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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1939
Page
2
The Canberra Times advertising policy text appears here with proprietor names and procedures. It states conditions for insertions and rights to alter or omit ads. It notes deadlines for notices and submission details for classified advertising.
A Canberra display features religious films used for instruction while an English collection promotes similar medians. The Can beta event, tied to a church service, will include depictions of incidents from J Paul’s life. The Wesley Church Mall presentation aims to attract interest at the forthcoming web pictures event.
Fragmentary notice reports Ann E G Piont and Brigadier C G N Wrates in Army Headquarters context. It notes a promotion or appointment as Adjutant with unclear dates and locations. Entities include Duntroon, Brigadier, Army Headquarters, and names Piont and Wrates.
Unclear text reports German agents once arrested in 1908 are freed and returning to Germany. The fragment mentions Bod Garmanik and a repair fate to Germany, with damaged wording around the events and locations in Moscow and London.
A letter criticizes Mr. Menzies for Melbourne bias affecting Commonwealth administration each urging Parliament to restore control over policy and Canberra as the official seat of government. The writer decries Melbourne restaffing, Defence Headquarters moved to Melbourne amid wartime strain, and hints at fascist methods if MPs are sidelined.
In a fragmentary travel piece readers are invited to observe Canberra’s late afternoon light from the Arches to the riverbank, praising Cat Manley’s Canberra images and recalling artist Eiloth Gruner who died recently. The text also muses on typography, recalling Garamond and Trajan Column references, and notes Canberra’s signatories guiding city lettering and design.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning unobtrusive furnishings and a planed out view. References to a city, a place named Lerhive, and a notification or event, but specifics are unreadable. No coherent facts or identifiable names to summarize clearly.
A confused report from Captain's Flat describes a Catholic ball event that triggered concern among residents. A local committee and associations reportedly discussed boycotts or alarms as authorities considered the safety and propriety of the gathering.
The Worlownd activity led by Moe Eamnait at Lie Canberra Volunteers reports welfare fund donations reached £52 with aim to hit £100 soon. The drive mobilizes civic center staff and letters, aided by outside associations, to collect subscriptions tonight and tomorrow. The militia camp deadline looms as residents are urged to support relief for hardships and camp-related needs.
Curtin in Perth declares Labour opposes any shift from voluntary training for Australian men. He accuses the government of mistreatment of volunteers and dependents and cites New Zealand pay standards as a benchmark for fair treatment. He warns the shift would erode sacrifice and equality between ranks.
Eleven members of the bondrary slat will dit on Wednesday for the ful agednd and medallion. examination Hong conducted by the A. Johi's Ambulance Association at birthday party. Over 81 friends gathered to congratulate Mr Stanley Ee Webley on his fat birthday. Numerous gifts received during the opening Binging and a treasury hunt. The cricket match between Ungendorpe and the Queanbeyan Rovers was cancelled due to Bungendore inability to field a team. An alternative between the Bevere and the Yeling Club was abandoned for weather. The Minister for Works announced fresh contractors for the erection of a grandstand. The committee recommended acceptance of the tender by Hudson and Kirchner for the poultry pavilion. A cart accident injured James Warren, who later died. Warren was taken to the District Hospital with companions.
The Commonwealth Government faces a wool driven fundraising effort coordinated by graziers in the Roweavian Capital Territory to help purchase war planes. Donors promise grain coal produce and livestock while critics note limits on what small flocks can contribute and emphasize aid for dependents of service members. Additional donations include eggs, wheat, hogs, wool, poultry manure and sheep.
The Government will implement compulsory military training by a proclamation under the Defence Act. Special registration becomes operative, avoiding parliamentary delays. The Prime Minister and Country Party show support while a NSW United Australia Party subcommittee prepares pay and policy recommendations for a forthcoming provincial meeting.
Sydney reports one hundred enlistments recorded yesterday under the Special Act, bringing the statewide total to nine hundred. Recruiting continues with the goal of reaching four thousand six hundred by the quota deadline.
The death occurred at St Luke's Hospital Burney on Friday of the Rev Canon Gordon Hamilton Hirst of the Church of England Diocese of Goulburn. He was a trusted friend across Canberra and Queanbeyan, known for aiding distress and his long service in the diocese. He trained under Bishop Wentworth Rhodes, served at St Baviours Cathedral, Gundagai, Queanbeyan, Temora, Cooma, and was Rural Dean of Monaro. He became Archdeacon, then bishop’s commissary, and passed away after a lengthy illness. The funeral cortege included the Bishop of Goulburn and other clergy.
Weather data from Canberra noting barometric pressure 38.00 inches and temperatures recorded through the day. Maximum temperatures and wind details are incomplete but indicate conditions typical for the period with several readings across the afternoon into the evening.
S 易乐 Sergeant-indjor hariaa Legris of the Wrench Air Forcs reports a machine gun failure causing a two arm height drop over the Ethine and Moselle. The crew parachuted to earth and were taken.
Residents report betrayal as Prime Minister Menai denounces desertion by battalion of cabinet members. Canberra’s administrative nerve ends as departments pull out and ministers debate shifting centers to Melbourne. Dr Nott seeks royal advisory council input to avert parliamentary paralysis.
The Canberra Racing Club outlines preliminary plans for a racing programme at the Ton earner course on Saturday March 18. Officers elected include W Davies C J Pernt and BR Bow with J C Thaler as vice president following the death of Eatington. The club faces operational and financial issues as it moves to support hardware purchases and racing activities amid emergency conditions.
At the Bungendore club annual meeting the slate for the coming year was decided. A rotating task list was established with Patton Corr elected president. Members named include W. Ci Hes herme W. Ryan J Gordes Sout Forbie Gordon FB SB. Thompson and others with J F Donal Sheed NH Sei Chinnery and J Ardil among attendees.
Three patients admitted after minor accidents at Cranaperty Hospital yesterday. A severe wound from a fall required treatment. injuries included a knocked outdoor incident near Al Caumoway and a street fall on Boomeunu Street.
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