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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1939
Page
5
Fragmentary text suggests concerns over election integrity in a race involving a candidate named Ondre and a quintet of supporters. The report hints at possible manipulation or bias influencing outcomes, though exact details remain unclear.
The Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association launches a four week fund campaign to aid Canberra Militia units the 3rd Battalion Militia the 6th Division and the 7th Light Horse Troop and their dependents. Organisers seek cash and in kind gifts with Wool fleeces especially welcomed and plans include regular donations from local businesses and residents.
Jeanne Gautier, the brilliant French violinist, arrives from Sydney this afternoon for a concert at Albert Hall tonight. Born in Paris she won early prizes and has gained high authority in technique and interpretation. Accompanied by pianist John Todd patrons are advised to arrive promptly for the 8.15 p.m. concert.
The Tasmanian Tattersalls Hobart afternoon draw listed principal prize winners with numbers and addresses. First prize £12000 went to No 7125 hardups care Miss M Slattery Branley Flat Clare 5.A. Second prize £2000 went to No 26418 We Two care Jas P Power Melbourne Hotel Melbourne Vic. Third prize £1250 No 124338 Never Too Late To Mend care R Heron Mandeville Ellendale Tas.
The Board of the Royal North Shore Hospital was dismissed after an admin inquiry. Administrator Cecil James Watt, appointed by the Public Health under secretary, will take over tomorrow as the investigation and cabinet actions concluded. J E Rose warned of cancelling his will if removed, noting a £30,000 donation to the hospital.
The Director-General of Postal Services Sir Harry Brown retires December 1. A decentralisation plan would assign directors to wireless telegraph telephone and postal branches under a central Director-General to boost efficiency and adjust salaries accordingly.
In the Legislative Assembly the opposition leader Mr McKell charged that unemployment relief funds are largely eaten by departmental administrative charges. He claimed £172,000 in relief and social services costs, plus about £2.5 million shifted from consolidated revenue. He detailed cases and urged using the money to place unemployed on full-time work.
The Prime Minister said the Assistant Treasurer Mr Spender attended today’s War Cabinet meeting without political significance. He explained ministers from unrepresented departments may be called in for views and that Spender was needed in a consultative Treasury capacity. It is believed Spender may soon gain full Cabinet rank.
A conference of metal and building trades unions urged a review of excessive overtime on defence contracts. A deputation will press Minister for Defence Street to reassess the position, and another delegation will ask Minister for Supply and Development Casey to ensure union labour and conditions on defence contracts.
Since opening day local anglers report sparse baskets on most streams with Cotter River yielding the best catch. Drought and bush fires last summer harmed many smaller streams reducing trout stocks and fishing success.
Washington correspondent says So viet applies pressure on Iran via trade talks to regain influence in North Iran and control rice output. Unconfirmed claim says concessions sought in air fields and the Parsian Gulf sea basin.
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