30 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
1
A historical note cites that many retail and wholesale butchers owe creditors between 900000 and 1000000. It argues that indiscriminate shop openings overextend credit, causing failures and unsettled debts. Limiting shops could cut overhead and stabilize meat prices.
In Sydney on Thursday a Labor member Ean Sydney faced suspension as the House debated the National Inquiry Bill. During committee discussions Ward accused Treasurer Mr Canvy of corruption calling him a "dirty, low vile" and a "wealthy wine." The major suspension passed with all votes.
Sydney report notes a tragic accident where a child wore urine pajamas ignited by a candle flame. Fire officials warn that such clothing and open flames pose severe burn risks and urge guardians to supervise candle use and keep flammable attire away from heat.
The House agreed to amend the National Insurance Bill to provide sickness benefit from the fifth day instead of the seventh. The bill then proceeded to the Senate for consideration.
Police report an attempted robbery against 70 year old Eleanor Pike of 300 pounds at Newtown Bank. Two young women, ages 10 and 25, presented forged withdrawal slips. teller questioned the signature and the pair vanished. Detectives arrested no women and charged the two with forgery.
Melbourne inquest into the death of Flying Officer A F Chalman found the pilot misjudged airspeed during a stall and crashed at Whittlesea. The inquest recorded an accidental death verdict based on evidence from the crash.
A removal motion targets Judge Walls of the North Territory Supreme Court alleging unfitness for office due to expressed opinions and repeated advocacy of flogging convicted natives. The filing argues his Honor’s views render him unsuitable for a highly responsible position.
Stock market notes show 2440 head of cattle yarded with a firm market. Bulls sold to £14, cows to £10, best hams 42 shillings, good quality 39, ordinary 10, others 25. Sheep 17,000 penned, market 1 shilling 98 pence dearer. wethers 15 to 12? wait. lambs 15 to 30.
Air chief Sir Edward Ellingthale discusses potential attack bases for strategic air power. He notes Holland as a possible but uncertain option and says Keeborne aircraft would be ineffective under current conditions. He plans to remain in Australia to study matters, expresses no need for extension, and praises BRAVA personnel and the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation at Fishermen's Bend Victoria.
A fragment indicates today’s market showings for bulk parcels and assorted farm products. Prices are given in varied formats with items including potatoes, cheese, honey, maize, millet, chaff, lucerne and other commodities, expressed in pence per unit or per bushel with multiple unclear figures.
Judge Edwards in the District Court granted a separation to Edith Charlotte McGirr. Patrick McGirr faced grounds of cruelty. The judge found Mrs McGirr's evidence credible and noted Patterson’s testimony appeared implausible. They married in 1917. McGirr was a retired farmer who later became a money lender.
A motor cycle rider Edgar Phillips aged 23 was pinned under his bike after a collision with a motor car at North Richmond last night. Petrol sprayed and caused severe facial burns before he was extricated and rushed to hospital where his right leg thigh and wrist were found fractured. An immediate operation was carried out. The car occupants escaped injury and the car was only slightly damaged.
In an all night sitting the House of Representatives pushed to close the current session amid intense debate over the Supply Bill. We. Brongn declared that Me, though the remarks are unclear, the chamber pressed toward final adjournment as officers and members debated fiscal provisions and deadlines.
McEwen declared his alliance with the UAP after pledging no join in a composite ministry while Cameron pressed Cabinet criticism. A loan bill of £150,000 to enable transfer of New Guinea Capital from Rabaul to Salamama was introduced and passed all stages. W M Hughes chaired the measure as war talk framed the world scene. House adjourned at 7 80 this morning for 8 1 hours with aims to finish the programme before tonight.
A cryptic plea to Mr. Gollan asking the bookmaker to continue operations a while longer so punters may recover losses. It asks for inquiry into gambling at nonhotel institutions and for clear regulation of Parliament refreshment rooms as common gaming houses within the Act, ending with a nod to democracy.
Report from industrial circles suggests a possible reduction of shunter hours from BS hours to ours over a fortnight without pay loss, potentially ending the Enfield work to regulation strike during the weekend.
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