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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1939
Page
4
Weather data shows 9 am reading 40.12 indicating low clarity but mentions temperature 68 at noon and 82 by 24 hours risen with a 45 degree minimum and 44 degrees observed. Wind NW at 2 pm. humidity around 68 percent.
A plan to detain home lands scale air protection details that Australian engines will be manufactured by the Commonwealth China railway corporation in Melbourne. Engines will be sent to Bristol Beaufort plant for assembly with parts from Kingland and a training program for selected workers to transfer knowledge is described. The government will appoint a committee including railway workshop managers to oversee production and recruit top management with high salaries to attract capable engineers.
Secretary of the Metal Trades Employees' Association expresses strong faith in national aircraft production. British Albion team members will travel to New Zealand tomorrow to study prospects for establishing an aircraft industry in the Dominion.
The Canberra committee of the Mar Weat Children's Schame announced Mrs. Drammons will investigate, with the event expanding to cover the ACT. Proceeds from a high profile concert by Ayana tists in Tanalya will fund support for children, featuring lively acts and popular tunes.
Canberra forecast indicates mostly fine weather, turning cloudy and unsettled with a northerly wind. Astronomical notes from Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mount Strata list sun and moon times, planetary risings, and occultations for Friday, March Al, including Mars rising at 10 43 a m and Saturn rising at 7 5 a m with sets later in the day.
A Canberra meeting of the Australian Loan Council discusses extending credit beyond prudent Commonwealth Bank limits. The piece argues the Bank should alone decide credit policy to protect public welfare, warning that outside borrowings weaken the Loan Council and threaten financial stability amid postwar reforms and high taxation.
Easter Saturday and Monday test cricket plans set for a Miratoian visit. Manuka Oval expected in good order for the Sydney team versus ACT Cricket Association at Canberra. Pace changes and bowling by O Mallly and McCabe anticipated to challenge conditions and offer a sparkling exhibition of cricket.
In Jerusalem during the weekend extensive military operations across a wide area led to the arrest of a number of militant Arabs including the interior leader Pakhel Hamad.
Mr Philip Hardy died at his home on Campbell Street Queanbeyan on a Wednesday evening. He was an early settler in the district, worked in the Cotter River area and Tidbinbille region, and later moved to Beyan where his widow now resides. Surviving are his sister Mrs A Cla of Tempe and Mrs Keote of Jurrava, with no daughters. Funeral was held at St John’s Churchyard Archdascon C officiating. Palmentors included Wavers Clar ia and Kenta sone(iyinn) and Strears IV and Bandy neptown.
A European Review article from Berlin notes 43 protectors of Bohemia and Moravia warn that Czechs feel scarred by past actions yet seek friendly ties with Germany. Dr. Hacha pledges loyalty to a hopeful future under the Führer. A Prague note supports the promise of happiness if loyalties are kept.
The Premiers Conference and Loan Council in Canberra draws all state premiers and 53 visiting reps to discuss defence public works and government finance. Watch for agreed co operation between states and Commonwealth on defence works and a national planning scheme for public works and bank revenue, with likely substantial borrowing from the Commonwealth Bank.
Brisbane debate on a compulsory national manpower register to aid wartime mobilization. Government aims to extend the register to all ages with potential penalties for noncompliance, while ministers argue it is necessary for war effort and postwar planning.
A fragmented report notes Ally Resources registration in Melbourne seeking compulsory national measures. The piece mentions preparations for a conference, outlines calls for a manufactory anti stockpiling policy, and signals the formation of women's auxiliaries as emergency support units.
Canberra faces Easter holiday crowd as all Canbera lodging fills up. The Royal Canberra Golf Club hosts its annual tournament. metropolitan cricket teams and visiting groups plan stays in the city, with many tourists arriving for the holiday period.
A court case alleges a cycle accident caused by a police motor cycle left Cyprages aged around 23 wounded and claims for damages. Morrie Tootel, acting through father, sues Harry Gaulle and Frank Barton for 10 000 pounds, seeking permanent injury. The Crown Prosecution Service entered a plea of not guilty for Fosker with further witness details undisclosed.
At the Arat committee meeting in Canberra the Consumers' League urged release of Sir William Clemons Cost-of-Living Report text from the Canberra Times. The group criticized the government for withholding the full document from public bodies in Canberra, noting the inquiry began months ago and yet the records remain unavailable to officials.
An annual Red Hill garden fete organized by the YWCA faced disruption as a young man was detained on suspicion of offensive behaviour amid demonstrations. The event, featuring rides and bands, continued with limited attendance while police investigated the disturbance.
Sydney report notes a speed-up system at Bretlvigh railway workshop drawing strong resistance from workers. Officials say the measure mirrors the 1917 strike tactic, and workers plan to petition the Chief Commissioner of Railways to protest the change and its impact on their conditions.
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