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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1939
Page
4
Fragmentary weather notice from Canberra records a 48 degree reading and 0 core details, with humidity and temperatures for the day jumbled. Missing units and illegible OCR render precise forecasts unreliable but indicate a cool morning with low readings later in the day.
National football reports injuries disrupting several senior teams as key players announce retirement or return plans. The list includes many names and clubs, with reappearance hoped for Acton and Munuka sidelined by injuries while others like Mellier and Coltman face varying fitness. The article details rosters, locations, and upcoming fixtures at Rekl Park and Northbourne Oval.
Mount Strom hosts astronomy notes for Saturday May 20 with sun rise at 6 55 a m and set at 1 5 p m the moon at 6 8 p m major planets Venus and Jupiter appear with rises and settings across the day. data includes minor corrections and times for Jupiter Venus and Saturn with a brief weather related mention of nature.
A Canberra Times piece criticizes the Australian Broadcasting Commission for potentially using radio fees to fund a publishing venture. It argues the ABC should focus on its broadcasting mission and rejects dictation from press interests, warning against government or commission overreach into media publishing.
James Cunningham appeared before J P Crapp on a charge of stealing £1 20s from Evelyn Nowke of Paddington. The warrant was issued at Paddington. He was arrested at Hotel Canberra and remanded by Mr Em Tih J P to await further inquiry in the Paddington Court.
Church of England service times listed with revivals and preachers. Morning Prayer at 9 am and Holy Communion at 10 am, Evensong in the evening led by various clergy. Includes addresses for Kingston, Braddun, and nearby parishes with noted children’s service and choir participation.
The Tati Board requests an open inquiry following a preliminary review. Ministers face questions from MPs as representations from British industries are discussed. Government plans to appoint the Tarif Board to aid the inquiry are announced with a timetable and locations listed.
A national air crash inquiry opens in Melbourne into the Avro Anson disaster near Portenone and Sydney. Judge Campbell will preside with group captains Wrigley and Walters named to lead the Air Defence Court inquiry into cadets and pilots, as Defence Minister Street announces.
The Anglican and Roman Catholic services plan a busy Canberra weekend with Rev T E Whiting preaching at Morning Prayer, Archdeacon leading a meeting on church affairs, and a Wantkerlake gathering hosted by the Young Association. Catholic ceremonies include the official opening of Christ Church Canberra with Most Rev Dr Parfico presiding and a series of sermons by clergy from Lismore and Sydney. Major Albert Robineen of the Salvation Army makes his first official visit to Canberra with a public address and concert, while Presbyterian and Methodist events round out the church program with contemplative services and a town hall gathering.
The notice lists Methodist Wesley League and various pastors with service times and hymn selections, Baptist and Congregational worship details, Salvation Army activities, Christian Science Society Canberra services, and Christadelphians gathering. It also mentions Bible readings, Sunday schools, and reminder of monthly devotional practices.
In a session filled with sharp exchanges, the House debated the Development Bill with talks touching on defence, energy from domestic crops, and the need for a strong wartime economy. Key figures including Mr Anthony and Mr Thirby argued for government direction while Mr Jolly pressed for a practical business focus and a fair share of defence expenditures.
In a tense session at Parliament a Tasmanian Labour figure urged action on New Zealand potato imports amid calls to stop embargo impacts. Sir Frederick Staytte faced questions over bark supplies and market control as debates touched on ports, prices, and potential government responses.
A collision at a railway crossing in Lindale left Thampann Craso 27 dead at the scene and Lawrence 20 fatally injured later in Aberneth Hospital. A third person sustained critical injuries. frantic efforts to avert the train failed as the engine was struck.
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