This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1938
Page
4
Weather report from Canberra dated Tuesday shows barometer readings around 20.07 inches at 9 pm and 9.71 inches at 6 pm. Temperature near 92 degrees at 9 pm, with maximum and minimum values for the 24 hour period noted, along with wind details and miscellaneous figures.
In Sydney on a Monday the Mornaby court awarded a Radia salesman £12 0s 6d after a dog bite incident. The case involved a private promissory matter and an exlosiman incident, with the plaintiff claiming injury from a dog during a visit to a Womb. In New York, Donald Coater and others faced a separate death-by-withdrawal case following fraudulent removal of $18,000 from company assets, noted as a tragic end with funeral in a war-era setting and mourners chiefly siblings.
At the Teachers Federation conference President McKinnon urged making swimming a compulsory subject for all school pupils. The motion was postponed but recommendations urged free student transport, summer-time instructors, and teaching all children to swim. Some support favored pools in schools with 300 or more pupils.
Lieutenant A W P rrabartaon and Mrs J Dation plan to leave Government House Cane Bere after long service in the Parliamentary Service dating to 1901. Maplestone, clerk, notes upcoming retirement while the couple stays with the House of Representation. A car incident reportedly occurred overnight, with the couple seen leaving.
A report outlines a national framework for physical fitness training and qualification in physical education. It notes a January 5 opening in Stelbourne for a council meeting on physical fitness guidance, aiming to improve practical insight and skills for teachers and students, with emphasis on athletic health, program quality, and widespread participation.
The Australian minister condemns firing squad language used by Mr Thurby in reference to silencing critics. The dialogue centers on whether such methods could ever be accepted in government. The minister asserts Australia will not tolerate firing squads or ministers who advocate them, urging Mr Thorby’s removal from the ministry.
Last night a marching parade announced 19 new recruits. Weekly total rose to 184 as the Canberra battalion strength neared 70 000 in civilian terms. Canberra and Queanbeyan may raise their own battalions with regional units forming channels for recruitment. Citizens Committee backs election campaign success as the drive continues toward Christmas.
Melbourne reports defence officials stating militia numbers have surged as the organisation expands Its wartime strength rose from 1200 to about 2100 troops Though overall defence forces increased by thousands, exact figures remain uncertain as operational details are refined and more volunteers join the ranks
South Australia defeated New South Wales by an innings and several runs in the Shield match at Adelaide. Grimmett bowled with control, taking 6 for 16 across both innings, while James top-scored with 42 in the first innings. New South Wales collapsed in their innings, with tight bowling by Grimmett and support from teammates.
Melbourne dispatch reports Queensland leading Victoria by 319 to 213 in a drawn innings sequence at a rain impacted test like innings with names such as Barnett, Bakerholnt, Sundries and others mentioned in a fragmented score summary. The brief notes spur on a tense contest with Grarnell and Frybind cited amid a chaotic fielding sequence and partial totals.
The report discusses government plans to replace existing number plates with a new compulsory system, replacing the old 1097 design. It notes rackets and costs associated with the transition, including fees for part replacements and penalties during the changeover period. A cricket match section mentions Victoria’s three-wicket win with players Dixon and Bile contributing multiple runs and bowling figures.
A fragmented report describes overlapping duties between the Coramonweaith Works Department and the Department of the Interior in the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory. Officials consider unemployment relief schemes and interdepartmental reallocation of public works as a solution, with approvals needed from the Authority and changes to capital works governance pending.
A Canberra gathering Monday night formed the Toc H movement with a Wing Sinai ceremony marking the official launch. Speakers included Mr K Dick and Mr Brian Billings outlining the aims and activities of Toc H to foster service and community effort among members.
In London on Monday discussions between Dr Schacht and British officials produced no definite appointment for a meeting. The visit aimed at easing migration and addressing the future of German credits, but Berlin denied that credits were seized and no firm accord emerged.
Melbourne inquest into the Kyeema air disaster heard evidence today about the deaths of four percent of persons on board. The coroner returned an open finding stating the aircraft was airworthy and in charge of a competent pilot, noting the pilot did not perform an improper maneuver.
The record from the department notes the fame of a pianist Isadore Geod coon who performs at the Captain Theatre in Melbourne. The car involved has not been reported as stolen.
The National Council of Labour proposes civilian defence in a voluntary framework with adequate worker representation. It warns that continued armaments racing risks industrial growth and questions sustaining high production of aircraft and weapons across Britain.
An unclear report notes DuL’s strong impression from an evening event. The text hints at possible plans or opportunities discussed but remains garbled and uncertain about specifics.
Ottawa dispatch reports Ontario Liberals and Premier Hepburn at odds over federal exemptions for bakers and pastrycooks. Treasury official Casey could not outline delay in medical benefits tied to a royal commission, while the council foresees an advisory body for Motieties. The caucus remains united on backing the Premier.
Fragmented text discusses departmental charges and payment requirements with references to parliamentary action and a large, hundreds of pounds cost. The garbled note mentions a delay and a coal coating item tied to an extended period, without clear dates or names.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.