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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1939
Page
4
Vice Admiral Sir Robert Dixon died at St Luke's Hospital in Sydney this morning after a three week illness. Born in 1861, he had been visiting Australia.
An article notes that last night’s blackout in London was so successful it will not be extended for the planned period, as blackouts have been curtailed due to complaints over business losses.
A flying boat Cleo left Darwin early morning but encountered trouble and remained there. The flying boat Coogee departed Sydney to pick up passengers and is due back at Rose Bay tomorrow afternoon.
Bradford market in London shows varied firm activity with quieter overall business. Quotations on Merinos and wool shares are listed with several prices and old shillings and pence figures.
Canberra weather report shows 9am pressure 30.57 inches and 3pm 30.39 inches. Temperature 9am 35F rising to 40F by afternoon with humidity 54.2% then 44.8% at 3pm. Wind shifts from northeast at 9am to north at 1pm. Maximum temperature 513 degrees appears garbled. no rainfall data provided.
The piece argues the United States should push for transparent, truthful diplomacy in the Far East, criticizing excessive bulletins. It calls for Western powers Britain and the U S to unite against Japan, urging decisive action after the abrogation of the Japan trade treaty and denouncing Whitehall’s concessions as dangerous.
The Duke of Kent and party will use government residences in Canberra including the Minister for Supply Mr Cassy’s home with additions for the 10 lodgers. A separate residence will be provided for Mr and Mrs Lowther and ample accommodation for domestic staff at Yarralumia House. Canberra stores gear up for social season as the Duke and Duchess tour schools with experts visiting to advise on uniforms.
Attorney-General Mr Hughes warned Australia remains vigilant against Nazi and Fascist agents posing as refugees. He and Interior Minister Senator Folly monitor foreign spies entering the country, noting inquiries into each nominated refugee both in Australia and London. He could not say if Nazi organizations would be acted against.
Australia fixes its sugar export quota for the year starting September 1 at 415 616 tons an increase of 15 412 tons from the basic three year quota The rise is attributed to India’s small yield and higher consumption needs in other parts of the British Empire including Australia South Africa and other sugar producing colonies
John Davis testified at Harry Bridges hearing that he sat with Bridges at several meetings with Communists. He claimed Communists in Pacific Coast army base navy base and aircraft factories were instructed to take over in war or revolution.
Gibraltar cor rescent of the Associated Press reports Andalusian towns protest General de Liano's dismissal as Commander of Seville. A broad cabinet reshuffle is planned with Dr Suner likely to keep the Interior Ministry. army officials may receive other posts.
New South Wales and Tasmania have not yet replied to invitations for a wheat problems conference in Melbourne next month. The Commonwealth Government proceeds with preparations for the meeting on August 10. Officials compile statistics and data as the London International Wheat Conference wraps up, expected to clarify needs.
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury notes that Viscount Weir and four other titled figures have agreed to assist the government by forming a conference on mutual protection against war damage to fixed property. Captain Crookshank aims to convene the conference within days, then proceed with the inquiry under Lord Weir as chairman.
The War Office announces arrangements to move certain Indian troops to Egypt at an early date as a precaution to bolster Middle East strategic reserves. The decision is welcomed by the Egyptian Government and the troops will not be sent to Palestine.
John Lewis, head of the Committee for Industrial Organisation, labeled Vice President Garner a labour balting and whiskey drinking, prompting Texas delegates to condemn the attack on Garner's private and public life and demand restraint.
Commonwealth Statistician Dr Roland Wilson said municipalities are exempt from wealth census returns and semi government bodies will not follow a blanket rule. He advised councils to seek individual rulings by contacting him.
Patrol Officer Ivan Champion was surrounded by about 60 armed natives during a Kagua Valley patrol in Port Moresby. He fired in self defense, injuring one native with arrows grazing him as another moved to grab his rifle. Champion killed one attacker. the others fled into the bush.
In Wellington a Supreme Court justice granted a winding up order for Viking Lager Ltd after more than £20,000 was subscribed by the public, though the company had never brewed any beer. The firm, incorporated in 1932, acquired a site and a brewer's licence but did not begin operations.
A listing of church services across denominations including Anglican Roman Catholic Presbyterian Methodist Baptist and Congregational for St Johns St Pauls North Ainslie Hall Uriarra and other venues with Holy Communion Evensong Sermon Confessions and Sunday School times and locations. The notice also lists Christian Science Christadelphians and Salvation Army meetings and a note on Bible reading guidance.
The Rev T B E Whiting will preach at St John s on Sunday at 12 00am with Evensong led by Rev R D MacLeod. Whiting to officiate at Kingston service. T G Sutherland to speak at North Ainslie Evensong. Young Anglican Association meeting in Braddon Hall at 4 30pm tomorrow. Lord Blaine Bishop will dedicate St Paul Griffith next Sunday at 3 pm and preach at St John s 11 am. unveil Palmer and Radford memorial tablets. Bishop to preach first Evensong at St Paul 7 30pm and confirm at St John s Monday. celebrate first Eucharist at St Paul Monday 4 30 am. Presbyterian farewell social Tuesday 8pm Braddon Church Hall for Turnbulls and Curries. WorKmen Guild and Women s Missionary Association meet Thursday 2 20pm Braddon. Wesley Church Forrest service tomorrow. morning at Reid led by Rev J H Allen. evening by Rev R G Arthur. Young people of Wesley Church.
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Chamberlain said the government would investigate the possibility of higher old pensions but warned against increasing the national debt with defence costs. Any rise would require employee and employer input, and no heavy state burden. The government won approval to study the issue 367 to 164 as the current pension remains 16 shillings per week.
Reports from Palestine indicate encouraging signs as rebels surrender arms and villages aid in restoring order. In the first fortnight, 34 rifles 2 shotguns 10 pistols and ammunition were handed in while troops seized nearly 200 rifles 40 pistols 18 shotguns and other ammo. Rebel leadership is weakened with fewer armed gangs now. Civil authorities move to settle disputes and curb banditry as rebel courts falter.
After a Cabinet meeting in Ottawa the Prime Minister Mackenzie King said Europe’s uncertain situation may defer a general election this year. He noted Parliament could be recalled to discuss peace or war but stressed there would likely be no war and the government would remain in office until 1940.
Minister for National Revenue Mr Buler announced that the Government will not act as selling agents for the wheat pool. The Government Board would accept a farmer's crop up to 5 000 ela at 70 cents a bushel, while the remainder goes to cooperative pools at 60 cents. Surplus to be marketed by pools to promote cooperative marketing. In New Zealand, pilot Perry of Tiger Moth reported missing near Greymouth, stating he landed on a river bed 90 miles away.
A concert was arranged at the church hall for Wednesday night with a greeting by a Wed bled in the Greening Room to meet Rev W H Wingfield president of the N E W Baptist Union. He spoke on denominational movement and a supper provided personal contact opportunities. Dr Waldeck to conduct services tomorrow with morning subject working mulh for fife and The Christian aspect of Une ment. Annual meeting to be held next Wednesday evening. full attendance requested.
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