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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1939
Page
2
A dense schedule of weekend radio programs with music talks weather and sports notes. The listing names many segments and personalities across stations including weather reports and news updates.
The Commonwealth Government discussed defence funding with Mr. Mensies noting public desire to contribute to wartime expenditure. Since the Defence Contributions scheme began in April 1933, about £20,000 has been received, with estimates suggesting around £23,000 may be contributed. The Prime Minister referenced considerations on conditions for future support while outlining ongoing expenditures and related discussions.
The Australian government announced a new Ministry of Information to be led by a Minister of Information. The body will coordinate wartime news and propaganda efforts, disseminate official communiqués, and distribute information from government departments to news agencies and the public. The ministry will be part of the Defence Department and based in Canberra.
Fragmentary report states Mr Lang, a former trader linked to the Late Lee vou Party, denied plans to form a breakaway Labour faction. Rumors of a split at Trailer Hall were swifty dismissed as feagil and Lang signaled no immediate leadership bid. He pledged Labour support and resources, while denying any definite understanding about future leadership.
Prime Minister Menzies warned in a House budget speech that civil aviation growth had become excessive and risky for Australia. He said expansion would continue but urged care given potential dangers, noting current year expenditure at £1,405,000 versus £738,000 the previous year and a planned rise for a civilian air reserve scheme.
In the House of Commons today the Foreign Affairs minister announced that conversations between Britain and Tientsin have been adjourned. He said the government is willing to continue discussions in hope of reaching an agreement on the blocwnce of the Britain Concandor.
A Victoria League and Red Cross group forms members to assist and train VADs. The department opened at the Albert Hall ante-room for an afternoon session starting Monday September 1 at 3 pm. Four lectures and four demonstrations will run about eight weeks with Dr Monahan as lecturer and later Curley as demonstrator. Enrolment climbs.
The Minister for the Interior announced measures to provide full time employment for single men in Canberra. Industry leaders led by Chamber of Commerce President Mr Woodger urged prompt action to prevent unemployment and sustain business stability as discussions emphasized sustained work by employers and government.
War loading on life insurance premiums is under consideration by several companies. An executive stated the loading could reach about 10 percent on ordinary annual premiums, with the move anticipated to be announced today. The policy changes aim to adjust costs amid wartime conditions.
A farewell event for Mrs Miles or Mrs Allen is to be arranged by a friend and will occur on a Wednesday next. Those wishing to participate should communicate by Monday with Mrs Watson, Guungah Een, or Mrs Bird, Rest Hill.
A chaotic listing of church services across multiple congregations including Holy Communion Evensong prayers and intercession with Rev. J Thompant, Rev. B D Machead, Rev. J Smythe, Rev. J H Allen, Rev. RG Arthur. weekend programs feature Sunday school, fellowship, and National Day of Prayer observances.
Fragmented OCR notes describe church activities at St Christopher and St Patrick locations with services listed, times, and event references. Mentions include a Bubstanch meeting, Sunday school, and parish notices with reference to daily midweek prayers and village center activities amid unclear wording.
A church program outlines a United Prayer meeting at the Church of England with sermons by Rev. H. Excellency, Deacon Vin Aven, and others. Special Eucharist, prayers for world peace, and a Sunday school fund concert at Braddock Hall feature, with admission 6d for children and adults.
The notice describes a May 3 event at The Mute Ta roniaur with a preacher, choir, and community gathering. Speakers include various church officials and local leaders. attendance is encouraged for a candlelight or prayer service followed by music.
The article notes religious services and sermons across several churches including Caulasiya Mapai e Bay and Fashing Tuchind Senoek with plans for evening devotions. It mentions Father O'Leary and other parish leaders urging attendance and indicating a fortnightrly schedule.
Brisbane. Derwent Arkin, 19, was convicted of willful murder in the Criminal Court for the May Street killing of Howard Thomas Chembers. Justice MacCrommen sentenced him to imprisonment with hard labour. The jury deliberated for about half an hour before reaching its verdict.
A morning blaze at Kingston was confined to the rone of the promise and quickly extinguished by local fire units. No injuries reported and authorities began a preliminary assessment of the scene.
A collision involving four motorcycles and a motor truck at Franklin Street intersection caused serious injuries to J. Dean of Queanbey. Dean suffered a fracture in the right leg above the ankle. The crash, involving a bike owned by Os. Byrne and driven by G. Luton, led to ambulance transport to Canberra Hospital and later transfer to Queanbeyan District Hospital.
The Queanbeyan Charity Football Club raised around £70 in the year, with £10011 fads and £5 to the con vent noted in a committee report. Hospital admissions included Mrs Rosewarne, Mrs Marriott, and Mr Bibuley, while staff unemployment rose in Queanbey. No English byeleptions: London, Wednesday announcements show byelections pending with four seats.
Text describes a religious mission period with masses, confirmations, and sacraments at Catholic churches in Wagga and Bowl areas. Mentions a priest or assistant and names various local places and figures, though portions are garbled.
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