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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1939

Page

2

The Canberra Times Advertising Rules and Instructions

The Canberra Times states that the paper may omit or alter advertisements received and paid for and disclaims guarantees on under any heading. Advertisements must reach the office before 3 p.m. the day before publication, be plainly written in ink, and be endorsed by responsible persons. Special care for proper names and figures is advised.

Times Jng Canberra Times Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd Ganberra

Weather record for Canberra and surrounding day report

The report details barometer readings of 30.08 inches at morning and 30.06 inches at 3 p.m. The 3 p.m. temperatures are 82 degrees with a morning 9 a.m. 45.6 degrees. Humidity holds at 44 percent. Wind shifts from northeast in the morning to north by 3 p.m. A separate Sunday entry lists 54 degrees at 0 a.m. and 63 degrees at 1 p.m. with a 56 degree 24 hour maximum and 27 degree minimum, wind from the west at 9 a.m. and southwest by 3 p.m.

Canberra Stock Exchange Cocktalla Havsry Bloom Joe Brennan Ida Newton H. F. Kavanagh Alice Prowse B.B.C Ogbody Fllm Kenneth McKenzie Crookwell Ella Price Muale Women's Radio Club Seasion Milton Ulladulla Seas

Guatemala Claims British Honduras in 1869 Pact Dispute

The Mexican press reports Guatemala has asked the United States State Department to secure from Britain a cession of British Honduras under the 1869 Anglo-Guatemala treaty, alleging Britain violated the pact. Mexico City sources note staged Washington lines and suggest Mexico is jockeying for position in the Honduran oil dispute.

Mexico United States State Department Britain British Honduras Guatemala Washington Mexico City Honduras

Valuation Rules For Lease Holds Under Housing Ordinance

The Housing Commissioner will value leasehold interests by the original assessed value of the lease with improvements, adding later improvements if any. The Commonwealth Statistician notes churches and cathedrals lack commercial value, so unimproved land value used for census purposes will stand as the property value for worship sites.

Australian Capital Territory Commonwealth Statistician Roland Wilson Wilson

Eastlakes bid for place in finals in Canberra football

Eastlake defeated Acton 74 54 at Northbourne Oval to push toward a final four. Manuka edged Ainslie 72 74 and Mines Rovers beat Queanbeyan 69 188 at Captain's Flat in other round results.

Eastlake Acton Canberra Northbourne Oval Manuka Ainslie Mines Rovers Queanbeyan Edlington Amaire Northbourne Yandell Brown Giles Royal Military College Noonan E. Gladwin Captain's Abor Rovers Kay McNamara Bludd Russell Wade McCarthy O'Loughlin Christopher Martin Strang R. Williams Kelly H. Williams Keily Bladd Ainstie Ware Loughrey Rabl James Don Moore Collina Amslie

Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight Broad Australian Programs

A sprawling list of program slots outlines diverse shows across music news sports and education. Entries name stations hosts and topics from orchestral recitals to weather and public talks, with dates and times varying throughout the day.

Weather Forecast Calls for Scattered Showers but Clear Elsewhere

Forecast indicates some scattered showers with a mainly fine day. Cold start with frost and fog in the morning, then improving conditions.

Astronomical Data for Monday July 24

The entry lists sunrise at 7.5 am and sunset at 5.15 pm. The Moon rises at 11.42 am and sets at 12.33 am. Major planets include Venus rising at 6.237 am and setting 4.15 pm, Mars at 4.41 pm to 7.34 am, Jupiter 10.34 am to 10.27 am, Saturn 12.28 am to 11.30 am.

Venus Mara Jupiter Saturn

New South Wales Cabinet Sees Resignation Amid Deficit Claims

A NSW government cabinet row ends with the resignation of Minister for Works and Railways Spooner amid claims the state accounts were faked and deficits exceeded parliamentary figures. The piece urges Commonwealth Auditor General scrutiny of state finances and a broad overhaul of expenditure to push constitutional reform, while blaming entrenched propertied interests in Macquarie Street.

Mr. Spooner New South Wales Stevens Country Party Sydney Spooner Mair Lang New South Walesa Macquarie Street Commonwealth Auditor-General Commonwealth

Women’s Hockey Standings Shaped After Saturday Results

In A Grade Hall and Boronia share first place after Saturday’s games. In B Grade St Christopher's and High School II remain level on points. Hall beat Ex-Students Med Hall 3 to 0 with goals by L Rowley two and J Goodwin. St Christopher's then beat YWCA 4 3 with N Hume twice and M Brophy scoring.

Hall Boronia St. Christopher's High School II Med Hall L. Rowley J. Goodwin N. Hume Christopher's M. Brophy Y.W.C.A M. Harney

Bridges Denunciation Hearing Marks Communist Question Raised

At a deportation hearing in San Francisco, Eugene Dietrich testified about Bridges's wife quoting that Bridges owned a Communist book. Dietrich stated Bridges expressed pride in his work for better conditions and acknowledged being called a Communist for those efforts.

San Francisco Harry Bridges Pacific Coast Maritime Workers Eugene Dietrich American Federation of Labour Bridges Dietrich Voe

Moscow Talks London Fresh Instructions for Molotov Talks

Moscow reports Sir William Leeds received fresh instructions and will meet Premier Molotov for further discussions. In Moscow on Saturday trade and credit negotiations between Russia and Germany have been resumed, along with mention of plants and pedigree stock.

London William Leeds Molotov Moscow Russia Germany

Moravia Threatened Amid Czech Protectorate Tensions

Prague dispatch reports unrest in Moravia following Herr Himmler's visit. Wartime warnings, rapid military buildup, and air raid precautions are noted as a highway to the Slovak border is expanded and airfields enlarged.

London Prague Sunday Times Unst Himmier Moravia Protectorate Zilna

Canberra High School Adelaid e Project Cost Sparks Critique

The Canberra High School in Adelaide costing £75,000 draws criticism as Commonwealth extravagance amid national defence strain. Mr J Bonython of the South Australian Taxpayers' Association says facilities are needed but the lavish expense is unwarranted.

Adelaide Bunday Canberra Sou J. Bonython Bonython

Obituary of Mrs. C. E. James Beeal aged 51 in Canberra

The death occurred on Groavenor Road and Mrs. C. BE. James aged 51 is the mother of Dr. J. A. James of Braddon Canberra. She represents the fourth generation of Australia’s pioneering families. A son Warren James is a veterinary surgeon in Wahroong. funeral takes place today.

Groavenor Road C. BE. James J. A. James Braddon Canberra James Australia Aergon Mowete James Misa E. James Wahroong

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