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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1939
Page
2
Canberra report notes a 4 a.m barometer of 30.17 inches and 61.0 degrees at 3 a.m. with 70 degrees at 3 p.m. Humidity reads 63 percent at 6 a.m. and 61.4 percent at 3 p.m. Overnight low 68.3 degrees, highest 68.4 degrees, wind direction noted as NE, rainfall not specified.
A cold blooded murder occurred in a hotel basement opposite Erskineville Police Station. Vincent of Rozelle was found shot through the heart after three shots were fired. the killer locked the door and fled, leaving no motive or suspect identified.
The Highgates Ltd receiver sought an adjournment as Justice Reece heard arguments from Armstrong Ltd and others over the company formed in ante 081 1087. Paid-up capital stood at £110 726 with a further £19 073 called up, an unsatisfied creditor claimed £19 as a petition for rehabilitation proceedings was postponed for 14 days pending a report.
The statement notes Labour's re election of Government under Mr Willcock as reinforcement for Labour in the west. It quotes Mr Curtin stressing regional and federal perspectives and denying any perceived duty to align with eastern states. The overall sentiment favors cooperation between West Australian and Federal Labour factions.
The footballer Fred Tottey, who spend years in England with Halifax Rugby Football Club, has returned to Melbourne. He claims the club breached a verbal agreement and put him up for transfer, stating their actions ruined his chance to secure a job.
A fragmentary report notes a Governor speaking on a Royal Admiralty issue during an interview. No further names or places are legible in the text.
The Lyons administration struggles to implement the English style national insurance plan amid resignations by Attorney General Menzies and Parliamentary Secretary Lawson. Critics argue outside consultation weakened governance and question the scheme's administration while Australia faces global totalitarian pressures.
Canberra announces new hospital tax rates will take effect May 1. Health Minister Senator Fall says cabinet approved the plan three months ago. Tax and benefits will not start together, with added benefits offsetting higher earners’ extra tax. those earning £2,000 face an increase of £3 6d annually.
A report to the 19th Australian Provincial Press Conference notes rising production costs, new production methods, and higher service standards while warning of threats to press freedom, restrictive legislation, and biased cable and postal charges. It highlights radio competition and calls for fair treatment of provincial papers.
Miss May Holman member for Forrest in the State Parliament was gravely injured after a Friday night car accident. She held the seat since 1935 and has not yet asked if constituents re elected her.
National football notes approve fixtures for ratification at tomorrow night meeting. Opening round includes Manuka versus Queanbeyan, Fastinke versus Alnalle, Mines Rovers versus Acton with semi finals on August 26 and September 20 and 16. Full list to appear in tomorrow edition of The Times.
The Mackenzie Memorial Oration delivered by Sir Alfred Webb Johnson, chaired by Senator Fall, emphasized disease prevention over cure. He warned that infectious diseases, cancer, and tropical threats endanger populations, urging robust quarantine, vaccination, and research into neutron therapy and radiosurgery to extend life and advance medicine.
Sir Alfred Webb-Johnson the eminent UK surgeon was hosted at Parliament House in Canberra after delivering the Syme Oration at Melbourne’s Royal College of Surgeons. He then spoke on the Anne Mackensie Oration at the Institute of Anatomy last night while visiting Australia.
The ashes of Sir Colin Mackenzie were placed behind a memorial plaque at the Australian Institute of Anatomy Canberra by the Minister for Health. The ceremony honored his life and his mother Mrs Anne Mackenzie as a memorial oration noted the institute as a living tribute and its global renown.
Keith Netthelm of Manly was awarded 500 pounds damages against William Inman of St George as co-respondent in a divorce petition by Netthelm against Valerie Netthelm. The jury found the issue proven. Mrs Netthelm denied adultery but did not defend. Inman denied the allegations and defended.
Interest rises over Sir William Clemens inquiry into Canberra living costs. Dr L W Nott signals readiness to co operate with Advisory Council members for a public meeting Tuesday to discuss the report and press the Prime Minister for action to address monopolies driving coal prices.
The Canberra Picnic Racing Club announces a meeting at Acre Racetrack on Friday with entrants from Canberra and districts including Wagga Wagga Orange Narrandera Cooma and others. Six heats feature 47 horses. Cup and Cumbalong Trial Stakes to be split into two divisions. The Canberra Cup gifted by J I Dent features a silver hand crafted trophy. it must be won three times by one owner. The Woodstock Cup donated by C C Retallack is also a three win event for a five furlong race for grass fed horses.
The Race Club plans the annus ball at Hotel Garberra on Friday evening as a major social event. Guests from the Southern Tablelands Western districts and Sydney will attend. The winner at the Picnic Races will be celebrated by Mrs F. W. Hylea of Murryong.
Fragmentary report shows Labour candidate Mr Vat leading with about 205 voters amid uncertainty. The recall hints at a contested outcome and further action in the Hurstville ou section.
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