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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1939
Page
4
A scrambled OCR list outlines radio program slots, music, news, weather, and various performances with times and many unreadable items. It reads like a daily broadcast grid from a regional station, naming acts, hosts, and segments across full-day coverage.
Officers expressed disappointment over limited pay increases announced last November under living adjustment plans. For the fortnight, increases are 4/7 for adult males, 3/1 for adult females, and 2/3 for juniors, with implications for the cost of living and family budgets. Laws, previously NSW resident, led a Melbourne based association with a Melbourne secretary. at the last conference he did not seek the presidency, and G. Ratcliffe was elected.
Ministers and foresters press for a national bush fire prevention system. McEwen calls Canberra conference with Chief of the Capital Territory Fire Brigade and landholders to draft an organized strategy. Officials warn of Crown land protections hindering firebreaks and urge decisive action to prevent future disasters.
A Canberra debate on arbitration and defence policy highlighted the need to review arbitration procedures and reinforce national preparedness. Critics argued defence spending should not rely on public works, insisting resources be directed to broader national needs and maintaining democratic resilience.
His Excellency the Governor discusses government and people of New Zealand offering distress at the great fire raging over Victoria and New South Wales. The note expresses sincere sympathy for the sufferers and hopes the blaze will soon be brought under control.
In racing notices Detmostar Anniversary Handicap Hal Vol tile and Rodborough are scratched from the AdC Challenge Stakes and related events. The announcement lists the horses removed from the program and notes adjustments to the race lineup. Officials confirm updated entries and running order for the day.
John Jones of Australian Roads Ltd. was injured yesterday on Auburn Street, Goulburn, when a piece of machinery fell on his ankle. Ambulance officers treated him and diagnosed a fractured ankle before admission to hospital.
At Sydney Fiemington Saleyards 32 000 sheep and lambs penned with competitive demand. Lamb quality fair, market up to 1/8 and 1/1d per lb. Cattle offerings around 4 770 head with good lots selling at fair rates. prices ranged from 10 to 49 shillings per 100 lb for various classes.
Brisbane merchants report keen general demand at Sydney sales with processors and buyers from Continent and Yorkshire seeking consignments. Market activity focuses on fine wools as dealers note steady participation and competitive bidding amid cautious optimism.
The association for years urged action on a lingering outbreak in Yangas region. Officials note delays in legislation and call for prompt response to curb spread and protect communities.
Wellington and London report outbreaks linked to the Australian bust spreading across the Tasman Sea. The unclear dispatch notes sympathy and references to events in a lander and station, with mentions of afflicted farmers and related disruptions.
A reader credits Kruschen with ending chronic indigestion after three months on simple diet of biscuits and milk. The testimonial claims relief from constipation and stomach distress, noting improved appetite and no after effects when eating. The ad touts Kruschen salts as boosting natural digestive juices and overall bodily function.
Patricia Rooney aged 18 months of Stormaway Toad Queanbeyan was admitted to hospital this week with extensive burns to the chest after tipping boiling fat over herself while her mother prepared breakfast. The father had been out all night. The ambulance conveyed the child. her condition is improving.
Reader Fredk Watana recounts Aboriginal naming of Canberra linking Neungahieen and Ganberre to land features and initiation rites. He notes the Canberra plain near Mount Anaiile and Black Mountain inspired the city name, praising Canberra as fitting capital of a continent. The letter, dated January 18, 1, explains the cultural rationale and beauty of the name.
A garbled Canberra Times page reports workers idle as government plans and war effort strain labor. It mentions December 23, 1908 and calls for volunteers and charitable support from business leaders to sustain war production, with references to shipments and local shortages.
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