This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1939
Page
2
Australian discussions on stabilising wheat markets point to possible production limits or higher home prices. The Canberran conference signals states must fund wheat industry support from ordinary loan funds as the International Wheat Convention Preparatory Committee prepares in London for broader representation from major powers.
The Canberra Times publishes and accepts ads subject to rules. The paper may edit or omit advertisements at its discretion and does not guarantee placement under headings. Ads must reach by 3 p.m. the day before publication and be plainly written with proper names and figures. Endorsement by responsible person is required. Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd, Canberra.
Canberra reading shows barometer 30.32 inches at 8 am and 30.18 inches at 3 pm. Temperatures list 49.2 degrees at 8 am and 4.0 for grass. humidity 13.5 percent rising to 4 percent by 3 pm. Maximum and minimum temperatures for the 24 hours recorded as 0 and 16.3 degrees respectively.
Formerly second in command of the Military College, Duntroon, Cem dependent, Darwin, the appointment was announced in a government gazette yesterday.
The forecast calls for a mostly dry day with milder temperatures and a cold night. Winds shift from south west to south east, bringing a gentle breeze.
Tenrey warns that Australian credit in London could spark a serious crisis if unchecked. The Central Bank aims to regulate money by expanding it when short and reducing it when excessive to prevent over competition and resource strain. It notes emergency defence loans might be possible if no other funds can be raised.
The Bank of Canada policy described as easy money since 1835 has left depositors with about £116 million more available for any purpose. Graham Towers, examiner for the House of Commons committee, explained that the central bank controls bank reserves by asset purchases, influencing cash in the hands of chartered banks and the cost of government spending. He warned that monetary moderation remains essential amid fears of overuse of power.
Australia’s pavilion costs at the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition total an estimated 40 000 to 50 000 pounds with 50 000 pounds for construction murals casts and murals 1401 for photographic work 2500 for architect's fees and 2180 for large dioramas. The government expects the exhibits to provide substantial value beyond the outlay.
The article urges forming a Canberra Development Committee with public bodies and citizens to discuss requirements and advance the city. It criticizes the Planning and Design committee as academic and delays, insisting broad, representative public involvement will nurture civic consciousness and public opinion to counter bureaucracy and red tape.
British defence chiefs outlined a rapid expansion of air force capacity with 108 pilots to graduate, deliveries of Wirrawa planes at five per month, and fresh orders for Lockheed Hudsons and Sunderland flying boats. England would supply most aircraft this year while munitions output and ammo reserves surged to push toward the 1941 target.
Sydney reports the Commonwealth Government spent £1,750,000 on defence in New South Wales for the just closed year, well below the authorised amount. It was announced the government planned to spend £500,000 on defence in the current financial year in the state.
Telephonists and monitors in the Commonwealth Public Service, about 2000 workers, will receive higher salaries after a Public Service Arbitrator's determination. Increases range from £8 to £24 a year with overseas allowances, plus extra pay for Grade 1 attendants and home attendants. Hours and salaries for supervisors and monitors noted.
The Duke of Kent told the General Council of the King George Fund for Sailors that he hopes to resume active duties on his return from Australia. He said the present times are difficult and that wise counsels are needed. He noted the restinament programme and many younger sailors joining the services may bring older seafarers back to the sea.
The appointment of Mr. James William Bruce Tulloch Paton as Commonwealth Analyst and Chief Analyst in Victoria’s second division laboratory Melbourne was gazetted yesterday. He succeeds retired Mr. C St Peck. Paton previously served as Chief Analyst in the NSW third division laboratory.
Melbourne report notes Green Cape who won last year’s Grand National Steeple and this year’s Grand National Hurdle has been withdrawn from the Steeple to be run on Saturday.
The Customs regulation body grants honorariums to literature censorship board members led by Dr. L. H. Allen and Robert Garran. J. F. M. and K. Binna receive £75 each, while Allen and Garran receive £100. The notice lists the specific payments to each official.
Government Printing Office to publish census cards by July 11 with delays if unavailable. Proclamation approves pen ns timing for July 17 to 2. Australia union leaders plan to boycott National Legislative conference at ACT. ACT urges solidarity and regional actions. Municipal employees union warns of job risks if participation proceeds.
A petition from the Cancer Therapy Investigation Committee asks the State Government to assume control of the £35,000 residue of the Cancer Research Committee. It claims the committee abandoned its work over a year ago and no future plan has been set, despite ongoing cancer deaths in Australia.
Dr. G A Currie named Hackett Professor of Agriculture and Director of the Institute of Agriculture at the University of Western Australia. He has a Pure Science PhD from the University of Aberdeen and a Doctor of Science degree from 1936. Mrs Currie, a Aberdeen graduate, has lectured in geology at Canberra University.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.