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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 31, 1939
Page
4
Vacancy for a dental nurse with experience. Apply to Mr FRB Parker at Dental Gucae Manunn with details of qualifications and past work.
Lotte Lehmann performs at Albert Hall tonight with Paul Alan Staky as accompanist before leaving for Canberra. The singer thanks Australian audiences, praises their warmth and freedom, and reflects on memories of Australia and America during the tour. The piece includes her thoughts on Europe, friendship, and seeking peace.
Weather report fragment lists barometer readings and temperatures with times and unclear units. Contains inconsistent spellings and numbers, but indicates temperatures near 86 to 87.8 degrees and barometric pressures around 02 inches and 3048 inamoa.
A Canberra based vegetable garden petition from the Moeviraural Society shows that Mayente room records indicate approval of draft bamboo measures by officials and that the balance of Ames voting will close on February 7. The plan includes a point system for varieties and a maximum count, with a completion target of a late February recording and a final tally by the committee.
Government prepares to investigate the Oil From Coal Company over its investment plans, signaling scrutiny of its proposed energy project and potential financial commitments.
On May 21 the Moon rises at 1.41 p.m. and sets at 4.69 p.m. Major planets Venus and Jupiter appear with Venus rising at 4.56 a.m. and setting at 2.37 p.m., while Jupiter rises at 1.49 a.m. and acts at p.m. Saturn rises at 2.40 a.m. and sets at 6.4 p.m.
The government slows Canberra transfers of Civil Aviation and other departments, wasting public funds on Melbourne offices and housing. Proposals to locate the Defence and Supply departments away from Parliament House draw opposition, as officials urge immediate halt to further Melbourne commitments.
Australia reports defence expenditure per head at 1 pound 1 6 4 in New Zealand and 17 shillings in Canada with higher per capita costs. Government owned supply factories show mixed profits from 1911 to 1938, including the Commonwealth clothing and harness factories and the woollen mills’ profit histories.
The Defence Minister in the House of Representatives said the Air Force and permanent forces recruit on merit without social distinction. He noted the Air Board must obtain the best men, regardless of background, replying to questions about enlistment from coalfield areas and Navy absences due to conduct and readmittance issues.
In the House debate on Supply and Development Bill, Labour members accused the government of planning to transfer defence annexes to private operators. Mr Brennan moved a compulsory acquisition amendment for government land used for defence. Opposing ministers argued the Land Regulation Act already gives the power, noting the annex site is leased for ten years at a shilling per year with a possible extension.
The Minister for Defence denied claims that satire of the voluntary register stemmed from Defence Department mismanagement. He said the questionnaire was not drafted by Defence officers or the Amoury Panel and, after consultations with the Economic and Finance Committees and a Customs representative, the form was sent to 5 4168 firms with 1 008 returns to date.
The article centered on Madame Latimiana planning a permanent New York home with Australian woods furnishings and souvenirs from Commonwealth tours. It notes her relaxation breaks during a busy schedule, photography as a hobby, and writing about Australian visits culminating in a forthcoming work titled Minging. It highlights Melanie Lehmann and Majir Otta Krause, photographs on her piano, and Manon Krause’s Hollywood hopes. Marie Lehman’s final Australis appearance and upcoming concerts in New Zealand and America.
In Parliament yesterday Mr. Borden stated the government planned to purchase ten Sunderland flying boats for defence use at the Port, with a total cost about £500,000. The measure aims to bolster air capabilities amid security concerns.
Madame Lahmend selects Schumann songs Dedication and Thou Art Like Lover, Schubert lieder, Hugo Wolf songs Secrecy and Thou Catch Me With a Little Thread arias, Pacini La Boheme selections Mimi and La Mamma Morta, Giordano Allegro aria, plus English songs Bring Te You Do Not Go My Love and The Little Retreat. Bach to Chopin pieces and Reger and Carpenters works conclude. Australian Broadcasting Commission attends with Mr W Kitto.
In Parliament the External Affairs Minister Sir Henry Givt spoke on the Far Eastern blockade, noting ships moving between Australia and Chinese or Japanese ports faced restrictions. Senators debated amendments on roads, railways, power alcohol production, and decentralisation, with criticism of government vacillation.
In a lively annual gathering at the Pole Sal nat night the St John Ambulance Association carried a resolution requesting London general headquarters to establish a second apparatus division for the Apostatian Capital Territory. The event, presided by Ven Arch esonn Hkerkes, outlined officers and board members for the year and noted fundraising efforts for the Red Cross to support medical training and malaria control.
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