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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1939
Page
4
Weather data for Canberra with confused figures including pressures 30.24 and 80.05 inches at 9 am and 8 pm Temperature readings 9 5 degrees at 9 am 2 pm 69 humidity 9 am 68.3 percent 3 pm 8.4 percent Max 7.8 degrees Min 42.4 degrees wind and rainfall notes appear garbled.
The Canberra Times imprint shows a publishing notice from 1920s era with details of proprietors subscription rates and Canberra agents across the district. It lists Commonwealth delivery terms and agent locations including Kingston Duntroon Cooma Bungendore and others with event titles and staff names.
The Canberra Times outlines advertising rules including responsibility limits, objections, deadlines, and endorsement requirements. It notes advertisements should reach the office before a specified time the day before publication and must be plainly written with accurate names and figures.
The Town Clerk of Queanbeyan AM De Carew is recovering after a major operation in Sydney and may return to Queanbeyan soon. Kirwan, former Health Inspector at Queanbeyan, will shortly leave his post for new duties.
The article analyzes how US lending and spending to widen purchasing power affects Australia and stresses the need to translate public money into long term private investment. It questions whether prosperity can be sustained by public spending unless it spurs capital goods production and private enterprise.
Objections to using the Red Cross to mobilize women for emergency roles are voiced by Mr Thornton. He warns that broadened duties could undermine the symbol's protection and lead enemies to shell hospitals and depots. He argues women should be limited to strictly non combat Red Cross tasks to preserve the emblem's neutrality.
An estimated wage increase for industrial workers and civil servants will start March 2. The plan covers agriculture, industry, banking, transport and commerce with a cost to the state of about £1,100,000 annually. Mussolini bans price increases.
Yarrowlumla Shire Council moves to negotiate with Lake George Mining Co for town wide electricity in Captain's Flat. A 15k head of the company expects the franchise, with council ready to supply power to Bungendore if mining takes on the load. The council also orders landowner weed destruction, seeks rate arrears, grants Bungendor road funds, and requests a burn off ban season.
The State Meteorology office reports heavy rain over the Riverina and widespread falls across most of New South Wales. A tropical depression in the southern part of the state signals more rain, with 9am totals showing significant falls in the far northwest and inland regions.
Interior Minister Me McEwan challenged the Commonwealth Government over alleged discrimination in favor of wealthy refugee migrants. He argued the policy should admit refugees likely to become citizens and absorbed without harming Australian workers, noting capital-rich refugees could fill quotas while artisan migrants could create new trade opportunities. He dismissed claims that a £1 permit fee masks favoritism and warned against agents promising faster approvals for fees.
In Sydney the Warer Mr Mair told the Legislative Assembly he had no personal knowledge if the Commonwealth plans a London loan to fund defence. He suggested borrowing in London to establish credit for defence equipment. Mr Mair noted the State’s finances looked tight while the Cabinet monitored developments.
The Queanbeyan event Saturday features a pets parade sponsored by St Stephen's Presbyterian Ladies Guild. Classes include horses dogs cats rabbits birds and more with children contests and a doll show. Highlights include pet and owner tea dog tail wagging and bull retrieving events plus pony rides for children.
The British Air Mission examined major industries at Port Kembla on Thursday. They assessed steel works and other facilities to gauge materials for aircraft manufacture and the potential location of an aircraft factory on the South Australian coast.
Reports say the Cabinet pressed for a reorganisation of military administration under Cardinal Pope Pius XII and the King’s ministers. Lieutenant General Squiren and Mr Street warned that without a forces-wide overhaul the system could fail in war. Described as a plan to mobilise and centralise control, the move follows tension over civilian and military roles, with hospital and factory conditions cited as fragile in the event of hostilities.
Kempsey Traders Association secretary Mr J He King criticizes Methodist Church proposals for a universal Saturday half-holiday. He argues religion or country sport should not drive the issue and that towns may seek Industrial Board determinations. He suggests government may establish a universal half-holiday rather than local rules.
A Canberra gathering hosted by the 3rd Battalion veterans and attended by Prime Minister Lyons and ministers celebrated the militia recruitment campaign. Speakers praised the unit’s Great War exploits and the ongoing push to boost Canberra’s local defense force strength.
The Prime Minister announced a four week measure to permit imports of 250 tons of New Zealand potatoes weekly. Aimed at easing shortages and reasonable prices, it includes consultation with the Federal Potato Advisory Committee and notification to the New Zealand government with a further import procedure to follow. The move seeks to balance consumer relief with protection for Australian growers amidst price disparities.
Queanbeyan Council last night resolved to conserve water and reduce electricity use at pumping stations due to Burrinjuck Dam shortages. The mayor and officers outlined measures including a 20 percent domestic water-use reduction and shop window lighting up to 50 percent demand. Authority considered staff funding and appointed acting town clerk during Carew’s absence. Diphtheria cases reported. licences granted for several trades. Centre parking limits discussed in Monaro Street to improve safety.
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