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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1939
Page
4
Brief item notes Queanbeyan and district figures Dunne Fallick and Sone in a local meeting or event. Names linked to Queanbeyan with limited context, suggesting a community or civic notice. No dates or explicit actions provided.
The Canberra Times accepts advertisements subject to fellow conditions. The paper reserves right to alter or omit ads deemed objectionable and will not guarantee headings. Copy must reach by 1 p.m. prior to publication day and be in ink with proper names and figures.
Fragmentary weather record notes barometric readings at 9 am and 3 pm, temperature highs and lows, humidity, and wind directions. It cites 29.76 inch pressure at 3 pm, maximum 40.8 degrees, minimum 35 degrees, and humidity around 40 percent, with wind noted as 5 E and N.
The piece traces the Corinth Canal from ancient diolkos drag routes to Nero’s early trenching and Caesar’s era, noting the persistent attraction of the isthmus. It cites completion delays as emperors and revolts reshaped priorities and highlights French engineers later matching Julius Caesar’s chosen line with advanced tools.
A submission by Mr. W. J. Windeyer to the Royal Commission on GPO extensions says four ministers and a senator should be exonerated. He states no bribery evidence has emerged and criticizes actions around tender pricing and a luncheon with officials. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
The piece argues Australia should accept or oppose export quotas at a world wheat conference. It notes a global wheat glut, declining bread consumption, and calls for shifting wheat-focused policy toward profitable alternate crops like soybeans and linen flax. It warns against propping up wheat farming without a long term plan.
A national survey of refrigeration and cold storage facilities for wartime and peacetime needs has been completed by the Department of Commerce. A Brisbane inquiry will assess adequacy for meat and butter storage, delays in overseas shipments, and private sector remedies, with a committee chaired by T. F. Plunkett including H. G. Hunter and other officials.
Canberra announces a concert by Artur Schnabel on Thursday July 27. The program will feature Mozart Beethoven and Schubert works. The event is organized by the Australian Broadcasting Commission with the Musical Society and box plans will open soon.
In Adelaide on Monday Prime Minister Menzies expressed continued hope that Victoria will back a proposed international wheat agreement. Premier Dunatan criticized the plan, but the Prime Minister views the pact as vital. Authoritative circles warn that Australia’s failure could trigger a wheat export war harming the nation.
A German newspaper report claiming 0.000 Germans were organised under Gwastina was called absurd by Germanys Consul General Dr Seger and by the External Affairs Minister Sir Henry Gullett who dismissed it as arve. Seger noted Germans abroad are forbidden to engage in political propaganda and Australia recognises Australians of German descent owe allegiance to no country. The article also claims the number of German nationals is unascertained.
The Commonwealth Statistician Dr Roland Wilson explained that the wealth census property cards may extend beyond the original July 29 deadline upon application for time, due to difficulties trustees estates and others face in completing cards. The extension ensures completion if individuals cannot furnish full information by the date.
A special meeting of the A C T unions discussed the national register. J F Muir presided as delegates debated support and opposition. By a narrow majority the meeting decided against a boycott and considered Instructions from federated executives.
Warm tributes were paid by the Minister for Supply Mr. Casey to all involved in producing Wirraway planes. Three fully equipped planes have been delivered, marking rapid progress from first component to full operation in 15 months. The aircraft feature three machine guns and diving bombing gear with speeds over 200 mph. RAAF test pilots and specialists will evaluate the planes in coming weeks before Air Force acceptance.
A special meeting of the Canberra Community Hospital Board last night re elected Mr. C. H. McFadyen as chairman for the ensuing year. The board decided to send a letter of appreciation to Mr. T. W. White, who was not elected in the recent vote.
Police guarding the Greek Orthodox Church were removed after a weekend. Inside the church, monks kept watch to bar entry, though not under chairman Dr. C. J. Tanhmindkis. Archbishop C. Timotheon refused Mage services after being told some worshipers were kept out.
The Australian pavilion at the New York World's Fair attracts over 600000 visitors, driven by a diorama and robaphone sequence. Travel interest rises with many couples seeking Australia holidays and extended stays, while convention organizers are offered screenings of Australian life and scenery.
Fragmented OCR listing shows an extensive, overlapping schedule of radio segments and programs across multiple time slots, with items ranging from weather and markets to music, news, talks, and school broadcasts. The legible portions mention mornings devotion, Stock Exchange, concerts, and educational features.
Severe fog shrouded Burney Harbour this morning. The South signal station crew could not sight incoming ships, seven vessels entered while the harbour was only partly secure. The day’s minimum temperature reached 20 degrees at Koswalo.
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