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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1938
Page
4
Weather data for Canberra scanned as OCR includes scattered numbers and unclear terms. Reported times show 9 am and 3 pm readings with temperatures around 61 degrees and 48 to 93 degrees, plus vague wind notes and depressions.
MR A BLAKELEY inspector of awards for Territory Br. A Blakeley trapector of Commonwealth Arbitration Court Newrds has been appointed inspector of awards of the Industrial Boat of the Territory. He arrived in Canberra yesterday and will remain for some days staying at Hotel Kurrajong. Headquarters are at Be Atormney General's Department. He will visit Canberra from time to time.
Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie and party, including Inspector-General General B Equires and Captains Braceiadis Windsor, attended the Ataf and Corre at Mumff-Cadete. The ceremony featured graduation diplomas and prizes as dignitaries observed the event under royal auspices.
The Commonwealth Conversion and Defence Loan closes tomorrow and is crucial to fund defence, with £4,000,000 needed. The piece urges investors to show intent for cash payments, backing compulsory service and militia recruitment to bolster national security amid global tensions.
The Canberra community mourns Charles Ambrose Smith aged around 80, a long time resident of Braddon and Manuka. He helped develop Canberra’s horticulture scene, aiding the Horticultural Society of Canberra and serving as a Capitol Theatre stalwart. He led the cancer? of local garden groups and was a life member and former secretary. He is survived by a widow. A candle of respect closed the horticultural council meeting.
Police arrested a man at Goulburn after hay and grain were reported stolen from John Garran's property. Constable Hughes and Serjt Bailey recovered the property. James Theodurt Kavanagh of Gueanheyen appeared at Goulburn Court charged with quantity theft and was remanded to the Vanaurra Court.
A Barketown youth, Robert Streaster, fell about twelve feet from a tree on Tuesday in Sydney. He sustained injuries to his left arm and shock. An observer noted the branch snapped as the boy dropped, and he was taken to hospital by an off duty ambulance man.
Report from Canberra headquarters of the 9rd Infantry Battalion Fumier 4 notes strong enlistment interest. Citizens Recruitment Campaign Committee chair S. WG Woodger says the response could raise Canberra militia strength toward a full battalion. Local areas include Canberra Queanbeyan Canbury Moss Vale Bowral and Briddingrame with optimism of 300 volunteers in the near term.
The fragment notes Jef Canberrs versrung evening by Lewin for Melbourne with KK Squirey Mre Squires and Rear Admiral Wo Crtanes, Lady Hilda Keith-Palesny and Mre Squires involved in the Movement Hour led by prominent figures.
London report notes the Cancer Bill seeks a nationwide service for diagnosis and treatment as Home Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare opens the measure. Officials cite about 200 000 current UK cancer sufferers and 74 000 deaths since the king’s speech, with many deaths among the young. The bill aims to expand facilities, while funds and radium provisions are discussed, including a National Radium Trust holding radium and a five year commitment costing 44000 per gram.
Jury awards £1500 to widow of Henry Richard Shirtland against Metropolitan Water Board. A £300 claim for the child born after the father's death is included. A separate incident in Jacobaion involves injuries from a collision between a vehicle and a worker of the defendant.
Canberra Amateur Swimming Club wins the 1985 Country Swimming Premiership with the highest points tally among competing country clubs. Key performers include Ingress, D, Thomas J, Camsidy, and B Bachli who placed in county championships. Tonight’s carnival at Canberra 4 Pool features under 12 to open events and mixed handicaps across multiple strokes and diving disciplines.
The Royal Military College at Duntroon held a graduation ceremony yesterday where Thingfour Staff Cadets received diplomas. Defence Minister Mr Street announced expanded graduations to meet army needs, with 13 second-class cadets promoted to staff lieutenants and a shortened three-year program for elected cadets. Lord Gowrie presented diplomas as dignitaries attended a long parade and reception.
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