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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1939
Page
5
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Sydney report states regional doctors are expanding access by opening rural practices. Officials say up to seven hundred positions could be created to meet demand, with about forty trained personnel expected to relocate. The cabinet discussed funding and incentives to attract doctors to underserved regions.
The Workshire Observer noted a postponement of Sydney wool mules in Bradford to avoid missteps in price and buyer trust. It warned that rushing a new clip under current conditions could hurt both sellers and buyers, urging caution until market signals stabilize.
Fragmentary report from a Melbourne inquiry describes accusations related to a fire at a Nevae mill. Names and details are garbled, but the text indicates multiple men present during the incident and attempts to set a blaze using matches.
NSW industry shows mixed signals with factory employment steady yet below peak, while wholesale and manufacturing sectors report resilience. June factory output hits a record value for wartime months, but half year totals dip versus prior year. Urban Sydney demand drives rising building permits and vehicle sales climb, with 328,300 vehicles in total by end July.
AYDNET Tuesday report that Premier Mate ie hopes a plan will be evolved to assist wheat growers. The Premier returned from Melbourne frustrated that no agreement was reached at the conference. Melbourne Tuesday notes the Premier of Victoria Duncan withdrew from the Premiers Conference and the Commonwealth Cabinet discussed the Wheat matter. Cabinet will resume sittings tomorrow with a decision expected.
Melbourne Tuesday report says Minister for the Interior Ben Lor Full warned workers not to go to Darwin unless they have a definite job. He noted June July arrivals from Western Australia, with 100 unemployed and 78 more landing August 23, while locals struggle for employment as builders plan lay offs.
A public notice invites attendees for a private portrait project and meeting at Hotel Tuesday August 3 at 2 pm. Addresses include Cronulla and Ainslie area venues with references to accommodation, furnishings, and goods wrap duties. Submissions requested by day’s end with contact to Mrs Edwards and Mrs Armstrong.
The article discusses Danzig under Prussian rule and postwar claims about Polish efforts to divert trade from the Free City. It cites Polish Information Bulletin figures on transport through the port, naval logistics, and the shift toward Polish port development including Gdynia, alongside COP industrial zones and power plans for Poland's defense and economic growth.
The report appointed by the Lords investigates road accident prevention in Crest Britain and covers all aspects of road use. It recommends measures for drivers pedestrians cyclists and vehicle construction to reduce crashes and improve safety, urging Australian authorities to study and implement effective controls.
A historical note highlights how quiet tyres over the past decade improved riding comfort as suspension and tyre engineering advanced. It discusses earlier tyre noise, then the shift to refined, quieter running, the impact on perceived nuisance, and the role of tyre construction and tread design in reducing squeaks and disturbances at speed. The article emphasizes both comfort and reliability and mentions manufacturers balancing sound with wear.
Article notes decline of horse breeding as mechanisation grows in Dryland agriculture. It cites wartime import shocks, government figures on 1981 horse and foal stocks in Wales, and shifts toward automobiles. It mentions trotter breeding as a valued national asset and outlines government encouragement of European trade and training despite changing times.
Transport Minister Beale announces proposals to tighten penalties for driving offences. The bill targets serious penalties for drinking and driving and aims to reduce injuries from traffic incidents. The measure includes new rules for license suspension and enforcement across the road network.
The text notes changing shares of national income from investment, with 1930s figures showing a drop in income producing facilities. Public utilities and plan construction spending fell markedly after 1929, railway construction slid from 750 million to about 100 million, and private home investment fluctuated, dropping under 300 million during the Depression before partial recovery by 1928.
A note suggests the tour of the Austratian rugby team may be cancelled due to the international situation. The decision hinges on concerns about safety and geopolitical tensions affecting travel and matches.
To day the taxation measures were reviewed by the state legislative body. Further details were considered as officials debated potential changes and financial implications for the levy and public funds.
Sydney council reveals revised fat cattle section for the 1940 Royal Agricultural Show. New classification based on weight limits with specific face provisions to guide entry and judging.
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