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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1939

Page

2

Colossal share pledge dispute hinges on bank security

In a 1931 Supreme Court hearing, Jane Aague Erlang sought an injunction to stop Australasie from dealing in shares bought through Ward and Company. The case contends the shares lodged with the bank were meant as security for an overdraft and that the bank wrongfully detained and refused to hand them over. The hearing was heavily contested.

Sas Supreme Court Jane Aague Erlang Festal The of Australasie Dealin Ward and Company Ite Tola

German war aims in a Hamburger Fremdenblatt analysis

A Hamburg Fremdenblatt commentary outlines German aims to dominate and control Europe. It argues for a balanced power order with a European statute, cautions against Polish state expansion, and suggests Britains wary role in accepting a German led peace, while noting potential neighbor reactions and the Gestapo symbolizing dominance.

Europe Brrth Foreign Ofice Germany Reich Alsace Lorraine Low Countries Denmark Adriatic Ukraine Hamburger Fremdenblatt Gestapo Britain

Empire Air Force Recruiting Starts in Sydney

A Sydney recruiting drive for the Empire Air Force begins with a call for twenty interviews and a welcome of applicants in the metropolitan area. Medical screening will determine acceptance with a rate of one hundred applications weekly. successful candidates advance to airman pilot training or reserve roles.

Sydney Manuay Empire Air Force Thuralay Jiti Rewervers and Gunnels Bydney Emipire Air Warer Lw Royal Australian Air Force Endara Air Force

Pipe Band Uniform Fund Appeal for Sun Battalion

Canberra event promotes a December 15 fundraiser at Albert Hall to raise 200 pounds for uniforms. Canwest Highland Booiery Pipe Band, led by Pipe Major J Rows, will pipe the Sun Battalion militiamen home from Halfway Station once uniforms are secured.

Sun Battalion Canberra Canwest Highland Booiery J. Rows Highland Society Tas Albert Hall Devember

Milk Board Inquiry Into Bribery Allegations

Melbourne reports the Royal Commission heard evidence at St Stephen's Hospital about bribery suspicions involving Parliament members. Speaker Tunnecliffe testified as questions about alleged graft were raised. Dairy leaders questioned whether union action could influence members.

Melbourne Royal Commisson St. Stephen's Hospital Legislative Assembly Tunnesli Tunnecke Ne’ Coromimioner Gillies Dairymen's ‘Asoc Ila Parliament House Tunmeciatte Gillen Hie

Military canteens and policy debate reported after interview

A rough transcript notes a late night interview with Archdeacon Hammon of Sydney and ministers discussing military canteens and policy. The report indicates government shift toward its policy aims and potential actions involving military entitlements and funding.

Ume Benziest Archdeacon Hammon Sydney Alona Mengtes

Migrant flow gains for October in Australia

October shows no permanent population gain of 1088 at Mt Fraction as refugees continue arriving. Commonwealth Bureau figures list 498 Germans and Austrians and 48 Poles with landing permits prewar, British stock arrivals at 903 and 468 departures. Only two Italians arrived, tourism declines with 2802 Australians returning abroad and 422 leaving Australia temporarily.

Mt. FraQion Commonwealth Bureau of Canaua Bradetion Tua

Hotel profits and misrepresentation claim heard in Sydney

In Sydney the Supreme Court heard a case involving hotel profits, with a broker describing historic profits of around 84 per cent for a publican. The suit, brought by Joseph Schumask against The Devil Altering site Crown Mute, seeks £1,000 in damages and centers on alleged misrepresentation connected to Regent Street. The hearing, before Julie Owen, proceeds with four individuals on the claim.

Sydney Eid John Henry Mantial Ely Wa Toshey Supreme Court Sin OM/S Hannah Julie Owen Aly Toseph Tia Devil Crown Regent Street City

Abattoirs to Resume After Industrial Settlement

Abattoirs will resume operations tomorrow after a truce between the Meat Industry Employees’ Union and the Minister for Industry. The agreement ends a strike that affected about 1,000 slaughtermen at the ex-hastatra facility and follows negotiations led by Mr Go’ fan.

Sydney Tate Tumle Bush Ne Meat Inditry Unive Mininor Fo Deahour and Industry Mr. Go'fan Xhastatra

Moratorium Aimed at Soldiers Rights During Wartime

Government plans a partial moratorium to safeguard service members investments. Key provisions include postponing mortgage principal and purchase money payments, protecting dependents, and shielding sellers from equity loss. Banks and financial institutions are expected to cooperate to shield homes and investments of sailors and soldiers.

Poldiere Ant

Krauchen Gat and the Cause of Blinding Headaches

The fragment suggests a patient named Krauchen Gat suffers blinding headaches. A medical claim discusses internal waste, toxins, and a liver tonic, implying treatment to stimulate bowel action to prevent toxin buildup in blood. No clear date, place, personage, or credible source is provided.

Krauchen

Readers Views on Canberra Meeting Costs and Cros Society

W. J. Shaws of Canberra division Australian Red Cross Society voices concern over Canberra division meetings and the cost of entertainment at business gatherings. He notes tension between local business meetings and the Victoria League event, urging reconsideration to support the Australian Red Cross effort.

Ballon Canberra Ie Coste Cornell Australian Hed Society Byska Nehavaper Loway Ifonny RAS Grose Gerta i Businens Cornel Wan Victotia League Tae Shaws Jonaident Diviton

Red Cross Canberra Division Appeal Receipts Totals

A scanned Canberra Red Cross appeal list records received funds across many departments and banks including Commonwealth Bank Bank of NSW and Parliament staff. The tallied total shows 4380 45 with numerous entries from government and public service branches.

Rppeal Fy Asolely Cwealth Bank Parliamentary Libmay Bank of N.s.w Ze Cenovoor Ponsi Starr Asim Ingiaen McTaggart Inter Central Administration Ani Savey Ry Ja Observatory

Remand On Murder Charge Amid City Fire Losses

Melbourne reports a remand on a murder charge for 18 year old William Franklin amid extensive shop fires. Two cottages and main thoroughfare buildings burned. damage estimated at 3,000 pounds. Police said the victim, Ani De Vous, died from bullet wounds last November 48.

Melbourne Wiliam Franklin Mur Moree Hix Coro Nee Ar Ani Thur de Vous Bullec

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