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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1939
Page
4
BK J Dunne and Mre P Mur a Perkin headline a perplexing note with unclear details. The fragment hints at a financial or legal matter involving multiple initials and names but lacks sufficient context to determine the full event or outcome.
The Canberra Times prints terms for advertisements, stating no guarantee of placement under headings and the right to alter or omit ads. Ads must be received by 5 p.m. the day before publication, be plainly written, and endorsed by responsible individuals. Special care for proper names and figures is urged.
Barometer readings start at 9.18 inches at 0 a.m. and rise to 20.60 inches by 3 p.m. Temperature records show 41.2 degrees at 3 a.m. and 40.2 degrees at 3 p.m. Humidity sits at 41 percent at 0 a.m. and 46 percent at 3 p.m. Max and min temperatures for the 24 hour period are 4.2 degrees above and 39.8 degrees, with grass reading 35.7. Wind shifts from N at 0 p.m. to NW by 3 p.m.
The Director of the Canberra Tourist Bureau Mr Dunbar will depart Canberra tonight for a tour through northern New South Wales and Queensland. The trip lasting a bit over a fortnight will include addresses and radio talks on Canberra and a study of travel, road, and accommodation facilities in the north. A growing interest in the capital is noted among travelers, with increased demand for information. The Department of Commerce, Canberra, has initiated plans connected to this visit.
The forecast calls for cloudy and cold conditions with additional showers. Winds will be north west at first, turning to south west later, with a tendency to snow on the hills.
Opinion pieces argue against a general election in Australia, urging a referendum on constitutional reform first. The piece criticizes party managers, warns of Senate majority tricks, and condemns the ACTU for defying law while urging stable, lawful policy ahead of any election.
A city report outlines organizing storage and transport of food. It notes perishable goods including meat and baked goods will be prioritized. The plan covers import, production, and use alongside existing city supplies for wartime needs.
The British Government is asked to indicate requirements of Australian produce and to plan transport routes to maintain carriage of food and goods in emergencies. Investigations survey tonnage and available ships for naval work and consider mobilising production in industries lacking control boards.
Mr Deniel Green, long known in Australian political life, died in Sydney on Tuesday at age 76. He served many years as a managing clerk for Messer Crick and Meagher and, though he never sought political office, his knowledge and influence were widely recognized.
Sections of the Parliamentary Labour Committee urged Cabinet to push legislation this week. The draft measure includes a provision to deregister unions and cancel their rights if they strike against arbitration awards. The extremist faction claimed the clause favored employers and accused the government of siding with capital.
The local League of Nations Union heard an address by the Catholic Archbishop of Wellington Mr O Shea describing Russia as an arch foe of civilisation and democracy. He said Italians were friendly to Britain and warned that Britain and France feared an alliance between Hitler and Stalin and sought to keep Russia neutral.
Taxpayers of South ales face a forthcoming budget proposal to withdraw sales tax exemptions and reduce the tax rate. The recommendation follows investigations into tax incidence across community sections, with the Commonwealth Government to receive the submission.
Mr G A Matthews of Lilydale receives Imperial Service Medal for 48 years in the Public Service dating from 1891. The Imperial Service Order, established by King Edward VII in 1902, honors faithful public service with a silver medal displaying the Sovereign and the motto For Faithful Service on a red and blue ribbon.
Berlin reports a plan to boost Australian wool imports under a barter deal similar to the South Africa arrangement. Germany would take a share of Australia’s export surplus, currently about six percent, with a proposed 105/100 basis to favor Australia if German purchases rise.
The Graciers' Association of N.8.W. today clarified a mistaken bounty request for wool. Members thought the aim was 1d per pound, while costs show wool prices around 2d to 3d below production costs, with no request from the Australian Woolgrowers' Council for a bounty on any ed amount, only to support margins for growers.
The Duchess of Kent ceremoniously named the H M A 3 Perth port ship formerly H M S Amphion. A Union Jack fell as the Duchess touched the ship and prayed God bless her and all who sail in her. The crew replaced Amphion lights with Perth lights and the Duchess visited the vessel.
Melbourne Tuesday reports the full executive of the A.C.T.U. reaffirmed the decision to boycott the National Register. The Miners' Central Council backed the ACTU boycott and said it will support unions penalised for refusing to fill in forms.
Testimony records Assistant Director of Naval Construction L C Williamson arguing that proper mechanism might have prevented the Inner and outer door torpedo hatches from opening together. Other technicians testified about the Davis escape gear as satisfactory, while the rest of the evidence remained technical.
Officials announced yesterday that only one National Register card will be issued per person. A serious view will be taken of attempts to garnish or duplicate cards, with penalties including a 60 pound fine and up to three months imprisonment for false returns.
The Commonwealth and Netherlands Governments near an agreement on Dutch settlers entering Australia. Senator Fall said the move hinges on a Dutch report carried by Mr Hartman. Initial restrictions limit migrants to farming, with a new body to regulate intake and ensure immediate absorption. Discussions also touched Swiss migration flows.
The Navy announced naming 45,000 ton battleship classes for which shipyards in New York and Philadelphia have prepared. Town and New Jersey were chosen as the official names. Navy Department plans a visit to Congress to discuss division previsions and preventive measures for the program.
Mr. L J Herron accused the Royal North Shore Hospital Board of gravely prejudicing the hospital’s welfare. He claimed the chair and board were caucus ruled and an October appointment of ancillary staff was illegal. He alleged improper influence by the secretary Arthur Russell.
The report cites falling world prices and a substantial drop in wheat acreage for 1936-40, with Australia’s sowing down from 14,110,000 acres in 1938 to an estimated 14,500,000 bushels harvest. UK imports from Empire nations show slight May gains offset by declines from Australia and India, as global sentiment softens.
Richmond Tuesday coverage reports the New South Wales Agricultural Bureau president J Cavanagh railing against limiting primary production. He urges developing Australia’s agricultural resources, warns of neglecting primary industries, and calls for soil and water conservation and long-range planning to avert economic folly.
A terse wartime notice states the Commonwealth Government will not interfere with German community activities while maintaining a close watch. It notes that Nazi activities are being conducted quietly and without show, and reassures that Australians will not suffer as a result.
A report notes the postal department faced a deficit as major developmental work and expenditures were charged against revenue. The article indicates ongoing financial strain and the need for fiscal adjustments.
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