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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1939
Page
4
Readable weather log shows measurements for Canberra with multiple garbled figures. It reports temperatures around 0 am and 2 pm, humidity near one hundred percent, and a high near the mid eighties. many values are distorted or unreadable.
Amid global tension a Palestine dispute report claims Jewish leaders pledge to defend the Holy Land if Germany and Italy aid Arab terrorists. The World Congress official warns of troop withdrawal and allows German Jews entry, while others say terrorism was halted but risks remain.
A fragmented OCR snippet references figures and places in uncertain order. It mentions government, records, and individuals like Hamilton and Eanes, with unclear actions or dates. The readable bits hint at a political or administrative context but lack coherent events or outcomes.
London reports a Spanish government note to the British Foreign Office protesting the non-intervention committee’s silence on Italy selling four destroyers and two submarines to the rebels. Franco’s forces press the advance toward Igued, capturing Pons and hydroelectric sites amid fog and bad weather as bombings hit fortifications.
Canberra Advsiory Council questions its constitutional role as meeting notices and draft ordinances face public scrutiny. Debate centers on whether the council has real authority or relies on ministerial goodwill. Calls grow to reform procedures, increase press access, and restore public confidence in the advisory body.
The Australian Associated Press reports private correspondents in London and Paris say Germany faces a severe downturn with 220 percent drop in heavy industry since the Czech crisis. A potential slow down strike by workers is seen as disapproval of policy leading to war, amid talk of Goering becoming Vice-Chancellor and Minister for War and changes in Goebbels and Himmler roles.
Teaffle Superintendent announced pedestrians who disobey traffic signals would be liable to prosecution. He cited that 32 percent of last year's accidents involved both motor vehicles and pedestrians, highlighting the need for stricter obedience to signals.
Flood waters have effectively isolated the north country after recent heavy rain. Beyond Kalgoorlie, about 100 miles away, towns like Laverton and others are cut off while a train managed to reach Veonura and surrounding areas. Weekend food shortages are expected and distillation will be rationed.
A speed boat with Cyril Steele and eight Melbourne businessmen vanished after departing Mornington to farewell a niece aboard a liner bound for Singapore. An easterly gale rose, and the boat appears to have been blown out to sea, with Alfred Jackson among those aboard.
Disjointed lines describe movements toward the capital, a thrust into Barcelona province, and a distant win for New South Wales. The text references reactions in Melbourne on Thursday and hints at Spain and France cooperation, with unclear dates and disrupted narration.
The Australian Broadcasting Commission remains in office for an extended term through June 30. Members include Chairman Wid Cleary and Vice-chairman Herbert Brookes, with J W Kitta and R Couchman among others. Proposals seek closer coordination with the Administration via the appoinment of General Manager J Moses to a high authority role.
Benet Vayo told the League Council that despite bombings of civilians by Italy and Germany, Republicans would not use reprisals. He said Italy and Germany supplied material and experts in November and December, while intervention must intensify to end the war. Butler expressed sympathy and hope for Spain’s suffering to end. A Barcelona cable notes Negrin’s cabinet meeting and a heroic soldier defending a hill with a machine gun for seven hours, plus a captured Italian admiral recalling a December 23 mission and troop withdrawals of volunteers.
The Cabinet weighs options on acquiring ships for polar exploration. Proposal from explorer Bir Douglas suggests government issue orders for vessel procurement and establish a pole voyage program to map Australia’s outer territories. The plan emphasizes using boats to extend scientific and geographic reach.
After an adjourned meeting the Advisory Council carried a motion recommending permission for males under 21 to wear trunks at the Canberra Swimming Pool.
The Yarrowlumla Shire council considered a Queanbeyan engineer report on supplying electricity to Captain's Flat and Bungendore, with franchise bids to be invited. It reviewed road grants totaling about £94,000 for Quasai and Bungendore-Captain's Flat projects, and details of rates, weed control actions, and camping restrictions at Captain's Flat. Permanent funding changes and council contributions to Tumut Shire were approved, while landowners were warned to clear noxious weeds.
In a confusing report the SUP Harold is linked to a bank withdrawal from about £90 during a Christmas Saving Fund scheme. The money was collected and swollen, leading to an arrest. He faces imprisonment as the defendant is tied to multiple offenses in a local tally.
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