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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1939
Page
2
Weather data for Canberra shows a barometer of 30.28 inches, max 84.4 F in the past 24 hours, min 29 F, humidity peaking at 48 percent at 9 am and 41 percent by noon. Temperature readings include 20.4 C at 2 pm and a high of 84.4 F.
Fragmentary OCR listing publishing and newsagency names across Canberra Queanbeyan Bungendore region. Mentions Timon Mullany, Kingston, Nichol Coe, Queanbeyan firms, and local hotels and districts. Appears as a garbled directory or notice page with scattered proper nouns and place names.
Last night the Prime Minister Mengies and Wir Karle Pare with the Minister for Supply Caney and Government Statist Roland Wilson discussed a scheme to gain cross party support for the Nations Registration Ball. Efforts aimed to survey the nation while avoiding boycotts and opposition, though parliamentary difficulties were noted as not caused by the prime minister's party.
A postal holiday announces early closures for Money Order and Savings Bank services while air mail offices in Northern and Southern regions close earlier in the day. Canberra City and Manuka operate 8 am to 10 pm with restricted mail handling. Wollongong notes a conference on industrial policy.
Calendar fragment lists sunrise and sunset times, moon phases, and planet risings. Mentions Venus Mars Jupiter Batul'n with approximate hours. Data appears garbled with abbreviations and errors, lacking coherent events or locations.
Britain seeks a round table conference to avoid war as Nazi and Fascist states press territorial aims. Lord Halifax and Prime Minister Chamberlain express belief that nations may develop within borders without oppressing others while Britain maintains readiness to defend democracy.
The report quotes Curtin on recent parliamentary strife as the Menzies Ministry debates a national registration policy and a stop-gap measure. It notes pressure from the Labour Party and tensions within the Country Party while leaders seek national interest and policy clarity amid uncertain days ahead.
The Governor General Lord Gowripthaa received a reply on behalf of the Government and people of Australia. He expresses gratitude for the telegram and reports that Her Royal Highness the Duchess has suffered no ill effects from the unfortunate incident involving his wife.
Tokyo reports marine underwriters cut war risk rates for Pacific ports including Avatrana and America. Rates drop from 0.20 to 0.425 yen per hour as European Mediterranean and Baltic tensions ease, brokers note a decline of about 1 percent.
Obituary reports Tasmanian Premier Albert George Ogilvie died suddenly in Melbourne after a heart attack on a golf outing. He was 48. His body will lie in state at St Mary's Cathedral Hobart before Tuesday's funeral. Ogilvie led Tasmania for five years and was a prominent figure in Australian politics. tributes paid by Prime Minister Menzies and others.
Mr A J Hattron leader of the Industrial Labour Party says Ogilvie's death will cast sorrow across the Labour movement. He calls him a brilliant figure in Australian politics and notes his influence while Premier. Fellow officials express sympathy and reflect on his legacy.
Police say Qwen Moore known as Holly Wood mayoral candidate and ex husband of Mary Pickford died likely several days ago in an upstairs bedroom at his Beverly Hills home. Catherine Moore his wife found him and the couple had been separated for about a month. Officers found whisky and beer bottles strewn about and a scene described as a heavy drinking period preceding death.
South Sydney beat Queanbeyan 24 to 13 in a hard fought rugby league match at Queanbeyan. Quinlivan starred for Souths with a late try, Radwell and Williams were key for the home side, and Webster and Grimshaw impressed for Souths as both teams displayed strong defense and scoring bursts.
Queanbeyan Reserves defeated Captain's Flat in a curtale run affair at Queanbeyan yesterday. Reed and Tyrell registered tries for Queanbeyan while Rowe kicked a goal. Final score 21 to 20.
A chaotic recap covers Japanese ambition in the 2000th year of the empire, Pacific contenders, and horse racing, boxing, and track events. Notable names include Pibroch, Pibrect, Bas Welter, Eddie Tolun, Branley Woodarada, Wooderson, Ren Richards, Daniel Stewart, and Glen Cunaltyghagn, with Melbourne hosting major bouts and races amid a crowded weekend program.
London reports on a 6 million defence loan show the Treasury missteps and investor reactions. The Daily Express Financial Editor criticizes the handling, while Commonwealth authorities expect underwriters to absorb holdings in the open market and sustain Australia's London market position.
On Saturday Herr Foerster of the Dunag Nasia said the city’s fate could move toward returning to the Reich, expressing cautious hope that Danzig might rejoin Germany.
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