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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
5
The House discusses tax on the poor versus rich, wheat price schemes, and state powers over bread pricing. Ministers and Labour members clash over universal training and voluntary defense measures amid a heated session.
W. Griffith leader of the Australian Natives Association argues for amending the Commonwealth Constitution to make Parliament supreme, condemn rigid entrenchment, and embrace a modern, internationally competitive framework. He calls for a public campaign to educate Australians on benefits of change.
Sydney results show J Crawford of New South Wales overcoming L Schwartz after dropping two sets for a 6-1 3-6 4-6 6-2 win in the men’s singles quarter finals. Bromwich Hopman and Quist won straight sets in other matches. Mixed doubles featured F Bennett and Misa Hattersley upsetting Bromwich and Miss Webb.
In Northern Ireland border area near Eire, a land mine wrecked several customs huts including at Newtown Butler. Reports describe destruction of structures and disruption to border control facilities as authorities investigate the attack.
Storey, director of manufacturing, argues GM aims to attract Australian youth to white collar roles by opening a $250,000 assembly plant at Botany. The site will offer full facilities including hot and cold showers, with capacity for 100 meters weekly and potential conversion for other uses in national emergencies.
In Melbourne on Clifton Hill a trial for Jenn er and Wallace on murder charges was continued. Witnesses described a holdup at Frederick W Mam Sherry 46 and a blue Ford car linked to Jenner and Wallace. The hearing adjourned with disputed gunfire details and a pending police case.
Peter Hayes and Richard Plummer were found guilty of conspiring to defraud Commercial Bank using forged cheques. Both men from Sydney were sentenced by Judge Magenna to three years and one year respectively after authorities alleged two cheques for 349 pounds signed by Ivor Manton of Manton and Sona Ltd Melbourne were cashed, with a third cheque for 310 pounds attempted.
Ankara report states former Turkish President Kemal Ataturk left an estate valued at 41,000,000 sterling with Heirship pending.
Daley chairman announces tours for the Apprenticeship Board with an eightseeing trip at 10 am and a Cotter River outing at 3 pm. Bookings through the Tourist Bureau, phone 440. Operated by Murray Valley Passenger Service.
Two probate notices from the Supreme Court districts announce that applications will be made after fourteen and fourteen days respectively for seal of probate in the estate of John Edward Donoghue of Sydney and Andrew Anderson of Leeston. Davies & Woods, Proctors for the applicants, list Northbourne Avenue Canberra as contact.
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