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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
3
Government to draft a modified national insurance scheme for joint party review and Parliament in April. Officials from Commerce, the Treasury, approved societies, and the British Medical Association will hold Friday talks to shape the plan before formal submission.
Sydney reports indicate Premier Stevens may leave office after the coming term, with talks about replacing him centered on Sir Charles Marr and potential successors. Supported by anti-Labour factions, the move could reshuffle state leadership and impact the parliamentary balance in New South Wales.
A report notes the Lyons ministry turmoil and Curtin’s assertion that eight former cabinet members now sit on the back benches. He urged government pruning measures amid the political shakeup and Labour party tensions in the Federal Parliament.
A chaotic report outlines tense negotiations between Commonwealth and Australian officials. Key figures discuss terms, with cabinet approval and potential shifts in alliance plans amid negotiating stalemate and new advisory roles.
Prime Minister Lyons decries the abandonment of the national insurance scheme as a sham while Mr Curtin cites the pledges of many government members. The exchange suggests deep rifts between the government and opposition during wartime policy battles.
In Sydney the government suffered a defeat in the Legislative Assembly as thirteen government supporters crossed the floor to back a Labor amendment calling for a select committee to examine the visibility and construction of three railway trucks. The vote ended 33 to 17 against the government, with ministers stating experts reported the service as unsound.
The case against publishers Robert Hate and author William Fuss regarding The Spanish Arena is settled. Valentine Holmes notes an amended chapter previously claimed Menke was expelled for serving Pike news, but the government stance is not continued. Monks participated in the settlement, with Hefemiint’s counsel assisting.
Government moves airmail revenue to the Civil Aviation Department crediting the surcharge within the Commonwealth. The Post Office becomes the revenue collection point while the Civil Aviation Department gains autonomy and new Director-General A B Corbett is appointed. Cabinet approves contracts with operators on rising service routes with tenders possible. The three-division department will be led by senior staff under Corbett pending further appointments.
A large representative meeting in Junee decided to suspend Dr. Ronald Cuttle from the honorary staff of Junee Hospital. A deputation will wait on the Premier to place the matter before him for settlement.
James Grand Smithy, a former Hamilton member of the Legislative Assembly, was severely injured today when he fell sixty feet from scaffolding at Newcastle while at work. He had recently retired from politics and was back in bricklaying when the accident occurred, suffering injuries to the larynx and spine.
A fragmented report from Parliament reveals concerns over Jewish migrants in Britain. Members, including Mr Booth and Mr Stevens, press for inquiries into alleged harsh treatment and pricing of refugees while noting related welfare and policy questions in the assembly.
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