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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1939
Page
4
Weather data from Canberra includes barometer readings 30.80 inches and 284 inches at p.m. plus temperatures 68 at 6 am and 69 at night. Relative humidity around 78 percent and a maximum 6 degrees within 24 hours. Wind noted as NNW and other garbled lines indicate unclear observations.
The Minister for Defence announced cadet selections at Point Cook Victoria for the Flying Teniniy Behout scheme. Applicants aged 22 to 24, with intermediate or junior public exams, receive allowances and free quarters. Pay scales start at £842 a year with future rises to £400 plus allowances. Engineers with engineering degrees up to age 25 may join the RAAT for permanent commissions, serving as technical officers on air frames and engines. General duties applicants aged 17.5 to 20 are expected to fill about 40 appointments.
Archibald Prize goes to Miss Norah Heysen daughter of Hans Heysen for a portrait of Mrs Wlink Kehumann wife of the Netherlands Consul General. Wynne prize for a Indian painting awarded to J Long. Mrs Gable seeks divorce in Los Angeles. Welder electrocution reported in Beishana. John Fogarty killed on the job.
A checkered report indicates Congress is considering a measure to authorize the expenditure for fortifying Guam naval facilities. Admiral Faby and Navy officials stress the fortification as essential for defense, while questions about funding and administration persist amid broader opposition.
Two young brothers Payton Wilson aged 20 and Quentin Wilson aged 22, drawn into a violent scheme, join Fire EAI captain Mrelenfeld’s circle. They plot amid family tensions, commit robberies, hold up motorists, and steal a house amid a spree that ends in betrayal.
Members of the Canberra Amateur Swimming Club press for removal of the trunk ban at the Canberra Swimming Pool. The Advisory Council approved allowing men over 21 to wear trunks despite ministerial still pending approval, sparking debate on age and body standards within the sport and local business backing.
The article argues Canberra stands for resisting vandalism and preserving place.hostname. It cites the statistician noting over 10,000 residents and discusses unrest, the power of place, and the need to marshal order to sustain the city’s principles amid modern temptations and global tensions. The piece frames Canberra as a standard bearer for a stable, purposeful urban life.
An article reports that former members of the se have formed a tele own union named the South Wales stairways operating TMmpioyees Union. The temporary secretary J.t tane stated the union had been registered in New South Wales and would grow to about 5000 members.
In Brisbane court proceedings, John Wentcott Forbes, held on crown charges, is alleged to have conspired with Douglas Jewett Bush and others between April 2 1937 and December 1 1938 to defraud the Producers and General Mnance Corporation and others. The case details missing certificates, forged shares, and attempts to secure £2500 via a £11000 share security, with directors and script book irregularities noted.
In a démarche amid conjecture, Australian and New Zealand leaders prepare to discuss energy policy, unemployment, rail and tax issues with Australian officials. The visit includes meetings in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra with ministers and treasury heads to review shared challenges.
The Diihuti correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says Thal ins Are tightening the boycott at Djibouti harbor and to French airways to Addis Ababa, affecting weekly air service and the Fyice steamer between Auhmars and Omaniland.
Commonwealth Treasurer Mr Casey reports no relief from 18 month fall in export prices. He notes an incident-filled past few months but says Australia remains comparatively sound versus other nations. He cites strong manufacturing investment, local production replacing imports, higher defence and public investment, and ongoing overseas capital inflows averaging about £10 million yearly to support the economy.
The Lake George mine at Captain's Flat begins treatment plant operations to process ore daily with output expected to rise as the plant reaches full capacity. Ore is transported by steam wagon to a temporary yard, then by rail to Port Kemble for shipment as work on the Captain's Flat project accelerates toward year end.
Fragmentary report from Rome notes an unfavourable trade balance improvement in some sectors. The piece mentions unclear figures and references to media coverage while citing ongoing economic concerns and potential policy implications.
A fragment notes Canada and the United States discussing empire era commerce. The minister for commerce references canned fruit and Canadian products moving under the Empire process to Britain, with Ottawa involved on a Friday.
The report states there will be no federal intervention in the Lang Labour party split. Graves says he revived communication from the federal secretary McNamara, noting the issue has been sent to state organizations and they have rejected the pleadings. A mention is made of the party’s May mini conference.
Friday reports Mr H G Wells defending women in Australia by saying half the women he saw were beautiful. He explained a former article in a journal offended Australian women and urged reporters to read a piece from his student days.
In Canberra a violent storm brought heavy rainfall and lightning. A tower toppled and power issues disrupted the area while residents reported flooded gardens and storm water channels overflowing. The Molonglo River rose as weather battered the city, causing concerns for locals.
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