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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1939

Page

4

Obituary for Mrs H Johnson Ends at Sea Town

Funeral rites were held after a period of illness for Mrs H Johnson of Seatin oh a longtime resident. Friends and organizations sent tributes including parliamentary talks and panera motion expressions. Mr Norman V and Jeffries P were among mourners. He recently moved to Geetagran to join the Defence Department at the time of his death age 00.

Ht. Johnson Bf Wasllake Seatin Oh Talxair Party Arahdascon Mee Robertson Rowley Wad Faselly Mire Norman V Jeffries P ‘Wall Imad Qeetagran Eavn

Weather note from Canada and Poland forecast

Fragmentary weather brief mentions Canada and Poland forecasts with unclear times and temperatures. Indicates possible precipitation and wind notes, but the text is garbled, limiting specifics about locations and durations.

Advisory Council Polling Day Sparks Civic Apathy

The Territory votes today amid low enthusiasm and distrust toward Canberra. Observers note enrolment surpasses half the 1900 figure, while formal votes and candidate quality shape the outcome as debate over local representation vs direct Parliament seats intensifies.

Burglar Alarm Triggers Security Sweep In City

Following a rise in incidents, authorities investigated burglar alarms and attempted to disable electrical systems in a local facility. A large police response was mounted but investigators found two officers from the interior department engaged in the incident.

Maters Department of the Interior

Duties on Woollens Debate in House of Representatives

Debates over woollens duties in the House of Representatives yesterday focused on granting Parliament a chance to vote on the measure. Opposition leader Mr. Pande argued duties should not be rushed and Parliament should have opportunity to decide. Mr. Lawnon contended unemployment would rise if reductions were not examined, while Defence Department fees and protection of manufacturers remained central to the proposed handling.

Muume of Pande Macter Lawnon Defence ‘Department saAet

Roosevelt presses repeal of neutrality act

President Roosevelt urges Congress to repeal embargo provisions of the Neutrality Act to return to international law principles. He aims to protect American lives and property while avoiding war, outlining four proposed objectives to safeguard ships, commerce, and neutrality. He emphasizes a nonpartisan stance and urges swift action as global currents shift.

Congress Balligrents Roosevelt Opeevelt United States Rogwevelt

Unfair Result of Act Stirs Debate on Neutrality Policy

President Ronnevelt condemns the act as altering U S foreign policy toward warlike trade and naval power. He argues removal of the embargo returns to peacetime practice but risks belligerent leverage and endangers American peace and neutrality while Congress debates restrictions on meat wheat cloth and other items. The Senate recess follows amid public calls to keep us from war and preserve neutrality.

Ronnevelt United States Etaler Congress United Statea Faiere Hoenovelt Amnevelt Buxte Mie Gorden Hull Roisevelt Walt Mneec Senate

War Budget and Defence notes from London and Sydney

War Budget to be introduced in September. Commonwealth Government moves to regulate fertiliser subsidies and feed. Australian Rugby Union team reportedly left Bogland with five backs. German ace Baron Richtofen killed on the Western Front. report from Zurich. Protection of consumers discussed as prices rise. Maritime strike settled with limited changes. War loan expected to raise around 20,400,000 pounds. Australia debates hoarding controls and commerce. Sydney hears from the attorney general on commission hearings under security act. Wellington council focuses on defence industry development. Patriotism and aid for seamen emphasized. No program for blockade or large-scale disruption planned by Commonwealth Government.

Conscience Objectors Split Labour Defence Debate

The Senate clash over a Defence Act amendment sparked by conscientious objectors, with Government supporters defending the measure and Opposition pressing for changes. Turbulent speeches, accusations of backdoor levies, and clashes among Labour and Liberal senators marked the session as the crowd urged clear policy on exemptions amid wartime mobilization.

Advisory Council Voting at Astymcry Con Cleation Today

Voting at the advisory council session across Kingston area polling stations to record preference order numbers for the 1937 election. Officials urge orderly turnout while campaigning and face mask rules at booths. several venues listed including Public School Old Laundry and Actondall areas.

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