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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1939
Page
4
A fragmented report notes fourteen degrees of winter cold with stray lines about a thermometer and a club visit. The piece references a weather event and mentions a temperate reading and a local club, with unclear details and names obscured by OCR errors.
The Commonwealth Statistician reports price comparisons across Sydney Goulburn and Canberra showing declines in some May prices relative to April. Brisket pork chops and leg cuts rose in places while others eased, with notable shifts in chuck steak mutton forequarters and rib beef in the three regions.
A brief report describes soft wood planting in the Terrepn viuudd region and Tidbin Bila district, extending to higher mountain levels as part of reforestation efforts.
The Australian Labour Party defends constitutional methods and a boycott stance, arguing the National Register would inventory manpower for emergencies. It cautions opposition must rest on clear principles and criticizes ACTU and A C T U missteps in pursuing a policy at odds with law and order.
The government announces distribution of census cards for men traveling to Agigralle and those remaining over a year. Outback workers may write to the nearest postmaster to obtain cards, with a July 28 deadline for unreturned cards and allowance for delays due to remote conditions.
The Royal Commission into the GPO extension contract heard evidence from builder Whitham Grant who alleged pressure from above to favor terracotta work. Grant cited price discrepancies with Wunderlichs and noted other bidders. He denied accusing individuals of dishonesty and said the inquiry adjourned until tomorrow.
The Duke and Duchess of Kent will arrive in Australia in November for a Governor-General appointment with restricted ceremonies. The Strathaird will dock at Fremantle November 14, with escorted arrivals at Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney on November 18 20 and 22. The Duke will be sworn in November 23 in Canberra, while Parliament is expected to adjourn.
At AT Advisory Council meeting the push was made for the Minister for the Interior to approach the Health Minister about sanctioning chilled meat imports to the Territory. A Health Department letter said consideration would follow an application. Dr J W Nott and two lecturers would start Canberra business if supply continuity is ensured via chilled meat from Sydney abattoirs. Prices would rise less, boosting competition. opponents warned imports could harm local abattoirs and rural sections.
Australia beat Mexico 3-0 in Mexico City as Bromwich and Quist defeated Hernandez and Reys 8-6 6-0 6-1 in doubles. The match started late, 4,000 spectators attended, and Hopman praised the team while noting tougher tests ahead. Exhibition games featured Crawford beating Hopman.
The Advisory Council yesterday urged the Minister for the Interior to allow a public servant to serve as a director of a Co-Operative Trading Society. The motion supported amending the Canberra Co-Operative Trading Societies Ordinance 1939 to align with New South Wales practice and permit public servants to hold directorships with safeguards on pay.
Minister for Customs Mr Lawson said the government backs a Tariff Board inquiry into Australian Consolidated Industries Ltd to check for any excessive profit taking. The move aims to protect industry and not attack the company, with plans to discuss in Melbourne with Tariff Board chairman Mr McConaghy and to boost Customs accounting staff for closer oversight.
A touring car driven by Charles Nicholas of Crawford Street Queanbeyan and a lorry driven by Chris Banka of Pluin ders Way Canberra collided at the Wentworth Avenue Eyre Street Kingston intersection about 6 pm last night. Both vehicles damaged but occupants escaped injury.
The Industrial Board chaired by Mr L L Hill heard unions including the Australian Workers' Union and Liquor and Allied Trades union with representatives from the Commonwealth and employers. Adjournment sought by Mr Gibson to obtain instructions on new claims. The board set sitting hours from 9.30 am to noon and 2.15 pm to 4.15 pm.
Indications point to a government victory with the B M A over the maternity service section of the Social Security scheme. Previously only a few members cooperated, but the association now appears to relent. A recommendation seeks fees to reimburse practitioners from the Security Fund and to compel all doctors within the act’s scope to provide maternity services.
The Vienna Boys Choir delivers entertaining operettas in costumed performances with strong acting and charm. Critics praise the choir's expression, voice technique, and life affirming, joyous artistry. Recitals Wednesday and Thursday evenings offer tickets at the usual offices.
The Graziers' Association of New South Wales asked the Commonwealth Arbitration Court for a variation of the Federal Pastoral Award to remove the prosperity loading of six shillings per week for shearers and one shilling per week for station hands. General secretary J W Allen said the award covers the industry nationwide except where a state award exists and that the hearing is expected in August.
The State Government will meet Wednesday and Thursday to consider departmental estimates for a age year. Ministers will decide whether the law shall take its course in the case of Trevor Kelly, condemned for the murder of Constance Bommeria and sentenced to death at Armidale.
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