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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1938
Page
4
Lindsay and Barraclough Limited announces a Canberra visit for optical services. Open Thursday June 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday June 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thomson's Pharmacy. Represented by R. K. Clark.
The Canberra weather report lists a 9 am barometer at 20.88 inches and 8 pm reading the same. Temperatures include 43.2 F at midnight 54.4 F at 3 pm and 45 F at 9 pm. Maximum 67.4 F for 24 hours, minimum 40.7 F. Winds shift from west to northwest.
Greek residents in Australia raised funds by voluntary contributions to present a small fighting plane to the Commonwealth. In a covering letter the donor expressed hopes the government would allow Greeks to show homage to their adopted country. Prime Minister Lyons accepted the gift, praising the Greeks' response to the defence appeal.
Sydney unions fear Melbourne tradesmen will flood the market as the Master Builders' Association shut jobs amid Saturday stop-work protests and a 40 hour week demand. Trades Hall leaders vow to act if Melbourne workers worsen local conditions and may seek Melbourne union withdrawals.
A courageous woman with a four legged walking stick fought an armed intruder at a Grebe home. The attacker demanded money or killed the family, slashed a baby, and escaped after the homeowner Danielsa knocked him down and he tripped on the veranda. The bandit fled into the street and disappeared into the darkness.
A May report from Canberra suggests Anglo American trade negotiations could be suspended to autumn. Australian delegates led by Sir Earle Page may leave mid July if confirmed. Bruce would continue Ottawa Anglo Australian revision talks with possible partial delegation stay.
Canberra commentary stresses actuarial feasibility and justice in the health and pensions scheme. It warns that medical groups may risk co operation by using pressure or “the bludgeon” and urges trust in the Government to secure fair terms.
The House discussed the Empire mail agreement with questions on surcharge areas and delivery points. Treasury officials indicated the deal would be ready soon, while debate covered budget amendments and Aboriginal walkabout welfare ahead of adjournment.
Australia won by 97 runs at Southend amid a tough pitch and midweek rain. McCabe anchored a decisive innings as Fleetwood-Smith and Ward bowled with control to dismiss Essex. Ward and Walker shone in a chastening innings for the home side.
A young Adelaide businessman, unnamed, offers one of his eyes to save the sight of a Western Australian man. The donor says his own eye has been impaired by an accident years ago and he has lived without it, while the mother’s sight remains perfect.
Professor McDonald Holmes of Sydney University called for a long range study of seasonal changes and the production of weather maps. The maps should be accessible in all country districts to help farmers, as requested by the Minister for the Interior Mr Me Wen.
The Commonwealth Government cannot act to ease farmers new price collapse in wheat despite calls for home consumption price relief. Country Party ministers cite the 1937 marketing referendum defeat as the barrier. States may pursue stabilisation schemes at the upcoming Agricultural Council meeting in Perth.
Staple fibre mills at Osaka are curtailing output by 36 percent to 95,000,000 lb a year due to pulp shortages. Factories have been producing beyond available pulp. The Minister for Commerce and Industry ordered manufacturers to focus on quality improvements.
Australia won by seven runs in a closely contested cricket batting display. Notable contributions included Yraite scoring 21, McCabe 8, Ward 26, Fleetwood 28, and Fleetwood 5 for 28 bowling figures as the bowlers restricted the opposition.
The Daily Mail warns England should not be overly optimistic about the upcoming Essex match as the pitch underperformed. It notes Nichols and Farnes took two cheap wickets and Bradman was absent while Australia challenged fast bowling. The Daily Telegraph gossip column hints Lord Hawke doubts England will be captained by a professional and suggests friction over professional leadership.
The Daily Sketch reports Sinfield of Gloucestershire withdraws from Eng 17s due to a leg injury. He will be replaced by Sinfield of Gloucestershire and the piece notes his improved form under C. Fry.
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