Queanbeyan and Surrounding Areas Brief Notes
Fragmentary list mentions Queanbeyan areas including Murphy, Sona, Perkins, Cooma, Arthur, Brown, Murrumbidgee, Walker, Jervis Bay, Jackson, Manhnedy and Sungendore. No complete events or clear actions readable.
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AMA
Queanbeyan
Altics
Sona
Murphy
Queanbeyet
Arlarre
Perkins
Cooma
Arthur
Brown
Murrumbsteman R. A. Walker
Jervis Bay
C. V. Jackson Yous J. Manhnedy
Sungendore
Canberra Times Historical Briefs Chronicle
The Canberra Times reports on a compact selection of local items from the nation’s capital, highlighting brief notices, upcoming events, and community happenings with concise summaries.
Advertising Conditions for The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times accepts ads with care but bears no responsibility for non insertion or omissions. The paper may alter or omit any advertisement if objectionable. Ads must reach by 3 p.m. the day before publication and be written in ink with clear names and figures. Endorsements by responsible persons are required. Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd, Canberra.
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The
Canberra Times
Mogustantes
Pers
Weather Report for Canberra with Hourly Readings
Canberra weather roundup lists barometer 30.36 inches at 9 p.m. and 20.14 inches at unspecified time. Temperatures recorded 9 am 3.4 degrees and 3 pm 494 degrees. Humidity shows 9 am 416 percent and 3 pm 45 percent. Maximum and minimum values noted with 0.8 degree rise and 24.4 degree high plus grass reading 17.7 degrees. Winds: 9 am A and 3 pm SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia Defences Drive Industry and Finance Impact
A lengthy analysis notes Australia will see rapid defence spending boost armor and munitions, aircraft, textiles, and related sectors with higher capital and labor demand. Short-term gains evolve into possible long-term market and funding risks, potential inflation, and higher interest rates that could hinder broader industrial progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Regulation on Waste Beer Colouring Introduced
Sydney reports a government regulation requiring all waste beer to be coloured with methyl violet to impart a chestnut colour. Waste beer includes any output from stills or overflows from taps or receptacles. Penalty for breach set at 30 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Chatinet Solour
Government weighs powers to curb Irish Republican Army
London Friday Home Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare told the House of Commons the Government is examining what powers may be required to deal with Irish Republican Army activities in the United Kingdom.
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London
Samuel Hoare
House of Commons
United Kingdom
Irish Descent Cited as Dail Sets Canadian High Commissioner
Mr Dillon notes one in four Australians and one in seven New Zealanders claim Irish descent as the Dail agrees to establish a High Commissioner for Eire in Canada. Mr de Velera says no undue delay anticipated in appointing representatives for Asia and New Zealand.
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London
Australia
New Zealand
Dillon
Dail
Eire
Canada
de Velera
Loan Council Tightens Controls On Semi Government Borrowing
Prime Minister Mr Menzies outlined the Loan Council role in governing semi governmental borrowing. The adopted resolution requires government approval before guarantees are issued and mandates reporting of guarantees above £50 000. Exemptions allow semi government bodies to raise up to £100 000 for own use with conditions, preserving all prior borrowing obligations.
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Menaies
Loan Council
Oan Council
Menzies
As Loan Council
Commonwealth Oras
Australia Seeks International Wheat Accord Amid Market Uncertainty
Australia remains noncommittal on an export wheat quota while urging a formal International Wheat Convention consensus in London. Victoria’s opposition weakens talks and could bar Australia from the conference. A bumper yield could create an export surplus, risking a boycott. without an stabilising agreement, government funding for subsidies may be needed as flour taxes yield about £2.5 million.
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Commonwealth
Australia
London
Victoria
Sydney
Overseas trade shows favourable Australian balance 1938 39
Australia reported a favourable overseas balance of 19 350 000 for 1938 39 based on preliminary trade statistics. Imports totalled 99 351 000 and exports 6 406 000, producing an unfavourable commodity balance of 2 075 000, while bullion exports more than offset this to yield a net favourable balance. June figures show 8 341 000 imports and 6 184 000 exports with bullion contributing 1 088 000, leaving a net unfavourable balance of 1 069 000.
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Australia
Inaugural Autogyro Mail Flight Lands in Philadelphia
The world’s first autogyro air mail service began today in Philadelphia. The craft landed on the post office roof and flew six miles to the airport in six minutes, versus forty minutes by motor vehicle.
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Philadelphia
Poat
Defence speed up of works instructions to departments
Prime Minister Menzies announced cabinet instructions to accelerate the defence programme ensuring maximum defence in minimum time and greater employment. He also commented on forming a building advisory panel with an architect builder and an engineer.
