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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1939
Page
2
Sydney cleric Ian Archibald spoke at the Anglican synod opening on Monday. He urged restoration, moral guidance, and church unity while condemning secular interference and urging continued dialogue on reunion and religious freedom.
Fragmented OCR text describes hostile trade and political maneuvers involving Lewnees and Australasian groups. It references chambers of commerce, parliaments, and taxes or payments under an act. Content is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
Melbourne Monday dispatch reports the War Cabinet will sit tomorrow and again next week with main meetings on Monday and Tuesday. A full cabinet gathering is expected with the Prime Minister at Shelbourne, as Parliament is anticipated to reconvene in mid November.
The successful staging of a wildflowers display at the Horticultural Society’s Canporia Lane venue in Melbourne promotes a display in the hamthly air. The secretary Mr Spencer Centeray received the display had been dispatched by rail from Melbourne. Key members of the Field Mattenime Cub aided the exhibit. The schedule for members’ snow vlakwoe lavasm is usually large and this will be the last monthly show before the firing next month.
Fragmentary weather notice notes a temperature near zero, a 3 AM reading, and wind direction from the west. It includes unclear station identifiers and times but indicates a cold start with low temperatures.
A Varied critique of wartime propaganda and censorship in Britain Australia, criticizing officials for delaying effective preparation and urging truth over rumour. It cites Goebbels and Hitler while urging authorities to publish actual happenings and accelerate mobilization before a looming conflict.
Ton parins family story arrives in Melbourne aboard a liner after wartime voyages. The narrative notes seas, ashore episodes, and a chaotic passage with references to a party and public commentary around international travel. The piece reflects era tension and personal reunion motifs amid global conflict.
Brisbane reports a large number of men summoned to appear in the Supreme Court on a charge of unlawful assembly. The courtroom was crowded as all concerned faced charges amid a tense session.
Commonwealth Prices Commissioner moves to remove anomalies in price averaging across centers for a single commodity. Officials say authority allows consultation with industry groups to set uniform average prices, with periodic checks by inspectors. Salmon and codfish among other essential goods expected to see price raises. exact stock effects unclear. The Commissioner notes difficulties due to incomplete data and considers a standardized complaint form to improve reporting.
The Prices Commission at Ita plans to alter how price increases are announced to curb public stockpiling. Tea price rise of 3d was announced last Friday causing panic as traders halted new imports. Some shops with tea stocks will still sell at the old rate, while further changes to the price plan are anticipated.
In Sydney, merchants raise potato prices as today’s shipment is smaller than last week. Tasmanian snowflakes and Tasmanian Yeuwnella see higher charges, while local Alexandria stock remains costly. The market shows midweek price adjustments across suppliers.
Figures released show that up to the end of last month about 158 thousand children in metropolitan and country areas have been immunised against diphtheria under the scheme. It is estimated the total number including private vaccination may reach around 200 thousand.
The Canberra division records received contributions to the Red Cross appeal with prior acknowledgments. Entries include Thorpe and other donors from the Department of Commerce periodical, marking totals and dates in an archival ledger.
Labour candidate led by 8 votes after postal ballots, total 3,001. Postal votes allocations listed with names and divisions. Absentee votes numbered 420 to be allotted after results declared.
The assistant treasurer stated that Australia faces drought and price controls on egg contracts. Officials aim to curb overpricing and import surpluses by Great Britain while maintaining wage and contract terms for Australian producers and workers.
Sydney readers report official orders granting militia exemptions for those who can prove they would be rendered useless if called to serve. The ruling allows appeals to headquarters if exemptions are granted. The campaign continues with strong applicant turnout and steady recruitment. The Prime Minister stated militia service would continue to be required.
The Commonwealth Government issues an order to acquire wheat from NSW Victoria South Australia and Tasmania plus mainland production to cover exportable stocks. Non-growers stock feed and private sale holdings are restricted with a maximum of 8,000 bushels allowed. exemptions apply to farm held wheat and grain held for state department experiments.
The Commonwealth Statistician’s monthly price review, presented at the Advisory Council meeting, shows Canberra retail prices for August dipped slightly from July except leg mutton which held steady. Beef cuts like sirloin and rump fell, while corned items rose. pork and sausages varied modestly across Sydney, Goulburn, and Canberra listings with several items priced in shillings and pence.
Defence minister announced that 25 percent of the 8th Division will begin training on October 20 with the remainder around November 3, subject to local arrangements. A week's notice will be given to all selected members and reporting stations. Three training camps are being formed in New South Wales and Victoria, including Ingleburn, and a camp near Melbourne for the third group. Units drawn from Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania will join in preparation at central camps before deployment.
Britain pays for Biatrattan wheat remains undisclosed as the Minister for Commerce and Commonwealth officials weigh price impacts. The Victorian Wheatgrowers president criticizes secrecy while government officials promise clarity by year end amid shipping and organization issues.
Markets report price stability in Sydney with a steadier trend as prices remain restrained for corn, flour, and related commodities. A London or Berlin dispatch notes rail incidents and political developments, with Factory and war-time measures and daylight saving being discussed in Australia Britain and India.
Fragmented text discusses old age pension payments by cheque and stock conditions. Mentions 3,000 applications and March timing. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
Sir Frederick Stewart urged one controlling national authority amid wartime changes. Premier Mair supported Commonwealth takeover of public works and transport to streamline administration, reduce overlapping parliaments and burdens, and protect jobs and industry.
The War Cabinet approved forming Australian Air Force ground, transport, and medical units for overseas service. About 20 pilots and personnel will be sent abroad under Group-Captain de Im Ru. Recruiting begins immediately with training at several bases. A national rollout lists headquarters, squadrons, and depots, and Ulimo in Sydney hosts the recruitment interviews.
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