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Weathering Canberra Readouts Ended With Mixed Figures
Weather data for Canberra covers barometer readings from 5 am to 2 pm and 9 am to 3 pm, temperatures from 42 to 50.1 degrees, humidity around 44 percent, and rainfall totals of 10 points on Saturday and 3 points on Sunday, with winds varying from NE to NW.
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Readers' Views on Canterra High School Contract Details
The Canberra Times letter outlines the CanTerrra High School contract of £75,500, tender procedures, and parliamentary timing. It argues the site lay within the University area despite official denials and cites maps and a 1929 commission position. The writer urges explanation to prevent future trouble over the G P O contract.
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Fears for Safety Abate as Fishermen Return
A party of six fishermen departed Cronulla and were feared lost after they did not return by nightfall. The launch reached Wollongong the next day, easing concerns. The Captain Cook conducted a search earlier today to locate the missing launch.
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Cronulla
Wollongong
Jack Paria
Cook
St Christopher's Church Opens Amidcalm Ceremony
The opening of St Christopher's Church was marked by a morning service led by Rev. Dr. E J O Donnell at St Patrick's College Manly and a public meeting at Capitol Theatre with the Prime Minister Menzies present. Donations and pledges totalled £3 769 with more expected, and leaders urged laity to join the Apostolate and support the church’s mission amid wartime fears.
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Morning Mist and Squally Winds Grip Early Hours
Early morning fog and mist linger as a brisk north-west wind unsettles the scene. Light haze gives way to gusts and unsettled air across the area, with sailors and commuters urged to exercise caution.
Licensed murderers. NSW traffic policy and drivers’ ignorance cited
A NSW traffic department warning cites that about one in six license applicants failed in oral traffic regulation exams in February and March. The piece argues many licensed drivers ignore safety basics, leading to accidents, with 3413 driver faults observed in the year ending June 30, 41 percent of state road casualties. Speeding caused 573 accidents, 127 deaths, and about a thousand injuries. Calls are made for stricter limits, including a proposed 50 mph rural cap, and for increased enforcement and reporting of violations.
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Sydney
Road Safety Council
Rifle Shooting Benches Weather Hit Jensen Cup Stage
A moderate attendance at the range on Saturday amid rain and dull light. Ten shots were fired from 700 yards for the Jensen Cup second stage and the Ainslie Cup fifth stage. N Canham impressed by dropping only one point. J Douch leads Jensen Cup with 100, followed by N Canham and D Lloyd with 101.
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Obituary of Mrs Constance Horn of Muga Heights
Mrs Constance Horn, a native of England who arrived in 1921, died in Melbourne on Saturday. She lived with her son T H Horn at Muga Heights for 12 years and helped establish a Canberra poultry farm with a flock of about 4000. Her death ends a long active involvement in farm work and leaves many friends in mourning.
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Stolen Car Recovered By Police
A motor car belonging to Mr. W. Wilson, allegedly stolen from Westlake on Saturday night, was recovered by police abandoned in Northbourne Avenue, Turner, yesterday morning.
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Organising of Industry for Aircraft Supply
Immediate steps to organize the aircraft industry under the Department of Supply with the Supply and Development Bill to be passed this week. Central erection units will be in Sydney and Melbourne with annexes at railway workshops in Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide. H W Clapp named general manager at £4000 a year. Seventy five youths to study aircraft manufacturing in England to build up technical staff. First air frames for Beaufort warplanes expected by 1840 with full production by mid 1941. Engines initially imported. plans to import plant for twin row Pratt and Whitney Wasp engines locally.
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Timber opt for veneer lathe donation boosts forest lab
Minister in charge of Scientific Research Mr. Casey announced that Mr. W Russell Grimwade donated £1,250 to fund a veneer lathe for the forest production laboratory. The Victorian council chairman has previously contributed to lab equipment, with praise from officials for ongoing public spirited support of Australian timbers research.
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Prime Minister Menzies Attends Press Gallery Dinner
The Prime Minister Menzies was the guest of honour at a Press Gallery dinner at the Hotel Civic. He impersonated a journalistic speech, read a one act play from his own pen, and joked about daily press conferences. An appeal was made to publish in the Australian Journalists' Association official organ. The night featured a High Court writ styled menu and formal arrivals.
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Stock Exchange Edges Higher After Molotov Speech
London markets show a modest rise despite a midweek stocktake, with industrials up 5 to 10 percent while mining and other sectors lag. The piece also notes religious events and community figures at a Ben
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Youth Convention Marks King s Birthday Programme
The tenth annual Southern Tablelands Christian Endeavour Union convention meets in Canberra on the King's Birthday Monday June 12. Speakers include Rev R J Maddox and Rev F E Peffer with Rev R G Arthur delivering the evening address. Sessions at Wesley Church and Kingston Baptist Church, with Rev J H Allen as goat leader and Albert Clark as organist. Public welcome. district secretary Mr Hines of Mt Stromlo coordinates events.
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Guba Arrives at Port Hedland After Long Ocean Flight
Thousands watched the flying boat Guba depart Rose Bay for Port Hedland to begin the Indian Ocean Survey Night. The seven member crew completed the 2600 mile journey in about 19 hours, landing safely at Fort Medland with fuel margins. Captain Taylor highlighted the voyage as proof of government backed air route surveys and aircraft range capabilities.
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Duke of Kent escorts cruisers to carry Strathaird to Melbourne
Two Australian cruisers will escort the Strathaird carrying the Governor General designate and his family from Fremantle to Melbourne. The ship is due at Fremantle in November. A royal welcome is planned though details remain undecided and officials are to meet the party at Fremantle.
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