25 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1939
Page
1
During a Commonwealth Parliamentary party inspection of the Small Armée Factory led by Minister Street, a heated exchange occurred with Senator Ashley and Minister Lithgow over work allocations and percentages. The minister stated he would not tolerate delays or speeches. Ashley pressed on Vice Inflation and defence work shares.
In Sydney on a Friday the Commonwealth Arbitration Court hears miners bid for a five day week, 16 days off with full pay, and weekly pay. W Ort, General Secretary of the Miners Federation, says the claim tests the work’s dirty, monotonous and dangerous nature and argues for a shorter week with maintained wages.
In the House of Commons Mr Malcol McDonald notes a £7.00 charge and argues for Britain and America to form a joint trust for Pacific air routes. Discussions cover Canton terminal and administration details with expectations negotiations soon.
In Budapest on Friday the government dissolved the national Socialist Party following the February 2 synagogue bombing. Police raided party offices and arrested 150 people as authorities named members of the party.
Rome correspondent notes that in a speech planned for the inauguration of the new Chamber of Deputies on March 23 the Italian King may reference Italy's natural aspirations. The dispatch emphasizes a potential royal framing of national aims in the political opening.
Lord Halifax in the House of Lords stated the British government’s united stance with France against any threat to vital French interests. He dismissed attempts to soften the Prime Minister’s vow of solidarity, and warned against third party mediation or war polemics, stressing Britain’s readiness to defend liberty and mutual interests with France and Italy.
The House approved an amendment to the Defence Bill by 205 to 168 to strike the 5 million dollar Guam fortification allocation. The move seeks to avoid provoking Japan but signals administration efforts to reinstate Guam funding in the upper chamber.
Cecil Wilcox, 41, fell about 20 feet while descending a Rose May cliff ledge Friday evening. His wife and son joined a search but the body was not found until this morning, wedged between rocks with water beneath.
An air expert urged regulations to compel private aircraft pilots to report their departure and arrival points at the Katoomba crash inquest. Minister Thorby said he will refer the evidence to the Civil Aviation Board to see if further action is possible to prevent recurrences and improve safety on non commercial routes. The crash occurred as Alephol, returning to Manvat due to clear conditions, apparently fell from about 3,000 feet.
After a multi day hearing, the General Secretary of the Australian Natives Association and the Prime Minister of the Insurance Officers Association were awarded 3500 pounds in damages against the Commonwealth. The Assurance Society faced assertions of malicious persecution. A stay in proceedings was granted. This was the third trial.
Rural products report notes meat branches in New South Wales show development and rising output during the past year. It estimates butter production at 16,000,000 pounds, reflecting strengthened rural industry activity and associated gains.
Officials voice on record figures cited from 1936 37 and 1026 30 as unions denounce a restrictive industrial commission judgment. Estimates show employer control and lower production figures with concerns over worker hours and industrial policies. Wheat projections remain high amid employer opposition.
London reports The Times diplomatic correspondent says Britain may recognize General Franco as part of Spain’s reconstruction. The Foreign Office notified the French ambassador of cabinet intent, while Britain weighs its stance to avoid provoking Republicans.
In Moscow the Red Army celebrates a pledge of allegiance as Navy Commander Frinovaky announces many new ships. The Soviet Union declares readiness to meet an anticipated fascist assault and strengthens defenses ahead of looming aggression.
Scrambled notes describe a televised boxing match and a science themed screening in London with references to a large image aperture and a comparison to a flat mapped layout. The text is garbled and mentions weather and event timing loosely without clear outcomes or participants.
Thursday reports from London describe a combined Palestine conference with Arab and Jewish agency representatives, lasting hours of friendly discussion. A follow up meeting is planned with Palestinian Arabs kept informed. Budgets show defence outlays and supplementary items totaling significant sums tied to Palestine and Transjordan amid security tensions.
In North Fitzroy William Simpson 54 dies from a self inflicted gunshot after a domestic quarrel with wife Evelyn Bimpwon 34 who is injured with bullet wounds and hospitalized. Earlier sounds of a dispute were reported near their home at a hotel doorway. A former shop confrontation preceded the night’s events.
Minister for Works and Civil Aviation Mr Thorby asserted he will not allow press cross examination twice daily or permit newspapers to construe his replies. He said reporters seeking interviews must submit their intentions in writing, which he then answered in typewritten form. The exchange followed threats against a reporter who had interviewed him.
Thurad The Treason Bill was read a second time and agreed to by Ti votes to 10. Mr De Valera declared that no state could rely on the food will of its citizens to maintain freedom. Force was always needed to safeguard liberty.
A mystery incendiary fire gutted the Macquarie store in Narromine causing about £10,000 damage. It was the district's biggest blaze in years and the week saw five outbreaks. Rumors of a big show at night circulated but were unproven as townspeople remained anxious. Earlier, three other fires occurred, two in unoccupied buildings and one in a private home.
A fragmentary dispatch notes Italian forces concentrating at Djibouti with North African commanders meeting in Ab tions to assess the African front. Reports from Tunis mention French outposts and shifting allegiance as Italian positions south of Djibouti face unclear demarcation.
The minister for external affairsMr Hughenstates Friday in New South Wales that the 70 000 quota will be reached soon and efforts will push the target to 80 000 The plan aims to keep the campaign active and expand enlistments nationwide despite the current target being met.
A Berlin decree orders Jews to sell all gold silver and jewelry at pawn shops by March 7. The measure targets Jewish residents with fines and enforcement likely by local authorities.
Marshal Parib is reported ill with influenza on Thursday with probable fever and weakness. Local officials note the illness is affecting duties but expect a swift recovery.
Brussels reports the new premier announcing no change in foreign policy. He proposes civil service wage cuts, pension reductions, and new taxes on monopolies as part of a broad financial plan. The statement outlines salary reductions and adjustments without altering core foreign commitments.
Canberra Commonwealth Government shifts policy to isolate air bases from civil air services. The RAAF station at Canberra, among largest tank grounds, covers over a mile. Three huge hangars will front the aerodrome, with air force and ANA offices nearby. Construction work readies accommodation for officers and men as the base is established around 1839-40.
Disjointed report notes Shanghai officials designate two safety concentration points in Kunlun to shield foreigners from attack, with European sanatoriums and patrols cited. British and U.S. representatives protest Japanese treatment amid a hostile climate. ministers discuss actions and possible charges.
The Minster of Agriculture and Sir Dorman Smith addressed the House of Commons noting government land use and the need for additional support. A long arm policy was discussed aimed at aiding growers of two cereals, with plans to apply measures to both crops.
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