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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1939
Page
4
The record notes temperatures around 61 to 68 degrees with a maximum near 75 for a four hour span and mentions conditions at 2 and 3 pm. Details are fragmented but indicate a mild day with variable readings and a forecast style update.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a trade expansion event or discussion in London with references to the Federation of British Industries and mentions Germany. The readable parts are garbled and do not provide clear facts, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmentary report describes Pope Pius XII resuming routine duties and granting audiences. The pontiff also conveyed blessings amid messages of assistance and stability. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
A garbled report notes a debate on changes to a proposed scheme and related safeguards. Key entities are unclear, but mentions parties and nations shaping the approach. The text suggests procedural discussion rather than a final decision or outcome.
A fragment from a publication notes The Ganberrs Dimes on Wednesday March 15 103 with repeated lines about wrongs duty and a future. The text shows archaic phrasing and likely OCR issues but preserves the event title and date.
The piece analyzes why Dr. Hjalmar Schacht was ousted as president of the Reichsbank, arguing financial policy shifts under Hitler led to inflationary finance and taxation as the acceptable path. It traces Schacht’s 1923 and 1933 views, his push for balanced budgets then, and his successor Funk tasked with tying the Reichsbank to the state while stabilizing prices and wages.
The conference on meat grading adjourned amid disputes over how to grade and trade fattening beef. Mr L A Campden argued that current grading misleads the market and could delay public sale of meat, while calls to revert recommendations to the Meat Community Cattle Council were noted for review.
Fire at Stanwell Pub early today prompted Mrs. Hthel O Grady to dash through the avenue and rescue her mother. While escaping, another girl, Margaret Luar cy, was found in peril and later pulled to safety. The injured girl suffered a damaged foot and broken bones.
A report by Inspector General Squires urges a strengthened national defence militia to 70 000, with a new permanent training and equipment framework. It recommends a four-unit expansion across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia and a broader, better equipped force capable of rapid expansion against major aggression. The government backs increased units and details are to be worked out with the advisory panel and military authorities.
U K policy on belligerent rights in the Spanish Civil War remains unchanged as government officials brief Parliament. Foreign Secretary Mallfax explained UN recognition of Franco’s government does not endorse its methods, only that it holds national allegiance and that Britain will pursue peace while safeguarding security. Madrid reports restoration of normal life after the revolt, with trains, cinemas, and banking resuming, though Republicans claim progress is slow. Communists’ assets seized. French Foreign Legion expands to non-Spanish members of the International Brigade. Italian casualties tallied. Madrid negotiates peace talks with the Republicans seeking independence.
Reports from London and Tokyo describe Chinese guerrillas attacking Nankoing forces and Japanese patrols near Shansi. Japanese claim capture of a village near Shayang, 35 miles from Athanal on Yang port, with reinforcements conducting house searches and raids. London cites a Japanese raid on Shayang with 400 captured, 39 casualties, while British authorities defend live-wire entanglements around a concession to preserve peace. America protests Japan’s currency move in Northern China and its merchant marine expansion plans for 7 million tons.
The King announced Imperial service orders of medals to three Australian civilians. Mia Maud Bertram of Adelaide supervised telephone services attached to the Beach line. Joseph S. Round, foreman at Lithgow Armament Factory, earned meritorious work in wartime manufacture. W. A. Lyall, head light keeper at Cape Willoughby, Cape Willoughby Light, Kangaroo Inland, boasts nearly 30 years of service with an unblemished record.
The Foreign Secretary criticizes current policy amid debate on Minorca intervention and urges restraint. He argues Britain must avoid entangling alliances while warning that unrest in Europe risks a broader war. He calls for dialogue but cautions against missteps that could escalate tensions.
The Camtonwealth Government announces a £500 grant toward the Australian Center Congress to be held in Melbourne next August. Prime Minister Lyons disclosed the decision which funds a nation wide public education campaign on devotion and dental age issues, with representatives expected from England Canada the United States and New Zealand.
A late night express train from Taunee to Moon collided injuring and killing multiple passengers. Reports say twelve died and twenty were wounded as carriages derailed and goods wagons piled up. The exact numbers and origin details are unclear due to damaged text.
The Minister for Aviation Thorby announced two long runways at Oodnadatta exrodrome with 16,200 foot length and 100 feet width. The runways will feature bitumen penetration construction as part of the air services program.
Two loads of rich ore valued at more than 6690 were stolen from the Nereman gold mine at night. The thieves wore masks and fled before officials arrived. No witnesses were identified, and authorities urge any information leading to suspects.
A partial excerpt discusses media responsibility in propagating rumors and distorted reporting. It argues readers and writers should weigh alleged intents of foreign governments and warns sensationalist coverage could mislead and harm public perception. The passage emphasizes free press with caution.
Senate debate centers on Senator Mann resolution allowing United States to supply warships arms and munitions to South American republics with state department approval and payment terms, aiming to bolster non American power defense while leaving sale specifics to the President and Congress.
London government announces a bill to extend furlough and other rights under the Public Service Act. The measure targets permanent members of the Royal Australian Air Force Navy and Army, ensuring eligibility for superannuation upon nomination, with Parliament to debate in the first session.
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