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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1939

Page

3

Bombay Prohibition Sparks Massive Enforcement Push

Bombay enforces prohibition with 800 guards and 1,000 extra police, outlining employment plans for displaced workers. Non-Anglo converts face restrictions on liquor purchases and religious ceremonies receive scrutiny, while ads for glist and memorials are banned.

Bombay Sania Exeine Department Government of Ahmenhad East Taal Lalanda Hombay

British Employment Figures Stand Amid Labor Market Data

Fragmented OCR early summary shows UK employment data with figures for June. Mentions total workers, wind and nominal counts, and references to dates in a garbled London context. No clear names or organizations clearly identified.

Aid for Rural Industries Under Tax and Tariff Support

Commonwealth Statistician data cited by Prime Minister Menzies show estimated assistance for primary and secondary industries reaching at least £37,500,000 for the financial year. He noted direct and indirect aid from Commonwealth and State funds, tariff protection, and price fixing to stabilise prices and foster Australian production amid uncertain international trade.

Commonwealth Statistician Mennlea San Aderella Mrnzius Commonwealth Assistant Dex Slave

Oil drilling and dredging plans discussed by Mr Webb

The minister for mines and specialists in Auckland discussed petroleum drilling and gold dredging prospects in New Plymouth area. Webb noted 400000 pounds possibly invested and anticipated survey, lease terms, and staking for future exploration projects.

Canberra City Expansion Progress in Essential Services

Canberra expands essential services with large gangs laying pipes and sewers. New mains extend to the Tay Mal y Park area as housing construction grows. Building activity shifts northward to Nor Alnwlie, with about 400 cottages in various stages of completion. One large Enger contract nears completion.

Ene Tuener Laker Tay Maly Park Netherm Nor ‘Alnwlie

Cleveland strike pickets clash with police

In Cleveland on Monday a clash between strike pickets and police injured about 42 people and caused damage as protesters tried to force access to a plant on a disputed contract. Police dispersed the crowd, later violence erupted again around municipal leaders’ arrival. windows were smashed and several arrests made. Members of the Committee for Industrial Organization led the strikers.

Cleveland Ohio Seversi Plateecory Inca Ganered Moore Picieta Tame Gen Alrmame Mr. Burton Matety Neaal Ntrtkern Committee For Industrial Orgentantion

Triple Murder Narromine Mysteries at Dubbo Court

Detective J Burke told Bubba Court Moss charged with murder of Bartley will stand for trial. He led police to a reserve where a bag was seen, two boys reported seeing something in water, Moss claimed he did not kill Bartley there and said he is dead but not his body there.

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Death in Fire Shocks Sydney as Crime Suspected

In Sydney a fire killed 84 year old Jary Barnes and a woman named Mishin? The scene revealed possible murder and arson. Police det Sgt A Nye and Scotland Yard detectives pursue Forbes and other suspects as investigators examine charred remains and motives amid claims of foul play.

Malo Jary Barnes Almont Pont Mortem Mishin Ramos Ar. Chartes. Taylor Péople of Sydney Jin Lynch Bond Australia A. Nye Wai Dre Jonn Wolcott Thors Barnes Thom Scotland Yard Bull Bombay Forbes

Death of former statistician Mr C W Wickens

The death of Mr C W Wickens is announced. He served the Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics from 1906, became a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries in 1921, and influenced major schemes including superannuation and national insurance. Wickens assisted in drafting key bills and was a noted public servant, survived by his widow and two children.

H. Wickens Lnte Wickens Commonwealth Batiste Actusry Aston Common Wealth Bureau Ceraue Bratis- Wea Doronae Western Australia Gayertente Common Wealth Actuaries Australia Commonwealth FW. Burford England Conference of Earle Page Howe

Blain calls for advisory group to aid Darwin plan

Neglectful remarks from Sydney report indicate A M Blain, NT representative, urged forming an advisory committee of technicians economists and business men to help the Commonwealth Government tackle Darwin issues. Binin criticized the Works Department blaming Parliament and the present Government for alleged neglect and delays.

