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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
4
A fragment notes a branch of Melmurhe Buildings located in Wasdgie and Calthorpe under Quest AM NAL. The terse entry names the locations and associates them with the Melmurhe firm, signaling a regional branch or office listing in the historical directory.
Weather notes indicate barometer at 90, relative humidity 74 percent, temperature 50 degrees at 8 am, 39.88 inches of pressure, rainfall 1 point. Also mentions 3 pm reading and 6:26 am 626 degrees and other garbled data from the station report.
A miners federation push for a pension scheme for coal miners faces opposition over a proposed four pence per scheme excise. Delegates argue discrimination against workers and urge government support while representatives like Mr Morentem and unions press for fair terms amid conference discussions.
Weather bulletin reports cold westerly winds with passing showers and mist today in Canberra. Blustery conditions expected with brief rain and foggy visibility across the region.
The Guba flies Batavia to Cocos Island with Captain Taylor and Mr Yancey aboard aiming for a two to four day stay. The voyage follows a conference on waste reports and will use Batavia harbour facilities for take off at 6:30 am. Radio contact with Sydney and Parth will be maintained during the leg, with a ship ready near the Chagos for navigation aid if needed.
London reports indicate Australia plans a six million pound loan to fund defence, with Britain backing the issue. Prime Minister Mensies confirms a 66,000,000 loan in London at 96/10 with 4 percent interest and redemption options in 1964 or 1981. Larrsini criticizes the government stance as stocks show limited confidence.
The Prime Minister announced a £6,000,000 defence loan to be raised in London and referred to a Rays Commission linked to the Sydney GFO contract after consulting opposition and country leaders. A Health and Nation Insurance statement outlined plans for a joint committee to review the act, with further reports due by September. A Labour member quipped, and questions arose about Commonwealth Bank lending and defence machinery orders, including possible German equipment.
Parliament weighs APRA charges and the copyright system amid clashes over royalties for composers and performers. Debates focus on licensing costs, the ABC feed, and proposals to shift collection to the Copyright Office, with critics calling for reform while defenders argue for broader protection and fair wages.
The committee accepted portraits of explorers Hamilton Hume Walton Havell Ad Philp Parker John Mer Stuart and Henry Lawson for the National Collection. Patrons included Governor General Lord Wantage, Speaker Col Bell, Norman Makin, and Sir Robert Garran, with donors Messrs Wheeler Rowell and Bernard Hall of Melbourne.
A local birthday celebration draws residents and visitors to Banate as crowds mark the event with music, speeches, and cake. Organizers report strong turnout and safe enjoyment across the town square.
Dutch migrants expect government agreement to admit workers under specific conditions. The report notes ongoing discussions and potential policy terms affecting entry, labor rights, and settlement. Officials caution details may change as talks continue.
The readable fragment notes a person named Yam pacing during an examination year. No further details or context are available to identify event, location, or outcome.
The Canberra Times notes provide a commemorative reflection on enduring struggle and the effort to contribute to a better future. The brief item references moral duty and collective action in a periodical homage dated June 7, 1980.
Australia moves to strengthen central control over semi governmental borrowings to prevent market flooding and bloated interest rates. The Loan Council will oversee all public borrowings as two authorities court better terms outside Commonwealth offers. Local markets must not be overtaxed, researchers warn, with NSW opposition suggesting continued tension over Council powers.
Sydney Twentay the Premier said in the Legislative Assembly today he could not say whether a curtailment of state expenditure would be carried out. If true, the move would seriously affect unemployment. He doubted that Mr Boender’s statement reflected government policy.
Royal party travels through three provinces at speed of 70 miles per hour visiting Sudbury and other locations. Citizens cheer as Majesties tour facilities including a nickel mine while miners receive a holiday. Royals and attendants wear light attire and khaki overalls for the journey.
Labor Leader Curtin attacks overseas borrowing as unsafe for Australia’s future. He says reliance on external loans jeopardizes development and wartime readiness, risking national default. He urges capital for defence from Commonwealth Bank and trading banks per the Banking Royal Commission.
Sydney reports the Premier states the government will oppose any curb on semi-government borrowing. A resolution urged that no government or semi-government borrowing proceed without Loan Council sanction, carried unanimously at the Grassers' Federal Council annual convention.
Amendments to the Me gopaues Act are outlined in a bill introduced in the Legislative Assembly. Offence penalties fixed at 000 for a first violation and 000 or 1% months imprisonment for a second offence. The minister for social services and others may be compelled to answer questions about company records, with potential self incrimination.
The report notes the first large wave of migrants since 1090 with 3,505 Britons arriving under a special program. The Interior Minister cites the return to a system favoring permanent settlement after a reform, detailing 1,288 domestic workers, 4,471 youths seeking work, and 00 bilateral workers, with most settling in New Brunswick, New South Wales, and Victoria.
A Times correspondent notes that Major Tes has accepted an invitation to visit Belgium in October, but details and dates are not yet confirmed.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer states the fate of eight million pounds worth Czech gold awaiting handback to Germany remains a mystery. The remark, reported in London, underscores uncertainty over the valuable cargo.
The Ministry of Labour reports a rise in insured unemployment in Great Britain during May, with 18 percent more people out of work than the previous month. Officials note shifts in job availability across sectors as the economy adjusts.
In Detroit officials report qi Gamen believed captured, rumored to be a top figure in the outlawed Trishwiley Army. Russia has been the United Hater pursuing the extremist group amid ongoing tensions and actions.
The brief report notes Queen Mary I reads a will and drives a chise vehicle nearby. The item hints at a personal finance matter and a public appearance related to the緯 event.
A fragmented Melbourne report outlines a stamp machine installation and a notable Olympic rumor involving a well known athlete. It hints at a historic open ship event and mentions a renowned woman athlete facing marriage, with a comment on her potential participation.
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