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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1939

Page

4

Local Names and Roads in Queanbeyan District

Fragmentary list shows names such as ER Dunne Queanbeyan A M Falleka Sons Queanbeyan P Murphy Uriarre Road LA Perking Cooma Surrumbateman R A Walter Jervis Bay Tedkeon You Kennedy.

J. Dunne Queanbeyan A.M. Falliéka Sons Queanbeyan Queanbeyan P. Murphy Uriarre LA Perking Cooma A. Hur Cooma Q. Oo Pais Surrumbateman R.A Walter Jervis Bay Tedkeon You J Kennedy

Rail Freights A .8 July 1

The Railways announce a simplified delivery system for goods from Darling Harbour to Sydney with a new contract with Transport Service Pty. The rate is 04. per hundred for furniture and 5 from the cartage area, with rail charges collected from the consignee if not arranged.

Consig

Australian farmers face plight as world prices collapse

The piece argues Australia must move beyond temporary bounties for wheat and wool. It calls for reducing cultivated areas under a World Agreement to curb glut risks, with states deciding land-use shifts. It warns against permanent aid, urging self-reliance and conditional assistance tied to future market recovery.

Australia Commonwealth Aiet Garey

Inmate Escapes From Mapleental Prome After Years

A long imprisoned woman fled Mapleental Prome after straying from the institution. She reportedly lived on turnips for five days before being found. The inmate had served 31 years at the facility.

Prome

Fruit Chain Stores Planned in New South Wales

Mr. FR. Thompson director of the Bureau of Modern Advertising and chain store director says fruit chain stores are being organized on a big scale in New South Wales. The aim is to serve housewives with cheaper retail fruit and to secure the best returns for growers.

Sydney Fr.thompson Bureau of Modern Advertising New South Wales

Canberra Hospital Auxiliary report highlights support and funds

The Canberra Hospital Auxiliary reports strong community backing with over 400 members and £278 16s 10d cash plus £24 15s in donations raised in the year. Proceeds funded patient comforts, a new electric trolley, nursing staff aids, and ward improvements while the hospital tax scheme eyes £11,500 next year to stabilize finances.

Canberra Albert Hall Callanberra J. W. Ashton C. H. McFadyen Archdeacon C. 8. Robertson T. W. White Anderrelanes Iooda Stephen Canberra House Hespera Aumiliary Toc H McFadyen Mineter For Health Frederick Stewart Acton Robertson Archdeacon Robertson R. Hill W. Hicks J. F. Gamble W. H Dickson E. W. Sally A. Field J. C. Stephen D. E. Allbright K. McColl

Questioning over altered G P C tender specifications in Canberra

Royal Commission probes who altered G P C tender specs for the G P O extension. Charles Hoy testifies he does not know who made the changes and denies influence from Whittle. Whittle cites John Grant and Sons as sandstone supplier and competitor. Cleland recalls a May 26 call about Whittle’s bill of quantities as inquiry adjourns to tomorrow.

Sydney Whittle and Sona Pty. Ltd Canberra Royal Commission G.P.O Charles Hoy Hoy Whittle John Grant and Sons Pty. Ltd G.P.C Percival Robert Cleland Works Department Mr. Mehaffey Mehaffey

Million Surplus Commonwealth Finances

The Commonwealth Government will end the financial year with a surplus of at least £1,000,000, possibly more depending on taxation revenue in the final three days. It marks the eighth straight surplus since the United Australia Party returned to government. Treasury payments end for the year on Thursday as departments rush to balance ledgers of about £96,000,000. Public Service salaries due Friday will be paid today to avoid delays on the final day.

Commonwealth United Australia Party Australia Treasury Public Service

Nawab of Patendi’s marriage draws wide interest

Ceremonies linked to the Nawab of Patendi a Worcester and England cricketer wedding to the Nawab of Bhopal’s second daughter attract attention in India and Britain. Bhopal rulers praised for sports support in polo cricket and hockey. Afghan descent links noted for Bhopal and Pataudi states.

Nawab of Patendi Worcester England Bhopal India Aurangzeb Pataudi Delhi

Canberra Times Letter Critiques Football Team Identity

The Canberra National Football Team Teague should use a firm slogan like truth in advertising. Officials say the NW team was not a state standard last Saturday, not the pick of Sydney clubs, and did not include Broken Hill players. Several players were from Queanbeyan NSW, challenging ACT legitimacy.

Canberra Times Ewing Canberra National Football Teague Truth W Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Broken Hill Canber ACT Tab

Reciprocal trade pact with Japan cuts import quotas

Australia and Japan announce a new 11 month trade agreement after the expiry of the previous accord. Japan will take about one third of Australia’s wool and related textiles while Australia keeps its current wool import cap. The deal aims to maintain orderly marketing of Australian wool and ensures permits for shipments, with no fixed end date tied to Japan’s economic position.

Lawson Japan Australia Consil-General M. Akiyama

Exchange of Letters Extends Amelia Trade Terms

The Foreign Office announced an understanding titled by exchange of letters extends the Amelia trade accord for a finite period. It confirms continued favorable terms on wool and cotton and staples, and expresses a desire to maintain friendly relations and support trade effects with Japan.

Tokyo Tumip Foreign Office Japan Messata

Urgent call to oppose compulsory military service register

Canberra letters urge national unity against the compulsory register of man power proposed by the Menzies Government. They warn it shores up conscription, links to War Precautions and Crimes Acts, and extends to youths 14, threatening democratic rights and unemployment relief. Democracy and solidarity with unions are demanded.

Canberra Times Rlaase Commonwealth of Australia Menzies People of Australia Port Kembla Japan Mengies National Register Canberra

Bromwich and Quist to Meet Mexico in Davis Cup Tie

Mexico City report states Australian Davis Cup team manager Harry Hopman will not play in the singles against Mexico. Bromwich and Quist are the Australian two key players aimed at preparing for later ties. The first two singles start Friday at 2 pm local time with doubles Saturday and final singles Sunday. Hopman to nominate singles players tomorrow and doubles players later.

Mexico City Harry Hopman Mexico Bromwich Quist Sydney Hopman

Newcastle Technical College Funding Report

The Minister for Education Mr. Drummond received a cheque for £10,000 from B.HSP General Manager Mr. Lewis to fund equipment for the new technical college in Newcastle. Subscriptions by WH.P. and other Newcastle heavy industries bring total funding to £25,000 after earlier £15,000 contributions.

Music Examination Sydney Burley Ransom Violin Grade I

Burley Ransom, a student at Christopher's Convent, Canberra, paid for Violin Grade I in the examination conducted by the Conservatorium on behalf of the Australian Music Examination.

Sydney Conservatorium Burley Ransom Christopher's Convent, Canberns

Fire at Ultimo Causes Large Damage In Sydney

A substantial blaze in Ultimo Sydney caused extensive property damage. Initial estimates put the loss at about £10,006 with valuable items and sections of Disell Pty affected. Fire authorities investigated the scene and worked to control hotspots.

Sydney Sunahiney Ultimo

Empire Defence and the Singapore Naval Strengthening

Former minister Sir Archdale Parkhill backed strengthening a fish fleet at Singapore and the Australian Navy. The note highlights defense policy and maritime security priorities.

Sydney Archdale Parkhill Singapore

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