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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
4
The report lists barometer readings for 8 am and 9 pm with several figures, and notes maximum and minimum temperatures for a 24 hour period, plus various wind directions. Details appear garbled and partially unreadable.
Chairman J S Barthington of the Western Australian Chamber of Manufacturers says manufacturers fear giving evidence on unfair competition from eastern states. He presented a sworn statement on abuses from dumping but would not disclose details until the Commonwealth Grants Commission sits.
United Artista announced production of Captain Midnight a rugged drama on Australian colonisation and NSW penal colony transformation with Sir Earle Page supplying atmosphere. Hel Roach to direct with Victor McLaglen Brian Aherne and Francine Bordeaux. koalas and eucalyptus trees promised for film needs. Robbery Under Arms abandoned over objections to Australia depiction.
President Roosevelt said after a two day talk with former ambassador Mr Wilson he would study religious political and racial persecutions overseas on his return to Washington in December He did not reveal the ambassadorial reports Observers say Wilson will not go back to Germany now and normal relations wont resume until minority attacks end
Sydney reported Federal Arbitration Court today heard evidence in coal mining disputes. Jugtlee Drake-Brockman stated strikes cause unemployment and family distress. Kert Golding, a winding engine driver, said he did not know life insurance rates were the same in coal mining as in other industries.
The uncle and aunt of Polish Jew Grynzpan were sentenced in Paris for illegally harboring their nephew who killed the German diplomat Dr. Von Rath. They received four months imprisonment and a fine of one hundred francs.
His Excellency the Governor General presided over a Federal Executive Council meeting in Canberra yesterday morning. The Governor General and Lady Gowrie hosted reception at Government House with Wing-Commander C R Gayford and RAF Long Range Development Unit officers. Mrs M Cowper and Miss Cowper arrived at Government House, while Miss Hermione Pott departed Government House yesterday.
A Canberra policy opinion argues against further temporary buildings for the Commonwealth in Acton. It urges moving Civic administration to City, using existing Melbourne Buildings leases for permanent offices, and transferring Civil Aviation and Works staff to speed up development while saving public money. The piece criticizes Mr Thorby for delays and promotes a practical, permanent solution.
The flour excise tax will start next Monday to fund the wheat price stabilisation program. The Postmaster General's Department will enlist official postmasters in rural districts to check and collect tax on flour stocks held by bakers and storekeepers at inception amid the Christmas mail rush.
The Full Court reserved judgment in the Ithaca election appeal case brought by Health Minister Hanlon challenging the electors' tribunal declaration that the respondent was duly elected in the final State elections. A decision is not expected on Friday.
The Treasurer Mr Casey says services can reach the Taxation Commissioner if the starting date is set by next Monday. The initial tax rate will be announced Saturday and depends on the Wheat Stabilisation Advisory Committee which cannot be formed until the Wheat Bill before Parliament becomes law.
The Opposition leader Mr Curtiin contested the second reading of the Wheat Industry Assistance Bill in the House of Representatives. He urged withdrawal and redrafting to fund state grants for a home consumption price and drought relief via Commonwealth revenue raised by income tax, arguing relief should come from individuals’ incomes rather than a levy on bread prices.
In Ottawa Premier John Bracken urges a national policy to stabilize grain exports as world markets shrink. He warns 250000 Manitoba farmers may quit wheat if markets do not improve and proposes coordinated production with Australia Argentina and the United States to secure demand.
Washington reports that Australia seeks a trade pact but cannot secure a definite start date while Hull and Roosevelt consult on treaties with primary producing nations. Domestic farm policy divides officials and Republican gains reduce treaty prospects, though officials hope for a pact before the 1930 election to spur international trade.
Premier Stevens promised early in the new year to allow debate in the Legislative Assembly on dividing the State into small areas. He replied to Mr. Eliott and noted he would also raise the matter with Commonwealth authorities regarding the suggested subdivision.
Berlin dispatch reports aNational solidarity day on December 3 will see Jews barred from leaving homes between noon and 6 p.m. Nazis threaten mass killings of Jews across Germany if any Nazi leader is attacked. Dr Schacht of the Reichsbank may visit London to discuss Jewish policy.
Official report states twelve Nazis have been dismissed from the party and placed in a concentration camp in Vienna. Gestapo investigations into lootings during anti Jewish demonstrations continue with more arrests anticipated.
TL in announced the Calpurnia carried Australian and New Zealand mail on November 23 and 24. The body of Captain E. H. Attwood was found beneath the wreckage.
In Parliament Mr Fairbairn sought the defence minister’s explanation of faults in destroyers at Jervis Bay during recent naval manoeuvres amid fire control concerns. The debate covered pensions, the Switzerland Australia trade pact, wheat relief, and bread pricing, with Curtin opposing a heavy flour tax and urging prudent timing for wheat industry legislation.
The Prime Minister and Dame Enid announced a broadcast to urge support for the voluntary system to raise militia strength to 70 000. They said the appeal would present the case for an ad system and prove it necessary to ensure adequate defence of the Commonwealth.
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