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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
2
Canberra weather report notes 0 a.m. barometer 30.87 inches and 9 p.m. 30.20 inches. Temperatures reach 34.2 degrees at 9 p.m. with a 76 degree reading earlier and a 56.8 degree max for the 24 hour period ending 9 a.m. Winds shift from east at 8 a.m. to northwest at 3 p.m. and again unspecified at 5 p.m.
Melbourne reports government minister Thorby backs night flying amid safety concerns. Ansett Airways carried 365 passengers on Narrandera to Bendigo route last year with no accidents. Civil Aviation Board has invested heavily in night flying facilities and planners approved additional measures.
Late Wednesday night a man was seen leaping from Ben Buckler cliff near Bondi. Police recovered a body stripped of clothing after a dive into heavy seas. Eyewitnesses Errol William Green and Miss Olga Molly reported seeing the deceased rush toward the cliff, but could not locate him. A man named Alister Ewing, aged [redacted], was later identified and faced charges connected to telegram destruction.
An American pilot warned against rebels in a tense exchange described as a warning stance. Details reference actions and caution in the region while indicating tensions with Mexican forces and a hardened stance on conflict.
Mrs Ma Brownless visits Canberra as the personal vice regal guest of Mr C E Francis of Street Forrest. The high profile visit highlights formal social duties and local hospitality during her stay in the capital.
The discussion centers on South Africa where God Save the King and Die Stem van Suid Africa compete as national symbols. Prime Minister Hertzog notes God Save the King remains an enduring royal invocation while Die Stem gains status for Afrikaans speakers.
In a tense House session Opposition pushes to extend compulsory contributions beyond employees to all workers under £365 salary. The Holloway amendment is defeated 34 to 29 as McCall and Corser press for clearer rates and benefits in the forthcoming bill outline by the Treasurer.
Sydney report states Rudy LaDitzi was fined £5 after applying the hangman's noose to referee Harold Norman during a Monday night stadium event. Stadium directors warned that any future incidents involving the referee would double the penalty, increasing by £5 for each continued offence.
Werner Ernest Jarvas secretary of the Blacksmiths Union collapsed and died at Sydney Central Railway Station last night after lasting chest pains he attributed to indigestion. Death is believed due to heart failure.
The scene centers on a party cross floor move at Government factions and a Prime Minister warning to recall a prior assurance not to force prolonged debate. The discussion cites claims that the government is rushing the National Insurance Bill through to the Senate before the Upper House is reconstituted on July 1.
B M A officials expect Commonwealth talks on higher capitation fees after plebiscite backing from state practitioners. A doctor warned that a 17 shillings 4 pence capitation could be impractical in remote areas with poor roads and floods, risking disruption to medical practice. High mileage rates were urged to cover travel and prevent unnecessary calls under insurance terms.
Lengthy Birthday Honours announced with many named recipients in civil and military divisions. Notables include Alfred Charles Davidson Sydney KBE, Thomas Gordon Sydney knighthood, Harry Brown CMG MBE, and Arnold Richardson CSIR deputy CEO. The 160th anniversary celebration links noted with several local officials among honourees.
The Governor announces New South Wales King’s Birthday Honours. Mrs Dunnin gains courtesy title as widow of the late J Ingham, while Mr Dunningham is named Knight Commander of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire. The list tops with many appointments.
Victorian list cites Justice James Ross MacFarlan and a group of notable Melbourne figures. Included are Charles Fenwick Crosby of the YMCA since 1910, Geo Holland state R B League president, Dr Augustus Kenny long time St Vincent’s surgeon, and Elizabeth Britomarte James chief of the Victorian Women Citizens Movement. Additional mentions name Vera Swantlebury infant welfare director, Isabella Younger Hoss who helped found Haley Health Centre, James High McPhillimy of Geelong for philanthropy, M J E Stanus Willian Hisiger Glind Institute superintendent, Ethel Dalton government house typist, and John James Moeagher Premier’s Department officer.
The Minister for Education Mr Drum mond announced abolition of the primary final exam in the country. Metropolitan and Newcastle districts will require only bursary and high school entrance candidates to sit exams. Country bursary candidates must also be examined. About 40 000 children are spared end of primary exams. Reports from teachers gain greater weight in placing students. Intelligence tests targeted for August 24 to aid district inspectors.
Joint presidents George Weir and Muriel Heagney of the Council for Equal Pay for Sexes today declared that benefits for women under the National Insurance Bill are out of proportion to the optional extra contribution of a shilling a week. They said the pension of 18 shillings seems to cost employees 6d while an added 6d is charged.
House members grilled the Postmaster General and Defence ministers amid debates on domestic motor engine manufacture. Sir Henry Gullett pressed the government to back Australian production, while the Tariff Board delay hindered plans and the committee then spent hours on a single insurance clause.
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