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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1939
Page
2
The notice lists funeral details for the O Rourke family with services at Mourke's Funeral Parlours and interment at Presbyterian Cemetery Quen Heyan. Attendees and attendants are to attend the service on a scheduled day in November.
The notice states the proprietors accept no liability for any advertisement, no guarantee of appearance under any heading, and that ads must be submitted before 3 am the day before publication. It warns advertisers must consent to terms and be responsible for content and payment, with space and name formatting requirements.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss British rules and libel aboard a London correspondence. It suggests a lack of seriousness and mentions law, military and naval terms, with unclear references to Merw and Ararat in a convoluted note. The readable parts indicate commentary rather than a clear event.
Large crowds watched police search for a reported crocodile seen by a temin crawlent near a road. Plaster casts are being taken of the footpads for identification and will be sent to Sidney Mumuirs. The search continues tomorrow as authorities pursue the monster sighting.
A wave of anonymous accusations targets a Canberra cafe proprietor amid union pressure and proposed inspections. Documents cited by critics prompt discussions of legal authority and potential compulsory statements under a new Attorney General initiative.
A parliamentary critique argues £14 800 budgeted for a George V statue in Canberra is wasteful. The piece urges redirecting funds to urgent civic needs including a university college building, a modern hospital, and early steps for Canberra University College rather than memorial sculpture.
A government pageant in Canberra Saturday featured Governor General and Lady Gowrie among guests at a concert to raise funds for the Canberra Division of the Australian Red Cross Society. The event, held at Government House, drew numerous dignitaries including Lady Wakehurst and Lady Dugas, with service members from St John and local volunteers in attendance.
A 54 year old man named Gilespie was struck by a motor car near Uriarra and died. The inquest will be held in Canberra. funeral arrangements to be announced after the service at the Presbyterian cemetery Queanbeyan.
Amid verdant surroundings at Yarralumla Government House the Red Cross garden party drew over 1200 guests for the fundraising event. Lady Gowrie and other dignitaries attended as fundraising auctions for the Central Council’s welfare fund yielded 129 pounds.
The Central Council of the Australian Red Cross plans immediate collection of overseas relief items. A meeting at Albert Hall Canberra will decide distribution to military camps and state chapters, with a focus on clothing, linen, books, and medical items. A mobile blood bank unit and convalescent hospital support are also under study amid war needs.
A garbled 1920s style item notes Red Cross office operations and oaths. Mentions Army IMC and Second ALP members, with references to a Sunday and Wednesday schedule. Indicates a wave of railway travel and clothing signs, a closing period until New Year.
Clifford Huntsman gave a refined recital at Albert Mallon Hall in Canberra, arranged by the Musical Society to aid the Red Cross and Canberra Volunteers. The pianist displayed mastery in Bach, Scarlatti, Debussy, and Beethoven, with notable warmth in Lichnowsky and Perpetual Motion studies, while vocalists Hugh Robinson and others contributed in several group songs. Attendance honored the Canberra Red Cross Society and Volunteers with thanks to performers and supporters.
A garbled summary references Gerwan Colon Landon and a former secretary discussing Dominion loss and colonial status. It notes that de Ceyman colonies had not been restored to that country and mentions potential conversion into faval and military banex for the Allies.
A garbled note reports Major General and Mrs Rupert Downes among guests of the Prime Minister and Mrs Murley at an evening event. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
British navy reports sinking of three German submarines after mine action near West Africa and Cape Verde. Survivors rescued from the Watlanl and other vessels as air and sea forces strike, freeing ships and prompting diversions toward port.
An uneven fragment describes a church recital with a Vio linist Mrs Gratton and others performing in a rural area, followed by a brief note about Rumania selling ships and British interests acquiring vessels at Colusa amid weekend activity and markets.
Sunday night at Warwick the Secretary and his minions praised a policy seen as foolish. Eden stated this is not a war for conquest but a clash of national ambitions. We seek no new rights for natives or Belgian territory. we fight to live, in freedom and peace, avoiding any drive for international supremacy.
The Commonwealth Government imposed import restrictions under licensing to preserve dollar and foreign exchange for the war effort. Prime Minister and government officials expressed sympathy for those affected but emphasized wartime needs over compensations. The policy aims to divert imports and boost wartime spending while Australia seeks greater exchange with the United States.
Fragmentary report notes tanners manufacturers and others involved in boot making material are instructed to account for stocks held on November 34 at prices and through a process addressing supply and price concerns.
FX Schmeider secures A grade monthly medal with net 47 after a tight round Saturday. He sets the day’s benchmark, boosted by two penalties, as R grade medal goes to R Ratton. Schmeider earns promotion to A grade. prize pool notes include $3 low key awards.
The Air Ministry announced that most of the Australian flying boats had been delivered before the outbreak of war and were stationed in Britain, with crews from Australia en route and additional aircraft deliveries ongoing as the program continued.
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