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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
6
Melbourne report describes the Manchester Novice start where the favourite Decarno stumbled and fell. The horse dragged rider A Dewhurst Dewhurs. The rider said the horse became unbalanced and lost his balance early in the race.
The British Revenue Office in London reports total ordinary revenue of £10407,148, with previous date figures £99655,737. The document also shows balancing items and comparisons to £79800,827 in earlier periods, reflecting adjustments and totals in the fiscal note.
The Duke of Gloucester and Duchess of Gloucester opened the 36th International Olympic Games at St James Palace. The vice patron of the British Olympic Association welcomed delegates and urged friendly rivalry and true sportsmanship as key to the Olympic movement.
Government reports on Commonwealth Public Service Act clauses regarding preference for returned soldiers are under investigation. Prime Minister Mensaileau told the House that the Public Service Board aimed to secure permanent positions for returned soldiers where appropriate, while temporary workers could be kept off permanent staff. Opposition suggested amending the act to grant permanent status after any period of continuous temporary work even without vacancies. Ministers acknowledged delays between filing claims and determinations and said steps are being taken to remove complaints.
Wirriway machinery deliveries begin in August by Commonwealth Aircraft for the RAAF at two per week. A 100 machine order likely completes in 12 months. The first machine, after testing, will return for service equipment and be handed to the RAAF for trials within weeks. The remaining four machines form a user batch due for trials soon.
The Minister to Civil Aviation told the House of Representatives that development of air services between the capitals and main country towns would be delayed for another year. He cited interdepartmental committee recommendations and said no subsidy for a feeder service to northern river towns would be considered. The minister pledged that future civil aviation policy would address country district needs.
Mr Hutchinson urged bringing an oil expert to Australia to aid flow oil. He said visiting experts believed oil could be found, contradicting government advice, and asked the minister to consult one of these experts. Minister Mr Casey stated he had connected at least one expert with the Commonwealth Oil Advisory Committee.
Government progress noted on the Australia America trade agreement. Prime Minister Mensiea told the House yesterday that negotiations are not active negotiations but exploratory discussions are underway.
The Minister for Social Services Mr Richardson outlined amendments to the Monopolies Act in the Legislative Assembly today to broaden prosecutions of combines seen to profiteer at the public expense.
Mr Justice Maxwell of the New South Wales Supreme Court named as Royal Commissioner to inquire into the circum preliminary meeting held today and to begin on Tuesday. Maxwell will decide if he will conduct inquiries at Canberra.
Accused men Robert Sidney Jones and Eric Kelly were sentenced to death at Central Criminal Court for murder. During the hearing, Kelly alleged perjury by Detootrae Delivey and Semel as the judge ilerated the proceedings. The Crown stated the crime occurred at Sega's shop on Cleveland Street with two shots fired, one wounding a person named Bogal.
The Brisbane Supreme Court heard that Julia Kane of New South Wales obtained a divorce from Joseph Martin Masta by alleged fraud. Justice Phillips noted Attorney General oversight and granted a dowan hf to Joseph Kane. Kane claimed he never lived in New South Wales and alleged his wife resided in Sydney with a man, taking their son there. He alleged two men and his wife, in a man’s attire, kidnapped him.
In Canberra and district reports a general meeting of teachers federation appoints officers led by B Moby Fry as President and FR Havis as Vice President. A Canberra Teachers Conference will be held in spring with invitations issued. The Young Anglican Movement operates at Grammar School. Cadet Corps planning advances with uniform design and activities in coming weeks. New paintings donated to Astajie Public School hang in the building. Winter sports enter the season with girls basketball tennis and hockey teams. recreation afternoons for nonparticipants. Library project discussed for High School building with new books and bound volumes. Radio project collects Australian life material and towns, bound for transmission in the United Kingdom. Hem Hamilton, Hellenectady, and New York links noted. Mark Cyntum Hodgson wins first prize in Young Contingent Victoria League exam. Scout activities expand in Canberra with troops and Rover groups planning camping trips and area living studies. Seven pages cover scouting work, new recruitments, and King’s Birthday hikes.
Canberra girl guides seek a dedicated hall to display their flag in the Parliament House precinct. Lady Baden-Powell’s Athi trust transfer to Australian states prompts Canberra to request custody of the trophy. The First Canberra Company bids farewell to Captain Nancy Forbes after 11 years of guiding service with a gift from the association.
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