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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
4
Torrential rain drenched Sydney and much of New South Wales over the last 24 hours with half an inch in Sydney alone within 20 minutes. The downpour benefits primary industries but further rain is forecast to desert areas, raising flood worries in eastern districts within a day or two.
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The Canberra weather summary notes 9 am barometer 3.12 inches and 3 pm 30.00 inches. Temperatures recorded 47.4 degrees at morning and 50.4 degrees at 3 pm with humidity 47 percent in the morning and 49 percent by 3 pm. Maximum 53.4, minimum 46.8, rainfall 28 points.
Vincent Gordon Green, 58, relief worker at the National Park, was killed when struck by a car on Prince's Highway in National Park during heavy rain. He suffered a fractured skull and died instantly.
Miss Mary Jane Birkland of Honolulu sues Harry Hay the Australian swimming coach for 20000 alleging negligence after a bottle was tossed at a picnic 10 days earlier cutting near her eye. Hay is in Honolulu awaiting settlement talks with Japan for a swimming tour.
New Zealand Minister of Finance Mr Nash plans to depart by the Queen Mary for America tomorrow from London. He said he was impressed with Britain's interest in New Zealand and appreciated the support he received.
The NSW Superannuation Board lent £1,000,000 to the State Treasury at 4 percent, drawing scrutiny over a clandestine loan outside Loan Council authority. Critics say the transaction risks public servants’ funds and highlights lack of Commonwealth oversight of state finances.
Minister for the Interior Senator Fall rejected the Canberra Advisory Council recommendation for a government promoted lottery to fund a new hospital and TB colony. He would present the council’s suggestion to Cabinet but insist the plan remains a government responsibility not a lottery.
A Oaks Estate deputation asked the Minister for the Interior to consider using a rail motor for a Canberra Oaks Estate link. They argued limited bus patronage but potential rail cost savings with a converted tram chassis. They also sought electricity expansion housing loans and better roads and drainage.
The Commonwealth Government considers powers under the Industries Preservation Act to counteract subsidized imports harming Australian manufacturers. A ministerial report to Cabinet will assess dumping risks and potential duties, following a House inquiry. The Tariff Act in the United States also uses countervailing duties against bounty exporters.
Mr Eric Campbell told the Jewish Association in Sydney he supports fascism but denies anti Semitism He argued fascism can reform the community fairly and honorably while disavowing the revolutionary side He criticized democracy as giving Australians a raw deal after the war
The Duke and Duchess of Kent will be met in Sydney by Prime Minister Menzies who then travels with them to Canberra. The Prime Minister departs ministers to receive them at ports between Fremantle and Sydney. The Duke’s Private Secretary arrives six weeks ahead to arrange Government House lodging in Canberra.
Patrick O'Dea informs the Los Angeles Court that he is pursuing court records to establish both his client’s and Australia’s connection to the late Michael Francia O'Dea who died in Los Angeles in 1938 leaving an estate valued at five million dollars. No will is known to exist and the claimants total 189.
Ministers and Works Directors advocate a special staff of Departmental architects in Melbourne to aid Defence authorities in defining needs before Canberra drafting. The plan aims to reduce delays from service members altering plans and needing re-drafting. A shift toward flexible contractor rules may favor faster builders even at higher bids. A separate report notes John Pomeroy of New Zealand unveils a high velocity bullet claimed to exceed British designs, with 2900 fps and 7500 yard range, and promises to return to America as the item is acquired by the country.
Air travel record claim from Rome reports an Italian Air Force three engine aircraft covering 8036 miles in 67 hours 52 minutes at an average 1404 mph. The prior record of 7240 miles was held by a Japanese pilot.
Mr Francis of the Parliament discusses plans from the Parliamentary Works Committee for a central new administration block in Darwin estimated at £100,000. The Melbourne Cinderella Town report notes the debate and the proposed cost.
Alabama Kid Val knocked out J Starr 12st in the fifth round at West Melbourne stadium tonight to claim the Victorian heavyweight title in a 12 round scheduled contest. Henri Moreno Os 1 of America won decisively against Harry Field Bat 13 of Victoria over 12 rounds in a supporting bout.
Flying Officer Eric Wilson Yates of Canberra was killed when two Royal Air Force planes collided and crashed into the sea near Lossiemouth. A 24 year old instructor, he served since 1937 with stations in England and Scotland, and was recently at Montrose and Lossiemouth. His death comes as widespread sorrow in Canberra and among family friends who recall his noted skill and cheerful spirit.
Cabinet meetings will begin in Canberra on August 21 and likely run for a week. Prime Minister Menzies will depart Canberra for Melbourne after the current series ends tonight, then leave Melbourne on August 13 for visits to Sydney and Brisbane. The Budget session of Parliament is expected to begin on September 6.
After a six hour shooting duel across the River Theiss between frontier guards there were some casualties and Romania broke off negotiations for a river navigation treaty with Hungary.
The Treasurer Mr Mair defended the State Superannuation Board action as lawful and open while dismissing ministerial insinuations. He recalled prior tensions with Mr Spooner and rejected claims of domination by Mr Bruxner. The debate in the Chamber adjourned until tomorrow.
Charges against Commonwealth Director-General of Works W M Mi and Commonwealth Works NSW J Orwin remain undisclosed until after an inter-department inquiry. The committee aims to reach a finding within a week. Salaries ceased with suspension. Mr Mehaffey earns 1400 pounds annually and Mr Orwin 42 pounds.
In London on Wednesday Lord Runciman the Lord President of the Council resigned from the directorships of six companies following a Prime Minister Chamberlain statement. The ruling allows Cabinet Ministers to hold directorships only in firms with family interests and not those primarily engaged in trading.
The Postmaster General said 92 percent of the commission artists fees go to Australian artists. The goal is to foster Australian talent with about 200 Australian musicians in full time positions supported by the Commission.
Defence and works discussions push surcharges for the Trans Tasman air mail into a later meeting. The government delays ruling on charges, with October start for the vice, signaling future policy on Australia to Britain mail services and possible no charge on Tasman Empire route.
A London report notes a bequest involving Mr Chamberlain. Details mention a sum of £24,580 and a legal grant process on a Wednesday, with references to a nephew and related proceedings. Names include Mr Chamberlain and an individual associated with the estate.
Berlin reports two million Germans will be armed within a month as reservists are called for a 26th anniversary celebration of the Great War. The German press broadens its campaign against England and the war.
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