11 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1939
Page
1
The Premier of New South Wales Mr Mair defended the government’s wartime policy to exclude men of German nationality from registration as doctors in the state. He argued the policy safeguarded the interests of its people and served as a special force for national security during wartime.
Dr Wallace of the Health Department notes the diphtheria period has begun and will last until April next. Parents of children aged one to fourteen should watch for warning signs. About 250000 children have been immunized so far in Northwest.
Indignation at Russian bombings in Helsinki as League of Nations opens. Finnish ski troops along a two mile front clash with Russians in Karelia Isthmus while heavy fighting reported at Viipuri. Finland claims anti tank gains 100 tanks destroyed since hostilities began. Soviet strength estimated at 200000 troops and two tank divisions on Karelia Isthmus with obsolete gear. Diplomatic reports say Britain to supply 60000 gas masks as Finland alliance moves form.
Numerous ships were mined or torpedoed with heavy loss of life this week. British forces captured the German steamer Henning Oldendorf with about 300 Germans aboard. Bowran was torpedoed off England’s west coast, killing nine and injuring others. Scotia was sunk in the North Sea, Corea went down off England’s east coast, and Rudolph saved crew from Gimble after it near Britain. Tarvelho, Aranjo and other Germans were intercepted near the Iberian coast. Finnish torpedo boat damage affected Britain as the conflict intensified.
Dr Max Hers of Sydney says the State Government’s ban on German doctors in New South Wales deprives the public of skilled specialists. He argues the discrimination contrasts with admitting Austrian and Czech physicians, calling the refusal to register qualified refugee doctors a cruel act against their own people.
Sydney report says Premier E Dwyer Gray of Tasmania announced last night he would relinquish his office before Christmas in line with an agreement with the ministerial Labour Party, passing power to Mr.
Mr J Hendry, president of the Associated Chambers of Manufacturers, says there is not enough skilled labour in Australia for expanding industries. He notes many new industries will start next year due to import restrictions since the war began.
Colour emphasis in homes drives use of red washable walls in kitchens and bathrooms. Wunderlich Durafile sheets mimic 4 by 4 inch ceramic tiles, ready for painting, offering easy installation on old walls and saving freight costs. Duratile can be cut, nailed, and erected like timber. available from builders and timber merchants statewide.
The Farmers and Graziers Co operative Co Ltd reports an 11 502 bale catalogued appraisal submitted Monday the 4th. The selection includes Barraba Mudgee Temora The Hunter Valley Gunnedah and Riverina areas with standout clips from Tenterfield Ryde Park Wagen Gundagai. Western districts show continued weakness though demand remains variable and prices are guarded by expert appraisal under official instruction.
R Congreve is set to resume the office of Deputy Premier and Treasurer amid ongoing speculation that he may succeed Sir Ernest Clark as Governor of Tasmania. The rumour persists as political reshuffles circulate in the territory.
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