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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1939

Page

4

Canberra and District News Agencies Listing

A fragmented OCR listing of Canberra and district newsagents and vendors. Names include Gilbert Newsagency Nicholaon Brown Daly Hataia Manuka Kingstor Dunne ny Queanbeyan and District stores Follick and Sons Murphy Cooney and others. Likely an advertisement or directory snippet with multiple agency names and locations.

Canberra Con Metiade Capitol Newsagency Times Jeclusa Jeckaoa Gilbert Mra Nicholaon RH Brown Y T Daly Hataia Queanbeyan and District Dunne.ny Queanbeyar Follick and Sons Queanbeyas Mira Murphy Queanbeyan Cooney Vecus IBM Perkin Arthur

Advertising Rules for The Canberra Times

Advertising conditions govern insertion and layout in The Canberra Times. The paper does not guarantee insertion under any heading and may omit or alter ads. adverts must reach the office by 3 pm the day before publication and be endorsed by responsible persons.

Canbarra Times Pie Canberra ‘Times Perons Pedamal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd Canberra

Weather barometer and temperatures report

Barometer readings around 20.24 inches at 3 pm and 27 inches at another time. Temperature at 8 pm listed as 108.5 degrees. Maximum temperature for 24 hours noted as 1020? degrees. A stray line shows 69 degrees in another location.

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French Navy Expansion Plans Revealed in Parliament

The Minister announced an expanded naval programme including a larger fleet of battleships and destroyers. The plan emphasizes modernization and increased mariner numbers to bolster national defense.

Federal revenue declines mark December deficit drop

Federal Treasury reports December sees a substantial revenue shortfall with a six month deficit of £2067. The six months to December show revenue at £41,040,000 and expenditure rises by £1,000,000 in interest plus £400,000 for pensions and £300,000 for defence. Unfunded debt stands at £3,220,000 with London holdings of £1,000,000 and bank balances of £3,086,000 in London and £5,386,000 in Austria.

Eaperdltiine Treasury Lonon London Auntrodia

Canberra Forecast and Astronomical Data for January 12

Fine hot northerly winds forecast for Canberra with a clear sky outlook. The Commonwealth Solar Observatory at Mount Stromlo lists January 12 with Moonrise at 10 54 p.m. and Moonset at 10 5 a.m. Major planets visible include Mars rising 29 minutes past midnight and setting later, Jupiter rising around 8 80 a.m., Saturn rising at 11 39 a.m. and setting 11 26 p.m.

Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mount Stramlo

The Canberra Times Inaugural Verse Reprint

A Canberra Times January 11 1939 edition features a commemorative poem reflecting on sacrifice courage and duty. The text echoes themes of national service and future hope in a solemn tone characteristic of wartime rhetoric.

The Canberra Times

Canberra science gathering marks young zeal and national progress

The Zesland Association for the Advancement of Science hosts a jubilee in Canberra tying to Australia’s centenary and the future of science. It lauds global collaboration, warns of misused knowledge, and highlights Australia’s role as a laboratory for the world while Canberra shapes its scientific destiny.

Zesland Association For the Advancement of Science Seminda Asseenton Australia Canberra World Adentate New Zealand Servants of Science Knowles

Import licensing policy sparks NZ protest in Wellington

A 400-strong gathering of importers in Wellington on Tuesday denounced new import licensing measures. Speakers argued the policy harms New Zealand’s freedom for trade and warned it could affect relations with Australia and Britain. Professor Belshaw urged government clarity, saying licensing is a powerful bargaining tool for protecting home industries.

Australia Sydney Herrea A. Belshaw Wermnmler Anl Faculty of Commerce Auckland University Sali Slater New Zealand

Patents Office Canberra to Cost 117000

The construction of the new Patents Office at Canberra will begin immediately after the tender for Concrete Construction Pty Ltd was accepted by the Department of the Interior. Planned on modern lines, the building will be an important addition to permanent offices, costing about £117,000 and occupying four blocks bounded by King's Avenue, National Circuit, Macquarie Street and Broughton Street, with access to the National Library.

