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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1940

Page

3

Siman Battle Prep Captures Australian Forces On Airfront

London dispatch reports Australian troops under command of a mixed brigade carrying out a large scale exercise near Siman. The night bivouac and dawn assault featured trench to trench advances with blank artillery and bayonet charges as German/parachute scenarios were rehearsed under close watch by officers and field units.

London Vic Wiér Britain Ecole Jossea Hitler Peabodrd Atard Sree Alana Comef Enga

Italian Losses Reported With Officer Rosters

London dispatch cites Berlin radio lists 115 officers and ranks in action between July 16 and mid year. A second list records 41 officers and ranks killed on the western front.

London Berlin Warterm

A Day in the Life of a Minesweeper

A writer aboard a minesweeper describes a dawn coast scene with trawlers, the Reserve Lieutenant, and the skipper as they sweep for mines. The crew faces rough seas, tense wire work, and close calls, while memories of past wrecks and lightship legends color the voyage and the skipper’s grim humor.

Heavi Bearwell North Sea Teelan Faroes Drake Jack

Armed maniac captured in Adelaide chase

An armed maniac at large in the northern district of South Australia for nearly a week was arrested today by New South Wales police at Windamingle Station, 60 miles from Wentworth. He resisted briefly and was still armed.

Leutenant Thanlien Lanyer Adelaide Manisc South Austraajia New South Walta Windamingle Station Wentworth Cman

U A P CANDIDATES MOVE TO SUSPEND PRE-SELECTION ENDORSEMENT

The UAP council votes to call a convention to suspend national emergency provisions on pre selections for the House of Representatives. The decision aims to allow multiple endorsements and broaden candidate opportunity, amid strong debate on maintaining safe seats. Sir Sydney Snow leads the motion with support from state whip G Ardill as council members debate potential electability changes.

Sydney U.A.P Genesion U.A.P. Council House of Representatives G. Ardill B. 5 B. Stevens

Canada Floats War Loan

Ottawa announces a second war loan of 250 to 300 million dollars. Finance Minister Asley said terms will be set on October 6. Holders of 44 percent stocks maturing in October may exchange for bonds in the new issue, but exchanges won’t be exclusive of the total.

Ottawa Asley Stocka

Sydney Council Pushes War-Era Election Date

By nine votes to eight the Sydney City Council today require Government to hold the municipal elections on September 1 or as soon as possible thereafter. Cabinet had postponed all Local Government elections for the duration of the war and 12 months beyond.

Sydney

Probate and hearing notices from Australian Supreme Court

Legal notices set for hearing on August 20 1960 at 10 a.m. in the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory Patent Office Building Acton and Canberran matters include Dean v Byrne and Luton Newton v Bailey appeal and Finlay v Finlay. Probate of Amy Laura Tucker will dated October 10 1921 to Percy Tucker and Percy Reginald Tucker executor. creditors must file claims with Proctor 5 Rh. Phippard Royal Insurance Building Northbourne Avenue Canberra. Agents E A Leask and Nicholas Castlecragh Street Sydney.

Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory Holden Patent Office Acton, Can- Ren Supreme Court OF New South Wales Amy Laura Tucker Canberra Marriet Percy Tucker Iid Percy Reginald Tucker Rh. Phippard Royal Insurance Building Northbourne Avenue City E. A. Leask & Nicholas Ile Caatlereagh Street Sydney

State A.L.P Announces Donations and Croydon Bid

The newly formed State A.LP received 1000 pounds in donations from state and interstate unions since Saturday and another 2000 pounds promised. President Mr McAlpine announced after the executive met for its first session. The state executive was endorsed and a Croydon by election bid was approved with nominations closing Friday.

Sydney State A.lp McAlpine Croydon

Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Offer Digestive Relief

A period advertisement promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for biliousness constipation and indigestion. It claims vegetable ingredients gently cleanse bowels aid liver and kidneys and improve bile flow leading to renewed energy and looks.

Dr. Morse Dr. Maras

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