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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

2

Margarine import duties judged to barely affect butter market

In the House of Representatives, Minister Lawson said margarine industry competition did not threaten butter. Imported materials used to manufacture margarine priced at 6.7 percent of the finished product. Production figures show butter far surpassing margarine, with plans to discuss the issue at the Agricultural Council’s next meeting.

Lawson House of Representatives Anthony C.P Lawnon

Engineers Canberra Division 12th annual meeting highlights

The Canberra division of the Institution of Engineers held its 12th annual meeting at The Hole Canberra on Thursday evening. A. M. Fraser delivered the retiring chairman’s address on the history of the Institution from origin to the present day. The annual report and balance sheet were presented and approved. Office-bearers named: Chairman H. Mowat, Vice Chairman Major E. G. B. Serigen, Hon. Secretary George A. Rittinger, Hon. Treasurer W. B. Rate, Committee J. Fleming, H. H. P. Moss, A. C. Fleetwood, C. Rosenthal, N. J. Reynolds, A. Percival. The division later entertained visitors at supper with a tonal artist honored.

Nberra Institution of Fingineers Australia Canberra A.M. Fraser Geo. A. Rittinger Treamhrer W. B. Rate J. Fleming HH. P. Moss A. C. Fleetwonn C. Rosenthal N. J. Reynolds A. Percival

Widows of ALF Deny Member Withdrawals at Paddington Court

The Secretary of the Widows of the ALF denied that Lady Parker Lady Cohen Lady Budge and Mrs B B Stevens left the organisation for exceeding her authority. Mrs Brogwatt testified in a case where Bruce Nicholl an insurance agent was charged with unlawfully appealing for support for charity under the Charitable Collections Act. It was noted that resignations may have followed a protest letter to Commonwealth Parliament members regarding a propane annuity to Dame Enid Lyons.

ALF Asmeiation Alice Maud Brunsell Paddington Court Parker Cohen Budge B. Stevens Enid Lyons

On the Air Today An Extensive Radio Schedule Listing

The Canberra News style schedule outlines a dense web of radio programs across the day including News from Canberra and Sydney, hospital and weather updates, musical segments, orchestral concerts, educational broadcasts, and children's programs. It references numerous performers, orchestras, and venues such as Brisbane Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Schnaebel, and the Sydney Town Hall, detailing air times and program topics throughout the day.

Canberra Sydney St. Paul's Cathedral Moss Stock Exchange Angkor Marcel Dupre Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Bernard ‘Heinze Grisha Golubert J. W. Duhig Rchestral Wea Blusle Liliana Hardwicke Busminy Edward Marshall Hall Jim Davidson A.B.C Jim Sente Bello Bir Quippa Lorraines Town Hall Artur Schnacel Willa Hoxin Albert Miller

Guillotine on Supply Bill Moves Through House

The debate over the supply bill ends with a guillotine motion moved by Minister for Supply Mr Casey. It passes 37 to 26 with Country Party support, after 42 hours of discussion including 26 hours in committee. Opposition leader Curtin pushes an amendment to pass all stages by Friday at 4 pm but loses. Continuous divisions and heated exchanges follow as time limits are set and debated.

House of Representatives Casey Country Party Wily Labour Party Curtin Scullin Earle Page Earle Withres Stacey U.A.P Fadden C.P Himit Curtin Mala II Labo Forde Wald Patt Brennan Lazsarini Hove Yhorby Laxaarini Cameron Mr. Curtin Casy

Federal Golf Club Par Competition and Chinnery Cup Preview

Federal Golf Club members prepare for the weekend par event with Deg Williams and Meo-Re Ayer contesting a prior par match. The home club's representation for the Chinnery cup to be announced Saturday at the clubhouse amid planned Rossia hospitality. A record crowd is eyed for the third annual hotel dance as club championships in A and B grades begin July 1 with the big four in A grade. The B grade title foresees a dark horse emerge in a highly open field. The RT Whyle trophy handicap round on June 18 will select the 16 to battle in match play.

Gunning Club Rossia Deg Williams Meo-Re Ayer Hotel Kingston Club Mesberw Roy Cramble George Ryan Te Grimbs Bill Ware Dark Horse

Peter Dawson Objects to Visiting Country Centres

Sydney radio star Peter Dawson, under contract to Greater Union Theatres, returns to Sydney after years away. He rejects an ABC tour proposal calling it ludicrous and says such a plan would force him to travel to many country towns, with stops and itineraries he finds unacceptable.

Sydney Bartone Peter Dawson Greater Union ‘Theatres 2UE A.B.C Dawson Asia Broken Kalgoortie Ranuays

Jockey Suspended After Ballarat Races Inquiry

Melbourne racing authorities suspend jockey F Drisco for 12 months after an inquiry into theRunning of Wlugance at Ballarat. Stipendiary steward found dishonorable action and improper practices. Owner Hanva was also involved in the proceedings.

Melbourne Wlugance Ballarat F. Drisco I Hanva Wan

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