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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1938
Page
2
Weather report fragment lists temperatures for Canberra and surrounding areas with references to times such as 9 am 2 pm and 6 pm. It mentions temperatures around 18 to 34 degrees and notes wind conditions and daily maximums in a terse, OCR-like format.
Road safety notes emphasize courtesy behind the wheel and adherence to the right of way. Drivers should stay in their lane, pass only when safe, yield when others signal, and avoid blocking pedestrians or driveways. Practicing patience and restraint reflects well on the company name on your vehicle.
Shocked by the number of fatal accidents during the holiday period, police officials drafted additional med to the road patrols and put broadcasting cars into service. More than 120 officers were stationed at police along the main highways.
The tale describes cobblers observing Crispin Day with the emperor’s pardon for their guild. A cobbler refuses to mend visors and asks to form a joint company with the tinsmiths, seeking imperial grant. The emperor grants limited rights, allowing the two guilds to attend the court and exercise influence over their crafts.
Lady Vasas and Mrs Crowther exit Tie A. Aisorsom arrives at Government House Canharta. I, XK Rehr commissioner of Taastion, plan to retire toward the bustle of 1030.
Moss Vale defeated Canberra in the Burns Cup second round on Canberra ground. Moss Vale posted 227 with A Casburn taking six for 57. Hourigan top scored for Canberra with 68, supported by Carnall. Moss Vale ultimately won by surpassing Canberra's total, with strong bowling and steady partnerships shaping the result.
A report mixes French Socialist debate at Montrouge with cricket scores from Canberra. Vinie leads scoring with 269 in 375 minutes as bowlers list figures for Bootes, Robinson, Laetham, Schumark, Warton and others across first and second innings, while Canberra and Moss Vale share round results and draws.
A garbled report from a London based writer notes possible Davis Cup reforms. It mentions June dates for the Faria and German championships and a Philadelphia finish in November, with speculative shifts in Budge’s rules and a push for peacemaking at an international conference.
Weather forecast for Canberra indicates thunderstorms likely later in the day with a cool change overnight. Winds shift to fresh to strong northerlies, creating hazy, loud conditions and potential local severe squalls as the day progresses.
A Canberra Times analysis calls for a national fitness campaign in Australia to be launched early next year. It argues for daylight saving as a tool to boost physical development, linking it to a broader effort to improve national health while preserving individual freedom. The piece notes Australia’s fitness lag and warns against adopting totalitarian-style indoctrination, advocating practical measures to expand opportunities for sport and recreation.
Goulburn defeated Yass by a clear margin as reports describe rapid scoring and a strong performance. The match featured swift exchanges, with Goulburn showing dominance through efficient offense and solid defense, yielding a decisive result.
A brief note describes radio lighting as a novel use to illuminate overhead spaces as brightly as the full moon. The item cites British officials and Nature science context, mentioning cables and signaling ideas in early exploration of light utility.
Dr Bailey of the University of Sydney proposes two 900 kilowatt and a 50 kilowatt radio stations in Palestine to generate artificial auroras overhead. He claims the system could illuminate a wide area without wires, aiding communications while noting disturbances and hardship in the region.
An armada of 5,000 technicians and labourers works on liner construction as Britain readies the Queen Elizabeth to surpass the Normandie. Specs compare lengths and tonnage, with Normandie at 1,038 feet 5 inches and 82,428 tons versus the Queen Elizabeth at about 1,081 feet and 88,000 gross tons.
A drowning occurred Tuesday when eight year old Allen William June fell into Glenroy Creek near Newcastle. His companion, unnamed, was unable to assist and was not harmed. Local authorities investigated the accident and issued warnings about creek safety for children in the area.
England bowled first, South Africa 288 all out at lunch with Nourse and Mitchell the start. Goddard delivered a hat trick to swing the innings as South Africa trailed after the first innings. Mitchell 38 not out, Wade 8, Viljoen 0, Sundried 21. Third day shows South Africa at 298 in reply.
The article notes room for a moderate rise in wool prices in 1939, with free sale comparable to 1938 but higher price ranges needed for profitable grower returns. It discusses demand shifts, especially German and Italian purchases, and export trends from Australia to Malaya. It references previous price levels and global factors influencing wool markets.
A German right wing faction alleges Germany spent 2 million sterling between March and September to bribe a Paris press section for disseminating fascist propaganda. General Faichee, ex chief of the Sloveniet Military Milie…m Prague, backs the charge, suggesting bribery payments amounted to treachery and social corruption.
Fragmented OCR lists gifts between cinema stars including a marble statue of a man with Carol Lombard at a doorway and other items, with unclear names and locations. The text is garbled but indicates a gift exchange sequence among notable actors.
Report describes an extremist incident near a cathedral involving Defence Party members and Arab locals. A committee member Yasnin Jatatian is reported deceased while a Jewish carpenter Jacob liber is injured. British bank passers are mentioned amid the unrest.
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