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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 30, 1939

Page

2

Memorial notice for Frederick Thames in Kingston

Beloved husband and father Frederick Thames remembered by wife and children. We thank friends for floral tributes cards telegrams and sympathy messages during our sad bereavement. May his memory be cherished by all who knew him in Kingston.

Momman Royal Prince Alfred ‘Dupiney Aarsil Sevice Wicard Amd Eric Bryan Norman Kingston Matt the Hota Kurrajody Jower Frederick Thames

Weather summary for Canberra and districts

Canberra weather record shows barometer readings at 4 am 30.91 inches and at 9 am 36 degrees. Humidity around 92 percent at 0 am and 60 percent by 3 am. Maximum temperature noted near 24 degrees, minimum around 12 degrees in Melbourne or nearby station. Rainfall data for the current year to January appears in the Queanbeyan–Goulburn area records.

Canberra Bam Horeen Queanbeyan Gurenbeyac Une

Reign of Peace Amid Italy War Hopes Abroad

Rome correspondent reports Milan says Italy expects long peace and no war. Mussolini aims to avoid actions threatening peace and favors Anglo Italian accord. Dispute with France and Poland viewed as longstanding and to be resolved without haste.

Landon Rome Brit Uah oMalala Italy France Poland Hepp Hilley Tikos Tay Montrieux

Palestine Smuggling Plot Suppressed by British Police

report from London details an attempted Jewish emigration raid into Palestine halted by authorities. nine Greek subjects, armed gangs, were involved alongside others, with three killed and three wounded. investigation continues as forces secure sites and detainees while negotiations proceed.

Burrinjuck Dam Repairs Progress Amid Cabinet Meeting

Fragments indicate Burrinjuck Dam repair work continues with NSW Cabinet members meeting to discuss first stage removal efforts. Reported intent to push related bill to an early date though several words are garbled in transmission.

Rydney Adonder Burrinjuck Dam Batora State ‘Cabinet

Burma Cabinet Reshaped Amid Turbulent Week

Burma’s cabinet undergoes a reshaping as ministers shuffled and new assignments announced amid a week of political turmoil and shifting alliances. Officials indicate major portfolios changed hands to stabilize the government and push policy initiatives forward.

Conspiracy of silence over Canberra to Melbourne shift

A Melbourne based debate criticizes the transfer of government seats to Canberra and the proposed relocation of Civil Aviation and Supply Department offices. The piece questions housing and office space plans, costs, and the absence of public discussion, arguing officials and Victorian ministers show concerted secrecy.

Canberra Cting Commonwealth Public Service Melbourn Melbourne Civil Aviation Department Department of Supply Canbenes Santi Menzies Commonwealth Ing Commonwealth Department Jament

Six Day Cycle Race Opens At Wembley With 24 Riders

The London six day cycle event began at Wembley at midnight with 24 riders led by Australian J Buckley paired with Bralle Lynat. The race started within minutes and Buckley and Ignat showed early pace as leaders per lap while Linton and Hayes Cherese trailed in the early heat.

London Wembley J. Buckley Penachman Bralle Lynat YA Jam Buck Jey Ignat

Bruce named head of committee on league technical collaboration

In Geneva on Sunday the Council appointed Mr S M Bruce to head a new committee to report on technical collaboration between the league and nonmember states. Delegates were asked to nominate five independent persons to serve on it. In Budapest on Monday the government claimed 48 of the 60 constituencies in a Hungarian election.

Geneva Ongr London Bruce League Budapest Thu Ingomplat

Lelmmann Soprano Lotte Latmann Tour Draws Crowds

World famous soprano Lotte Lehmann's second Australian tour enthralled audiences, with Brisbane Hall packed and multiple encores. Canberra plans a concert at Albert Hall featuring Lehmann with accompanist Paul Ulanowatly, who will perform Bach, Reger and Chopin.

Watengrs Tovern Canberra Alvert Hall Lehmann le Paul Ulanowalty Bach Reger Chopin

Missing Man Lavere Alleged Buried Near Marsden

Police pursue clues in the Lavere disappearance after a petrol theft incident near Grenfell on September 1, 1806. New evidence suggests Lavere may be buried at Marsden, with last night’s search yielding recovered remains and a medical exam indicating an approximate 40 year old Indigenous skull.

