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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1939

Page

4

Presentation of Towa Unite trophies by brigadier Miles

Canberra militia notes a Tuesday night parade on the grounds of the Censuw Building where Briga ter Miles will present trophies to members of the Towa unite of the Brad Battalion. Readable lines list various unit members and their champion ship awards in a muddled OCR style.

Towa Brad Battalion Miles Clg Dso Piole Trowbridge Wiest Bowre Cypha Blakey BNH Tna

Trapped in Flat Fire Report Confusing Notes

Fragmentary OCR text describes a fire incident with unclear details. Mentions Nevin, Dar Witt, and hospital transport. references police involvement and injuries but lacks coherent facts or places. Likely a local fire incident note with incomplete names and sequence.

Bydney Pliny Nevin Porta Ty Ingurey Avery

Unclear RC Members Engage in Public Duty Effort

Fragmentary notes describe RC members and others involved in a duty publish act and Cross purposes with names and places oddly garbled. The text mentions individuals such as Mint Brexity and Jane Bradify and references locations like Koala 4 and Talopea Parke with a mix of roles and honors.

Pitorky Fey Cirnan Auniur Junigre Alrecton Edine Ania Grange Promaters Luine Fry Jane Bradify Tunwavaeddan

Boy Scout Group Granted Use of Scramnell Chambers

A Boy Scout group was granted the use of Scramnell Chambers on Wednesday, August 8, by Tyrwre. The decision allows local scouts to utilize the facilities for meetings and activities pending any further conditions.

Screamnell Chambers

Religious and civic notices amid Ottawa Canada trade talks

A string of church services and ceremonies is noted, including Eucharist and sermon dedications at St Patrick’s Braddon and Royal Military College. A Canada New Zealand trade extension discussion follows a dawn to evening schedule, with references to meetings between ministers and expected outcomes.

Prather Fiaga Sawards Aermot Robjartion North Atvolje Hall Ame Baty Sarmaah Me Laod Braddon Holy Communion Royal Military College Canada Rmaly Baxland Canadas New Zealand Muley St. Patrick’s Baily

Canberra flag given to Columbia Wesley in historic ceremony

A crowded Canberra ceremony presented the flag to Columbia Wesley amid references to Christianity and national unity. Speakers including Rev. J. Hi Allen and Rev. Dr. Ad. Walock noted religious and civic ties, with the event marking Canberra as the symbolic capital in a commemorative exchange in New York.

Ad. Walock Mane Zak Pat Aundey Beto Anthony Ctr Congregational

Labour Unity Party Friction Continues in Sydney

The Industrial Labour Party faced internal strife as a special conference convened in Sydney to resolve differences. It aimed to unite Labour forces by Easter next year, address leadership issues, and decide party positions on executive appointments and reading of the Daily News.

Sydney Lang Nowe Labur Party Laour Party Durpose United Labour Movement New South Wwest

Wheat assistance debate on constitutional responsibility

The discussion centers on federal and state roles in funding wheat relief. The Commonwealth and States dispute who bears financial responsibility, while concerns about fair distribution, market impact, and long term control shape positions. The text argues for clearer responsibility alignment and better marketing organization to aid farmers.

Aus Peresha Bala Smalles Commonwealth

Spender Opposes Pre-Selection In Warrnambool Ballot

In Warrnambool ahead of the Commonwealth election, Mr Spender pledged to withdraw if pre-selection ballots were held as a tense standoff grows. He warned he would sever ties with rivals if the ballot occurred, and supporters noted Sir Archdale Parkin’s likely backing to secure the seat.

Bydney Hriay Spender Warrin Archdale Parkint Archdale May

Canterbury Canberra Church Events and Services Schedule

Church gatherings and dedications across Canberra and surrounding areas described. Details include parish services at St Johns Armocuw, a Special Wuther wation Service, Eucharist and Children's Service, address by Canon Edwards, attendance by Canberra Grammar and Glebe School pupils, and a parade with Rev. Mackond officiating. Also notes on Young People's Sunday and Women's Fellowship activities and a forthcoming Canberra Presbyterian visit.

Munaay St. John Chucah Bughand Ucloly Chucah of England Buchan St. Johns Armocuw Fettiece Ony Saul Engi Thia Sarvles Paula Canon Edwards Canberra Canberra Grammar Betool Ehle Archdenona Peach Seiviger Pat Bam Rey San Io Roy MG. Arthur Arthor Wai Allan Aetvion Arthur Will Orth Amulia Meadden Gondure Mackond Aimubie Propia Aouth Ney Woods Yasn Ben Goulburn

WHEAT STABILISATION TALKS DELAYED IN AUSTRALIA

Melbourne reports a delay in adopting a Commonwealth state wheat stabilization plan as Victoria stands aloof. Premier Dunstan attended but did not join, conference adjourned with no agreement on cost sharing or constitutional routes. Canadian and Sydney notes follow, discussing price support and production controls.

Melbourne Victoria Commonwealth Tomight Vietarin Dun Itama Queensland Coulline Tir Bulcock Italy Mamely Pune Pris Mensies Staten Teemanis Snavs Canberra

Anglican Boys High Commission Flag Debate Ends

Generally accepted tonight that there was no posal plan functioning with Vie Hanmanta outai de Ita scope. MPs expressed the view that those Sinies were not prepared to oppose the ates in theatchemie, likely by 4 bounty. The CEMA and CED area with 1 John's, Cano a father and son social st Hopetoun room at the .W-2 Wednesday eight. During the High Commissioner term Mason Jack discussed private jarembership for the Chore placa where material ee obtain that something wish ialane could aid the Church and state. The Leader of the Country Party Jane in Quermalind declared the dag was received by archdeacon Hibertxus and G Maundet. BRISBANE Friday.

Menslen John Cano Hopetoun United Kingdom Union Dach Pela Jane Quermalind Mr. Mabet Hibertxus G. Maundet Anne Biv Geoffrey Bom Sunany Wewie Brisbane

Fortifying Dried Fruit in Wine Production Debate

A garbled report outlines a policy debate on fortifying wine with dried fruit derivatives. It references the Export Bounty Act, ministerial actions, and concerns over overproduction and eligibility for fortification. The unclear text discusses thresholds for fortifying dried fruit in wine and potential fiscal implications.

Military Cabinet Spellings and Names Chronicle

Fragmentary OCR lists names Madaud Unnerat Franco Dae and general ranks. Mentions empowered 12 task force and army collaborators. Unclear context.

Madaud Unnerat Franco Composiiion of Vis Cma Sunt Seneral Rene Vane Beigoeder Oe Ata

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