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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1939

Page

3

Rome Conference Yields Cordial Talks No New Agreement Reached

An official communique from Rome reports cordial talks between Duce and British Prime Minister with a frank exchange of views. No new agreement was reached, but contact was improved and results may appear later. London notes the discussion covered momentous questions and potential shifts in Mediterranean balance.

Rome Duce Chamin London Cha Signor Mustalini Weunentay Muasuin Count Clan Farawello World Dolmiot Fae Menor Laban Wihich Nia Lis Leuvee Mussolini Chamberlain Catalonia United States Policless Fiona Musoini Daily Telegraph Spain Mediterranean

Britain Opposes Japan Open Door Policy Pact

An economic bloc statement from Britain opposes Japan’s stance on the open door policy and trade integration. The dispatch notes Britain ready to discuss revisions and forthcoming talks on economic arrangements with Japan, emphasizing firmness in positioning and timing of negotiations.

Tokyo Robert Jiypunosw Tha Britain Firstain Dn Chinn

Migrants to Arrive Anaruarin Saturday

The article notes predicted migrant arrivals to the Commonwealth with estimates around three thousand from England or Anatrain, following a resumed migration period since March. It lists totals, including 81, and December mailings causing a rise to 91,220, with breakdowns by youths for farm work, household workers, children, and others.

England Tar Me McEwen Garr Wsslvtosh Bihial Mbevante Commonwealth

Ceiling Collapse Hits Renate Chamber in Heat Wave

A large plaster section fell from the Renate Chamber ceiling during a heat wave. While the fall caused material damage, no injuries are reported. The incident appears linked to roof expansion from rising temperatures and aging plaster, with cleanup underway.

Renate Chamber Mulabiay

Mrs Quirke Wins By Sydney Ballot in Legislative by-election

Mrs Mary Quirke widow of late MLA John Quirke won the Bathysis by election in the Legislative Assembly after her husband’s death. Final tally showed Quirke 798, Ridney Werton 4390, John Carroll Independent Lab 2004. Votes split mainly along Labour lines with clear sectional support.

Bydney Endlania John Quirke Mary Quirke Qestertay Toonight Wis Ira Quirkge Ridney Werton Lab John Carrol Ind. Lab Guistanding

Science Congress Deliberations and Excursions Outline

Colegnica to resume deliberations at Telopex Park School in the morning. Afternoon geology group excursion includes Coppin Crossing Urinesa and Cotter River. Architecture and engineering visits to radio station and directional acting position. Agriculture and forestry delegates tour Farrers homestead and Forestry School. H G Wallson to speak on the function of history in education.

Colegnica Bolenes Congress Telopex Park Coppin’ Crossing Urinesa Cotter Yangaina Molungloulvil Farrers Homestead Forestry School Agriculture ‘and Forestry H. G. Wallson Lintes

Norway Acts Claim Sovereignty Over Antarctic Whaling Areas

In Oslo Amenaure in the Norwegian State Council asserts sovereignty over a broad Antarctic continental area from Falkland regions to Australian dependencies. The Prime Minister says the land was explored and mapped by Norwegians and that sovereignty is claimed for national interests while not infringing others rights to whale.

Oslo Amenaure Norwegian State Council Falkland Wich Land Norway

Ellington Air Report Seeks Revision of Defence Outlook

Government observers urge revising the Air Board outlook on defence preparedness after Air and Civil Aviation Boards critique Ellington's report. They note unachieved training targets, lavish building plans, and a higher accident rate claim, urging focus on efficient spending and aircraft performance.

Air Board Air and Civil Aviation Boards Edward Ellington Aly Board Strelt

Commonwealth of Australia ad seeks Libyatiass Officer post

Job notice from the Attorney General's Department inviting applications for a Library Officer in Canberra with a salary range up to £277 0s 9d, requiring university qualifications in science or related fields and proficiency in literary work. Applications must be addressed to the Secretary by a stated deadline. additional tender notices from the Queanbeyan Agricultural Association detail building works and facility updates with specifications and submission details due noon on Saturday January 21, 1989.

Designa Canberra Auatraian Reine Wh Corman Prefarenen Chinharra Etn Fannney Queanbeyan Rodeo Yard Ato Deane

City Bowls A Grade Pennant Victory Over Queanbeyan

City defeated Queanbeyan by 26 points in a pennant round, with final ends 115-79 after leading 48 at the 20th end. Challen added 7 on his 20th end test, and Stevens, Peterson, Fawcett, Martin (CG) beat Hill, Brown, Kendall, 1Q. Other Canberra notes mention postponed matches due to boat fires and club games with visitors from the Science Congress.

