Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1939

Page

3

Death sentence plea tests government resolve in Parliament

An Australian parliamentary session debates a death sentence case as Mr Kelly seeks reprieve. Ministers argue for justice and discuss mental condition, with Cabinet considering new representations. The House weighs evidence, while protests and political divisions surface amid calls for mercy or punishment.

Sydney Tueway Nat Ohanags Kelly Wadandsay Air Lang Treatt Invandty Kelly Rd Haffernan Ely Martin Summerind Holoway Anne Motdorge Wallace Triashe Aticles Iealency Streter Mair

Explosion at quarry wounds foreman in Sydney district

A quarry explosion injures Thor Sydney foreman, 40, of Terry Hill, badly hurting his face and neck. He was knocked over and his clothing burned as workers reported lingering explosive residue.

Thor Sydney Ythtman Foreman Terry Hill Sree Aman Ray

Government Proposal Triggers Debate Among Teachers

The government plan to bar teachers from political activity raises concern at the annual meeting of the South African Teachers' Association. Dr Jean van der Pel argues for stronger discipline and ethics enforcement, while critics say fears are exaggerated and aim to keep classroom politics out of schools.

Johanneseung Jean van der Pel Houth AfMealyeachers’ Association Ivan der Pol Eaunell Uechers Dinizaparres Vaialel Poela Anxioua Hs Hae Syne Liestaan

Mapping Britain by air survey to aid government work

A British plan uses two air mapping firms Air Craft Operating and CL Surveys to produce rapid photographic maps of Great Britain for the Ordnance Survey Department. Weather limits Britain to about two survey days, while empire-wide mapping expands into Canada Australia Africa India and South America for geological archeological forestry and water resources.

Great Britain Han Britain Africa Ordnance Survey Department Erin British Empire Empire England Canada Australia India South America

Obituary of District Pioneer Australia Gibbs at Queanbeyan

Obituary records the death of Mr. Australie James Gibbs at Braidwood Hospital after illness. He was a long time resident of the district near Queanbeyan, left a large property, and was linked to the Gibbs family prominent in the region. The notice lists surviving relatives, former occupations, and local ties including Willamsdale and Boura areas, with names of many local connections and mourners.

Labour Malr Vvaitionn Australie James Gibbe Braidwood Butra Queanbeyan Froe Gibbs A. J. Qibor James Gibbe Royum Whitt Gmb Willock Bydney Cooma Mount Campbell Burra Chamlet Jamey Gibbs Jasenibh Queanneyan Ito Onote Wendin Howiluen Gibbs Binghl Willamsdtnle Pat Casaphe Kramarr Wwe Aga Livi al Reales Masur Guicusuyrel Tellowans Rivne Atarotd Eilley Tyearn Svein Naialan Emin Bale Clydney Mtr Eyal A. Zahnet Derby Gwen Queanbeyan Hospital Maclin Byrme Chui Stan Thesmond Ryd Wincksman Giehrt Harrie Dindy Joyce Robert Sinimundathuerett Cutter Stra J Pooley Mirx Jasin Moore And Mix Gil Peden Mrs Wells Ez Gibbons Bhayly

Trial Date Set After Defence Claim in Woman Assault Case

The case centers on Albert Phiyer Shtelaie and Yogrovinns accused of intent to cause bodily harm during an August 1 incident in SA. The prosecution details Reeves allegedly striking a rat and a witness statement from Sinclair presented to the court. The defence says the accused acted to protect a woman amid the alleged threat.

Sydney Tyesnia Wwe Uae Arun Dy Hardwickr Ima Ebinge Iulay Albert Phiyer Rees Sinclar Reeves Amu Eydney Igive Balyley San Ingham Shack Ecetare Wualloll Forges Atv BaVley Ehiteman Maby Mtor UW Waters Phebe Bet Popune Une Amd Wvsatiy

Death of Mr. J. E. Gregory at Canberra

Mr J E Gregory aged eight years and a resident of Cotter Road Canberra has died after a long illness. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Gregory. Survived by a widow and several children. Funeral held at Kinjelani Cemetery Canberra.

Jos E B. Gregory Awa Cotter Road Canberra Mfr Mira Thamargory Gregory Department of the Infavior Ain van Meld Biel Hout Thomas Nesenuighters Topsy Constance Wd Helen Graves Moyrison Royntis Shureh of Kinjelani Can

Visit of American Tennis Players

An obscure clipping notes a visit of American tennis players to Perth from South Australia, with unclear details. The fragment references travel, likely exhibitions or meetings, but specifics such as dates, names, and outcomes are unreadable.

The Canberra Times

Bet​ter farming and local bureau activity report

Fragmented OCR text references farm work, local officials, and scheduling notes. Mentions Queanbeyan area, AMULET, Caplan, Lease Aunt, and a buggy detail. No clear event, date, or outcomes. Core items appear as stray phrases from a news page, not a cohesive story.

Ancient Treasure Unearthed in Grover Temple Vault

A dig in Athens unveils a hidden trove described as the most important find in Grover's era. The team reports a chest of valuable objects and an ancient temple context, with the discovery linked to a long sought after chiel treasure.

Athens Grover

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lysaght's Wade Commonwealth Lysaght Brothers & Company Pty. Limited Bridge Street Sydwey Euciey “Lysachto J. Gibbs Blue Crossen GE. Cone Cans Shurn Carsidy J. E. Gregory Passlag Baier Vines Nat Sturto Perth Seplesney Turklet Giraviathre Runivean Haspitals Abika Gueklehen Kartal Ataturk Inatruatrese Amasra Woolcott Forbes Queanbeyan Bureau Mre Merkats Mort Street Braddon A.C.T Penny Singleton Danny the Dog Larry Simma Arthur Lake Columber Blondie
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication