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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1939
Page
4
The Clothing Trades Union cites alleged sweating by foreign workers and calls for army uniforms to be supplied only by reputable firms. Secretary Mr Fallon states the push aims to address widespread suspicions and protect local labor amid ongoing inquiries.
The Resident Minister in Canberra plans to return to Melbourne from Canberra after ten years in the current home. The £10,000 residence, built near the Prime Minister’s Lodge, will be offered to the Canadian High Commissioner. Cabinet will reconsider building another house for the Prime Minister early next year, leaving Canberra without a minister for the next year.
The Canberra Avro Club, led by Captain Me. J. Colter, flew a newly named Avro from Mascot to Canberra. The aircraft reportedly responds well to controls with a crushing speed around 126 mph and a maximum of 127 mph. Officials expect heightened interest in the advanced craft after its blue fuselage and distinctive wings draw attention.
A New South Wales executive group forms consumer and producer panels to advise Deputy Prices Commissioners on price setting. Members include Reginald Arthur Marka for manufacturers, Trannor Grevijuae for consumers, Thomas Wainon Maynes for commerce, and Charles Hugo raver for producers, among others.
The averaging principle of price control was applied to goods including Boras ylany Ivad wcolste lead nitrate and paper. Prices averaged costs at old ana. Stocks of the goods will commence immediately.
The readable text shows buyer excitement around price increases, but the fragment is garbled with unclear names, places, and events making specifics about people, organizations, dates, or locations uncertain.
The Canberra Branch Council will hold a monthly meeting at Hotel Canberra at 7 30 pm with full departmental representation. Defaulters' lists rise as subscription arrears and member numbers fall, prompting discussion on enforcing Association rules and potential action against nonpayers. The report notes policies on entrance, promotion, and retention within the Public Service Association.
The Catholic Bazaar reported a total of 1100 raised toward clearing parish debt with stalls named from St Patrick's to Children of Mary. Notable donors and prize items included a tea set, electric lamp, lingerie, and a dressed doll among many contributions from parish groups and individuals.
Fragmentary meteorology note for Canberra with unclear values. Mentions temperatures around eight in the morning and a 3 pm reading, wind speeds quoted and various garbled measurements. No coherent date or location details beyond Canberra.
Canberra forecast calls for hot and sultry conditions with scattered thunder storms and isolated severe squalls. Expect some hail, fresh to strong north east winds, followed by a cool southerly change later.
Economists discuss Keynesian ideas for postwar stabilization in Britain while Australia spends over a million weekly on defence. The proposal favors deferred spending to boost consumption after the war, with two money forms, savings deposits, and controlled access to prevent inflation, aiming to avert postwar misery and deliver durable prosperity.
The government announced that relief decisions for orders placed by overssue suppliers would not necessarily be favorable. Officials sought to determine the total foreign exchange commitment affected by prohibitively imported goods and considered allowing orders accepted before November 1 to enter the country, as per a statement by the Minister for Customer Mr. Lawson.
The government will be asked that public service pay be made midweek. Treasurer Drummond explains payments should occur on Wednesdays or Thursdays, with Fridays as a fallback. State Treasurer Richardson states the aim to maintain the existing payment system.
The Minintee Torrede said the Parliament formed amendment on kinematograph aims would permit December, with figures relating to August and September representations by air authorities. The delay involves motor manufacturers under new by laws applied this week. London report notes higher vaporization standards and a field of industry impact.
A wartime statement from Mr Hughes emphasizes Australia’s need to build ships, asserting Britain’s imperative request in the last war and the cabinet has yet to consider the current plan. He argues Australia could not have existed without German threats and warns readiness to act if needed.
Melbourne reports at a Public Health Commission meeting that meat and produce contracts with Britain are under review. Horses killed at slaughter yards raise concern, though traders doubt large dog meat sales. The meat agreement expires September next year with negotiations for renewal to fix prices and continue regulated exports.
Coroner heard evidence on November 2 about a Melbourne plane crash near the Werribee River. Victims Robert Frewer Vines and James Richard Whitford from Point Cook died in the incident. authorities ruled accidental death.
An official note from the government expresses deep appreciation for royal congratulations on a national anniversary. The message thanks the king for his warm words and honors the goodwill shown by Australle’s government and people.
Mr H R Forbes Mackay has been appointed chief censor communications for New South Wales. The 68 year old, born in Edinburgh, will start duties Thursday after recently retiring with more than 8000 in leave and holiday pay. He had no special qualifications cited, but the role is described as largely defined.
A Sydney heat wave drives record temperatures reaching near forty in outer suburbs. Dozens collapse in the heat, including John Johnsett of Canterbury, with many fainting in Sydney and Auburn during the day. Emergency services responded as workers at Dulwich Mill and Lange Buwanm in North Sydney faced heat stress and a man from Japan was admitted to hospital.
A fire swept through wheat crops near Dubbo Tuesday, damaging Mr. N Oare’s holdings and destroying hundreds of acres of Tremilend bushland. The blaze consumed 10 to 12 bags of grain per acre before authorities extinguished it, with losses estimated around £2000.
A brief item notes the Wheat Board announced export prices by Ald for bushels amid a Goala advance. It mentions Secretary Sydney and, on Tuesday, W Ort was appointed general secretary of the Money Federation of Jushalla for the ensujog.
Dutch Nazi members were arrested in Amsterdam during training. The incident occurred underground and involved a wartime security crackdown. London reports an £90 million review of construction programs announced at a transportation institute meeting.
An Admiralty communique reports TWAT Beltiah submarine near Bremen was within torpedo reach on the return voyage but rules of war prevented an attack without warning.
Bungendore police remanded Jesnes Hall yesterday morning on a charge of assault. Hearing set for Bungendore Court. case proceeding in local jurisdiction.
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