City Queanbeyan City Reading Senda Challen Stevens Peterson Fawcett Martin Hill Brown Kendall Grouma Keen Clarke McKeod Bruce Piel Ontners Canberra Jenn Cancera Fv Yeas Gowrie Messrs Belcher Gough Gull Hauicock McGibbon Banker Chapman Heyes Heller Gray Wentharston Ala Dickinan Dee Francia Hanken Gutt Mecibbon Newman Warwick Fleming Lott Trevillins Cooper Loughrey Whiteford Yaurenall Beattie Hancock Wingate Chidgey Cook Willock Keith Chu

Training Operations Delayed at Point Cook and Laver ton

The Air Board reports training progress at Point Cook and Laver ton is limited by equipment shortages. It notes ordered aircraft and guns from England remain undelivered, delaying advanced training but allowing basic flying to continue. a volunteer air force plan is rejected while initial training of new reserves could start if funding is provided.

Air Board Elinglim Edward Ellingtom Raaf Fa United Kingdom Edward Ellington Air Ministry Eward Eilington Raab Telington Als Board Air Ploly Point Cook Laverton Eilington

Air Chief to Go to England on Exchange Duty

The Prime Minister announced that Air Vice-Marshal Williams will be exchanged to England for two years as a senior RAR and TAA officer. Air Commodore Goble becomes acting Chief of the Air Staff with rank of Air Vice-Marshal and J C Russell will come to Australia on exchange. Williams praised for past work. command structure criticized. Williams to receive coastal command administration and later executive command of an operational group.

Williams England RAR Edward Eilington Lyons Goble Wil Air Staff J. C. Russell RAF Australia Lyonn Marghal Williams Alr Willams Sint Rap Air Ministry Omcér

Rumours of Labour Move to Seize Banking System

In Wellington rumours spread that a Labour majority will press for immediate control of New Zealand’s banking and monetary system. Observers expect radical banking legislation with the Bank of New Zealand drafted to be nationalised and other banks possibly taken over. There is talk of a capital levy or inheritance tax.

Wellington N.2 Runday Ite New Zealand Tt Lw Bank of

Empire defence pledge amid wartime measures in Britain

Bundy Loyd Winterton, Chancellor of Langwater, states Britain and the Empire are growing stronger daily under the government’s comprehensive strengthening and rescue measures. He mentions a new scheme of visiting defence and warns against potential aggressors, noting opposition fears were raised again in January 1914.

London Bundy Loyd Winterton Duchy of Langwater Britain Janth 1914

United States Notes on German Treaties Promise Rights

Washington Sunday reports the United States issued notes stating Germany would grant Americans rights under creation and that the U S ambassador would return to Berlin after reviewing individual cases of alleged violations.

Washington United States Germany Berlin

Australian Defence Chief Warns of Foreign Policy Risks

The Defence Committee chairman told a late night broadcase that Australia faces danger from overlapped foreign policies and that public belief in a strong, unified stance is fading. He argued Hitler’s advance showed how neglecting decisive leadership could invite disaster.

Scout Rescues Boy in Camila River Incident

A scoutmaster Arthur Lewis and a scout cub Noel Malkiner faced danger near Camila last night as Lewis pulled the boy from the river. Both were carried in unusual circumstances before reaching the bank where the boy was found with hair pulled and artificial respiration given.

Rydney Bundey Camila Arthur Lewis Bterrylands Noel Malkiner

Australian financier held aboard liner in Bombay case

Sydney police detain an Australian financier named John Waslcott Forbes aboard the Strathnaver in Bombay on Sunday. Cabled instructions from Sydney direct the extradition process, with authorities moving to pursue the case through the Central Police Court next week.

Bombay Sydney John Waslcott Forbes Strathnaver Bydnicy Mangle

English Cricket East London Simsay Scoreline

In East London, Simsay reports a high scoring match as W C C totalled 820 with Yardley making 126 and 40 for Piss. Border contributed 233 while Sagat faced 820 for W C C.

East London Simsay W.C.C Piss

Air Ministry orders new Fairey airliner with retractable wing

London reports an aeronautical writer notes a retractable military wing for the Fairey transport, enabling plane to switch to a biplane landing mode. The 220 mile an hour, 80 passenger craft is ordered by the Air Ministry, with wing feed reduced by about one sixth during takeoff.

London Gealgam Air Ministry

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