Sydney Commonwealth Darwin A. M. Blain Northern Territory Binin

Tax Proposals Outlined By Prime Minister In Wellington

The Prime Minister presented taxation plans to the Acting Finance Minister and the House of Representatives. The proposals include higher company taxes and an increased excise tax on beet sugar, aimed at broadening the tax base. Details on basic rates and implementation were discussed without finalizing figures.

Wellington Niz House of Representatives Ghia

Obituary: Mr Scoresby Routledge Passes at 80

ROUTLEDGE LONDON Monday announces the death of Mr Scoresby Routledge age 80. Educated at Oxford and University College Hospital he journeyed with Micmacs in Central Newfoundland and later became head of an East Africa survey. He led a whaling inland voyage from 1913 to 1916, covering the Austral and Gambier groups, with the Royal Crushing Tub award recipient. The survey was renamed in 1920 and continued for two years.

London Scoresby Routledge FEA PALA Routledge Oxford University University College Hospital Newfoundland East Africa Peeble Pirthia

Judge Backhouse Dead at 88 in Elisabeth Bay

Judge Alfred Paxton Backhouse dies at his home in Elisabeth Bay aged 88. He retired from the bench 1% years ago after a long career spanning seven decades. The obituary notes his quiet life and refusal of honors.

Sydney Alfred Paxton Fisabeth Bay

Gaol Term Given for Reckless Driving Incident

In a case heard by the court, Senerities pean by reckious driving, Eaule Appleton, on trailor, received a two year sentence to reformative detention. The trial referenced the Supreme Court and noted the driver’s sentence followed a conviction for reckless driving.

Eaule Appleton Trailor Adattion Ince Fia

Fire at hospital in Wellington belatedly checked

A morning fire at Wellington Hospital caused fear among staff and 180 patients, but nurses reported no injuries. Most patients remained safe while investigators search for a cause and assess damage amid tense hours for hospital staff.

Wellington N.Z Tuowlny

Death of Mr R J Archibald Servang Toews The Sath

The obituary notes the death of R J Archi Bald Servang Toews a wealthy man and former general manager and director at the Tre Fran Milling Company in Juvenelund.

R. J. Archi Servang Archibat Juvenelund Wealthiogt Tre ‘Anc Milling Company

Death at Railway Station in New Zealand Centenary Day

A fragmented report notes a death at a railway station during centenary events in Wellington. The article references a man named Miggins, a refugee, and a protest involvement by locals with unclear details amid chaotic phrasing and partial identities.

Five Everest Expeditions Highlight Himalayan Feats

The article surveys five expeditions this year in the Himalayas, including German, American, Polish efforts and multiple peaks over 25,000 feet such as Nanda Devi and Kanchenjunga. It notes dramatic climbs and tragedies, with references to K2, Nanga Parbat, and the allure of Everest.

Ring Himalayas Deere Ste Timsee Jaya Europe Kanchenjungs Nanga Parbat Nanda Devi Kemet Niguntalnerrs Uney Otentinta Penral Abrusul Smythe Mallory Irvine Gave & Grant Petit Thea Kandhen Nan Wilkon Byerget Winimater Kenchenjungs Jwin Austen

Fragmented Sydney gaol disturbance report

A garbled 19th century style note describes disturbances at a Sydney gaol with references to officials and legal matters. The readable fragments mention a minister and justice, with uncertain names and dates, indicating a chaotic record of a prison incident and subsequent proceedings. The text remains partial and unclear about specific actions or outcomes.

Unclear hotel trading alteration contested in Sydney meeting

A chaotic record reports a motion urging the government to refrain from any Eileen Dion in hotel trading, carried at a local meeting in Sydney. The discussion referenced underground engineering and permanentations, with papers backing a measure for liquor control, noting a historical figure as a killer in relation to drunkenness in Australia.

Sydney Tumany Eileen Dion Australia

Eskimo Ingenuity In Harsh Northern Wastes

From an Alaska Greenland study, Weyna notes Eskimo cleverness in surviving frigid seas. Hunters use flexible whalebone spears and bone darts to lure wolves and access open water. Kakimo one man boat and seal hide framework aid travel, with driftwood and sapling construction.

Waar Oh Witlon Lo Wonder Alaskea Tarewi Greenland Mr Weyna Waikato Mit

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