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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1939

Page

4

Investigations Find Water Supply Secure for Cotter River

Officers from the Department of the Interior report no threat to Canberra city water as all tributaries to Cotter River show strong flows. Site team includes Surveyor-General A M Boretyil and Water Supply chief Mtr AL Preatnant among others. Bathurst Gaol incidents escalate with warders threatened, multiple prisoners involved, inquiry planned by Minister for Justice.

Department of the Interior Cotter Ares Sty A M. Boretyil Mtr Aint Gilet Purvey & Tair. Hy Mount

Publishing Notice Canberra Agency Report

Public notice from The Canberra Times detailing agency notices across Canberra and suburbs including Manuka Kingston Ringaton Dunvroon Molonglo with references to Newsagency and local publishing terms.

Manuka Weatridue Weatlale Kingston Ringaton Dunvroon Molongio

Advertising Conditions and Policies Violated by Submissions

The Canberra Times outlines ad submission rules, disclaimers, and the publisher’s rights. Ads must conform to policy, be submitted by deadline, and may be altered or omitted if objectionable. The notice names Canberra Capital Presses of Australia Ltd as publisher.

Thamgutge Buchmesa Canberra Times Pam

Weather report summary for Canberra

An impaired weather note for Canberra shows chaotic figures with temperatures and readings at 8 am and 3 pm. It lists inches, degrees and wind observations but contains multiple garbled values, making precise conditions unclear.

Canberra Easiew

Readers Views Water for the Birds

The Canberra Times letters page carries a plea about bird welfare amid drought conditions. The writer urges authorities to provide trash water to thirsty birds and calls on responsible farmers and property owners near Paramany to aid wildlife. The piece highlights the need for local action during January.

Canberra Times

Governor General Hosts Canberra Meeting in Government House

The Governor General and Lady Gowrie attended a formal morning gathering at Government House Canberra. Notable attendees included the Governor and Mrs Gowrie, with a reception list featuring several officials and guests arriving for the event.

Lord Gowri Canberra Lady Gowrie Slin Rey Mrasavarah Ata Joba Hue Elie Avso Beckett Hota Comber Layers von Silaerbnt Garr de Willins Lely Clemens Minar Mucuret Moynih Daly Birks Michelenn Hate TR. Wilton W. B. Blamer HB. Jones A.B. Cashmore Rom Broinawakl Wnd Meg. Hi Miler Sox Mim J. W. Parsons Rosch RF Wilma RV Pyfe Moe Pol Mj Miata Dr Phy Ewings Mins Dicksoh Bevang Sirebe Purpbull Archdeacon CB Roe

Scientists in Canberra chained by bureaucracy and power

A critique of Australian science institutions in Canberra arguing they are held in bureaucratic captivity. It condemns the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the Commonwealth Solar Observatory for ministerial interference, urges independent national trustees and a true national university, and calls the Canberra conference a chance to press for freedom from political control.

New Zealand Association For the Advancement of Science Canberra Washington United States Handbook of Black Mountain Council For Scientific ‘and Industrial Research Council For Scientife Industrial Research Government Department Kent Commonwealth Solar Observatory Department of the Interior Interior Australian Forestry School Australian Institute of Anatomy Apeak Mil University College National University Msaurm University National University Council

Canberra Faces Record Heat Wave and Storm

Canberra endured a 108.5 degree heat peak as a rare heat wave gripped the city. A sudden westerly wind shift brought rain and a garden party at Parliament House sheltered by tents. Ambulance crews helped six people and the city advertised comparative weather data at the Science Congress to ease public concern.

Canberra Nelaat Elujma Inigo Jores Queensland Inigo Jonas Bret Catnstorm Parliament Stelter Government House Gererwt Tate Meteorologia Newman Gammonwasith Tourist Bureau Science Congress Felopea Park School Conberea Turaday Melbourne Wan Lesa Adelaide Bourke Ivanhoe Albury Canveron Yeatrday Tole Carcera Mgnt Anton Oelock Vietory Senires AL Goubuen Queen- Deyan Yams Pre Westeray Tass

Temperatures in Capital Cities Show Heat Wave Relief Expected

The State Meteorological Office reported high temperatures across capital cities with Perth at 60 and Darwin at 80 degrees. A cool change was forecast for the southern half of the state tomorrow, but no relief for the north and northwest. James Williams, 21, of Duval, died after a fall at work in Toof while working in Tucal due to heat.

Métbourbe Brisbane Adalaide Perth Darwin Syidney Leeton Hay Bourke Wagga Boga Albury Broken Hill Wentworth Forbes Pennant Hills Muswellbrook Maitland Dubbe Penrith Griffith Mowe Vate Warialda Merridle Newman James Williams Duval Toof Tucal

Railway lines buckled near Newcastle in heat outage

Rail lines buckled between Awa and Dara Crack near Newcastle as temperature soared over 100 degrees. Trains were diverted to the Aalagi line and halted for about four hours while repairs or inspections proceeded.

Newcastle Wodneulay Awa Dara Aiew Aalagie

Cyclist Injured After Fall at Brighton Le Sands

A cyclist named Ernest Nichol from Huristone Park was injured when his bicycle wheel caught on a line at Brighton Le Sands. He was thrown into a passing sedan and struck by a protruding door hinge causing injuries to his neck and head.

Sydney Yamline Brighton le Sands Ernest Nichol Huristone Park

Windsor Hottest Day Ever 122 Degrees At Windsor

A heat wave battered the city with a record 122 degrees noted in Windsor despite scattered partial treatments for those affected. Attendees at Parliament House Garden Party and official gatherings endured the heat before storms arrived, forcing shelter and prompting a shift to shaded pavilions and indoor receptions.

Parniament House Commonwealth Faust Parliament House Jacke Cuatoma Mfr. Perkins Perking Territories Mir. Harrison Ades. McEwen Conmamissioner Geoffrey Whinkard Jr ‘Faheel Tay Sail Mra Whit Bimpeon Abel Russell Grimwwatla Association Advancement of Salonen Sir David Tivett Tivert Ernest Reo Barvett

Payment refusals spark debate on patient panels

The article notes rising patient bill nonpayment prompting talk of the Shela Security Act. Governors in New Plymouth may seek to blacklist patients and remove them from panels, with doctors in other centers potentially adopting similar measures.

Wellington Weil

Opening of Science Congress in Dominion gathering

The jubilee meeting of the Science Congress drew a wide audience from the Dominions and across the British world. Governors generals, professors, and officials from New Zealand, Great Britain, the United States, and Australia attended the platform ceremonies and opening address by Lord Gowrie.

Congress Waaing States New Zealand Alec Great Britain United States Preak Robert Garran William Clemena Pewealth Public Rofesmer Decrete Cumpston Scott’s Addrens Rofemur Broaks Australian Science Sage Pains Lord Gowrie Tee Aengland Carr Douginn Mawson

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