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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1939
Page
4
The Canberra Times announces a publishing notice from Briton founded iee, proprietor igne Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd, Mort Street Canberra. Subscription rates shown in advance, post free within the district.
The Canberra weather record lists an 8 am barometer at 30.2 inches and 3 pm reading at 902 inches, temperatures of 42.1 degrees at 9 am and 45 degrees at 6 pm, humidity around 72 percent at 9 am and 2 pm, maximum temperature cited as 45 degrees, and a fog point noted with NW wind at 3 pm.
Forecast warns of a fine start followed by increasing cloudiness and scattered showers later. Overnight temperatures turn frosty to foggy with a mild day ahead and west to north west winds.
At a Canberra meeting the Loan Council criticized semi governmental authorities for raising finance without prior approval. Commonwealth loans failed, the Commonwealth Bank underwrote. Victoria Electricity Commission raised £900,000. observers call for review of national coordination and investor confidence.
London reports Board of Trade will investigate Commonwealth Mining and Finance Ltd and seven other companies after a Stock Exchange ban. Claude Bernales accuses the exchange of star chamber methods while claiming a full inquiry will clear him and his associates. The Times notes the decision to avert further Trade investigations.
The Chancellor in the House of Commons signaled a new defence loan financed from savings and resources. Expenditure for the year on defence totals about £713 million, with £500 million to be borrowed. The Finance Bill for £16.0 million was approved by 206 votes to 141.
Melbourne Friday report says Defence Minister Street announced Flight Lieutenant A. K. Tindal named Camp Commandant of the Air Force Armament School at Cressy and Pilot Officer R. Dennis stationed there. Accommodation for about 150 personnel has been created. Tindal recently returned from 12 months of training at Eastchurch, England.
A blind man guided by his stick through flames in a burning East Myanty house saved a woman named Linda Ciazon, 50, who screamed for help. He located her on a bed, pulled her to safety, and both were aided by neighbors. The woman suffered burns and was treated at hospital. damage remained confined to the bedroom.
Hobart reports the Lyons bursary fund for the late Prime Minister may close at end July with only 9 pounds in hand. The aim was to fund several bursaries for Tasmania primary school children but response has been far shorter than hoped.
Reports from Shanghai say Tokyo negotiations hinge on British stance as demonstrations flood Japan with banners and protests. In Tientsin, British protest over wire barricades drawing a firm Japanese response amid talks. Police guard embassies as crowds clash, while Tokyo braces for talks with Britain and Chiang Kai-shek detachment concerns.
Dr OD Maughan KC addressed the Law Council of Australia on the Statute of Westminster and imperial constitutional issues. He traced the statute to the 1926 Imperial Conference and the Balfour Declaration, noted its unclear description, and discussed potential impacts if Australia pursued or rejected adoption amid secession questions raised by South Australia and Western Australia.
Artur Schnabel born in Australia by birth, trained in Vienna under Leschetizky, rose early in piano, toured Germany at 16, and now continues a brilliant career with a notable Australian tour including a Canberra appearance.
Canberra church notices list Trinity vi services at St John's St Pauls Kingston Causeway and Braddon with Holy Communion Morning Prayer Evensong and Sermon addresses by Archdeacon Robertson Rev T E Whiting Rev R D MacLeod and others. Sunday School and fellowship times noted with additional services in Forrest Wesley Reid and Ainslie areas. Public notes invite visitors to Sunday services and Bible readings.
The Lang Labour Party seeks a Federal ruling on delegate loyalty to the Federal ALP. If upheld, Lang delegates who supported the boycott may be replaced at the unity conference. The boycott factions are mainly aligned with the Industrial Labour Party and unions backing the boycott.
At a half yearly Rural Lassses Association meeting chaired by Mr. K Anderson with 30 members present, support was voiced for allowing chilled meat sales in the Capital Territory. Grassers argued it would not prejudice their interests and Canberra residents should have access if it benefits them.
The Special Income and Wages Tax Act requires employers to deduct Wages Tax from employee earnings. Key features include the responsibility placed on employers and the framework for withholding under the 1936 1938 act.
The service at 11 a.m. tomorrow in St John’s is Morning Prayer. The Archdeacon continues sermons on The Sacramental Life focusing on Confirmation. Evensong addresses by Rev. T. E. Whiting and Archdeacon. Rev. A. DBD. MacLeod to officiate at North Ainslie and Braddon. Young Anglicans hold monthly service in Westridge. Branch meeting Monday 6 p.m. at Mr. Starling’s home. speaker N. H. White of the C.3.LR et al. Women’s Guild Sister Hayman speaks Thursday 3 p.m. at Braddon Hall. Bible Glass class with Archdeacon and Young Anglican Association at Rectory Friday 8 p.m. Three weeks to St Laura Church dedication on Sunday August 4. grounds work planned with working bees each Saturday morning. hedges to be planted today at 1:30.
Tomorrow at Wesley morning service led by Rev R G Arthur with Scouts in parade. Evening Holy Communion by Rev J H Allen. Reid morning service marks Young Worshippers' League year. evening service at 7 80 led by Rev RG Arthur. Also tax guidance for employers in New South Wales with schedules and remittance books.
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