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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1939

Page

3

Science may unite nations through radio language

A speech decries political neglect of scientific advances and praises radio pioneer Marconi and Ernest Fisk. It urges a worldwide common language channel taught in schools to promote mutual understanding, peace, and the practical use of science beyond diplomacy.

Marconi Presa League of Nations Mr. Chamberlain Temiller Commonwealth Wells Wetheway Aden Ren Bia Canberra Senate House of Representatives Ernest Fisk Kelso King Freerick Tout Donald Cameron J. H. Scullin P.C Bir Alfred Davidson Bank of New South Wales C. Darvall Commercial Banking Company of Sydney

Canberra Railway Station Faults Accused. Letter Critic Blamed

The Canberra Times letters page carries a correspondent named Raitring who questions station sin and service. The writer defends station staff noting opening hours, public telephones, electric safety devices, and the strain on overworked officials while urging Commonwealth Railways to improve Canberra station facilities.

Canberra Times Raitring Canberra

Statue to late King Sydney selects design

Sydney will erect a statue costing 6008 pounds in the Royal Botanic Gardens near Government House to honor the late King George V. The statue will show the monarch in an admiral's uniform and design competition will be open to entrants in Australia and overseas.

Sydney Dens Government House George V Australia

Secretary Hull Calls Pan American Conference a Success

New York reports Secretary for State Corie Hull returning from Lima and the Pan American conference issued a statement declaring the conference a success. He grew angry when asked about censorship, saying the objector is “around for” the cotton issue.

New York Corie Hull Lim Cotticiam

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