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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1939

Page

3

Echo in Victorian House Amid Adjourment Debate

Melbourne report notes confusion in the Victorian House as attempts to adjourn spark debate. Premier Dunstar defends delaying proceedings while others argue adjournment improper. the session proceeds with ordinary business amid conflicting views.

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The Better Part Mrs Beeton as a Poet

The article notes Mrs Beeton famed for cookery rarely wrote poetry and recounts how she was asked to publish verse by the Manchester Guardian. It details her experiments with diaries and recipes, suggesting her culinary success outshines poetry and comments on her legacy. It also mentions Hugo Lerfen booking Giglia Challenger and Geattiago Masini for a 1940 Australia concert tour.

Abe Wan Anwar Biina Acton Helyboura Beston London Hugo Lerfen Haa Giglia Challenger Geitiago Masini Australia

Influence for Peace and Church Growth Report Across Boston

A chaotic, OCR damaged summary notes a major gathering of Christian Scientists in Boston. It highlights church progress, new branch formations, and educational expansions, with mentions of Africa and Australia branches and a push for spiritual healing in the Christian Science movement.

Boston U.S.A Epiritaal Dasania Wearett Mary Bady Mother ‘Church Stort Amanics Africa Australiay Ie Monton University of Fantastions Christian Science Suimmaraing

National Fitness Conference to Be Held in Melbourne

The Minister for Employment Social Services Sir Frederick S V will travel from Sydney to Melbourne for the National Fitness conference starting Thursday. He will preside as State Ministers and National Co-ordination Council members attend. Holt and Dr Cumpston will be present. A £100,000 Commonwealth grant funds the five year campaign at £20,000 annually.

Sydney Tues Sir Frederick S.v Melbourne Frederick Naona Commonwealth Holt Dr. Cumpston

Employment impact and youth concerns in New South Wales

Sydney reports show a rise in the employment index for youth amid depession fears. The Labor and Industry secretary says many youths were dismissed as employers cut positions, while others had age-based job losses and mates moved on. Population estimates for New South Wales on March 31 place total at 2,744,500 with a gender split around 1,364,500 males and 1,380,000 females.

Sydney Unley Department of Labour and Industry C.J. Bellemore Payiamentary Tuscaay Carver New Bouth| Welos

Escaped asylum inmate shot in Melbourne inquest

In Melbourne an inquest heard a mental asylum escapee threatened to harm Constable Brough. The constable fired when the man rushed him, dropping the weapon after a struggle. The coroner found the officer acted in fear and did not fail in duty.

Melbourne Hla Conable Brough Fred Imo

London Wool Sales Market Continues Keen

London wool sales show a steady demand with large offerings of merinos and greasy merinos. Catalogue 1 lists 5 697 bales including substantial consignments from South Wales Victoria South Australia Western Australia and New Zealand. Prices quoted include greasy merino 11d and scourers at higher levels with buyers fully engaged.

London South Wales Queeneland Victoria South Australia Western Australian New Zealand Merinos Alipes

Cooma Stock Sale Yields Strong Buyer Attendance

In Cooma a large turnout bought stock at Thursday sale led by 2000 plus head forward positions. Merino wethers and ewes ranged from 11/7 to 17/9, with prices around 14s per head. two hundred cattle also sold at factory rates. Next sale slated for Thursday August 17.

Cooma Inport Romney Fame Marino Ewer Iter Pena

One Migrant Permit Fee Cited in Australia Entry Effort

A Sydney report notes a single fee required for migrant permits, while evidence mentions a person guiding teens to obtain permits to enter Australia. The Interior Ministry official stresses that applicants need pay no other charges beyond the stated fee. The account remains unclear on broader implications.

Sydney Tuenday Australia

Canberra Court Records Reflect Theft Case Against Marshall

In Canberra Court yesterday Col J. T. H. Goodwin presided over the case of Harold Norman Wfréd Marshall charged with stealing £5 10s from master butcher Robinson at Mann Defendent pleaded guilty on two counts and was fined with costs or six months in default, Marshall was ordered to enter into a bond to be of good behavior for six months. Police noted Marshall admitted taking money from Robinson's home and claimed he received the notes from a man who was about to defect. Robinson testified the notes matched those stolen and Marshall had resided nearby. He admitted taking the money to pay for furniture and returned the funds following the magistrate's order.

Conberts Court J. T. H. Goodwin B.M Harold Norman Wfréd Marshall Sacklnger Robinson Mann Witfoe Taye Marshall Wan L. J. Ivey JR Hiton Bmutetall Marshall Rendant Nalea Warlier Weston Raymond Masher Franklin Strest Thia Oceadion Lake Cary

Air Force Reserve scheme proposed for RAAF training

The Defence Minister will outline a plan to establish an air force reserve to train and provide service flying for pilots on the reserve list of the RAAF. The proposal aims to start this year with an estimated cost around £40,000, though the number of reserve pilots remains undisclosed.

Melbourne Defence Sic Street RAAF

Prince Edward Undergoes Successful Solenoid Operation

Prince Edward son of the Duke and Duchess of Kent underwent an operation in London today. The procedure, described as successful, involved solenoids and marked a notable medical event for the royal family.

London Prince Edward Duke and Duchess of Kent

Wonthaggi Lockout Disrupts Mine Work Turmoil at Chal Mine

Report from Wonthaggi notes workers prepared to start but were barred from the Chal Mine by management. Manager Mr. McLeish stated that work would not resume until surface-hand provisions of the new award were clarified, amid a tense standstill.

McLeish

Government Contract Policy Favored by Interior Minister

A deputation urged the Commonwealth to follow the contract system rather than day labour. Minister Foil! fa stated the government would not abandon its policy of letting government and works contracts to approved instructors as part of an expedited defense and general works program.

SYDA Dedsay Commonwealth Interior Grimany

Colonial Mee Report of Beersheba-Hebryn Road Clash

A Colonial era report states that after two RAP days temperatures spiked as troops on the Beersheba Hebryn road clashed with bandits. One light private was killed and four wounded during the action as detachment engaged the bandits before darkness.

London Pale Hite Beers sheba-Hebryn Mb Cary Cuatuuiller Llosa Trltiah Wag Killeg

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