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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1939
Page
3
In Paris M. Herriot decries growing anarchy and persecution, warns democracy endangered, praises President Roosevelt for stance against violence, and says free nations must resist frontier bargaining as he signals possible leadership in crisis. Budapest notes Hungary may join the Anti Communist Pact and hints at leaving the League.
Adrian Quist the Australian tennis veteran received two hours of private coaching from former champion Norman Brooks at Frankston. After the session both men expressed satisfaction with Quist’s improved serve and reduced foot faults.
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Moscow reports a new plan creating a separate Ministry for Shipbuilding as part of a division of the Defence and Industries Commissariat into four ministries. The change aims to accelerate aircraft, shipbuilding, weapon and munition production after the original arrangement was deemed unwieldy.
Mr. R G Giovanelli of the Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mt Stromlo presented a theory linking solar eruptions in the upper hydrogen and calcium layers to magnetic storms and brilliant auroras on Earth. He noted a 1937 observation window and discussed sunspot growth in predicting eruptions.
Dr K Brennan, Bendigo health officer, urged raising the standard of physical instruction. He criticized current Victorian methods, calling for science based training and university courses with employment prospects to expand the field. He argued national defence should not be the sole motive, noting Australia’s WWI army succeeded without formal PE.
Sir John Russell of the Rothamsted Experimental Station proposes a survey of soil resources across the Empire to guide a comprehensive plan against soil erosion. He suggests cropping systems that maintain cover while yielding materials and favors community settlements tied to existing markets and immigration.
Sydney reports union leaders warn of an immediate extension of the pig iron dispute at Kembla to other works if the Federal Government does not ban iron exports to Japan and withdraw port licences. The deputation will seek a meeting with the Prime Minister. Newcastle contacts follow. The Attorney General says the government does not want an extension and that companies were informed a broader fight is not desired.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to authorize 625 million dollars for an emergency defence program with 210 million to be spent in 1940 and a separate 60 million for aviation. He backed rapid appropriation to expand army navy and air forces and to strengthen Panama Canal defenses while denying plans for immediate war involvement. The plan envisions a 215 million increase in next year's defence budget and aims to train 20 000 pilots annually.
Ottawa parliament opens with a Throne speech promising a defense vote setting an all time national record. A defence purchasing commission will curb munitions profiteering and new laws cover grain exchanges unemployment insurance and a long range public works program to curb unemployment.
Britain lodges protest with Spanish Nationalist authorities after the steamer Maronga was attacked December 20 by machine gun fire from an aircraft and a bomb dropped nearby. The vessel, carrying coal from Oran to Barcelona, sustained no injuries or damage.
Prime Minister Savage stated New Zealand would not tighten its belt and would maintain or expand production. He rejected criticism of social legislation and emphasized continued output over restraint.
Leslie Joseph Farrell a bookmakers clerk admitted liabilities totaling 875 pounds from a fatal motor accident in October 1936. He applied for release from bankruptcy to Justice Lukin in the Serene Court. The application was stood over for a year. Farrell said he earned 2 a week and the crash at Bulli involved three other cars. One person was killed and five injured. Judgment was obtained against Farrell by two of the injured parties.
The Canberra Times highlights record Christmas turnover for Canberra Retail Traders. It urges readers to use The Canberra Times Advertising Services for effective promotions, noting strong market activity and the paper's foundational role in local advertising.
Buyers claim value from The Canberra Times Advertisement Columns. Advertising Tariff is available on application. Advertising counsel offered for marketing campaigns. Business people succeed through intelligent use of the paper’s 100 percent circulation. The publication not only runs advertisements but retains advertisers year after year.
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