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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1939

Page

5

National Insurance Plan Presented for Australia Floor Debate

The National Insurance Commission and Treasurer Casey submitted a new health insurance scheme to PMA and Friendly Societies representatives. It aims to cover dependents, with compulsory sickness and disablement contributions, medical benefits, and government subsidies, though self employed and female junior contributions remain undecided. Prime Minister Lyons defended ministers, calling cabinet decisions collective and praising Casey's efforts despite critiques.

Melbourne National Health Insurance National Insurance Commission J. B. Brigden Casey PMA Casey Gail Mb Bey Country Party Country Party Hiail Australia Tia Insurance Commission

Health scheme debate surrounds three year defence plan

In Sydney on Friday the health minister said the national health system will support the defence scheme of any foundry, while defending the abandonment of the original yen plan. He denied personal bitterness toward Mr Menglen and praised his long public service and future potential.

Sydney Frhday Natione Healthe Miniter Benator Kelly Menglen Renator Fall Mengies A'Til

Minister to receive Kipling manuscript for National Library

The Minister for Health will depart Sydney for Canberra to receive on behalf of the government the late Rudyard Kipling's manuscript for the National Library. The widow donated the manuscript and the government will also receive the ashes of Sir Colin McKendrick to be placed at the Institute of Anatomy in Canberra.

Sydney For Wil Canberra Tudyard Kipling National Library Poll Sir Colin McKengile Institute of Anatomy Institute

Royal Netherlands Indies Airways seeks pilots in Sydney

The East Indies service advertises in Sydney for pilots with at least 2000 hours flying experience in civilian aircraft and transport airliners. Salaries are not stated, but current pilots reportedly earn about 40 a week, higher than Australian pilots.

Sydney Royal Netherlands Indies Airways Adien

Amiable Targets Pancaster Handicap and Stakrn Run

Amiable will run in the Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley on Monday aiming to return to Sydney. If satisfactory, the mare will depart for Sydney the following week to compete in the Pancaster Handicap.

Melbourne Amiable Sydney Alister Clark Stakrn Moonee Valley

Respirators Gifted for Australian Hospitals Seek Applicants

The Minister for Health announces a renewed appeal after Lord Nuffield offered respirators. Applications are invited with shipments arranged via Mingland for 48 respirators. Lord Monckton urged hospitals able to properly operate a respirator to apply. A further request to England seeks 44 more devices.

Hevlth Senator Poll Lord Nuffiell Auabialian H Mingland England

Race Time Altered at Rosehill for Westmead Handicap

The Rosehill Race Club changed the start time of the Westmead Handicap to 3.45 p.m. from the earlier g.45, while all other races remain at their listed times with no changes noted.

Sydney

Jockey Appeal Fails Over Caulfield Disqualification

The V.A.c. committee dismissed O. Phillips appeal after a six month disqualification imposed at Caulfield for alleged foul in the National race protested by Landiaw.

Melbourne V.a.c. Committee O. Phillips Caulfield

Japanese Attack Aims at Nanchang in Tongue of War

Friday report from Chungking confirms air and naval bombardment on Nanchang area. Japanese troops reportedly land on the eastern shore of Poyang Lake while a vanguard moves toward Tachang. Objective believed to be the capture of Nanchang.

Chungking Poyang Lake Tachang Nanchang

Frassa Dale Hurdle Run in Doubt Over Leg Soreness

Mecrotant reports Frassa Dale, accepted for the Marrong Hurdle tomorrow, may not run as one of his legs shows signs of soreness.

Frassadale

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