Canberra Concrete Construction’ Pty, Ltd Intermor Patrata King's Avenue National Circuit Macquarie Street Broughton

Trade and Instruction Activities of Polytechnic School

The Sydney report from Camperdown details apprenticeship and backlaying for a fee discussed before the Apprenticeship Council. TG Brown claimed placement and schooling, while the builder and school principal provided conflicting statements about pupil progress and promised outcomes as the Apprenticeship Committee noted pupil employment and promised but unfulfilled actions.

Sydney Camperdown At Frenticeship Council TG Brown

Regal party arrives at Government House for Geneva nutrition conference

Principal figures including Sir John and Lady Frec, Professor N. Ve Bidewick, and others travel to Government House, Canberra, after attending a nutrition conference recently held in Geneva. The group’s visit follows their participation in the Geneva event and signals ongoing discussions on nutrition policy.

Wobemont House Canpertt Ir John Lady Frec Broke Professor N. Ve Bidewick Government Mouse Canbess

Heat record marks opening Canberra science congress

Delegates from Australia New Zealand Great Britain and America arrive as Canberra endures a two week heat wave with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees recording a new high. The Australian Capital Territory hosts the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science congress at Telopea Park School with papers by leaders of scientific divisions and organized excursions and social events throughout the week.

Canberra Telopen Park School Association For the Advancement of Science New Zealand Great Britain America Sciences Canbenyp Etg Duleguiea Trologiais Dr. Cure Association For Thir Advancement of Helene Telopea

Pig Iron for Japan at Wollongong Debate

Fragmentary report notes attorney general dr mensies to address South Coast unionists on pig iron dispute. Mentions Toosung and Australian Tram and Steel Ltd with unclear references to proceedings and participants.

Wollongong Toosung Mensies South Coast Unioniats Wollone Jong Ausanilan Tram and Steel Ltd

Mehaffey named acting Director-General of Civil Aviation

Sydney reports that Mr M W Mehaffey, presently Director-General of Works, was announced by Minister Thorby as Acting Director-General of Civil Aviation. The move, ratified at cabinet and possibly permanent, prompts calls for a restructured administration and prompts debate on one-man control and qualifications.

Sydney Mr Thorby Singapore M. W. Mehaffey Works Civil Aviation Thorby Mehastay Wmivt Ufiera Acultuder Sydney Niemen Te Peouldent My. Mchaffay Geoftey Fagnes Nsw Aéro- Club DNC Mr. Mehaffey Ma Mehaffey Susild Gt Sid

Immigrant Artisan Welcome Sparks Debate in Sydney

A reported ministerial statement hints at selective immigration favoring skilled artisans to drive industrial progress in Sustyatia. Critics, led by Mr. G. Davia of the Australian Jew Welfare Bakery, urge a committee to weed out unsettling immigrants while the government signals controlled entry to bolster industry.

Sydney Tuendy Lowday Privaty Thun Munister G. Davia Auateatian Jew Welfare Bakery Pyle Gomceveds Mr. Metiwen

Boy Scouts Travel by Motor to Canberra and Sydney

Travelling scouts from South Australia, ending a two day stay in Canberra, visited Sydney and Canberra on their southern route from Jumbores. W J Rae’s district commissioner led the group with Aen Berri and Mounxa in charge. The party toured with a Young members group, enjoyed a stay in Canberra, and planned excursions by motor coach with few unpacked supplies. Several hundred Beogte visited Fant and many Scout groups joined from Bundaberg, escorted by Scoutmaster White for sight-seeing tours.

Soule South Australia Cabere Aen Berri W. J. Rae Gee Sydney Canberra Fant Amo Ube Bundaberg Tourlat Bureau

Road Toll Reports NSW Casualties in Year

Official NSW figures show 12 months ending June 1 recorded 400 people killed and injured in road incidents. The period saw 12 875 road occurrences across New South Wales.

Byundy Occidente New South Wales

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