Weet Wyalong Monnay Rince William Henry Lavere Sarving Grenfell Lavera Marsden

Newtown Seat Secretary to Oppose Member Burke

Indications point to Min dililan Fowler being selected as Labour candidate for Newtown at the next State elections. Mrs Fowler, secretary to the Mayor and former secretary to Frank Burke when Speaker, would face Burke who plans to ally with the Heffron group in the contest.

Mindililan Fowler Labour Newtown

Buffalo Shooting Restrictions Imposed in Northern Territory

Darwin reports new ordinance prohibiting buffalo shooting except by approved persons and forbidding killing of cows and calves. Governor-General aims to visit the Northern Territory. Administrator Abbott weighing licensing or direct action, with etiquette considerations delaying final decision.

Darwin Northern Territory Abbott

Butter Production in Australia Nine Months to March

Australian dairying output shows mixed trends with New South Wales and Victoria down significantly while Queensland rises. NSW 747,880 cwt and Vic 896,025 cwt fall 32 and 17 percent respectively. Queensland up 41 percent to 1,032,648 cwt. Total production 2,064,910 cwt up about 1 percent. Butter exports total 1,524,872 cwt, up 5 percent, led by Queensland 708,005 cwt up 64 percent with Great Britain taking 80 percent of exports.

Australia New South Wales Victoria Australias Queensland Commonwealth Statisitelan Roland Wilson Victorian Wichatia Great Britain

Struck by Car After Tram Exit in Sydney

On Monday in Sydney two youths, Beryliain of Randwick aged 16 and Kathisen Rooney of Kingsford aged 17, were struck by a car after leaving a tram at Kingsford. The driver sped away, damaged the vehicle and fled the scene. A man was later charged with dangerous driving, causing bodily harm, drink driving, and failing to stop after an accident.

Sydney Beryliain Randwick Kathisen Rooney Kingsford Ley Passoura

Senate Briefing Sits Short Time This Week

The Senate meets for only two hours today due to a lack of business from the House. An adjournment of two weeks was expected after today, delaying the Supply and Development Budget as it remains in committee. In the House, Labour moves to discuss contracts for the new Attorney General Port Office.

Senate House of Representati En House of Representatives Labour

Parliamentary committee proposed on national insurance reform

The Minister for Health and Social Services Sir Frederick Stewart states he will submit to the House of Representatives legislation to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee to review national insurance proposals. The minister declines to indicate the committee's anticipated representation.

Sydney

Rugby League to-night visit Queanbeyan and Goulburn

The Atew in south Wales hosts an Australian grade team visiting Queanbeyan and Goulburn during King’s Birthday week. Sydney drt grade team to visit for the match series.

South Sydney Queanbeyan Sydney Atew South Wales The Oath Goul

Protest succeeds at Waitara school overhaul

Following an outcry by parents over poor school facilities the Department of Education will tender for a new Waitara school. The existing building will be renovated to serve infants, addressing sanitation and accommodation concerns.

Hydney Mongny Waitara Department of Education

Potato prices slump amid lower quality produce

Prices for first grade brown potatoes in Sydney fell to about 11 pounds, following a week of weak demand and lower quality fruit. Reports indicate fresh stock moved slowly as buyers balked at the poorer grade, with prices sliding further throughout the period.

Ministerial Statement on Commission Reorganisation

A.B.C. Journal reports a ministerial statement detailing a restructure of the commission. The announcement, made today by Mr Harrison, signals seven appointees instead of five and aims to set the reorganization before the current term ends.

Bydney Jue Festouater Cereral Harthelon Harrison

Service by Women National Council highlights reforms

The Women’s National Council outlines achievements in social reform, including women police, child courts, playgroups, and education. It cites campaigns during the Great War, recruitment of women for Parliament, and welfare measures in maternal and infant care.

