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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
4
Friends of Mr and Mrs Mac Leagh invite to Mary Derapeley funeral at Canberra Presbyter-Yon Cathedral. Funeral leaves 2 pm for interment at Canberra public cemetery Unaberra. Candeyra. LBURTM notice mentions H Doane and Queanbeyan relation.
Barometer readings show 39.49 inches at 9 pm and 80.30 inches at 2 pm. Temperature ranges noted include a high around 90.8 degrees and a low about 73 degrees with partial data on evaporation and windless air conditions.
Saturday action featured Taw Players in competition across ACT clubs with early games at Duntroon and Militia venues. Notable lineups included J Ryan and T Carmony, J Maloney, J DaCk row, and C Peters among many listed players. university and militia teams posted rosters for Duntroon No. 3 and Northern Suburbs fixtures.
The export price index fell to 63.6 from 1927 base, with 1931–32 averages at 56.2, signaling price weakness yet not panicking markets. Central Bank policy cushions price declines and credit growth is urged to avoid tightening credit. Australia aims to expand industry, diversify beyond farming, and shift some arms and aircraft production to Dominion bases as part of a broader plan.
The House faced a quorum issue as plans for a development bill and mandate on profits and control were debated. Ministers and MPs argued amendments led by Labour and Foley factions, with conversations among Cameron White McKiwen and others shaping the draft for fast-night sittings.
A daring post office robbery occurred Thursday at Randwick Military Mompitub post with revolvers. The bandits escaped in a car after stealing 259 in notes and silver. A bystander auntie was frightened as a postal worker was threatened.
A Canberra model plane demonstration is planned for May at Haig Park. Competitors from Canberra and Goulburn will showcase aircraft built with notable precision and accuracy.
A fragment outlines Inaiguray meeting of Lin Din cumnon Group held Wednesday night at elopen Park School. Miss Agnes Baldwin leads the group with Mine De Latte secretary Mrs A Burns Whe russ Milam Mt Sillington reporter and Miss Q Green log keeper. Deliberations focus on questions vetoed by the leolivar and future plans for community concern.
A scrambled report notes reform proposals in divorce law with advocates from Brisbane and London weighing federal and state roles. The text references commissions, legal actions, and potential South African loan considerations, amid unclear dates and sources.
An appeal opened in Canberra to fund a memorial cross for returned soldiers. The project by the RBA Bub-Dranch and Canterre Lagacy Club aims to honor sacrifice, with a nonsectarian ceremony at the cemetery to include all denominations and ensure memorial maintenance. The drive follows rising enlistment and honors the national service tradition in the Australian Capital Territory.
Australian lawmakers clash over extending the Broadcasting Commission powers and the Postmaster General’s role in a proposed journal devoted to broadcasting. Key figures including Mr Cleary and Mr Harrison weigh national needs against private enterprise, as the debate centers on government authority and industry impact.
The debate centers on government discretion over which munitions matters may be admitted, costs control, and production safeguards. Ley's supporters push for low prices and government backing, while opponents urge clear costs ascertainment and independent oversight. Prominent figures include Mr Faden, Mr Anthony, and Mr McCall, with input from Curtin's Labour faction and Country Party members McEwen Cameron and Pater. a potential small night session was abandoned due to Country Party objections.
A garbled list of names and notes refers to women's hockey, including players such as Bowley, Thompson, Southwell, Blundell, Tillyard, Borrowson, Townsend, de Smet, Cost er, Gardiger, Pike and Jymen, plus affiliations and minor remarks about a B Grade competition and a match schedule. The fragment mentions Lilley, Minlecor and Kristopher’s Ly, suggesting team and venue references, but the text is largely indecipherable.
The anti gas classes were delayed and moved under local committee control due to Major V. O. Heo’s absence. Lie of Inveraction will lead wardens and provide instruction across various departments of the campaign.
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