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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1938

Page

4

Canberra Question Storm Delays Thorby Flight to Melbourne

The Australian House faced a flurry of questions as Minister Thorby rushed to Melbourne by air but diverted to Albury. Prime Minister Lyons and Opposition Leader Curtin quizzed the government on wheat referendum plans, national health and pensions, and tariffs. Debates continued late into the night as lawmakers pressed for details on juvenile medical benefits and budget implications.

Uhr Thorby Empire Brisbane Sydney House of Representatives Dlotdy Mr. Thorby Melbourne Ax Albury Mr. Curtin Mr. Lyons Canberra Lyons Prowse Cameron South Australia Butler Commonwealth Butterland Agricultural Council Staty Perth Lane Forde Japan National Health and Pensions Insurance BI Casey James Bir Benry S @ullett Mtr. James the Mouse Tam Betta

Czech military service plans delayed amid political factors

A report from Prague notes three year military service plans receive favourable consideration but have been postponed for political reasons. A German party announces new memorandum detailing proposed changes and forwarded to Dr Hodem in France.

Prague Sivletas Frenier Dr. Hodem

Czechoslovakian proposal to lengthen military service

Berlin dispatch notes a Czech plan to extend military service drawing wide newspaper reaction. Commentators discuss a projected army rise and Moscow influence, with estimates placing peace strength around 300,000, creating a possible world leading percentage relative to population.

Berlin Zigrit Moscow Algemaine Veltung

Weather Report for Canberra

Weather notes report barometer readings throughout the day from 0 a.m. to 9 p.m. with pressures around 30.02 and 29.98 inches. Temperatures range from near 33 to mid 40s Fahrenheit, recording a low near 33 degrees and highs around 47.8 degrees.

Canberra Wow

Rodney Disaster Rescue Medals Honor U S Louisville Crew

The Royal Life Saving Association meritorious awards committee awarded silver medals and certificates to sailors of the United States cruiser Louisville for aiding in the rescue of passengers after the launch Rodney capsized at Bodney Harbour on February 15, with nineteen lives lost.

Sydney Royal Life Saving Association United States Cruiger Louisville Pangengers Rodney Bodney Harbour

State Dinner at Government House Canberra for Official Birthday

His Excellency the Acting Governor General Lord Huntingfield hosted a dinner at Government House Canberra in honour of King George VI's Official Birthday. Attendees included Lyons Hughes McLachlan Casey Thorby McEwen Foll Verkin MacDonald Thompson Cameron Scullin Lynch Miles and others. Lady Huntingfield joined the event, with Mrs Bracegirdine hosting. Mr Justice Lukin arrived by air liner for today’s Supreme Court sitting.

Lord Huntingtiei King’s Hall Parliament Ioune Canberra King George VI Lord Huntingfield Government House J. A. Lyons,c C.H Wo . Hughes H.C. Ale A. J. McLachlan R. G. Casey M.C V. ¢. Thorby J. McEwen M.P H. 8. Foll J. A Verkins A. N MacDonald V. C. Thompson A. G. Cameron M.lp P. Liesehing C.M.G J. H. Scullin P.C P. J. Lynch G. J. Bell Cmg V.D. MP G. L. Host G. B. Knowles Cbe RF Ewing F. G Thorpe M.B.E F. Strahan C.V C.be Lady Huntingfield LB Bracegirdie Government House Cottage Eni Lyons A. J. Mey Lachlan Justice Lukin Tovlay The Supreme Court

Canberra Forecast Says Cold Showers and Frost Tonight

Canberra forecast calls for cold and cloudy conditions with a tendency to showers early, followed by fine weather later. Expect frosty nights and westerly winds across the region.

First Test Match Opens Amid Deep Cricket Echoes

Australia faces England in the opening Test at Nottingham as memories of past tours and legends like Bradman and Hammond frame the current series. The piece notes cricket’s broader cultural meaning for Britain and Australia, from shared rivalries to national character.

Australia Back Ender Way Nottingham

Australian Trade Delegation Faces Uncertain July Return

London dispatch reports the Australian trade delegation will meet to map the future program with aims to return by mid July. If talks with Washington stall, Sir Earle Page’s party may finish Ottawa talks and depart. otherwise they could stay to wrap Britain discussions.

