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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
1
The government negotiates amendments to the National Register Bill amid tense parliamentary debate. Opposition leader Curtin reports confusion and bungling as ministers weigh watered wealth registration and youth employment measures.
Melbourne report states the Full High Court upheld the Federal Flour Tax by a four to one majority. Chief Justice Sir John Latham said the judgment would be announced today.
Melbourne Wednesday report notes the ACTU plans to oppose the National Register Act. Delegates from 19 federations voted to refuse registration forms, risking fines and imprisonment. The ACTU Full Executive may order industrial action to defeat the act and protect imprisoned workers. A Federal Labour Advisory meeting is set in Canberra on Friday to consider the political influence on policy.
Fragmentary text notes a government stance on appointing four Parliamentary Committees and possible alternatives if the motion fails. Mention appears of alternatives including continuing a separate plan, weaving with others, or presenting an amended government draft.
Forge Minister Ma. and Finnish officials meet amid stalled pact talks. Negotiations face hardline stances as tensions rise over security guarantees and trade terms. The venue remains undisclosed and neither side has indicated a new timeline for decision.
A serious blaze at Moscow Central Railway Station, suspected sabotage, led to three arrests. Most train services were halted or limited, one fireman died and several injuries reported. Damage estimated around £10,000 as fire crews fought the flames.
London Tuesday reports from the House of Lords describe strong tides hindering submarine rescue efforts amid the Thelx tragedy. Lord Stanhope praised survivors and civilian conduct as dignified, while funds from Camill Lauda and Lord NuMeld supported relatives. The King and Queen contributed to relief. No panic was observed aboard.
In London British farming coverage notes wartime measures to boost agriculture with ploughing of inferior grasslands, tractor reserves, and extended farmer credits. A rescue detail recounts Chapran and colleagues attempting to enter a flooded chamber to operate an auction valve, with Captain Oram and Lieutenant Woods escaping the danger.
In Commons Mr Chamberlain said a Foreign Office representative would go to Moscow to brief Sir William Leeds the British Ambassador on the government's stance regarding outstanding points in the Anglo Soviet Pact talks.
Britain voices grave concern over the bayonet death of R. M. Tinkler at a Pootung mill scene. A British employer, F. M. Finkler, wounded with bayonet, has been hospitalized in Hong Kong. two German and two Danish workers were injured as Japanese naval guards handled the operation. Japanese claims say a Chinese officer fired.
Fire in a coal seam 800 yards below the surface in No 2 pit of Astley Green Colliery Lancashire killed five men including the manager. Three victims were trapped. others died trying to rescue them. Rescue crews faced gas while saving injured. A thousand miners were withdrawn and the area sealed to prevent further loss. Two brothers were affected. one killed, the other survived. A survivor reported his father also died in the same pit.
Warsaw officials question the arrival of the Polish ambassador from Berlin and Rome amid speculation of behind the scenes manoeuvres affecting the Polish German question and potential new German moves.
The Permanent Mandates Commission opens in Geneva on Thursday to review a British White Paper on Palestine issued weeks earlier. Colonial Secretary Malcolm Macdonald will represent Britain as governor general designate. In a separate report, Arab fighters near Tulbarem clashed with the Leicestershire Regiment. about 14 to 35 Arabs were killed and many wounded. Arab villagers near Nablus captured 12 armed men after a year of terror.
At a Sydney shareholders meeting the Daily News discussed appointing a seven member committee to work with directors to gain control of the paper. Chairman Mr Nelson said £10,000 was needed immediately to continue publication. The company owning the paper reported Bank of New South Wales control with £91,000, and total liabilities of £182,000. Trans Aus tallian railway cost £8,470,000 with £6,644,000 from Works Loan Fund and the rest from revenue, as presented in the Senate yesterday.
London reports slow reception of the Australian loan as subscription lists stay open past 1 30 am. Market anxieties rise over gilt edged securities and international tensions, with investors avoiding participation amid unsettled conditions.
Unprecedented precautions marked the royal visit with Windsor Ontario reporting extra guards for Their Majesties. Scotland Yard provided noticeable security including car mounting police on the train as authorities aim to safeguard the royal tour for a brisk but well attended Canadian stop.
Sean Russell leader of the Irish Republican Army was arrested in Detroit on charges of entering the United States with an improper passport. Officials cite immigration concerns while Scotland Yard officers and Irish figures denounce the move as politically charged. Russell reportedly planned a brief stay before heading to New York as royal visit looms in Windsor across the river.
Former First Lord of the Admiralty Dom Cooper urged national service at Finchley. He called for enrolling 700 000 volunteers within 24 hours to answer Hitler's accusation of theft. He warned against perceived insults and discussed wartime finance shifts affecting securities.
Winnipeg police questioned Paul Carfesimo an 18 year old Utica resident after he allegedly threatened the British monarchs aboard a Canada bound port. Immigration agents towed an item from a restaurant amid reports of derogatory remarks. Carfesimo faces a vagrancy related charge as authorities tighten security.
In brief for state government news adjournment occurs at 10 o'clock tonight with resumed sessions set for June 28. Other items note a bomber crash near Minshardly and three fatalities, French Marshal Gamein's visit to London, a world 3-quarter mile record, wheat market declines, a Sydney strike at Pyrmont, Cambridge honorary awards, and potential Royal Australian Air Force base considerations in Port and Port Clyde region.
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