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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1939

Page

5

Problem of Nutrition Addressed by Dr Clements at YWCA

Dr. F W Clements of the Institute of Anatomy warned at the YWCA that modern life and bad diet cause ill health. He argued white bread is a poor staple and contrasted past rural eating with urban diets, noting bread quality, malnutrition risks from overfeeding, and links between mind, digestion, and health with emphasis on adequate sleep, air, exercise, and contentment.

Institute of Anatomy F. W. Clements Y.W.C.A Clements Sydney

Story in Stone: Joy of Architecture in National Council Talk

Mr B J Waterhouse addressed the National Council of Women at Hotel Civic praising architecture as a living book of mankind’s aspirations. He urged daily attention to beauty in Sydney buildings, citing landmarks and the need for structures to be both aesthetic and functional. A closing vote of thanks was offered by Miss M Law.

Clements England Ufe B. J. Waterhouse O.B.E National Council of Women Hotel Civic Parthenon Athens Amiens St. Paul's Cathedral South Africa Cotswalds Kent Sydney Opera House Paris Waterhouse Brown Lord Gowrie EC. Harris & Co Manuka

Discovery of vitamins reshapes understanding of nutrition

The text traces how science linked beri beri and scurvy to vitamin deficiencies and notes partial deficiencies can cause subtler health issues. It highlights recent emphasis on minerals like calcium iron and copper and warns that ready-to-serve refined foods may lack essential vitamins, impacting children more than adults.

National Register Administration Yet to Name Board

War time actions push immediate steps to implement the National Register before the board and executive officer are appointed. The act requires a chair representing Defence and the Commonwealth Statistician, with high questionnaire return rates noted and public seriousness toward the register despite humorists failing in political cards.

National Register National Registration Act Defence Department Commonwealth Statistician Mr. Mensies Mr. Chamberlain Hitler Munso

Share Transfer Allegations In Corporate Conspiracy Case

Sydney secretary Kontents testimony at Central Police Court describes Woolcott Forbes refusing shares in his name after being told of 52 000 shares in Booltigh Loan and Finance Co Ltd. Accountant Louis Coleman Bilnfield testified as ex secretary. Ronald Walker Albert Levitus Clive Airey and Willam Wickes face conspiring to defraud. Witness Bey said no dishonesty observed in the company’s dealings.

Sydney Evidence Hall Woolcott Forbes Booltigh Loan and Finance Company Ltd Waa Glven Louis Coleman Bilnfield Accauntant Central Police Court Ronald Bruce Walker Albert Levitus Clive Airey Willam Wickes Bey

Rent Control Clarified as Premier Plans NSW Legislation

Premier Mr Mair told the Legislative Assembly that New South Wales acts as an agent for the Commonwealth Government but faces no reporting authority or clear regulations. He announced plans to fix rents on houses and shops and will meet with the Commonwealth authorities with the Minister for Justice to straighten the situation and enable NSW to pass its own laws.

Sydney Mair Commonwealth Legislative Assembly New South Wales

Wheat stocks and pool operations in Commonwealth plan

The Minister for Agriculture states that the Commonwealth did not buy all old wheat nor the incoming crop. The government will pool and sell portions with Britain and set prices by the average sale price. The Sydney wheat market has been suspended due to the acquisition scheme.

Bydney Reid Kilptrick Legislative Assembly Commonwealth Australia Aiso Bes Mr. Red Sydney

Government to push Mines Health and Safety Bill

The Minister for Mines Mr Vincent announced in the Legislative Assembly that reform legislation to implement the Royal Commission on Health and Safety in Mines will be introduced this session. The Bill will be tabled to allow members an opportunity to peruse it.

Sydney Royal Commission On Health and Safety In Mines Mines Vincent Legislative Assembly

October Flower Show Displays Victorian Native Blooms in Canberra

More than 30 flower varieties were exhibited at the October Monthly Show of the Horticultural Society of Canberra at Albert Hall. Notable entries from Field Naturalists' Club of Victoria included chorizem cordata, hovea ellipticum, leptospermum sandersonii, tecoma australis, olearia gummi, and prosthanthora ovalifolia.

The Horticultural Society of Canberra Albert Hall Canberra Melbourne Avenue Forrest Canberra Musical Society

Department of the Interior apprenticeships announced

The Department invites youths to apply by October 25 for apprentice positions in Fitting and Turning. Wages and conditions follow the Apprenticeship Finance 1936-38. Include education qualifications and testimonials. Forms available from the Staff and Industrial Officer. consult Apprentice Ordinance and Regulations. 9/10/38.

Department of the Interior

Refugee Robbed Pensioner in False Pretences Case

Ada Freedman, a German refugee, accused a man posing as a Defence Department official of forcing her to surrender jewellery worth £400. Alexander Smith, 40, a military pensioner, faced charges in City Court and received a two year sentence.

Melbourne Ada Freedman Defence Department Alexander Smith Gant

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