London Aul.p Australia Washington Earle Page Lord Stanley Canada Toronto Exhibition

Trade Talks in Ireland Near London Return

Australian Minister Sir Earle Page and Customs Minister Mr White returned to London after talks in Ulster and Eire. They viewed York linen mills in Belfast, Harland & Wolff yards, and discussed linen trade and migration links with Ulster leaders. Dublin talks with Lemass focused on the Australian‑Ulster trade accord and broader preferences amid pending elections.

London Woodwend Earle Page Mr. White Ulster Eire Questa Belfast Govan Sydney Commonwealth York Harland Wools Ulater Australia Earle F Page White Dublin Lemass de Valera

Nazi Leader Suspect in Canada under Investigation

Ottawa reports the government is probing Dr. Everhard of Montreal after opposition charges that Nazi agents work in Canada. He is described as a Canadian Fuehrer, with social clubs used to conceal orders from Berlin. Nazis allegedly intimidate Germans who refuse to join.

Ottawa Everhard Montreal Banhest Nasi Canna

Wk1 Nottingham Test Promises Australia At Fine Wicket

Crowds greet Australia as they prepare at Nottingham with good wicket and warm weather forecast. Hardstaff’s withdrawal may affect attendance at Trent Ground, capacity 46 000. Wicket deemed four day capable though deteriorating. experts cautious about England prospects against Bradman and O'Reilly. McCormick shows tendon strain but eyes near peak speed after Southend run.

Trent Ground Hardstaff Natta McCormick Southend

Honour for Team Manager on Australian cricket tour

The Australian Board of Cricket Control secretary and touring team manager Mr W H Jeans received an O B E honour. Members of the Australian team congratulated him on the recognition announced on the arrival in this city before his departure to Adelaide, he had left the country as a child two years old.

Binh Prowse Blackburn Diagent Gec House of Commotia Urtin Wis Australia Jesdar Country Party Messrs Dundonald Me. Dundonald W. H. Jeans Australian Board of Cricket Control Mr. Jeans Adelaide

British honours list announces viscounts and baronets

Birthday honours grant two viscounts two barons one Privy Councillor six new baronets and other awards. Lord Weir and Lord Stonehaven receive viscountcies, Sir Joseph Stamp becomes a baron, Vivian Hugh Smith gains a baronetcy, and Sir Donald Somervell is made Privy Councillor.

Lyndon Pew Lord Weir Pei Air Council Lord Swinton Lord Stonehaven Australia Josivh Stamp Famour Aun Tlathelan Vivian Hugh Smith London Donald Somervell Douglas Hacking Conservative Party Archibald Welgall Royal Empire Society Recipents G.C.M.G Lord Marichh

Youth of Today Scottish Minister's Tribute

In Sydney the Rev. R. G. McConachle arrived from Scotland to serve as minister for the Scots Church. He said today's youth are freer and more open than in past generations, though not as deeply knowledgeable, and he doubts people will return to church unless a major disaster such as a world war occurs.

Sydney R. G. McConachle Scotland Scota ‘Church

Conspiracy Charge Heard In Central Court

Eric Campbell General H W Lloyd MLA and Richard Arthur Duesbury faced a crowded Central Court on a conspiracy charge. Their counsel Windeyer KC asked for an early hearing and adjournment to June 24, with the case to proceed then if the Crown agrees. Bail was set at 500 pounds and the defendants were remanded until June 28.

Sydney Eric Campbell H. W. Lloyd M.L.A Richard Arthur Duesbury Mr. Windeyer K.C Central Court Windeyer Guil A. Barry Crown Bradley F. W. Duesbury and Co Par ER. A. Duesbury Stevenson

Speed Limit Review Sways Area Boundaries

Minister for Transport Mr Bruxner promised to study a deputation from the Royal Automobile Club of Australia seeking an 80 mile per hour limit confined to an inside area bounded by Karl Karl Homebush Belmore and Kingsford. He expected Parliament to keep the speed limit principle but would review current restricted zones. The deputation urged action as accidents and fatalities rose and motorists facedharassment and perceived injustice.

Sydney Bruxner Karl Karl Homebush Belmore Kingsford Royal Automobile Club of Australia

Alberta abandons appeal against Privy Council ruling

Ottawa reports that Alberta will abandon its opposition to the Privy Council challenge of the Supreme Court of Canada ruling disallowing three social credit acts. The acts involved controlled prices, bank taxation, and bank leasing.

Ottawa Government of Alberta Privy Council Supreme Court of Canada

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