market interest from around the world while catering for the event.

A. Chathier Cas California Ttia

In Brief satin TON MOTORSHIP LAUNCHED LONDON

The brief item notes a satin motorship launch in London on Tuesday. It mentions mixed market tones and local business activity, with scattered references to earnings and trade improvements.

Satin Ton London Tueday Masilly Manan Wainura

Telephone links Melbourne and Sydney widened

The Posts and Telegraphs Department announced a planned upgrade to the Melbourne Sydney line adding 32 channels, boosting simultaneous conversations and improving cross state and interstate telephone service. Expansion aims to 34 change and enhance mainland connections to Tasmania and Newcastle, with uninterrupted emergency communications during outages.

Bydney Melbourne Evatrawater-General Bydnay Capitala Mir Harr A. Annaldar Inisnda Tandania Tasmania Post AL Department Ards Eartt Rydney Acd Newcastle Estween Syiney Qunenatund

Sydney Town Hall booking dispute over Miss Lawrence concert

Sydney tale of Miss Marjorie Lawrence facing hall booking delays and alleged unfair treatment by the Sydney Town Hall manager. The Australian Broadcasting Commission denies blocking her 1938 Australia visit, citing heavy milita and planned broadcasts. Debates over commissions and public interest follow as officials defend actions and consider public impact.

Twindey John Konarden Marjorie Cowrence Aait Sydney Dielalz Toreignert John Langdon Marjorie Lawranan Beneral de al Ate Mioase Coriens Mian Lawrence A.B.C Deadal Adelaidm Tunsday Mee Lawrence Australia Fugotalions Ware Longden Mfr. Moses

Under Fire as Public Works Officials Suspended

Two Works Department officers were suspended by the head of the department amid a heated inquiry. The piece accuses ministerial decisions and political pressure of causing chaos, demanding reorganized public service methods and accountability for future administrations.

Department of the Inte Calmet Fecom Works Department Mehaffey Thare GFLO Public Service Board Canggersted Commonwealth Works Department Commonwealth Leset Yeas Department of the Interior GIP Canbege Australia

Speeding Up Defence Work Amid Shortages and Delays

The article outlines efforts to accelerate defence construction despite staff shortages and craft and architect shortages. It cites government ministers and departments, noting resignations, staff transfers, and attempts to expeditiously carry out defence works. A conference reviewed methods and procedures, with approval of a plan to speed projects and improve workflows.

Jaa England Biritinkele Msalater

Budget dispute rocks State finances under Premier

Mr Spooner attacked the government over a large deficit and a wide gap between budget estimates and actual figures. He claimed the deficit reached 8.75 million pounds after adding interest, unemployment, and insurance costs, urging urgent policy to strengthen resources and curb unemployment. The Premier defended his fiscal position and rejected claims of financial mismanagement, warning against dissolution and stressing a vigorous works policy.

Treasury Spooner Pooner Fment Mpooner Tr Spooner Wtepe Bpooner Tresmurer Jae Myge Bondnar Timne Fay Nero New South Water Londay ‘S Rome Bert Stevens Hire Ron Ube Pulbité Mpconee Apooant Mponnioc Gariatinas Wigres Stevena Bievenn Stevenn Ateveny Oerd Stevana Tere Ecan Brevena Apuoner Bpuonar Atalemarn Manders A.P Hon Tormona

Queanbeyan P A Association Conference Deliberates Lease Amendments

The Queanbeyan P and A Association discusses amendments to the lease agreement for the show grounds. Ambiguities in the clause on stabilisers for lessees are debated with representatives from the Coursing and other sections. A provisional recommendation favors a glass sable use for the show and sets pricing, while ensuring impartial oversight by Liveau of the Henao.

Ceneral Melita Saal Sui Fabeyan Panorat Pri Leese Queanbeyan Aod Mowaver P. and A Tr Dal Ina Slg Ted Bpandylove Thalt Eran My. Woodyer Liveau Henao Mr & W Panagasing Agtesmant Clark Laniteee J. Morvin Wall Bay Sella Moors Gibbe Manne

Fragmented notes on Australian militia and naval policy debate

Obscure passage recounts Sitte recommendation and Lieul- General Squiree opinions on astb- Ehnenta's pocnanaal. Mentions Ministers awaiting views of Linu Bensen Equires mind Cabinet decisions for a Santa nce Use Maiotet. Describes voluntary militia prospects, nucleus of about 1000 men for 1089-40, enlistments to follow. cost estimates around 21 million annually. References universal military training and government-commissioned Schumatysysom v 1. Traces debate on expanding defence structures and public mobilization.

Linu Bensen Daten Arama Sncbte

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