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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 25, 1939

Page

4

Publishing Notice for The Canberra Times Listing Agents

The Canberra Times publishing notice lists agents and subscription details. It mentions Canberra and Queanbeyan district agents including McClade Capitol Newsagency, Jackson Newsagency, Gilbert's Newsagency, Mrs Nicholson, RH Brown, Jo Daly, and local hotels. Rates and booking details appear in the notice with references to Canberran readers and regional distribution.

Vine Eden Capital Rasa Suatralin, Ltd Isurt Mtrest City Canbarem Canberra McClade Capitol Jackson's Newsagency Johnnan Brillow Jackson Gilbert Nicholson Brown Jo Daly Queanbeyan District Dunne Partick

Weather report from Canberra shows warm afternoon and cool night

Canberra weather summary reports at 9 am barometer near 90.02 inches 3 pm temperature around 97 degrees with 47 percent humidity. Morning and night readings show a low near 32 degrees on grass 38 degrees. Winds NW morning and ANW afternoon.

Canberra S.m

Tender clash over Sydney GPO additions

Sydney post tender row erupts in Parliament after former Works Minister Thorby clashed with Postmaster General Harrison over a tender by Grant 20d Son for 408 220 pounds. Labor pushes for Public Works Committee inquiry as the adjournment fails.

Thorhy Sydny Gpo Tir Thorby J’ Grant I. Cam Harvinon Terra Anthony Macfenders Cameron Poatmanter Harrison Bloncoe Cam ¢Monweath Bank Saydney

Engineer Killed in Accident at Tipping Co Plant

A worker identified as an engineer was killed in a mishap at the Tipping Co plant. The incident occurred September 1, 1887, when Pattarssn was on site and Tim, an employee, was reportedly involved in maintenance duties. Further details forthcoming from local authorities.

Tipping Co. Phy. Ld Tim

Astronomical Data Thurway May 21

Star data notes sun rise and set times for Thurway May 21 with moon rise and set. Planetary positions Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn listed with approximate rising and setting times. Minor errors in units and spellings but core timings provided.

Thurway Venus Mars Jupiter

Canberra Capitol Location Debate Prompts Inquiry

The Canberra Times on May 25 1989 voices strong protest over moving government offices from Canberra to Melbourne. It condemns costly ministerial residences and rent to private Melbourne landlords while urging all Commonwealth departments to be based in Canberra and criticizing Parliament for tolerating Melbourne influence.

Melbourne Canberra Department of Supply Hives Ae Treamher Commonwealth Frm Canberr I Wure I Economica Commonwealth Irea Deper

Palestine Plan Independent State Depends on Federation Debate

The Palestine Plan discussed in Parliament seeks an independent state with federative ties. Leaders debated funding and hospital figures, while mixed views emerged on federal solutions and commitments to Jewish rights amid Arab tensions.

Government Deliberates on Post Office Journal Plan

Debated in parliament over the Broadcasting Commission's plans and a proposed government journal. Postmaster General details the inquiry into ad rates and interstate telegraph policies as ministers spar with opposition over constitutional issues and contract scrutiny.

Hospital Board Probes Canberra Sickness Incidence

Canberra Hospital will report illness incidence in the city and surrounding districts after Advisory Council representations. The query seeks monthly admissions for January 1988 by cause including chess and accident, origins of cases, management outcomes, and discharge counts, with research to supply details as soon as possible.

Burbs Canberra Sur Advisory Council Department of Health Ad Visory Council J. Hi L. Cumpston Westridge Weatlake Causesway Hall Molongis Molongio River

Chinese Success Claim Echoes in Bhungking Report

A terse dispatch from Bhungking reports claimed Chinese successes against Japanese forces, praising Communist leadership and indicating progress in mop up operations. The fragmentary text notes Chou En-tai and strategic aims, with emphasis on rear areas and counter moves.

Churchill cites bias over Palestine policy amid wartime debates

In a Commons session the government faced opposition votes on continuing Jewish immigration under wartime conditions. Churchill warned shelving the national home for five years betrays the Balfour pledge, while reports describe an Arab ambush near Tullkarin injuring officers and soldiers amid ongoing conflicts with British troops.

Pasentino Churchill Tullkarin Aru

Day Wins Boxing Bout Despite Stoppage

A boxing bout ended when one entarge stopped the fight. Fay Helnda ruled the Pusto Hirer unable to continue due to eyebrow injury, leaving Day the winner as the match halted with the referee declaring a stoppage.

Fay- Helnda

New Hospital Vision Stirs Local Debate

In Canberra, discussions on a proposed new hospital reflect hopes for expanded care. Officials consider whether to add to the current building or pursue separate facilities, arguing the promise of a new hospital warrants measured growth and careful planning.

Defence Contracts Advisory Panel Named by Prime Minister

The Prime Minister announced the formation of a permanent Advisory Panel of Accountants to advise on costing and profit control for munitions production by private industry. Invitations were sent to B. W. Griffin, T. D. Hadley, V. Nixon, Dr. Nolan, and L. A. Schumer, with chartered firms and government supporters involved. The panel aims to source expertise outside government to enhance defense production efficiency. The report also notes Selbourne Lawn Tennis selections and Australia's professional contributors.

Permanel Laslight Prine Menaies Aeeve B. W. Grisfin Common Wealth Institute of Accountants Audhey T. D. Hadley Trenton Offner, Hadley and Co Chartered Accountants Sydney Me.v. Nixon Lawin V Imade Axhs Penel

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