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Adelaide
Menzies
Mengies
Migration Australia Gains Germans Predominate
The year shows a net permanent migration gain for the Commonwealth driven by alien migrants. Permanent arrivals total 24,276 with departures 12,622. Germans predominate among aliens, yielding a net gain of 4,178, followed by ItalY 2,756 and Poles 1,124. Greeks 804 and Russians and Albanians about 300. British stock permanent arrivals numbered 143.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Italone
Church Services Across Parishes This Week
A dense schedule lists holy services from St John’s to Duntroon and Braddon with Holy Communion Evensong and addresses led by Archdeacon Robertson, Rev. Macleod and others. Confessions at Christopher’s and St Patrick’s. Sunday school, fellowship, and open-air meetings also noted.
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St. John's
Archdeacon Robertson
Robertson
St. Paul's Kigeton
T. Ey Whiting
Duntroop
North
Ainslie
R. C. Macleod
Braddan
Holy Communion
Causeway
Holy Name Society
Macnee
Christopher's
Manuka
St. Patrick's
Braddon
St. Francis
Hall
Readers' Views on Defence Relocation in Australia
Canberra letters praise moving the Defence Department from Melbourne to Canberra and urge near-site defence spend. They critique Melbourne as a southern outpost, warn of long transport lines and wartime risks, and propose nearer facilities and refinery considerations. The Canberra Citizen letters also complain about path access to the City and urge clearer pedestrian notices.
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Canberra Times
Canberra Trades and Labour Council
Futh
Melbourne
Canberra
Austraia
Defence Department
Australia
Equator
Australiana
Darwin
Melppe
Wartine
Edito
Advisory Council
Times
Department of the Interior
Booroondara Street
Glebe House
Gorman House
Allambee
Currong Streets
Allambee Street
Amalie Jr
Anglican Jubilee Events at Canbera South
The Archdeacon T. E. B. Whiting will lead services at St John and St Paul Kingston tomorrow with confirmation prep. The Silver Jubilee of Anglican life in Canbera South will be marked by a ball at Albert Hall on July 28 and the opening of part of the new St Paul’s Church on August 4. Parishioner support and furnishing donations are requested. The Rev T E Whiting can advise donors.
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St. John's Church
T. EB. Whiting
St. Paul's
Mkingston
Canbera South
Albert Hall
St. Paul's Church
T. E. Whiting
Dedication Ceremony Cancelled at St Christopher's Church
Tomorrow night at St Christopher's there is no Blessing and Dedication Ceremony for the newly installed ecclesiastical furnishings. Items listed include a marble altar in memory of Mother Dympna, altar tabernacle, brow sanctuary gates, marble pulpit, kneeling angels and missal, shared angels, font, Stations of the Cross, statues of Therese and St Patrick, brass vases, and other items donated in memory of relatives.
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St Christopher's
Dympna
St. Christopher’s
RB. Corkhil
Ethel Cavanagh
Dollis
Archibald McClemens
Martin, Elimbeth
Gerald
William
Maurice Burton
Angela
Warren McDonald
Thether
R. Corkhill
P. J. Tip Ping
J. Therese
Mina Ada Curley
Misa Alice Thomson
Sylvia
Evelyn Curley
St. Patrick
John Molonay
Tharwa
Joseph
Ufe
Thomas Joseph McGlade
Glory McGlade
St. Christopher's
St. Patrick's
Postal voting sparks inquiry in Parkes meeting
Farm ers and Settlers Association debated postal voting as a police inquiry opens after speaker J Humphey alleged ballots were traded and illegal influence. He urged tighter penalties and a Local Government Act amendment. The motion was adopted and statements will be sent to Chief Secretary Gollan.
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Moion Urgi
Australia
New South Wales
Parkes
Mr. Hum
Mr. Gollan
Register Boycott Affirmed In Melbourne And Brisbane
Melbourne representatives of the Metal Trades Union affirmed the Trades Hall Council decision to boycott the National Register with one dissent. Brisbane Trades and Labour Council for the ACIU meeting on Monday was instructed to oppose any move to alter the boycott decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Metal Trades’ Unions
Melbourne Trades Hall Council
National Register
Brisbane
Trisbane Trades and Labour Council
A.C.I.U
Unity Conference plans and religious notices detailed
The Labour Unity Party secretary announces that Meek will advise branches on August 24 for delegates to a Unity Conference. The program includes donated altar pieces, a carved figure unveiled in memory of Thomas McGlade, and multiple church services across Forrest, Hinddon, and Wesley Church. Ministers will exchange pulpits and conduct services with Plant details for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Heffrogsibebour Party
Empeubijen Meek
Ig.mest
Unity Conerance
Deckierd
Labour Party
J. H. Allen
Forrest
R. G. Arthur
Hinddon
Board of Management
Canberra
United Prayer
Wesley Church
J. Hallen
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North Ainslie
A. Castleman
Salvation Army
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J. F. McCabs
Christian Science
Masonic Hall
Japan
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Register
Labour Unity
Jack Dully
J. Per Ant JI McDonald
Sisters of the Good Samaritan
Dolly Weekes
Cecil Hart
Milas Julia Coomber
Eileen Mor Inryo
Will Gee
Patich
C. EB. Turnbull
Wesley
Reid Church
Mr. Arthur
Duntroon R.M.C
Waldock
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Apostolic Church
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