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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 08, 1939

Page

4

Optometrists and Opticians Visit Canberra Appointment Notice

Optometrist and optician listings announce price and time details for services at the Civic Hotel Canberra. Mr W. Mote will be present to supervise the event. The firm notes long absence from town and references a Barber Barraclough crane in the text.

Optomepriets & Opticians Sydney Ment Vint Canberra Fey Dad March Too Rm Grm W. Mote A. Lo Barraclough Crane

Weather report from Canberra reads mixed figures

The Canberra weather bulletin lists a 6 am barometer of 2.04 inches and 9 am temperatures near 61 degrees with 14 degrees rounding, humidity around 74 percent. Afternoon highs hover near 69.4 degrees with a low of about 53.4 degrees. winds and other figures appear garbled.

Canberra Inchan Acreen Rune

Robbed Clerk at Prison Farm Charge Shocks Sydney

A 36 year old woman, Kate Willans Betts, faced a court in Sydney today accused of frauds connected to a clerk position at a prison farm. She was sentenced to 18 years in prison after a plea or verdict relative to the alleged crimes, with details described in court proceedings.

Sydney Kate Willans Betts Nestle Angio Ana Clancy

Romania names Calenscu premier after Miren’s death

Calenscu becomes prime minister in Bucharest succeeding the late Miren as political leadership shifts amid Cannes notes and Western influences. The move marks a new administration following the previous premier’s death.

Bucharest Randy ‘Minteter Interior Western Pe Eed M. Miren Cannes Yenter

Industrial Board Canberra Sits On Brickmakers Pay Rise

The Industrial Board in Canberra examined union claims from the Federated Brick, Tiles and Pottery Industrial Union of Australia seeking job grade and wage increases for brickworks workers. They discussed hours from 43 to 44 per week, overtime and Sunday pay, travel allowances, and a ban on piecework, with figures presented for various trades and ages and testimony from workers about speedups, heat, and dust.

Ge Lu Mesepu H.R. Waterman L. O'Neill Esterday Australian Capital ‘Territory Federated Brick, Tiles and Pottery Industrial Union of Austalla Rotary Abuta F. J. Pare Swaperman Pitma Panman Amimer Dany Mouller Bnner Brick Jyoutha Parker New South Wales Sword Canberra Pari Jon Harold "Quigg Westlake Canvert Laces Canfherta Works Westridge Oake Oaks Estate Queanbeyan

Canberra Weather Forecast For March 8

Cloudy and cool and unsettled with showers, winds from the south to southeast, and rough seas. Astronomical data from Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mount Stromlo for Wednesday March 8 lists sun rise at 5 50 am and set at 6 44 pm Moon rise at 6 pm and set at 6 24 am major planets Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn with their respective rise and set times.

Wvant Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mount Strom Venus Mars Jupiter Sacle Saturn

For the Cause That Lacked Assistance and Resistance

A compact verse fragment echoes call to aid and defiance. It references a future dated struggle and the good to be enacted, emphasizing collective action and moral duty.

Datanca

Public information pleas on cost of living inquiry report

Canberra Times argues ministers press for enlightenment by the press as the Cost of Living Inquiry's report awaits public release. It faults the government for delaying action on high prices, notably milk, and urges direct measures and public disclosure to compel fair pricing and inform citizens.

Weehall Living Inquiry Canberra Coin of Living Inquiry Nutat Canberras Fae

Hurstville Meeting Calls MPs to Support Labour Push

A gathering at Hurstville drew about 200 miners lodge members to urge northern Tapour MPs to oppose the Minare Padatation and join the Labour Party. The meeting also backed Mr. Clive Kivait's pampelas to Wurnvilla and pledged support for the event.

Dicmnock Labour Party Clive Kivait Wurnvilla Event

New Era Forecast By Australian High Commissioner

Mr Bruce warned at Albert Hall that a warless year could herald a new world of economic plenty. He argued League work remains useful and urged major powers to halt arms racing and pursue peace through economic cooperation. He defended Germany’s actions in Czechoslovakia as justified at one point but said war was avoided by Chamberlain at Munich.

Bruce Albert Hall Auapler Canberra University Association League of Nationa Hitler Germany Czechoslovakia Herr Hiller Chamberlain Herr Hitler Berchtesgaden United Kingdom Czochoslovak Great Britain France Runciman Ccechoslovakia Slate Fina Ich Ln Haw Europe Watler Munich Gadesberg Str Bruce

Withee Talks Bricks Cost Rise and Worker Benefits

The board heard that granting the increase would raise brick prices by about 4 per 1000. Officials discussed yearly brick output, working speeds, and tax to offset losses. Preference for married workers and pay rules under the State Award were noted as part of the labor conditions. The board adjourned to 10 am today.

Oldfield Parker Fatranign Vlalyn Privary de Lucan New South Wales Met Lucas Gore Leas

Attack on Jews Protest At Methodist Conference

A statement by Rev Morris Blow alleging Jews hate Christians was read at a Methodist conference today. Rabbi Morris of News lemitle expressed deep grief at such remarks while Newcastle Maitland and Northern districts leaders rejected the prejudicial accusation and defended Jewish honor.

Sydney Morris Blow Morris Lemitle Newcastle Maitland Blak

Trade balance trends in Australia and major partners

A scrambled report shows Australia’s trade and current account with seven major partners. It notes higher exports valued at 14,000,090 and imports around 111,300,000, with a favourable balance against the United Kingdom and others. The text cites gains and deficits with Canada, New Zealand, Italy, and the Netherlands, alongside oil-related and industrial factors shaping the balance.

Australia United Kingdom Mihi Resland Sranog New Zealand Varament Canada Aumalia Tim Unio Mahan Siaak

Expand on Drive of Australian Trade Publicity Campaign

A garbled report describes a 13 campaign linked to trade publicity in Australia. It mentions an Arat shop opening, local shops, bakers, and posters. The text is fragmented with numerous unclear terms and lacks concrete events, dates, or identifiable organizations.

United Silat Anii

Guam Naval Bas Chief of Staff Urges Development

Admiral Need Oa urged the Guam program before the Naval Committee. He cited inclusion of 9,000,000 ellars in a Guam project and warned it could accelerate strategic aims. Senate today backed House plans to fund about 200 million for aviation expansion with 1000 planes.

Washington Ben Need Uke Bam Guam Benate

Demented Youth Struggle In Text For Trial

A muddled report details a youth incident on March 1 involving a car and a driver. Police and bystanders observed tense actions, with accusations and limited names noted before the case was dismissed.

Lubras on Lugger Charge in Darwin Police Court

In Darwin Police Court today a charge was brought against Masmumoto, a Japanese master of lugger 648, for unlawfully permitting aborigines aboard near Melville Talend. The case details a suspected abiegation connected with the vessel flagged under Japanese authority.

Darwin Lubine Melville Talend Masmumoto

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