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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1938

Page

6

Wheat Bill Passed After All Night House Sitting

In a dramatic late night session the government secured support to push the Wheat Industry Assistance Bill forward despite a failed amendment by Curtin to delay its scope. The vote ended 27 to 22 after a heated two hour debate with key figures crossing the floor to support the government and implement national stabilisation schemes.

House of Representatives Curtin Henry Gullett Frederick Stewart Mr. McCall Hose of Representatives

Captain Midnight protest over bushranging film project

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr Jenkins urged the government to block a proposed film Captain Midnight depicting early New South Wales as a penal colony. He cited a Canberra Times cutting about devilish portrayals while Sir Earle Page allegedly promised atmosphere. The customs minister said he had no knowledge of the film. An export permit for koalas linked to the project had been refused.

Captain Midnight Australia Jennings U.A.P House of Representatives Canberra Times New South Wales Devil's Island Earle Page Forde Perkins

Brenn Machine Guns Factory at Lithgow Progress Update

Ex minister hints at delays while 12000 drawings are awaited to fix the Lithgow Brenn machine guns plant. Defence Minister Street says work is pressing and production will start as soon as possible, with no plans to import Brenn guns. White suggests delay allegations echo earlier claims.

Lithgow Defence Mr. Street House of Representatives Great Britain White U.ap

Printed by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Capital Press

The notice states that Christopher John Shakespeare published for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the company offices in Most Wrest Braddon Canberra.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Most Wrest Braddon Canberra the Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd

On The Air Today Program Schedule Snapshot

A dense listing of radio broadcasts across morning to late night hours. Features include music blocks, weather, market reports, news, educational sessions for schools, orchestral concerts, and various talk and entertainment segments. Notable items mention Daily Dozen, hospital hour, marching music for schools, and World History stories.

Sydney Speaks Iopera House Pat Jim Davidson Hammett The Comedy Harmonists Tasmanian Studio Orchestra and Wireless Chorus Lauri Kennedy Celliat String Quartet Harry Bloom Paris Newa Weather Clare Stock Exchange Sydney Town Hall Tal Ordell I Daily Dozen Melbourne Berial England Bala- Inika Gaumont British Symphony Marek Weber Woman's Hour Schoala Pearl Fishers Gaumont British Dance Orchestra Emil Waldteufel Royal North-west Mounted Police Wanderers Hall of Honour Geelong Jay Whidden

Tomorrow Cricket Fixtures A Grade And Sub District

A cricket guide lists A Grade fixtures including Ainslie versus Hall Kingston versus Manuka and Queanbeyan versus Kingston at various venues. Sub District matches show Cadets versus Northbourne and Manuka versus Molonglo with standings and player rosters.

Ainslie Hall Kingston Manuka Northbourne Queanbeyan Cadets Staff Duntroon Weetangerra Cadets I. Vy Northbourne I Molonglo York Park Barton Northbourne L Reid Park University Acton Grammar C.Y.W.A Telopea Park Yarralumla Westridge R. Hewson L. Lees I. McDonald H. Robinson Thomas W. Tickner W. Wilson W. Young Entwistle C. Williams Findlay James Young Sutherland Lynch Byrne W. Graham W. Bell B. Bong G. Carnegie I. Cartladge M. Crombie C. Law V. McInnes E. Mitchell A. Nish Richarda Reid Emerton Rodgers Townsend Welch Goodwin Joyce Miles Begley Yandell Scott Whiteford Nicholas Lane O'Neill Qwens Haslam Dempater Drayton Reg Maloney N. Swindon D. Cleary J. Cleary A. Crawley P. Jenkins Kingley I. Mackerras N. Peterson Ray L Reid J. Torrance Nordavan Quigg Miller Kerriaan Backhouse L. Withers Lee Maxson Collins Kelly White McKinnon Kappler Harrison Conron Israel Eason McEwan Loughrey Weatcott Gibson Hellier Kuakie Murden Hannah J. Gowing C. Pike Traynor Skerry Newman Colquhoun Wade Sainsbury Grimes Alhalle Yarralumia Welfare W Northbourne

Institute of Anatomy urged to pursue original aims

In parliament yesterday Mr Charles MarriU.A.P. urged government to place the Institute of Anatomy under a board of management comprising the anatomy professors of Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide Universities. Prime Minister Lyons said he would refer the question to Minister of Health Senator Foll for consideration.

House of Representatives Charles Marriu A.P N.E.W Institute of Anatomy Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Mr. Lyons Bentor Foll

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