This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1939
Page
4
The Canberra Times issues advertising rules and disclaimers. It states no liability for non insertion and reserves the right to alter or omit ads. Advertisers must submit copy by 3 p.m. the day before publication with clear names and figures. The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd publishes in Canberra.
Canberra weather brief records barometer 9 am 29.86 inches and 1 pm 30.79 inches. Temperatures 9 am 46.4, 3 pm 48. Humidity 4 am 43.5 percent and 3 pm 49 percent. 24 hour max 52.0, min grass 42.0. Wind SE morning and at 3 pm variable.
The piece condemns Stevens and Bruxner for dictatorial tactics undermining Parliament. It argues democracy must prevail, condemns threats and financial defiance, and urges a leader accountable to Parliament and the people. It warns against further dictatorial rule and calls for a return of parliamentary sovereignty.
Harry Bridges faced inquiry proceedings defending himself against implications of cooperation with communists. He spoke on theories about displacing the employer class with government control and responded to accusations of his political stance.
In Washington on Thursday the House defeated the 300 million dollar federal low rent housing plan by 190 to 170. Weather heat and lawmakers seeking adjournment fueled opposition from Republicans and conservative Democrats, ending the measure.
A dense list of church services across St John Kingston Braddon Forrest Reid Weetland and Canberra Ecclesia with Holy Communion Evensong Confirmation and Sunday School schedules. Lectures and dedications mark August festivals and a stone unveiling by Sir Geoffrey Whinkard.
Tomorrow's services feature the Official Opening and Dedication of St Pauls Church Griffith to be led by the Lord Bishop. Attending dignitaries include Archdeacon Pike Ransome Wyatt and Archdeacon Robertson. Sir Geoffrey Whiskard will unveil a stone from St Pauls Cathedral London. Services continue with Evensong and Holy Communion in the following days.
British officials debate collaboration with the United States and France over Japan in China. Lord Halifax says denouncing commercial ties requires careful view with Commons. Britain may act as a coordinator, considering its interests and Empire dignity. Australia’s stance is noted as influential in long-term strategy.
The Times Rome correspondent reports a German Italian and Japanese military alliance set to be signed on October 28 to mark the March on Rome anniversary. A Japanese mission to Europe will attend the Nürnberg Congress and visit Rome for the occasion.
The Times Berlin correspondent notes claims that aerial attacks from the North Sea were impractical with both sides showing keen effort. uncertainty surrounds which side is praised more. German troops retreat from fortifications opposite Leuterbourg in Alsace due to flooding. Hamburg reports 11 large transport ships carrying guns light tanks and pontoons likely for East Prussia manoeuvres as the pontoon bridge to Danzig nears completion.
In Bucharest on Thursday Romania announced a mobilization of 250000 men for major manoeuvres. Conscripts will serve part of the time on road improvement and related duties.
A cyclone battered the ship Sydney off Queensland with big seas crashing aboard the Nieuwhall. The vessel collided with the storm after leaving Cape Moreton. The Moreton Bay pilot Captain Walsh could not be dropped and boarded the ship at Sydney due to the tempest.
Reports from Mt Franklin say recent rains thawed the snowfields but conditions remain favorable for snow sports. All district rivers stayed high, with the Motongio bridge at Acton under water throughout the day, complicating travel.
A Tokyo official says Britain’s resistance to the China emergency and Roosevelt’s treaty abrogation push Japan toward a military alliance with Italy and Germany. He cites Washington fears of war and says Western actions threaten the Far East. in Chungking, British, French lines are damaged as Japanese air attacks devastate the city.
Fragmentary notes indicate the Soviet Union sent a memorandum to Japan outlining attitude changes and concessions regarding Sakhalin. The document references a Soviet court in Sakhalin and mentions holdings and potential legal dispositions amid unclear context.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.