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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 08, 1939

Page

6

British Official Visits Berlin to Discuss Economics

London reports that Under-Secretary R A Butler told the House of Commons Mr Ashton Gwatkin recently visited Berlin as head of the Foreign Office economic section to renew contact with German officials and exchange views on the general economy. No proposals on colonies or armaments were discussed.

London R. A. Butler House of Commons Ashton Gwatkin Berlin Foreign Office

Fire Inquest Finds No Neglect Evidence

Melbourne city coroner Mr Tingate returned an open finding at the inquest into the Rubicon fires. He said there was no proof of failure to take reasonable precautions or substantial noncompliance with clearing. One fire may have been deliberate, another likely caused by lightning.

Melbourne Tingate Rubicon

On The Air Today Radio Schedule Odyssey Canberra Times

A dense listing of broadcasts from early morning to late evening including news weather wheat quotations and music segments. Notable items mention 2BL 2FC Canberra stations detailing events such as Morning Devotion World We Live In racing talk and Morning Story with multiple interludes and musical programs.

Muale Dally Doren Canberra Times Desmond Tanner Sydney Stock Exchange Greg Caou-Chouc Ab.c. Light Opera Company Mma Erbert Jim and Jitters Studio Symphony Orchestra Cloee Muaic Victoria Park Taven Jim Davidson Albert Chappell The Lorraines Interhide General Knowledge Bee Imarket Amid Hospital Behonla iHome Desmond Tanner Nation Safety Council Victoria Riverina Marketa Geelong Our Pioneer 2CA Harney Eilis Price Tathra Besson Bobby Briten Canberra Odd Faeta Muskie Fred Maggie Lion’n den Phil Furley Ambrose Hila 2Gb News Review L.A W.A N.Z

Canberra league meets to review most successful season

At the Canberra Australian National Football League annual meeting tonight President John L Mulrooney will present the annual report. He will note six teams with 25 players competed in the senior division and record attendances at semi finals and final games. Malmooney said prospects for the new season are bright and two Victorian clubs plan visits to boost the game in the capital. Premiership honours for Manuka Fastlake Seconds and the Altielie Juniors will be presented.

Canberra John L. Mulrooney Malmooney Commonwealth Mulrooney Chute Areka Manuka Fastlake Seconds Altielie Juniors

Royal visit to Canada announced for May 6

The announcement states Their Majesties will depart for Canada on May 6 instead of the previously planned date due to potential delays from fog.

Canada London

Discovery of Native Race in New Guinea Patrol Report

A preliminary Taylor report to the Administrator of New Guinea describes vast populations west of Mt Hagen and north toward Sepik tributaries. The Taylor expedition aims to contact these peoples, noting native hostility and a December patrol attack that wounded several and killed one. He advises sheltering under road and settlement protection as communications and river travel pose dangers.

Taylor Isjer

Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare

Federal en Presa of Australia Ltd announces publication from offices on Mart Street Bredden Condesa.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal En Presa. of Australia Ltd Mart Street Bredden Condesa

Till Robbery At Maroullrn Junction Newsagency

A man robbed a till at night after a struggle with Henry John Harris, proprietor of the Maroullrn Junction newsagency. He snatched money and fled the shop, despite Harris’s efforts to recover it. Eyewitnesses describe a confrontation and a demand for return of the cash.

Sydney Henry John Harris Maroullrn Junction Hartty Harria

Policy Endorsement Shifts US Foreign Policy Tone

Ex Secretary of State Stimson writes to The Times endorsing affirmative action in foreign policy as best war prevention. He urges joint naval action with England and France to deter Rome Berlin Tokyo axis and defend European democracies.

New York Mr Stimson New York “Times England France Sia

Beach Shooting Inquiry At South Peach Beach

A coastal case from Wollloscong county details a beach shooting death involving 44 year old Altre Woleon Starpe. Police reported no conclusive evidence of a shot but found the ring of shell and a firearm near the scene. Several witnesses including minddield coder and mortgosawy testified, with investigation ongoing into manslaughter charges.

War Ford Howe de Wes Initia Gees Mala Yoni Minddield Coder Tovbert Charles Mortgosawy Tate Neu van Thie Beach Ewihens Manshaaghiter

Constable's Death Case Using Labourers Charged in Sydney

Two labourers Willan Murphy aged 28 and Arthur unknown 26 were charged today at Central Police with murder of Constable Lionel George Gigi. They were also remanded on a second charge of breaking and entering premises and stealing printed tea and ink.

Sydney Tuendey Pailo Willan Murphy Arthur [Hivent Centead Lionel George Gigi Murphy Deevent

Wood Strength Tests Compare Australasian Timbers With Imports

The Division of Foren Products analyzes mechanical properties of Australian timbers using standard methods from Britain and the US. The Timber Mechanics Section selects climatically representative trees, processes them in the division sawmill, and tests bending, compression, shear, and cleavage. Over 200 000 specimens are prepared for each timber, yielding species averages and variation significance. Results published for karri, hoop pine, brown mallet, radiata pine, and others, with more tests in progress on cupressinic pine, jarrah, red tulip, and spotted gum to facilitate comparisons with commonly imported timbers.

Foren Products Ia British Standards Institution American Society For Testing Timvbher Mechanics Australia

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