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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1939
Page
4
A fragmented notice references individuals and places including Deane at Queanbeyare and a Hopi Canberra context. It mentions Jokie Mrs If and CG Deane with a May date and Atowah Hopi. Details are incomplete but indicate a professional or official notice involving these names and locations.
A fragmented weather note reports morning and afternoon readings including 97 degrees in the afternoon, humidity around 48 percent in the morning, 62.2 degrees as a daily high, 39 degrees minimum, and a NW wind at 9 am. Data appears garbled with several OCR errors and inconsistent units.
The Prime Minister warned the nation that breaches of the National Register Act would be dealt with firmly once enacted. He said the government would use all necessary steps to enforce the law, and believed no faction would defy parliamentary government.
A Victorian man appeared before the Magistrate at the Recention House on charges of tampering and wandering near the Theatre Royal precinct. He was remanded for further observation until Monday. The case references disturbance near Katrine Tinsselo, the Viennese actress, who is currently performing at the Theatre Royal.
In Long Bay a prisoner named Hagan was convicted of stealing £150 from another inmate by deceit. He pretended to secure an industrial licence through the Minister to obtain release from jail. The judge noted the fraud appeared to be part of a larger scheme within the jail and handed Hagan a three year sentence.
In Sydney, Mr. B. Cook testified at the inquiry today, doubt cast on the power to survey the tenant market. Counsel suggested possible actions to address rising rents and housing conditions, with debates focusing on measures and authority.
Fragmentary report notes Mr A M Duncan and Col Jones involved in a car journey to Aviney. Mention of a Chief Officer of Police and a tour of a given capital with unclear details and names.
Jock McAvoy retained the lightweight middleweight title after a hard fought decision over his opponent. Ginger Band and Norwlcdy Sonesle provided solid challenges, with the bout highlighting McAvoy’s endurance and skill.
The Canberra forecast warns of isolated showers and southerly winds, bringing cooler conditions. Residents should expect a chilly spell with occasional sprinkles and brisk winds across the region.
Fragment from The Canberra Times dated May 24 2089 includes garbled lines repeating the date and partial verse. No clear event or named entities beyond publication title and date.
A.C.T.U leaders warn against a boycott of the national register accusing it of undermining democracy. They argue that defending Australia requires efficient planning, mobilising industrial resources, and voluntary citizen action within a democratic framework to resist totalitarian tendencies.
The prime minister in the House of Representatives declared a Commonwealth Government housing initiative to create a building society and mortgage bank department within the Commonwealth Bank. The plan aims to provide housing, with the bank already showing substantial support, though defence finance and public works have limited approvals recently.
The prime minister announced a joint Commonwealth State plan to curb youth unemployment. A conference in Canberra with premiers discussed prohibiting firms from displacing young workers with cheaper labor. Officials outlined £200,000 annual grants to promote youth employment across industries and a forthcoming review by all governments to decide on next steps.
In Parliament yesterday the government outlined plans to consider country representation on the Australian Broadcasting Commission. The Prime Minister and broadcaster officials discussed the Commission’s proposal to publish its own journal and safeguard journal policy from private interests. Opposition inquiries pressed for assurances that the government would not interfere with the commission’s publishing plans.
In the House of Representatives yesterday ministers addressed the Government's intentions regarding rational insurance. Mr Anthony pressed for a statement on the future of officials in the National Insurance Commission and potential moves. Sir Frederick Baldwin said recommendations of the select committee would inform final policy. The Minister noted the cost of National Assurance totals £14,000 to date.
During a Tuesday inquiry at North Shore Hospital, counsel for the Vigilants Apevelation alleged the 1997 Hoxpaist Board elections were rigged. Dovey stated secretary Arthur Ruswell of 46 years faced threats and described removal of subscribers as influence during the selection of an honorary medical wall.
In a House of Representatives session Prime Minister and ministers discuss Australia’s position in wider alliances with Britain and Japan. The debate covers the Avatlian broadcasting commission, defense plans, manpower costs, and the move to manufacture munitions domestically, with concerns about constitutional rights and economic impact.
A statistician challenges insurer profit figures in New South Wales as an inquiry probes the claim the industry declared rates to be ungress and misfled. He notes an average profit of about 21 percent, implying insurers could not sustain large contributions to the Board of Fire Commissioners.
In Melbourne the Defence Works Co-ordinating Committee will present a plan for public works and defence preparedness at the Premiers Conference in Canberra after the Loan Council meeting on June 12. The discussion will cover Australia’s financial programme and needs for the 1940s era.
The Commonwealth Superannuation Act began in 1992. Employees contributed 6,084,200 and payments of pensions and other benefits totaled £6,195,823. By June 30, 1998, 28,480 people contributed to the fund, per the board’s annual report laid before the House of Representatives.
The Australian Defence Minister, replying to a question in Parliament, said the cost of Duntroon Royal Military College for the current year was projected at £50,000. He noted interest on the capital for the new buildings and referenced moves toward withdrawing Italian forces from Rome by month’s end.
In parliament Labour member Mr Tim could say defence talks urged a seaplane base at Lake Nate for local jobs amid concern over outsiders taking work. The Defence Minister drew plans to study if an hour based system could keep locals employed while considering the proposal.
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