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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
4
Canberra weather bulletin lists pressure at 30.04 inches and 29.90 inches, temperatures from 3 to 63 degrees, humidity from 40 to 61 percent, hourly wind readings, rainfall, and a 24 hour average of 71.7 degrees. Minimum 55.4, gusts noted.
In London Tuesday MPs debated army estimates as concerns rose over postwar planning. Lesmith Lab urged caution on formal commitments with France that could limit Britain’s freedom of action. Speakers warned of long wars requiring economic power and a larger field force, while calls for defense fusion and greater production capacity grew stronger.
Wednesday in Sydney the Chief Secretary Gollan and Police Association Secretary Cosgrove clashed over alleged interference by the Chief Secretary with the Public Appeals Board. Cosgrove claimed the Police Commissioner held greater power over his men than senior military leaders, while Gollan refused to reveal details of their interview.
The piece argues Menzies resignation exposes the Lyons Government as incompetent on national insurance and finances. It criticizes the Prime Minister and Treasurer, advocates comprehensive reform including unemployment insurance, and laments the lack of true national leadership in Australia amid political turmoil.
The Royal Air Force reports 909 recruits joined in the past week, up from 283 a year ago, expanding total acceptances of personnel and aircrew to 32,878 since April 1, compared with 15,120 the previous year.
An explosion of methylated spirits in a yard at an iron foundry in Marrickville on Saturday badly burned Edward Pyror, 18, who died in hospital today.
At the Institute of Anatomy last night the Royal Society heard Dr. B. T. Dickson argue that science and industry must guide public policy. He warned against superstition and horoscopes while urging skilled education and responsible scientific reform to aid humanity, noting government action and Canberra-based science leadership.
At its seventh annual meeting last night the association approved increasing the annual subscription to 10 shillings, with five shillings allocated to the University Sports Union to foster student sports. A new hostel prospect and student support were discussed, alongside club activations and a review of the year’s activities.
The Director-General of Civil Aviation Mr A B Corbett will assume fresh duties at the Civil Aviation headquarters in Melbourne on April 3. In his 40th year in the Commonwealth Public Service he has led the department since 1933 and is praised by the Prime Minister for his wide experience in managing large staffs across government branches. He served in the South African War and the Great War on key departmental committees in Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide. In 1924 he reorganised the Brisbane mail service and later inspected the Central Staff of the GPO Melbourne. He also led the Sydney GPO mails as superintendent for six years.
Darwin residents feel closer to Great Britain than to southern Australia says Administrator Mr Abbott during a Canberra visit. He notes London distance reduced in two years and many listeners tune to English short wave radio for Empire news. Abbott plans to travel to England next month for vacation after two years as Administrator.
Leader of the Opposition Mr Curtin will urge parliament to table Lieutenant General Squires full report on defence matters when parliament meets on April 19. He argues disclosure is in the public interest to assess defence requirements beyond selective excerpts.
Archbishop Timocheos Ev angelingida reveals the gold and silver crowns from the 1934 Greek Orthodox wedding will accompany the Duke and Duchess of Kent to Canberra. The crowns will be kept in Canberra as they reside there, with the Archbishop and choir visiting for services. Crowns are joined by a ribbon that must never be cut until death, when the crown passes to the deceased.
In the House of Commons Mr Perkins protests Britain being beaten to Singapore by Dutch airliners. He urges production of Albatrons and Flamingos to carry mail on the London to Singapore leg, arguing mail service must not lag passenger routes. Air Minister Kingsley Wood notes separating mail from passengers remains a key issue to be addressed next year.
Hollywood report says screen star Helen Vinson asked to dismiss her divorce action against husband Fred Perry, famed tennis pro. The couple has decided to resume married life.
Federal Cabinet discussed expanding the ABC Commission from five to seven members to broaden representation of community interests. The old commission retires in May and the new body takes over then. One woman is expected to be appointed. The new Commission would focus on broad policy while routine administration stays with experts. The ABC General Manager Mr Moses likely to join the new Commission as chairman liaison. Cabinet did not resolve commercial broadcasting issues listed for later discussion.
The Defence Minister announced plans to recruit a permanent force comprising two infantry battalions of 580 men each, a field artillery brigade of 389, and a 22 member signal section. Total strength 1,573, costing about 1,250,000 for 1939-40, with potential bases in Melbourne and Sydney.
The March AN review offers a coherent Australian perspective with diverse author viewpoints. Notable pieces include Pan-Europa and Pacific Chessboard, Political Labor Today and Tomorrow, migration analysis, and pieces on Australian research, fascist satire, radio researchers, poems, and a short story winning second prize with $8.
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