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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
4
In loving memory of Good Dad who passed away June 1 19 A988 Not forgotten by wife Myrtle and daughters Myrtle and Ly Ginne In memory of my husband and father Archibald Ginns who died June 4 1886 Our beautiful memory lingers for ever Inserted by his wife and children
A Canberra contractor allegedly dismissed several men to dodge holiday wages tied to the King's Birthday. The Trades and Labour Council plans a special meeting to decide action. Union leaders warn of a possible "black" listing if employers flout holiday pay rules.
Delegations from Goulburn and nearby towns joined Canberra churches for a two session meeting at Wesley Church and Canberra Baptist Church. Rev JH Allen opened with a service, Rev ME Peffer addressed cost of following Christ, and a missionary rally featured Rev JH Allen on India. Executive committee elected officers and planned next regional gathering.
The chamber spent hours debating the National Registration Bill on manpower and wealth while the Opposition pressed amendments on war time powers and cost control. Senators Collett and Gibson led crossfire over executive authority and the bill's scope, with government leaders defending parliamentary safeguards.
A tense session at Parliament House on Tuesday saw shouting and failed calls as Senator Sheshan urged calm while a motion stalled at 1% voting. Regulational amendments and railway project concerns dominated, with Labour members obstructing progress and old figures returning in commentary.
Fragment from a Canberra paper shows garbled pricing and agent notes for subscriptions and postal rates. Readable bits mention The Commonwealth and Peter Cope set, but most lines are unreadable, leaving an uncertain local notice style and no clear event or outcome.
The fragmentary Canberra Times report outlines local events and notices from Mati Eta era archives, highlighting civic updates and community matters with sparse details and names barely readable.
Proprietors and advertisers must accept no responsibility for non insertion or errors. Ads must be prepaid and reach The Centura Times by 3 p.m. the day before publication. Ink must be legible and proper names required. ads may be altered or refused at editor’s discretion by The Progral Capital Press of Australia Ltd Canberra.
Fragmented readout notes measurements and humidity with partial times and temperatures. The garbled text lists inches and degrees, a 43.7 percent humidity claim, and stray numerical data amid undecipherable words and place names.
Canberra faces growth delays despite public buildings and services. The government seeks private enterprise involvement to speed development while high building costs and limited housing push departments to consider relocation. Officials warn Canberra needs 500 more homes immediately to sustain expansion and curb dispersal to state capitals.
A flying boat named Centurion bound from Sydney to London crashed near Calcutta as a northwest storm lifted tar, nose-diving into the wharf. Five crew and passengers were saved with no serious injuries. the more seriously injured include engineer William Kiniosk of Australia and pilot Murray. The boat was totally submerged and salvage operations are underway as divers and dockers work to raise it.
London sources state Under Secretary Sir R A Butler told MPs that Talisa and German delegates on the non intervention committee withheld information about the declaration of intervention in Spain by Hitler and Mussolini. The British Government says it knew intervention was occurring and studied all facts presented to the committee.
A Sydney Daily News report notes a meeting between editors and union representatives to explore forming a company to control the present firm. The idea includes raising capital from business sources, but unions reportedly cannot provide the required funds to gain control.
Branley Woods rode a Velocette averaging 89.19 mph. Danie rode a Norton at 83.13 mph. H Pieschmann rode a DKW at 82.01 mph. The Australian F J Mussett finished 40th and won a trophy.
In Avane area reports indicate anxious to waive year mating talks proceed with a two party set at elevated appeal. Local observers note the discussions center on trade terms and regional cooperation amid pending agreements.
Lord Gowrin accompanied by His Excellency the Governor and lieutenant governor Nine outh Wrine held an investiture ceremony aboard the Admiralty Hrune in Sydney. The high ranking officials conducted formal proceedings during the official visit, marking a display of ceremonial authority.
A report outlines ongoing debate over vice regal homes in Melbourne and Sydney, detailing government hesitation, potential leasing arrangements, and opposition from the Prime Minister on establishing official residences amid negotiations with the state government. The discussion centers on where the Governor should reside and who bears costs.
London dispatch notes recruiting for the RAF FLAP program with strong emphasis on fit airmen and boys. The report compares current entries to 344 in the corresponding period last year, citing a total of W643 versus prior totals.
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