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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
4
National Register Debated as Senate Moves to Pass Act
The Senate pressed the National Register bill through all stages with a guillotine vote despite opposition attempts to delay. An amendment by Opposition Leader Genator Collings to halt the pace until a referendum on the queue was defeated by five votes. Labor members signaled support for boycott but a party meeting yesterday allowed free member judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mon
Genator Collings
Parliamentary
Labour Party
Jon Union
Jondsra
Uie
Betwien Collings
Eaern
Air Services review at Hasendon aerodrome
The minister discussed proposals to extend the aerodrome after a weekend fatality. He did not want to prejudge the report but suggested the Air Accident Committee would assess whether conditions on site contributed to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasendon
TV Hettenentzeen
Mta
Ee Gussaler
Civil” Aviation
Air Weirhan
Wald
North Shore Hospital Board Chairman Reports Smooth Affairs
Mr. Hara, chairman of the Royal North Shore Hospital Board, says hospital affairs are being run smoothly and better than ever. There is no disunity of the Board and no sign of friction with the honorary medical staff as the inquiry into the hospital's administration continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rydney
Thurmiay
Hara
Royal North Shore Hospital Board
Medieeatom
Harst
Hamburgers at Kingston become top item on cafe menu
The article notes the hamburger’s rise in America and the Canbarra Cafe installs the latest electric paste to ensure proper preparation of ham burger for newcomers to the del May rent, highlighting its popularity and precision in serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.ct
Peta
Canbarra
America
Uncle Sam
Canirra
Del
Queanbeyan sale tallies at Gibbs and Co cattle auction
Gibbs and Co report a full sale at Queanbeyan with local and district buyers present. Prices ranged ahead of recent sales though cattle were not best quality and some decline in condition noted. Merino ewes and aged sheep sold, with figures given for vealers cows and younger stock. Sale capacity to be repeated at Queenbeyan centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbs and Co
Queanbeyan
W. J. Gisba and Co
Ceanetel
Canberra League and New South Wales football match preview
A National Football feature outlines tomorrow's Canberra League versus New South Wales game at Northbourne Oval with a pre match rules description, team lineups and expected lineups for Queanbeyan Manuka and Mines Rovers. Canberra’s captain coach Watson is praised for leadership and Kells Langdon debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
New South Wales
Northbourne
Aingile
Gnatiaks
Anartors
Acton
Bathe
Pury
A Langdon
Rogers
Kelly
Byrom
Kells
Langdon
Wangaratt Leagun Robertson
Ward
Letil Chain
Hava
Ateaka
Mines Rovers
Hamilton
Blood
Merritt
McHugh
Kinesis
Hornfall
McGovern
Carihy
Wran
Marlin
Russi
Smithton
Barnew
Christopher Wade
O'Laughlin
Raver
Piers
Ronan
Minas Rovers
Phripe
Quean Committee
Knesle
Western Australia
West Perth
Canberra Weather Report Forecasts Cloudy Night Shrouded in Fog
Canberra forecast calls for cloudy skies with scattered showers and misty conditions. A foggy night reduces visibility across the region, with light winds and no significant temperature shifts expected.
Guillotine Legislation Sparks Debate Over Parliamentary Procedure
The House used guillotine motions to pass two measures on national insurance and three months of supply, prompting warnings that such tactics weaken democratic debate. Critics argue temporary gains risk backfire when public opinion shifts, urging constitutional checks without halting discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Ihem
Sendarda
Thes
Hhoetl
French navy speeds armoring in shipyard push
The minister for marine announced that wart ships including two of 300 tons were being accelerated as part of the Ged work in factor ten to advance armour plating. He added that the United States shipyard in America was being turned into a navy base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parie
Wain
Aday
Mrine
M. Cumineh
Claiian
Pradent
Edie
Vorton
Flavell
Keane
Banelt Sheehan
Sonal
Rugby Union Strong Gordon Team Humbled by ACT in Sydney
The Gordon side stated they were staggered by ACT's victory in Sydney on Saturday and prepare for a Canberra return at Manuka Oval. Captain V Ube led NSW duties, with forwards led by Bardier and Parker as standout performers. The Canberra match follows RMAC vs Sydney University and Suburbs fixtures, highlighting squad changes and medical withdrawals ahead of the rep game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.c.t
Sydney
Canberra
Cedric Pike
Act
Manuka Oval
RMAC
Sydney University
Mintie Yastern
Bode Henk
Wi — Fullsback
L. Brigge
G. A. Gregory
A. J. McKinney
G. Angus
Sharpeave
H. ‘Lowmond
Bardaiey
le Chowne
G. D
Fergus
Adam
N. Carrol
Harvey
Diamond
Ballit
Ube
N.s.w
JE Weelaa Aga
Briggs
Labin
Argue
Guise
Wan
Adatrallan
Dhe Forwarts
Lank Bardier
North Ryding Gordon
Laels Parker
Canterre
Hill
Gordon
Primary Rugby Premiership Matches Today in Canberra Area
The second round of the Prim Behoula Sports Association Rugby Union premiership is scheduled for this afternoon at Can berra Grammar School and Queanbeyan venues. Teams include Canberra Grammar School versus Queanbeyan Convent School with refereeing by G. W. Quodling and a full roster of players listed for Lelopes Park and Bourne Oval along with a Manuka Oval clash involving Combined Militia. The program features reserve showcases and a York Park match, with notes on players, positions, and captains for both schools and club teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prim ‘Behoula Sports Asociation
Lelopes Park
Proms
Amalle
Canberra Grammar School
Queanbeyan Convent School
Queanbeyan Showgewund
Wa Yum
G. W. Quodling
Grammar
Cy Webb
Crisp
J. Josep
Ot Rogers
W. Mehaiey
W. Weaton
Is. Walton
Bourne Oval
Heteres
J. W. Holden
Ainale
Wilson
A ‘Ladd
Ara Fam
Boag
Thomas
Manuka + Oval
Kasia Raye
Rome
Miitie
Fulback
Beaton
Thres-Quain HM
AL. Seton
Northa
W. Browns
FH. Oredish
G. Bell
W. A. ¥. Te Malis
University
Hullsback
J & Adard
W. D. Adama
H. Jamison
Li. Mel Dosker
H.W. Clemens
P.M. Kerridge
H. Hourigan
H. . Trowbridge
KG. Harrison North
Campbell
J R, Crawford
A. Fitzgerald
I East
Motor Cycling London Turbulent Ride Yields Fast Speeds
A fragmented report from London motor cycling notes a tumultuous event with riders including German participants. The piece mentions speeds around 207 mph and references multiple riders and machines amid a chaotic scene. Strong entities include German participants, the event, and the machines involved.
