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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1939
Page
2
Weather data fragment from Camarea includes barometer readings around 9 and 8 inches and temperatures near 53 degrees in the morning and 65 degree minimum. Wind indicators show 2 and unclear direction with several garbled figures across a 94 hour period.
In Bombay on Monday Woolcott Burbea appeared before the magistrate as police sought remand over a cable request to arrest a suspect in a large fraud scheme. The case involves Producera and General Finance Co Ltd and other firms, with about 4800 seized and a large sum alleged. Bail was opposed as officers requested further details by cable and Forbes faces continued detention pending inquiries.
Science Congress at Telopea Park in Canberra urged practical steps for Australian flora and fauna preservation and debated history teaching. Mr H G Wells argued history must move beyond nation bound narratives toward global, human-centric study, while New Zealand chemist Prof H C Denham warned against separating science from industry and urged using science to boost production and materials like petrol and synthetic rubber.
The text argues for political control of currency to prevent manipulation and ensure economic harmony. It favors a public central bank with independent tenure, advisory links to the treasury, and state autonomy in currency decisions, resisting totalitarian or private domination.
Two German airmen arrived in the area to demonstrate the machine’s airlift and navigation capabilities. They departed Charieavitis at 5 am and reached Sydney after a flight of about 1000 miles. Thick bush-fire smoke hindered visibility but did not impede the flight.
In Sydney’s Annandale district four radio artists were injured when a vehicle crashed into a pole while the driver attempted to avoid another obstacle. Injuries include probable fractures for Athol Tier and abrasions and shock for Mrs Peggy Tier. John Tali, 34, of Cramorna, suffered unspecified injuries. Details are fragmentary.
London reports a Warsaw bureau suggests Ribbentrop may push a proposed pact date to January 24 to align with a broader German approach. The intent is to disrupt Polish plans in eastern Europe and widen influence between Berlin and Warsaw. Disputed notes indicate Britain France are pressing Poland into negotiations, with allies wary of German timing and diplomacy.
Canberra forecast calls for cloudy misty unsettled conditions with showers and possible thunder. Daytime temperatures moderate with colder, misty nights. winds shift east to southeast.
The Canberra Times reports a London hint at an economic war with Japan by Britain and the United States. It argues Parliament must be summoned before any decision commits Australia, questions whether sanctions are serious policy or diplomatic bluff, and warns of potential front-line impact on Australia if sanctions fail or are poorly applied.
The Australian educator Dr. C. Fanner advocates raising the school leaving age to better align schooling with modern life. He argues for expanded curricula and vocational guidance, linking education to employment and post-school life, and warns the current system inadequately prepares youth for a complex world.
Discussion on surveying native fauna and creating sanctuaries. Professors and officials urged protection, habitat rehabilitation, and limits on importations of animals and birds for sport. Emphasis on preserving native species amid vandalism, with calls for large reserves and safe habitats near urban areas.
A lecture by the Bishop of Goulburn condemns exploitation and urges Australia to pursue economic democracy and cultural renewal. He argues that not transforming civiliation leads to ongoing conflict and warns that a drift into war is easier than moral restructuring. He laments cultural disintegration and the loss of national identity as youth depart abroad for opportunity.
A Commonwealth Government initiative pledges full support for conserving indigenous flora and fauna following a 160 year context. It plans a Canberra interstate conference with departmental delegations and university museum cooperation, plus state representation. A motion by Mr E Le G Troughton and Dr Ambrose Pratt advanced the plan for a broad scientific escorting body. The Flora and Fauna Conference will convene in Canberra late this month or early February.
Commonwealth Statistician Dr Roland Wiser notes rising private investment in Australia over six years with building output in 1987 88 valued at £59,000,000 and 31 2 estimate down to £8,600,000. He cites declines in donkey numbers to 10 000, camels to 4 000, and motor car makers to 198. Retail vehicle registrations total £24,000,000 in 1987 24. Private investment for 1987 24 shows £141,570,000.
Sydney University professor V A Bailey proposed that high altitude radio physics could trigger an artificial aurora. He argued a $100,000 aerial could power a world’s largest broadcasting station to illuminate skies at ten miles, while a two gigawatt station might light a city with a vast neon glow.
Dr A V Richardson told Congress that improving pasture in arid and semi arid regions of Australia with 20 inches of rainfall could boost sheep and cattle industries. He noted natural pastures support most of the stock, urged rotational grazing with rest periods, and warned intensive systems have not yet met expectations for modern summer rainfall areas.
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