30 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1939
Page
1
The government opposes a compulsory national service scheme and stresses voluntary service. A letter to employers states men must join a territorial force unit by February, a move seen as undermining voluntary character and Government assurances given in the House of Commons.
NSW Education Minister Drummond urged Commonwealth cooperation on education and defence, calling for local devolution to provincial hubs and free libraries to boost adult learning. Critics argued for refreshed curricula and ongoing adult education, while PM Chamberlain stressed armament increases and a peace policy tied to Munich talks.
London reports a cabinet reshuffle with Sir Thomas Insilp named Secretary for Dominions and Admiral Lord Chatsfield becoming Minister for Coordination of Defence. Ric Dorman Smith takes Agricultural and Fisheries role while W S Morclan becomes caretaker of the Duchy of Lancaster. Winterton and others shift posts as Strathcona departs and intergovernmental affairs committee status changes.
MCC posted 4 for 380 with Mullon and Hatmond contributing notable scores. The reply by Transvaal is incomplete in the source, showing fragmentary batting figures and unclear dismissal details.
A Sydney panel reports that advertising on radio will be sharply restricted, with a special industry committee to set standards and police the policy. The Postmaster General and commercial stations consider banning patent medicine ads, citing medical muck aired by NSW “Uncles” and “Auntie” figures and urging stricter broadcasting oversight.
National Insurance chairman Mr Brigden condemned attacks on the act and argued pension costs could fall with lower contributions while Dr Walker urged tax funding. Dr Iker and Mr Brigden debated ageing population, taxation, and sufficiency of taxable income to sustain pensions and services.
Salamanca dispatch reports Premier Negrit rallying resolve as Republican forces harvest reserves in Catalonia. Madrid communiques claim Loyalists abandon Barcelona with heavy weaponry while orderly withdrawals occur. Refugees flood toward France as French troops bolster the border and aid arrives for civilians amid continuing siege and shortages.
From Paris on Sunday reports claim a press effort to ease fears over the Rome Berlin axis and potential joint actions. Berlin correspondents say Morr Hitter may seek involvement in Mediterranean claims, while Mussolini is pictured planning a Four Power Conference and Franco’s enthusiasm after the Verosona victory foreshadows a swift conquest in Spain.
Japanese forces report advances in the Tatyuan region amid air activity from Tokyo and Bundey reports. Claims describe troop movements and potential gains as battles intensify along the Chinese front with calls of renewed offensives and checkpoints cited.
Sydney Sunday. Michael Downing a 40 year old Clark of Tumut died in Tumut Hospital from a brutal yard attack near the Woolpack Hotel. He suffered a fractured jaw and chest injuries. police investigate as Cooma and Tumut detectives seek arrests with Detective Sergeant Allmond in charge.
Fragmentary notes describe a theft ring or robbery incident where safe breakers obtain approximately 2000 pounds. The text hints at a diary style account of the event with references to a nighttime break and an elevated object or approach, but many details remain unclear.
The Young Commonwealth Union proposal outlines uniting Youth Liberal, Junior WAP, UP Youth Movement, NSW Young Nationalists, and QueenslandYoung groups into a federal body. Provisional HQ in Melbourne, with Canberra conference and annual meetings to encourage youth political activity nationwide.
The editor objects to a Metropolitan Press piece quoted by Mr McFadyen. He asserts the hospital staff strive to run the institution harmoniously yet inaccuracies remain. He disputes claims of no ice or ice water in female wards and criticizes descriptions of the buildings as a heterogeneous paintwork display.
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