Women National Co Council Wortal Lalaiues Ye Pega Wile Melbourne University Wmss Melbourne Universy

Rubber Works Women Strikers Debated by Court

An application by Dunlop Perdriau for deregistration of the Federated Rubber and Allied Workers Union was adjourned to Wednesday by Justice Drake Brockman in the Federal Arbitration Court. The judge called the strikers rebel women and noted union executives were trying to urge the workers back to the factories. Mr White said leaders were pressuring members to return.

Byoney Dunlop Perdriau Ior Federated Rubber and Allied Workeut Drake Brockman Federal Arbitration Court Brockman White

Richard Crooks Arrives for Australian Season Opener

Tenor Richard Crooks arrived today aboard the Awatea en route to Melbourne where his Australian season opens. The tour will then take him to Booth Africa, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark before returning.

Sydney Richard Crooks Awatea Hw Zealand Theatres Ltd Melbourne Booth Afric Norway Sweden Denmark

Road safety push as NSW forms stock travel committee

A New South Wales government panel seeks to cut stock driven road hazards by gathering data from all affected parties. The group, led by the Department of Agriculture, will coordinate actions with local authorities and extend input from country councils to improve livestock movement and reduce motor accidents on rural roads.

Melden New South Wales Queanbeyan Ounurel Sureou Department of Agriculture Thad Bean Wien Frig Bo Tak Lwaa Srgsnlaat

Baby murder charge filed in Adelaide case

Deputy Coroner Mr McCann found Evelyn Meynell murdered her nine and a half month old son John William and committed her for the Crown for motion at Teather George Edwin Meynell to answer. Coroner noted no medical advice sought after a fractured thigh and weeks of delay.

Adelaide Mr. McCann Evelyn Meynell John William Teather George Edwin Meynell Terecca

Gelignite Stolen Notice Sparks Police Warnings

A Burwood Brickworks notice reports 99 sticks of gelignite stolen on Saturday morning. Police blamed children for explosions and visited all Western Suburbs schools to warn students about the danger. Radio warnings were broadcast at intervals from various stations.

Bydney Concord Burwood Notlc Butuba Polite Hous

Cathedral debt relief drive gains £10000 pledge

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney donated ten thousand pounds to the St Mary’s Cathedral debt liquidation appeal. Archbishop Kelly chaired the subscription drive and led gifts with three thousand pounds.

Sydney

Cabinet probes BYDNEY and related council ties

The state cabinet discussed potential actions regarding the relok manufacturers council. Officials noted ongoing discussions about several angles of the problem and possible legal remedies, with emphasis on interagency coordination and future steps.

Bydney Council of Relok

Minister outlines steps for state medical service

Health Minister Mr Free stated plans to proceed with a state medical service. He described steps toward evolving medical cooperation and service delivery amid ongoing discussions.

Wellington Free Conference Doo Teu

Albury Postal Robbery Trial Returns Allegations

Detective Munro tells Albury Police Court that Eric Alfred Jobe admitted multiple postal thefts. Johnstone faces charges for robbing Bataxt post office on May 21, a Goulhuth store on May 18, and Hunter Bros Wagge on May 34. He is remanded to next week for further proceedings on all counts.

Albury Eric Alfred Jobe Munro Johnstone St Bataxt Charles, Badgert J and Hons Goulhuth Hunter Bros Preview Fat Hah Jing Botany Tany Chan Johnstone Syasay

Death of Centenarian Varmore in Goonall Home

Aged 103, Moning Runnah Kelly died last night at her home in Goonall Beach. Immigrated to Australia years ago from Anhalitas Karen Tipperary and lived along the Richmond River for many years.

Devil's Island Escapee Named Guerin Mate

An escapee from Devil's Island identified as Thomas Edward Guerin, I mate, is noted in London records. The fragment mentions Guerin and a possible connection to a Dowie or “Janing” and hints at a two year period. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

London Thomas Edward Guerin Mate Guerin Janing

Wild Shooting Sends Woman to Hospital

Police report a man shot at a house last night, narrowly missing a woman. Witnesses say the suspect fired multiple rounds as he fled, with officers later charging him as the investigation continues.

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