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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
4
The Canberra Times warns advertisers that the proprietors assume no responsibility for ads and may reject, omit, or hold over any advertisement. Ads must be lettered clearly, with careful attention to spelling and proper format, and may be refused or altered for publication.
A large explosion at a London location injured eleven people including three women whose clothes were torn, two porters, and a constable. A porter lost a leg, a chauffeur and a woman nearby were hurt, and smoke filled the building as emergency crews dragged victims to safety.
Weather report for Canberra with missing data and garbled figures. Indicates barometer reading, humidity, and temperatures but numbers are unreadable. cannot determine exact measurements or times from the fragment.
Renowned pianist Artur Achnabel is slated to arrive in Canberra by train. Manager Wyler of the traveling company confirms the pianist will perform a foreign recital at a Kingston motel, with details still unclear.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention German Jews seeking positions in a department related to commerce. It references applicants with long experience, talent, and prior work as factors in Germany, indicating a push for roles within a formal agency or commission. The text is garbled but centers on employment opportunities for Jewish applicants.
The debate centers on budget irregularities and alleged misstatements by Premier and officials. Robson and Stevens face scrutiny as calls arise for a tribunal to probe possible breaches, while Spooner and Shand argue for controlled inquiry and public accountability.
Cabinet set to discuss centralising signing of major contracts after Royal Commission findings. Proposal: appoint a Director of Works to sign contracts and tighten administration across Works Branches, coordinating with head office. Justice Maxwell report expected to Prime Minister Mensa today.
Prime Minister Curtin said there is now security for workers from industrial conscription. Leader of the Labour Party Cutting noted the conference on supply and development and the National Register acts, hoping workers accept the terms laid by the Labour movement bodies.
Sydney reports Prime Minister curtin says there are no sinister designs behind the government’s actions. He stresses that mutual understanding and goodwill with the Federal Labour Victory Committee are essential to establishing a rational and fair wage policy for the Australian people.
Melbourne report states the Australian Civil Industrial Union executive supports the prime ministerial assurance to amend contentious acts but warns objections not fully removed. It notes continued efforts for repeal of certain regulations and hints at ongoing boycott pressure while parliament debates defence and industry laws. A Fremantle report adds a Lisspery Union protest burning National Register forms as a show of resolve against ATU actions.
The article argues against moving government work to Simla and urges Canberra as the continuous seat of administration. It notes India and Australia face capital location tensions, with Canberra already serving as the seat and calls for ministers to remain in Canberra to improve continuity and cut costs.
The report shows mixed signs of recovery with trade improving yet unemployment lingering. Nationwide indices indicate a dip in factory and retail work, with regional variance. March quarter figures reveal highs and lows in trade and unemployment across Australia.
Fragmentary notice describes a papal encyclical urging faithful in prayer and action for international peace. It mentions church leaders and justice as central themes, with references to Christian duty and reconciliation.
A fragmented Sydney report outlines plans for developing secondary industries with aims to build a major market. It notes a decision by SAW and mentions a farmer secretary of British Industries, while referencing butter and fruit advertising and travel to New Zealand for a government charge.
The Commonwealth Budget set for next month may raise sales tax and excise duties on beer and spirits by up to 20 percent. Cabinet aims to boost defence spending to about 100 million pounds this year. Prime Minister signals possible higher taxation to cover increased expenditure for national security.
Reuters reports from Timisoara that Romanians in Banat Province fear German influence and economic strangulation as a 100 page petition seeks government action. German population of about 250,000 is said to have organized stormtroopers and brownshirts.
Belentistn 1m Indl report on glycerine production from coconut oil in Ceylon. The Coconut Board requests feasibility for a multiindustrial venture amid potential expansion of industry. Experts also to explore hydrogen glycerine for high explosives.
A weather note reports the 3 am temperature as 4 0 4 degrees in Brisbane with a low reading recorded. The entry appears dated July 1 1936 and notes a local temperature reading for the area.
A chaotic dispatch from The Hague cites a health scare surrounding Hitler as he attended a festival amid floods and railway disruptions. The report claims officials planned to reinforce naval defense in Java while anxious scenes unfolded in London and Beverley.
A local brief notes an unusual incident at Sanat involving a nap on tennis balls. Authorities and residents report no injuries and the scene was cleared without disruption to nearby traffic or businesses.
Premier forces resignations amid cabinet shakeup in Burma. U Tun Jett out as minister of commerce after senior Buddhist Sayadaws advised reform. Governor notes the alternative of reshaping the ministry as the Premier and ministers face necessary resignations.
An elderly Burmese named Levi Milas and a young Vatngoon Jew are noted as moving to New York for religious study and ordination. Levi has completed a B.A. and is pursuing theological work.
Aborigines who moved the Murray from New South Wales to Victoria in February face an inquiry before being returned to New South Wales. The findings suggest they will be taken back to New South Wales after the inquiry, with reports noting an absence of evidence and limited information. Mournful tones capture the uncertainty surrounding the process and location.
The Admiralty has ordered eighty steam minesweepers for naval use. They will be delivered after Mine returns from the fishing grounds. The plan calls for lifting test weights to balance torpedo testing, enabling remaining anchors to operate at full capacity.
In London Tuesday Oliver Stanley outlined in the House of Commons that Sir Willan McLintonk was appointed in mining and finance circles. The announcement referenced the Western Australian engine group and the Beralee mining venture amid an Exchange Committee inquiry sparked by a concerned partner.
The Treasury reports total ordinary revenue for the Kingdom at £197,068 with an increase of about £9,000,000 in yield. Expenditure and loan service stand at £336,060,884 versus £420,493,074 previously, with the total floating debt around £21,100,100 and annual obligations near £900,870,000.
A fragmented report notes a veteran Māori leader attacking British prestige and leadership. It mentions criticism of Britain’s role, Japan’s rights, and tensions within the empire, with references to rival viewpoints and calls for adherence to certain principles.
A partial OCR fragment references Natt EY and a nine remitter line, with mentions of an A s whe and that Iutively and an al steer of lg MC ported wo. Details are unclear and names are incomplete.
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