Golf club prepares for Civic Jewel Trophy round
Forty players compete in the Federal Golf Club event with 18 holes and handicap qualifying rounds. The match proceeds on Saturday at Gauiltie with anticipation of a final handicap contest to determine the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wees Syft
Tha BT
ITE
Tully Fark
Commonwealth Gavarname Major General Dawn CMG Representation
The fragment notes a high ranking officer to represent a country at a major world event. It mentions Major General Dawn CMG and a forthcoming event in Rahden with supplies or items to be sold. The readable text preserves the names and place but lacks full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Gavarnmaat
Debates on Labour Finance Mark Broad Australian Strain
A tense session focuses on Labour finances and the £10,000,000 London credit issue. Senator Collett and Prime Minister Meade face Opposition edits as Collett praises Labour achievements while warning against missteps in wartime credit.
Insurance Scheme To Be Amended Reduced Contributions
Government not perturbed by defeat of motion to review the National Insurance fund. Committee to review under crisis, government to proceed with new reforms. Treasury decision pending when tax changes will be brought to light. Scheme aimed to obviate need for large accumulations and reduce contribution levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mview
National Insurance
Gervey
Hla
Works Loan State Competition Undersubscribed
The Commonwealth loan of 4,750,000 pounds was undersubscribed by 910,000. The remainder will be taken up by government writers and lenders. Prime Minister Menzien said the result was satisfactory overall though hostility from semi governmental loans affected some markets. The question of semi governmental Tas will be at the forthcoming meeting of the War Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Monsfea
Wa Counall
Supply Bill Passed House Amid Turbulent Debates
A garbled report indicates the supply measure moved through the House amid confusion and disordered phrases. It references amounts and agencies in unclear terms, mentioning the Commonwealth and various officials as the scene shifted to parliamentary sessions yesterday.
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North Shore Hospital
Kingston
Queanbeyan Sale
New Zealand
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Society
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Elble
Frissieal
Beard
W. Sneddon
Fiji
Gadralhitneger
Acaiary
A. Garrett
Alvulu Street
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J. McLean
A. 4
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Critehley
Ainslie
Gamlake
Etrald
Aakely
Eartlake
Dempster
Harp
Russell
Trevillign
J. Mollindan
E Guadwin
Ayre
Murden
Hatt Torrde
Ie Drayton
HL McGinness
Udwin
Maloney
Dolney
Hoge
Mallowms
McDonald
Etlmas
Rover
A. Drayton
Ith Wharton
Teave Maloney
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Plaree
Feyton
C. Martin
Cody
Garvie
Rennie
D. Moore
James Royer
Collins
Connelly
Joneuson
Hillance
Martin Ward
Bouth
Wales
Atkinson
Bryan
Gueanbeyvan
Manuka
J. Mulguinney
Netting
G. Mulquinney
Granitres
Bradley
R. Wille
Rowley
Kely
Galelaghee
McNamara
Brown
M. Kelly
Grimb
Strong
Hawke
Followers
Waiters
Kaye
Primmar
Iain
J. Willams
A. Willlame
Pyobap
Rendle
Etreet
Faux
Toomey
Ws Brinkman
Dorman
Giles
Dogman
Age
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Hessher
Coleman
Faxlel
Stewart
Taylor
Yandett
Aterance
Canberra Times
Rugby Union
London
Ma Low
Allan
Xingu
Karl Gall
Federal Golf Club
J A. Boutin
Monxiey
Tarshall
Labour
Mrc
Scullin
National
Apie
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Ivana
Goullin Himseit
Thal
Australia
Fayerteua
Jaturmud
Jng
Council
Sli
Apyschia
Collett
Wlite
Australian Labour Party
Audralien de Tonen
Hevea
Australas
Tvs
Faa
Australa
Vicay
Islian
Benatar Sheehan
Vetoria
Aaventral Services
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