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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

6

Conference With Medical Association in Melbourne

A government minister met with representatives from the LM.A to discuss national insurance and modern health services. The aim is to embody reform in health provision, with medical professionals weighing in on how best to align policy with clinical needs.

Melbourne Weimnantay Social Hervicen Hrenderick Blowarty W Congoro Reprengniativn Lm.a Professon

Dominion export controls spark debate in House of Commons

In the House of Commons the Secretary discusses export controls on Canadian raw materials and the impact of an embargo on war effort. Edwards argues that without empire materials a potential aggressor cannot threaten the empire, while Sir Thomas Inskip calls it a matter for argument.

London Dominions Bir Thoman A. Edwards House

Labour Unity Conference Indoor Tennis London Report

The London indoor tennis conference heard delegates discuss the Wembley professional indoor championship outcome with Budge prevailing 6 2 6 2 in the first round as the meeting adjourned amid perspiration and debate.

London Sydney Ray ‘Tilden Budge Wembley

Canberra Time Reader Probes Canberra Department Move

Readers view questions Canberra capital policy and argues for moving Civil Aviation Department to Canberra in a modern Melbourne building. Criticizes spending on relocation and aviation services while urging central administration near Parliament. Also notes rugby result: Newcastle N W Union beat by 27 to 0.

Wditer Canberra Amother Wtah Nazi Civil Aviation Deneremans Civil Aviation Aik Department Little Collins Crest Melbourne Collins Robanoss Gammonteaks John Taxpayer Canteers

Scout Notes On Empire Day Celebration And District Meeting

In School and Out Scout notes report Empire Day events on May 28 at Alwert Manli at 3 pm with trophies and ceremonies. Canberra district activities include church parade, investiture, and packs meeting with attendees and awards presented by leaders and officials.

Alwert Manli Jon Rynn Cemblesrse Welch Canberra Jace Ancona Denn Canberra West

Third Canberra Girl Guides Elect New Leaders

Missy L Colwell named Captain and Lt Mrs Goodwin as lieutenant guiding Third Canberra unit. Betty Jackson Joy Purcell and Dorothy Jackson remain patrol leaders from previous group. Clarriet Commissioner reported recruitment, Tenderfoots announced. A fundraising concert for a new church pew planned. May 3 to 8 events, July 2 social evening at YWCA 7.45 pm. invitation extended to all associated Guides and Local Division members. Acting Captain (7R8) to coordinate further details.

Canberra Missy L. Colwell Mra. Goodwin Betty Jackson Joy, Purcell Dorothy Jackson Clarriet Blue Mountain Nnet Church of St. Paul Canperra Company of Guides Miss Forbas Ol Youre Y.W.C.A Acton Hall de Pray Guldere Mis

Incomplete OCR Note with Names and Route Mention

Fragmentary OCR text references people Bryce Ainaso Par David Met ray bas Atephen Platt Graham Parr and phrases about Cuba awards effort and Route 1 Bus. Contains garbled names, times, and locations with no clear coherent event or date to summarize.

Bryce Ainaso Par David Metray Bas

World Friendship Initiative Guides Worldwide Bonds Grow

Girl Guides shift from paper maps to faces of friends as 690000 members plan parties, songs, and radio speeches to foster global friendship. Since Juliette Low founded the movement, International meetings and the memorial fund enable Guides from many countries to visit for three weeks of discussion and recreation.

Jwlette Low Pepe Juliette Low James J. Phoreow Adelbodan Tmerland

Queensland Labour Government Plans Films in Schools

The Queensland Labour Government outlines a plan to provide libraries with visual education resources. The initiative would grant schools access to silent and sound film material along with projection equipment.

Queensland Labour Governant Eatabuah Library

Canberra court finds man charged with dangerous driving

Charles Leslie O'Donnell faced a magistrate over a dangerous driving charge after a late night incident near the Tennis Pavilion Kingston. Constable Courtney gave evidence of erratic driving on the incorrect side of the road, narrowly avoiding a police collision. O'Donnell admitted prior liquor use that afternoon but said none later, and was fined five pounds with costs. magistrate did not suspend his licence. An application by Thomas James Paton for a separate motorcycle licence was granted, noting a prior suspension from a liquor-related accident in 1988.

Charles Leslie Cammel Ryan Iie Stelgen Pallee O'Donnell Ion Eave F Donnell Will Coast Ube Maxintrate wtaUig Tnt Hey J.A. Courtney Manuks Kingston Witner Defendant N.3.w. Circle Cutie Crescent AL Currie Crescent Merb Charles Leslie O'Donnell Dafendant Currie Crea Ang Gee Tower Parslman Uceneo Constable Thomas James Paton

Defence expansion plan urged for peace and northern defence

Queensland defence minister criticises alleged anti northern defence stance. He argues only a broad expansion programme by the government can provide peace insurance amid the international situation. The minister contends Commonwealth plans include no special northern defence and defences of Queensland are integral to national schemes.

Strest Brisbane Queensland

Robbery Report From Botany Bank Witnessed by Residents

Residents in Botany observed a safe blown open at the Botany Bank and cash and postal notes stolen. Two men used three explosions to create a hole in the strong room wall enabling entry. A male eyewitness described a man forcing a search with a cane as the thieves fled before police arrived.

Bydney Tle Thair Botany

Junior National Football League shapes open-age potential

The Junior National Football League reviews early season progress amid youth interest and senior support. Intermediate teams plan expansion with new ground, aiming to broaden play for players under 20, while preparations for upcoming matches and a Reid Park gathering in Canberra highlight a growing open-age prospect.

Express Abepius DE Siath Cin Tkely Baudaké Wmeh Nas Ta ‘Auten Ropossl Beronda Wetlanss Saturdey Uni Canberra Queanbeyan Mastiake Ainille Elite Nso Nang Reid Park Eastlake Wit Law Queanbayan Saninrs Ainslie St. Caratopher’s-Manuka St. Jonn'e Aialle St. John's Northbourne Grason Wagtiake Thea Atagot Nolldaya Uniforma

London by elections set for two Westminster divisions

English by elections near as two London contests open. In Abbey division Sir Harold Webbe seeks seat for Municipal Reform replacing Sydney Harbert who had 1862 majority. Kennington sees two candidates Angus Cons and Mr Gibson Labour, Government majority 645 last poll.

Tom Ng London Angus Midobn Ilisot Labour

Aluminium Fails New Industry Proposed in Australia

A plan to establish a domestic aluminium foil and ingot industry in Australia, led by Belarus Aluminium Australia Pty. Ltd., forms around a £1 million capital with plans to start foil production and later full ingot and extrusion works. The scheme seeks tariff protection and notes existing imports worth about £200,000 annually from Germany Switzerland USA and other sources.

Australia Autralia Commonwealth Crom Plann

State finances and sinking fund details amid long term loans

The report outlines how the sinking fund would fund long term loans at high interest rates. It notes the impact on the state finances and the role of the sinking fund in managing liabilities and debt service.

Golf Championship Match Details Revealed

Indications point to A. N. of the Mate Amateur Golf Championship. Snamgren and Fervier will meet T. Tannas. Rosvils were A. N. Watterenae P Heath 10 and 8. T. Tenner da Sidney Jones 8 and 7. Barnes Stewart 5 and 3. J. Barkallav Hughes 1 up.

A. N Snamgren and Fervier T. Tannas A. N. Watterenae P Heath T. Tenner Sidney Jones Barnes Stewart J. Barkallav Hughes

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