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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
6
Four year planning spans nations, with 3 000 000 enumerators to be hired and trained for nationwide data collection. The 1940 census aims to count every person, tabulate details, and provide vital demographic insight amid complex logistical challenges and historical population estimates.
The chamber approved the budget after a French judgey passed the pane. Drouies presented the measure and the chamber's vote concluded the session with the budget approved.
Scout notes report an eight member Canberra district contingency and allied groups gathering for the Canberra Jamboree on December 8 with Cubmaster Jack Vaughan leading the Cubs at Bradfeld. Overseas visitors include 27 British scouts touring Canberra with plans for a January 14 to 15 visit by a 30-strong group. Melbourne Scouts from 1st Hampton plan a Canberra stop en route to the Jamboree.
Sydney teachers at a federation conference called for health surveys of school buildings and for the minister to authorize a survey. They urged the education department to inspect facilities and to draft principles guiding school construction and safety.
Santa Claus visited Canberra yesterday morning riding in a festively decorated car. He toured the Canberra Community Hospital ward to cheer the sick Windies and then drove to crowds in Browns, delivering gifts to hundreds of children. The annual Eisnow Ltd event drew the town’s largest gathering yet.
Troop members to attend a jamboree rehearsal parade tonight led by the troop captain. The night includes a practical hobby session and general drill in preparation for the event.
A dense listing of broadcast times and programs across News Music Interludes weather and public services. Includes Australian programs from Hindemith opera to Talk of Foreign Affairs and racing and sporting updates with multiple stations and times.
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The Daily Telegraph argues Terry Hopman favors fielding Australians abroad next year while Wimbledon costs may rise. It notes Australia faced practice gaps this year with Quist and Bromwich missing. The United States may arrange Davis Cup dates to avoid a pre August frat match in the American zone.
The National Library announces its holiday recess with closures on public service days and special book exchange mornings. It will reopen for exchanges on Saturday December 3 and again on Thursday and Friday December 29 and 30, and the morning of Saturday December 31, with a return to regular hours on January 3.
Results announced for Trinity and London College of Music exams in Canberra. Notable honours include Gladys Coldyerwell with Honours at Trinity Art of Speech Advanced Preparatory, and Doris Kennard with 08 marks at London Primary Honours. Miss Welsh Mine Tally Landau praised for high standard. Docis Kan ard noted for top mark among competitors.
The Rural Offer of the United Provinces Government proposes free cigarettes at day breaks in 1600 night schools to attract illiterate adults to join anti literacy efforts. About 95 percent of rural adults are illiterate. the incentive aims to enroll them in the drive. Provisions also fund music in areas with alcohol bans to soothe drink cravings, though critics doubt it suffices as a substitute.
An old editorial touts a nostril burning remedy claiming to cleanse the body and lungs by purging decayed matter from the blood and digestive system. It links foul breath to constipation and stomach disorder and urges readers to seek Dr More's Indian Moot Pins for a cleansing relief.
George William Moore a 19 year old labourer pleaded guilty at the Quarter Seasons on Ave to assault and robbery charges. Detective Jack said Moore robbed Charles Hope a 76 year old man of his watch and chain. Two attackers restrained Hope while the assault occurred. Moore was remanded for sentence. Other briefs note Bert Nichols age 11 Barbara Norman age 0 Pamela Addison age 10.
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