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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

2

Hospital Board in Melbourne era? North Shore dismissal not informed

Sydney reports say Health Department under secretary C J Watts began duties as administrator of Royal North Shore Hospital. Former board chairman Hirst claimed the board had not been informed and denied official communication about the commissioner's report.

Sydney C.J. Watts Health Department Wight Royal North Shore Hospital Hirst Hospital Board Jormnes Rumell Jon Saii

Ingleburn Camp construction dispute and fuel price note

Investigation into a petrol price rise and fuel supply for the Ingleburn camp site in NSW. Officials deny substantial price increases while war risk insurance and convoyed tankers affect costs. Contractors accused of using nonunion labor as works proceed amid government review.

England Sbmarine Sane Wy Hinds Tagherburn Nsw Timber Workers’ Union Wrnte Wat Diack Works Department Wale Uwe

Discussion Groups Promote Lunch Hour Study in Canberra

A Canberra discussion group on International Affairs offers a four session course led by Dr. W. G. K. Duncan. Topics include The Brink of War Nazi Economy and Politics The Third Reich and U.S. World Affairs with meetings Mondays and Wednesdays at the LYWC grounds Civic. Lunch is brought by members with tea provided for a small charge and no subscription is required. Further information from Mr. W. G. Partridge.

Canberra W. G. K. Duncan Europe Mediterranean U.S Mem Jpera Thoes Wae Tan W. G. Parcridge

Music Examinations See Notable Passes and Honors

The recent AMLELB examinations reported successful results for Miss Bur Ida Millett ERM Lugl of Dominion Circult Forrest and others. Students earned honours and credits across pianoforte grades two to four, with names including Heather Burlingnd Sanbel Bruce Smith Vai Dusting Joyce Sentt Ruth Kilby Pat Smart Beth Dusting Lan Bennett Helene Mair Allan Helma.

Burida Millett Erm Lugl Dominion Circult Forrest Amlelb Margaret Kilby Pat ‘Smart Beth Dusting Lan Bennett Helene Mair Allan Helma

Wholesale Prices Rise in Melbourne Across Most Sectors

The Commonwealth Statistician reported a 32 percent year over year rise in Melbourne wholesale costs from August to September. Increases spanned metals, wool, cotton, leather, agricultural and dairy produce, and groceries, driven by higher meat and tea prices, while chemicals held steady.

Melbourne Commonwealth Yeaterdy

Helping Britain Lismore and the war effort

A garbled report from Lismore notes Britain’s wartime production and trade for security in the empire. Sir Geoffrey Whinkard opens a market as Australia contributes to Britain’s burden, aiming to ease the United Kingdom’s war load.

Lismore Arnitrathc Geoffrey Whinkard United Kingdom Austalia

Inquiry into Ship Freight Increases Near Completion

The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner nearly finished examining steamship freights with a decision likely within a week after the 20 percent rise imposed by shipowners after the outbreak of war. Current rates are regulated to be at most half of the 20 percent increase.

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Cabaret Ball slated for Parente and Citizens' Association benefit

In Queanbeyan a Cabaret Ball at St. Gregory's Hall on Wednesday November 24 will raise funds for the Parente and Citizens' Association. A city cabaret feature and an Innovation also planned, with a general meeting of local brigery and hospital notes reporting cases of diphtheria and scarlet fever.

Parente and Citiseng' Association St. Grigory's Hall of Wedneday LWA Ten Rook Mes Campbell Croker Tanes Funda Wae Oa Agaist Everal Camnn Giphtherle WJ. Gibbs Pal J. W. Burm Uoanheyan Bches Turaday Fane Intermediata High School Latin McInties Patel Joan Bruce Humoroua Bill Brice Onionn Charlie Hoat Robin Hood Nancy Bonfield Queen Victous Brian Ellis Shirley Wexton Natalie Phimhier Fairy Bente Hinckaman China Yan Arthur Bonfield Presentation House Mery Swan Pat ‘Bhundell Amy D. Black Meade Buand C. Swan Murphy C. Lew Swan Cilieanné Field Lyons McLeod Wormald Aid Pat Jordan Tn Ladien Harold l Wits

Chemists Chain Store System May Operate in New South Wales

In Legislative Assembly Premier Mr Mair answered a Labour inquiry about extending the Chemists Chain Store System into New South Wales and possibly Queensland. MPs report country chemists protesting the extension and continuing concerns voiced by shopkeepers.

New South Wales Ayoney Queensland Denture Bithie Mair Legislative Assembly Mar Toneo Lab Kilpatrick U.cp.1 Ageln

Spring Exhibition Arrangements Delayed by Canberra Council

The Canberra Agricultural Society Council delayed final plans for the Spring Exhibition amid sweeping changes to the decorative section. Schedules for November 4 will be issued soon as definitions of professional participation tighten eligibility and new terms are discussed.

Council of Therticultural Society of Canbersa Hhe Council Boral O. Brown Gowrie Mae Tate Ternpon

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