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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
4
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Canberra weather bulletin lists barometer readings from morning to evening with temperatures ranging from 77.6 at 9am to 62 at 9pm. It notes a 24 hour maximum of 92.4 and a minimum of 57.3, alongside wind directions NW then W. Rainfall records for the current month are incomplete in the OCR.
London reports Britain prepared to face Italian claims over Suez in Rome. Italy’s complaints are deemed unfounded by official circles as Italian tonnage rose from 16 to 18 percent and dues were cut in 1935. Italian representation on the Canal Board is expected to end when the lease expires in 1968.
Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie presided at a Federal Executive meeting in Canberra yesterday morning. He will depart for Sydney this evening by train, return to Canberra on Saturday 10 December, accompanied by Captain Windsor Lewis. Mr. Clive Statham arrived at Government House Canberra yesterday.
The article argues the Government stalls on the National Insurance scheme citing defence concerns but contends social security is essential to national security. It criticizes weak leadership, warns against dropping health or pensions coverage, and links possible defence loan funding to taxation capacity and fiscal choices amid BMA pressure.
Parliament approves sale of 34 acres at Pagewood to General Motors for a large motor assembly plant costing about 100000 pounds. Hundreds of jobs expected but delays possible. surveyor from the British Admiralty to advise on a suitable Sydney site for a dock is to be invited.
Canberra hosts a recruiting drive led by Defence Minister Street to raise the 3rd Battalion to 500 men. aims include enlisting 50 minimum from Canberra and up to 175, with a Canberra recruiting committee chaired by W. G. Woodger. Col. Paul details six drawing centers and a drill hall plan while officials from A G T League and Royal Military College pledge support.
A debate in Parliament centers on the Lean Bill and defence spending. Opposition Leader Mr. Curtin argues for taxing rather than borrowing to fund a £10,000,000 program, urging direct taxation and greater Australian production. Prime Minister Mr. Lyons defends the measure as necessary for national security, with dissent over economic methods.
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