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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1938
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR mentions Manuke Westridge bank and Kingston in connection with Kingston area. The readable items suggest a local banking reference or notice without clear actions or dates. Further readable context is needed for a precise summary.
Rainfall and temperature readings for Canberra and Queanbeyan are listed for the current year. Figures include hourly pressure readings, daily maximum and minimum temperatures, and monthly rainfall totals from February through June.
Voting closes June 24 for the Australian Capital Territory Industrial Board election. Nominations list Albert Gardiner and Leo O’Neill for Commonwealth employees and Ben Hellier and John Muir for private employees. One ballot by post to those entitled, return by 4 p.m. June 24 to the Returning Officer in City, Canberra. A.K.E. Gardiner notes L O’Neill as approved Commonwealth candidate.
Storms in Auckland and New Plymouth damaged homes and garages. A house was wrecked by a whirlwind, a garage was picked up and carried about 100 yards, and lightning struck Mia Downey’s home at Aranga injuring her two sons. Shipping services were disrupted.
At Randwick a final trial ahead of Doomben Cup saw Jocular cover six furlongs in 1 14 under a strong weight. FR Parsons rode in work shoes as Jocular prepared. In Doomben Cup plans Highborn to be ridden by A Knox while Gay Knight stays away from Brisbane for the meeting.
General Sir Harry Chauvel has arrived at Government House Canbora signaling a formal reception and state presence. The visit underscores imperial ties and military leadership in the region.
In a heated session the House wrestles with a clause restricting married women's eligibility for old age pension benefits under a government scheme. Lawyers argue the harsher terms, opposition presses for broader sick and disablement cover, and post ponement is rejected amid claims of delay and organized obstruction.
Fragmentary text shows authorities preparing to demolish St Matthew Cathedral amid protests. Railways and Protestant districts reportedly filled as clashes and prayers mark the tense moment. The note hints at decisions on public sins and power over urban spaces.
An editorial condemns renewed air raids on Canton and Spanish attacks on civilians. It argues international protests have weakened, Britain grows resigned, and the civilian becomes the frontline element in future conflicts. It contrasts responses to Nan king and Franco with Wilson notes and submarine warfare.
London reports a forthcoming intermediate loan of 80 million pounds in the form of a three per cent national defence loan. The move continues last year’s programme, with borrowing since 1934 reaching about 190 million pounds.
Conductor John McDowell of Canberra’s No 21 bus has learned multiple languages while serving riders. From French Greek Arabic Swahili Bulu Italian Portuguese Cantonese and Danish he studies nightly with library loans and language partners. He hopes to travel abroad for work that uses his linguistic gift.
Arthur Cyril Porter a dairy man appeared at Hornsby Court on a charge of selling sweet cream above the maximum price fixed by the Milk Board. His counsel claimed Board harassment drives farmers to big companies. the Board said prices prevent public overcharge. Hearing adjourned.
Sir Edward Ellington, head of the Royal Air Force, arrived in Australia to assess the Air Force and warned that Britain faces its chief danger from air attacks. He stated the Royal Navy could deter invasions, and emphasized anti aircraft defenses and the balloon barrage scheme for morale among pilots.
A senior officer reported plans to report to the Chief Secretary about the fatal incident yesterday. He said a safety fence could prevent deaths, noting no government decision was made on erecting a fence. Hospitalized victims remained alive overnight.
The Swan member moved to defer the clause with support from the Conservative and Labour members. The Treasurer agreed to delay, opposition leaders accused him of surrender, and the bill’s fate seemed sealed as calls to rework it dominated the debate.
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