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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
2
London report notes Prime Minister Chamberlain refused to grant facilities for the Second Reading of the wealth conscription bill. Introduced in the House of Commons last week by Mr. Mander, the measure faces immediate parliamentary hurdles and political resistance.
George Cavanagh was committed for trial at Central Police Court on £409 bail after an armed assault on Leslie Harding and a robbery of £10 cash plus a bag containing £60. The alleged incident occurred at Ryan's Central Garage in May, with the stolen money noted as the garage’s property.
City Club announces a fifteen man squad for the Rose Bay challenge cup match against Canberra at Forrest on Saturday. Selected players include Hesse Beal Moss Brack Stevens Pike Baker Martin Grooms Peterson Smith Chafe Ross Morris Hanley Turner Howe Falconer Clarke Challen Ridley Marchant Basactt Lanth to represent the city team.
P and F Gordon of Dubbo won the Anal of the Country Pairs Bowls championship in Sydney defeating B and T Halpin of Casino by 23 and 16 today.
Canberra's Department of the Interior advances 270 cottages this year and more next year, but the waiting list remains large with 432 named on file. Approximately 150 cottages are under construction or finished at North Ainsiie, with Griffith houses soon to be tenanted. Boarding houses are full and expansions are planned, including a 100 to 120 guest house near Manuka, while two large flat-building projects proceed in the south. Despite activity, officials see housing demand outpacing supply for years.
Air beacons and short wave equipment are to come into operation on mainland air routes within weeks. Testing has progressed, with initial orders for receiving gear in aircraft. Captain J. Kerr leads the project, and Minister Fairbairn asserts Australia will have navigational equipment on par with the world by year-end.
Minister for Civil Aviation Mr Fairbairn backs major aerodrome improvements across Australia with surveys already done by the Civil Aviation Department. Priorities are navigation equipment, aerodrome improvements, and passenger terminal amenities. He will inspect Mascot airport and the Rose Bay flying boat during a Canberra to Sydney visit.
In the Legislative Assembly members from the Opposition criticized alleged bias toward large Sydney dance halls and theatres as the bill to amend the Theatres and Public Halls Act was read for the first time. The Chief Secretary outlined a plan to add a £100 penalty for running motion pictures in halls without a department certificate, while Labour members charged department officers showed vigor in denying licenses to small country towns and tolerating large Sydney venues.
Strong representation from Orange Bathurst Goulburn and Bombala districts will highlight the Rugby Union Country Carnival at Manuka and Telopea Park Ovals on Saturday. Ninety players will be viewed by selectors as a trial for the Australian tour side later this year. Orange manager L Veoch leads a well balanced squad including Mat Nicholas who tops scoring charts.
Major General G Mackay will visit Canberra for the Second Division annual inspection service. He will be introduced to militia leaders, tour drill halls, and meet Canberra and Queanbeyan units. Militia football selections and unit concert plans are announced along with drill hall uniform issues and rifle returns.
Rugby match listings feature Southern Monaro facing Orange with a strong lineup including G. Ellis at fullback and T. Vaughan on the wing for Southern Monaro. Orange selections include W Hunton and J Thompson while Bathurst and Goulburn also prepare to meet ACT at Manuka and Telopea Park respectively.
Tom Croar was fined 60 pounds for dangerous driving and 10 pounds for failing to stop after an accident. He is disqualified from holding a license for 10 years. The charges stem from an August crash in which two people were killed.
Rugby Union teams selected for the carnival are listed by back positions three-quarters five-eighth captains and forwards for Bathurst and Goulburn. Names include J McGrath Eastern Suburbs J D Rea her Northern Suburbs W J McCue University G F Cordy Uni J D Donohue Uni T W Holden East Subs C M T Pearson Royal Military College E D Eddie son Uni G C Watson Uni E Smith Uni E Dunshea North Subs A K Sutherland Uni E Leech East Subs Z M Pinkney North Subs. Reserve selections follow for each side.
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