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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1939
Page
5
Industrial employment in Kuntrailn showed a slight uptick in the December quarter from earlier periods, with unions reporting unemployment around 7 percent. The December quarter also saw a marginal rise in employment, offset by falling export prices and varied quarterly shifts.
Dinny Palla and Bil Sidwell showed promise in the Australian championships doubles, defeating rivals in early rounds while Hopman and Bednarie faced confidence issues after recent singles losses. Results also include Crawford and McGrath beating Holland and Weston in men’s doubles and Hartigan edging Berryman in women’s singles. Mixed doubles saw Long and Wynne top Moon and Berrys.
Erland defeated South Africa by an innings and 18 nine in the Third Test match at Durban. The Tooele posted a strong second innings stand before tea as bowlers tightened. Mitchell scored a lengthy 308 with 14 fours, Rowan added 87, Viljoon 6, and Mishchell provided steady support amid a flurry of runs before tea.
The January Horticultural Society of Canberra display at Albert Hall reflected heat wave effects with few exhibitors. Judge rewards announced by Mr B O Brown included awards for roses, carnations, nasturtiums, hydrangeas, and fruit vegetables. Notable speaker Miss Charles Lane Poole discussed a Dublin botanic garden, and L C Brown led a bulb display stressing early planting and soil prep.
At an inquiry in Sydney Justice De Woun heard Ernest Ciasio of Bakewell Brothers Pty. Ltd. disclose that he was paid large sums to reopen brick manufacturing in 1028. Bakewell Bros suspended operations in November. £3,604 was paid last year for reopening, more than in prior years. The Metropolitan Brick Company Ltd. handled orders and dividends, with 16 parent shareholders cited.
Canberra's recruiting drive reports rapid enlistment with over 250 new recruits boosting the volunteer militia to about 9,800 strong. The campaign highlights high participation from the Canberra Amateur Swimming Club and other sporting bodies, aiming for total enlistment of at least 0. The secretary, Ly W. Loveless, urges members to enroll, asserting Canberra’s force surpasses regional prototypes and sets a model for national enlistment efforts.
Allegations at the Can heera Trades and Cabour Counsel meeting questioned city governance and maintenance funding. The council debated precautionary measures, government reforestation, and potential county representation for future inquiries. Blumenthal and Gardiner were nominated, with Heller praised for supporting the Can herre branch of the Federated Liquor and Trades Employers Union.
In a cricket match described as knee deep in confusion, Victoria bowled well with Gulliver taking five for 32 and nine for 365 for NSW fell short. Miller Yop scored 46 for Victoria while New South Wales players faced tight bowling and modest totals.
Central Court hears Mary Anne Deveridge aged 60 charged with causing a house fire linked to Walter Deveridge and alleged arson by the police. The husband occupied the dwelling when the blaze occurred and the matter proceeds at Manly Court.
A water main burst near Town Hall to Wynyard station submerged the rail line early today. About 39,000 gallons per hour flooded tunnels, forcing temporary service adjustments. one hired train was diverted from its route. Water stood waist-deep in many tunnel sections.
The secretary of the Australian Performing Rights Association Mr Edwards has not replied to the Postmaster General's decision not to renew the agreement between the Broadcasting Commission and the Association. The arrangement previously collected over £30,000 a year in copyright fees and involved commercial broadcasters contributing more than £90,000 annually.
A Cairns Marcebra line incident last night saw a railway sleeper derailed by an oncoming train. A motor diver acted in time to slow the train, but struck the sleeper, carrying it about 45 yards along the line before it remained on the track.
Reports from London detail a lifeboat disaster near FelgAlle at Captain's Flat where seven crew members of the Bt. Ives lifeboat are missing after a massive wave overwhelmed their vessel during an attempted assist by a steamer. Police have found no motive or suspects. The Lifeboat Association will pension families of the deceased. Coxswain Thomas Castings led a crew aged 15 to 40. No trace of several relatives has been recovered.
Tuesday Detective Sergeant Nya departed Sydney by train for Adelaide to execute the warrant for the arrest of John Woolcott Forbes in a conspiracy charge. Forbes is expected to join the commodity for Bombay.
A garbled ad-like item touts a money saving self remedy for cold nasal congestion throat and chest issues. It mentions mixing a concentrated preparation with sweetened water and references antiseptic uses for catarrh and throat troubles. The text reads like a nonsensical vintage health ad with uncertain terms and misspellings.
Since August nearly 1300 migrants have passed through Sydney. The figure excludes refugees landing at other Australian ports. The Commonwealth Government has agreed to take 15000 migrants over three years.
A long race card lists hurdles and handicap events with riders and weights including To start times for five divisions such as FIRST, SECOND, FOURTEENTH HANDICAP and WELTER. It also notes a bush fire relief appeal in Sydney with calls for a Royal Commission and cross-state support.
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