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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1939
Page
2
Canberra weather records show barometer readings at 0 a.m. and 2 p.m. with values around 20.05 and 30.01 inches. The minimum temperature noted is 50 degrees with rainfall data for the current year summarized up to the present at Canberra.
In Rome, Italy urges mediation to resolve the Ralo Prandi dispute as part of safeguarding the British Empire. The editorial notes Italy seeks peace for the Mediterranean and stresses Mr Chamberlain's interest in world peace and tensions in the region.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Chamberlain and Foreign Secretary Halifax returning to London from travels. Chamberlain to Rome with ministers and secretaries. Halifax to join in Rome then Geneva to attend League Council sessions. Travel plans include accompanying officials and possible flight to London afterward.
Victoria's Day reports Melbourne authorities announcing water restrictions due to low daily rainfall and rising demand. Officials say general usage bans already in effect across the city and surrounding area to conserve scarce supplies.
A five day recruitment drive by the Gan vborra Citizens' Recruiting Campaign Committee aims to recruit 200 men for the 3rd SNe Battalion at the medical parade next Tuesday night. Acting chairman Mr C C Andrews says the city can meet the target, noting nearly 150 recruits were enrolled before Christmas. Uniform delays are addressed by the Defence Minister and arrangements with private firms to issue uniforms on enlistment.
National Insurance Commission chairman Brigden said a committee is examining the National Health and Pensions Insurance Act and its improvement proposals. The act’s remaining sections, proclaimed yesterday, relate to employers and employees contributions. The onus is on Parliament to repeal or amend. the act would start September 4 unless changes are enacted.
An alarming rise in water use during a hot period strained two local reservoirs fed by the Cotier Dam. Daily per capita use reached 428 gallons for a 10 000 population, with a maximum of 622. Total daily consumption hit about 5.2 million gallons as pumping capacity neared 4 million. Officials blamed private waste and dripping taps rather than public supply, urging residents to cut usage.
England declared at 850 in the first innings, South Africa replying with 240 and 120 for 6 at stumps. Jette courtain, Jone, Van der Byl and Rowan starred for short and stubborn England bowlers proved ineffective after tea. Van der Byl fell for 87 in 439 minutes amid a cautious, defensive stand by South Africa.
The British steamer Dalfram unexpectedly returned to Port Kembla after a two-year stand at sea. Picketers from the Waterside Workers Union, led by Han Sloan and Steve, forced a cautious stance, with some workers urged to refrain from leaving docks. Later, authorities ordered the pickets to disperse amid tension over alleged delays in handling the ship.
Ten thousand Austrian and German Sudeten refugees depart from Czechoslovakia as the first stage of a state aided migration largely financed by a British loan of 10 million pounds. About 1,000 of 5,000 Jews bound for Palestine have certificates. the rest head to Canada or various South American republics. Germany seeks extradition of political refugees from Czechoslovakia amid Berlin Prague talks, with Czechoslovakia offering ten divisions in a military alliance. Many refugees remain in misery in border camps.
The message to Congress by President Roosevelt is hailed as clear in defending universal rights and condemning appeasement. It calls for revising neutrality laws and using naval power to deter aggressors, urging united action to curb war makers and pressure Japan in the Far East.
Delegates attacked post policy and the Postmaster General Cameron for high handed action. They demanded Labour members bring the issue before the Commonwealth Parliament amid calls for democratic reform.
A Berlin based newspaper argues Britain is to blame for the Cyprus crisis and urges public opinion to focus on the Cyprus issue. It compares Cyprus to Austria and the Sudetenland and notes rising European tensions amid German moves.
The Prime Minister announced a royal visit itinerary and a conference of representatives to discuss detective training and taxi cab safety. Officials said the travel plan aims to reduce night assault risk, with 40 officers assigned to the operation and a month long training followed by an exam.
The Anglican Bishop of Goulburn Rt. Rev. F H Burgman warns in a monthly letter that treating Australia as a private reserve invites aggression by great powers. He cites wartime dangers, calls for liberal policy toward immigration, and notes road accidents and rearmament concerns affecting national safety.
Berlin press and other authorities assess President Roosevelt's remarks as a call to stand firm against aggressor nations while accusing totalitarian states of missteps. Critics question U.S. diplomatic limits, framing his address as a potential provocation amid mounting tensions.
Paris expresses satisfaction while Rome shows reluctance and Berlin angers. U.S. policy divides editors in New York and London with praise for restraint and calls to bolster defense. Roosevelt’s address splits opinion on tone and likely international action.
The News-Chronicle reports a stern warning to Governor Montagu Norman in Berlin. It states Britain should oppose any plans to aid Nazi aggression and cautions that Norman does not represent elected British democracy. The piece stresses Britain’s moral stance and disclaims his authority to discuss state policy.
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