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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
4
Weather briefing from Canberra provides scattered data including morning temperatures and humidity but contains corrupted figures and missing times. The fragmentary report notes barometer readings and a brief mention of an agent’s presence, with unclear context and incomplete values.
Sydney wool market reports mixed results with merino and fine wools in demand. Prices ranged from 54d to 7d for various categories, top values around £15 5s, with ordinary and inferior lots showing steadier, or slightly lower, levels.
A royal tour party plans extensive travel across Australia from Broken Hill to Port Pirie Alice Springs Tennant Creek Darwin and Darwin to Perth and Adelaide with stops at Port Hedland Melbourne and Ceduna concluding in early July. Excellencies to visit North and West Australia en route to Perth via air and rail including multiple stops and travel dates indicated.
The Canberra Times reports modest improvements in Australia’s export price index and ten month export volumes, with wheat and wool still low. Gains hinge on UK conditions, industry strength, and renewed purchasing power, as imports fall and capital flows falter.
A Wellington ship will carry 760 passengers on a new voyage to Vancouver. The vessel replaces the older liner Niager.
Nearly 100 anti-aircraft guns landed in Bombay since mid April. British ships bring guns to arm mercant vessels in case of emergency. Guns arrive from Europe and Singapore to equip ships with high angle and low angle weapons. Decks stiffened for quick gun mounting. Royal Indian Navy coordinates the program.
The Ministry completed a three day budget review and will align next year’s expenditure with available funds. Cabinet to meet in July to draft final plans and a 100 million pound budget is expected for Parliament in August. Defence reviews will shape next year’s 30 million pound defence vote and limit other works.
The Albert Hall stage hosted Ludmila Kronidova's Dick Whittington ballet last night. Mischa Burlakov Barbara Macdonnel and many young dancers impressed in solo and ensemble pieces.
John Coughlin died later in hospital after a candle fell and caused a fire. A man reportedly sustained burns from the same incident, with details of the accident still developing today.
The Commonwealth Government ends its policy of subsidising oil search and plans to offer tax concessions to prospecting companies to encourage continued exploration. Minister for the Interior Senator Foll notes disappointing results and urges uniform state legislation to update oil laws and back key projects.
In heavy wind a 22 foot launch carrying Victor Carmody of Mayfield and Edward Butler of Carrington disappeared after leaving Newcastle. Birubi scanned the coast but found no trace and coastwise vessels have slim chances of rescue.
Speakers at the New South Wales branch meeting of the Australian Society of Breeders of British Sheep pressed action to stop inferior rams entering sales. Calls included licensing all ram breeders and appointing an inspector to vet stock, with Ministers already weighing a proposal at Canberra.
A man and a youth were killed and another injured in a collision on the Pacific Highway near Waterfall. George Barnard aged 54 and James Barden died at once. William Ball, 16, suffered severe shock and concussion. Barnard, employed at Waterfall Sanitarium, rode a cycle with Barden on the other cycle.
A report to the police indicates a plane crash into flames near Newcastle. The informant is described as reliable and the surrounding area between Wyong and Belmont is rugged timber country with few inhabitants.
The government announces the national manpower and property survey will run July 17 to July 20. Men aged 18 to 65 must return manpower forms by July 29, and property survey forms are required from all owners with assets above £500. The total cost is estimated at £70,000.
U S author Miss Faith Baldwin visits Canberra on a cultural and travel fact finding tour. She travels with J Harkins of the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau to gather material for articles and projects aimed at women. During the stay she plans district sheep station visits and a Rotary Club address and a radio broadcast.
Royal Commission into Sydney G P O tender heard evidence on promotion bias and department actions. Director-General of Works Mr Mahalia said he may act similarly again, describing removal of James Orwin and noting full responsibility. Assistant Commonwealth Director Mr Hoy recounted stone pricing concerns and lack of written letters due to ongoing investigation. The inquiry adjourned to tomorrow.
Victorian government moved toward an agreement on wheat export controls. Premier Dunstan referenced a Commonwealth request to states asking if they could support an international arrangement and a proposed quota system for wheat.
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