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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 01, 1938

Page

6

Capitan Cap Theatre Presents Entrancing 1940s Film Package

The Capitol and Civic Theatres offer a program featuring Boston based studios and stars. Samuel Goldwyn presents It is a star laden lineup including Tom Hall Dorothy Lamour and Ponita Granville. The film lineup includes The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in full technicolor and a drama It Happened in Hollywood revealing industry secrets. Other titles feature Richard Dix Fay Wray and Walter Brennan with a strong supporting cast.

Cellent Entertainment x Cay Ted Fr BC Capitol Civic Cali South Seas Charles Nordhoff James Norman Hall Jon Hall Dorothy Lamour Samuel Goldwyn Ponita Granville Dolores Oste Thestra Tonicht Mark Twain Tom Sawyer Davie Selynick David Coppertiela Poroner Banda Wws Tommy Kelly Jackie Moran May Rodeo Victor Jory Walter Brennan Hallywood Richard Dix Fay Wray Samuel Coldwyn Kingsley Sylvia Sh!ney Joel Metfen Humphrey Boyar Wendy Barrie Claire Trevor Kida Iran Raine Fusiney Walter Wenge Beter Leatey Mr Motether Attiurtiam Gary Pharper Marea Tel Montgomery Amd Virginiak Pru Adv Tony Marios

Queanbeyan Band Faces Disbandment Over Finances

Five Queanbeyan Municipal Council aldermen and the Town Clerk each gave £1 1s to open a public subscription for the band. Bandmaster Thornton offered his resignation to take a job in Leeton, having earned £210 weekly but unable to secure permanent work. Mayor Esmond urged a public appeal for funds to avoid losing the band ahead of the centenary celebrations. the council proposed a £25 subsidy.

Queanbeyan Municipal Mrr. FC Paula Ty Tee Baad Immi Ie

Death penalty for spies in France

Fragmentary report notes a government move to increase penalties for espionage in peace time France. It mentions a shift toward stricter punishment similar to penalties in Germany and other countries, with several names and dates unclear due to damaged text.

France PAIS Pranes Germany Pally Imi

Dismissal of Ministers Sparks NSW Assembly Debate

In Sydney the debate on the Address in Reply saw Mr. Bate of the UAP condemn government dismissals of Captain Chaffey and Mr. Shand from the Cabinet and criticise the Police Commissioner Mackay. He warned democratic government was in jeopardy and urged Parliament to address Cabinet secrecy and the dismissed ministers' right to appeal.

Sydney Chaffey Shand Bate U.A.P South Coast Legislative Assembly New South Wales Mackay Giraffey Stevens Toyal Commission

Plea for Recognition of Weather Forecaster Mr. Jones

Senator Collings urged official recognition of Mr. Spigo Jones for weather forecasting, criticizing government claims his work lacks scientific basis. He cited a twelve year old report and called out ministers for damning Jones perpetually and blocking his employment.

Spigo Jones Senate Opposimai Col M Sy Pt Collings Conde Inigo Jones Commonwealth Mr. Jones Alag Queensland

Lost Legion youths seek permanent avariums and overseas futures

The Labour Party acting secretary Mr A McAlpine criticizes Overseas Settlement Board findings urging permanent facilities for thousands of youths nicknamed the Lost Legion. He calls for increased training funding land and equipment to create viable apprenticeships and employment before expanding overseas migration.

Bydnex Labour Party A. McAlpine Overseas Settlement Board Chivernment

Cyclist Injured in Head-On Crash at North Richmond

Edgar Phipps, 23, a labourer, suffered severe facial and hand wounds after his bicycle collided with a car at North Richmond. He remained conscious, but his right leg thigh and wrist were fractured and an immediate operation followed at hospital. The car occupants escaped injury.

Sydney Edgar Phipps North Richmond Hipps

No Promise of Neutrality

Berlin archive evidence disputes a long cited claim that King George V pledged British neutrality. Prince Henry’s account says the king only said Britain would try to stay out and likely remain neutral, while Jagow’s 1925 record argues the phrase was overstated and misread as a formal promise.

London George V Prince Henry Prussia Jagow House of Hohenzollern Berlin the Times George King George Dr. Jagow

Alderman Manzell Cleared After Travel Fare Charge

Alderman J B Mansell of Marrickville Council faced a Kogarah Court hearing over travelling in a first class carriage to avoid extra fare. The information was dismissed due to Mansell's good character despite the charge being proved.

Sydney J.B. Manzell Marrickville Kogarah Court Mansell

Speed limit report due to Parliament next week

A transport minister plans to present a speed limit report to Parliament next week. Mr. Vernon Treatt warned that without a significant traffic improvement, a move to amend the measure would be pursued in Parliament.

Sydney Transport Bruxner Vernon Treatt U.A.P

Britain Discusses Dominion Role In Foreign Policy

A parliamentary exchange reveals debate over Dominion participation in foreign policy decisions. Mr Henderson asks whether Dominions should shape policy and not just approve, while Mr Chamberlain emphasizes keeping them informed amid evolving world events and methods. Mr Bellinger calls for faster communication and modern methods, including wireless telegraph.

Britain Cl Periain Jnic Henderson Dominions Chamberlain F. Bellinger Mr. Chamberlain

Pooley Bridge Leads Grand National Trials at Epsom

Pooley Bridge the hot favorite for the Grand National looks set for the big race after a satisfactory run at Epsom this morning. He covered seven furlongs in 1.35 with the last three furlongs in 40. The going held and he was not extended, with trainer A. E. predicting a second Grand National appearance.

Melbourne Pooley Bridge Epsom Speech Ganymead Giantkiller Green Cape Flemington

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