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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1938
Page
4
Fragmentary weather note for Panberra with inconsistent numbers. Mentions temperatures, wind, and rainfall indicators unclear due to OCR errors. Key entities include Panberra and local time references. values are garbled and not reliably usable.
In Parliament on Friday Mr Lang attacked government plans to raise taxes on workers while protecting wealthier interests. He argued relief work should be essential to national prosperity, condemning bread taxes as unjust and urging the Commonwealth to bear a fair share of costs. He asserted the government would impose burdens on workers amid rising prices and questioned the maintenance of public services.
Canberra police capture a man after a half mile chase led by Constable Rughes Instaight. They aim to clear about 20 theft cases tied to a late vigil at Gorman House and nearby flats. Officers seek links between the suspect and a robbery from last weekend.
A church service schedule lists evening and morning rites led by archdeacon and clergy. The text notes a laying of the foundation stone for the new Church of Januka by the Expediency, Lord Gawris, with prayers and services at 7.20 pm and 30 am sessions, including a child’s event and hymns.
A three member committee of public servants was named yesterday to report on adverse criticisms of the Civil Aviation Board Administration following the air accident. The inquiry begins Tuesday and is due to finish in December 1932, with members announced by the Minister for Civil Aviation.
An assortment of church notes and service times across St Pauls, Presbyterian, Congregational, and Salvation Army venues. Activities include Advent observances, sermons, Sunday school, and meetings led by Rev. J Turnbull, Rev. Macleod, and Brigadier Taylor, with hours ranging from morning to evening.
News from Melbourne notes the Air Accident Investigation Committee’s recommendations could raise commercial flight safety, as AIR line officials weigh the potential adoption. Prime minister and state figures discuss costs and schemes while church and civic events proceed with ordered services and community notices.
The Ganberra Dimes reports on global tensions and policy shifts affecting New Zealand and Australia. It notes export controls and capital movement to London, with national wealth at risk, and urges universal action by government and industry amid a faltering economy and rising prices. The piece stresses the need to address defense spending and the National Insurance scheme as part of a broader fiscal response.
In a turbulent NSW Parliament session, Mr Lloyd raised a matter during debate on government integrity while a point of order by the Minister for Justice was sustained. Mr Lee moved for a motion to adjourn from the chair, voices decided the issue, and Ministers urged loyalty as members clashed, ending with no remarks permitted.
The new Parsonage will be opened and dedicated at 8 pm by Rev. W H Jones Secretary General of the Australian Methodist Church. He will preach and preside at the evening service at Gealeas Tammon Row with a program including solos by Mise Camptall and Maude, choir items, and renditions by Mrs J I Kowards and others.
In a London House debate T he Arab and Jewish claims in Palestine and the British mandate are reviewed. Leaders urge restraint, warn against violence, and back a conference with Arab and Jewish representatives to seek a federation or adjusted terms while preserving the mandate.
Report summarizes treason sentences in Germany related to alleged plots during mobilization efforts and notes Italian defence increases. Details describe individuals charged with spreading disloyalty and wartime links to defense plans, with mentions of funds and gramophone records cited in investigations.
A garbled London market report notes authorities in London and Paris clamping down on franc purchases. The piece suggests nervous behavior in currency trading and potential policy coordination to curb speculative flows.
Fragmentary report notes a Belgian crisis involving Bruraels and Lov erniment threats. It mentions the Premiet and social forces, the Belgian agent, and a minister for education M. Diero who has written resignation provisions provisionally awaiting further action.
The Altwile Hall hosted a Salvation Army Sunday School prize giving on Thursday evening. Children were rewarded for general proficiency as the program featured fiction, music, and vocal items performed by pupils and guests. The highlight of the night was the arrival of Santa Claus, who distributed gifts.
Referred to as Rear Admiral W. Guatance attending at Government House, Canberra, yesterday. The report notes his presence at the Institute on Monday evening, with details about the ceremony and attendees including a representative from the RAN.
A Nazi threat targeted the mayor of New York, prompting police to intensify security and investigations. Officials disclosed details of the threat and steps taken to protect the city leadership amid growing concern over extremist activity.
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