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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1939
Page
6
A report details an engine and tram trouble disrupting service at Brunette Downs. The incident delayed a train bound for Sydney, with expectations that the aircraft would carry passengers freight and mail onward.
A fire swept a large olive mile wheat crop for over four hours yesterday as 200 men fought the blaze. A boy boiling a billy started the outbreak when a gust of wind carried sparks into dry rain. About 400 acres were consumed before the flames could be controlled.
A London report details Rhodesian air force contributions to the empire with 100 airmen training outside the colony. It notes costs rising from 250,307 to about 2,000,000 pounds yearly after March 1940 as another 100 men are called up and the air arm expands to three squadrons amid Rhodesia’s small European population. Also mentions Herr von Mundt leaving Rome for Berlin.
Australian Trade Commissioner in New Zealand Mr C E Critchley reports on extending Australian manufacturing to New Zealand. He notes that while New Zealand manufacturing growth may cut Australian finished goods trade, demand will rise for other manufacturing inputs. The export trade to New Zealand has been strongly labeled for wise pease and many Australian pioneers live close cane sections in New Zealand as branches or affiliates.
London sources report Bradford refuses orders as spinners cite delays in Maivhux deliveries and a reluctance to accept yarns. Trade remains able to absorb civilyn requirements while exporters face supply difficulties.
In a House of Representatives session a single applicant for the Second ADR was rejected after medical reexamination due to physique concerns likely from nutrition. Rejections numbered 901 with deformities and injuries including flat feet hammer toes and prior war wounds cited. Regional totals show 43 rejections in Victoria and 4 in Navy South Wales. New Zealand led with 7 rejections.
A government report today found that a gun crew mishandled the mechanism causing a shot to be fired at the fishing boat Dolphin in Middleton Harbour on October 12. The fatal hit killed skipper James Brassel. no culpable negligence was established and no public inquiry was ordered.
Report from Davos Platz Switzerland that author Liewillyn Powys died today. The notice notes the death occurred this Monday, with details sparse and no further statements from family or publishers at this time.
State lottery bydyney Tuesday. Lottery No 641 drawn with major prizes listed. First prize 64803 Diany orbond syndicate D L Tecces GA Rowdern and Sonn Redfern. Second prize 64004 Great! pectations syndicate J Kevin errylands Rantns Spring. Third prize 82027 Gavel Luck syndicate J Hing 88 Renez- Noir Street 2yitney Hoan. Prize 682 drawn Sunday morning.
A new GM Holden factory in Sydney will begin producing cars and trucks in January. The plant at Page will employ about 500 workers, with daily output around 60 units, and a capital cost near 270.5 million. The construction should finish within five months.
The Permke is given arw wie gance In this hair area designed by Guilaroft for Rowalind Russell. Back and front hair are separated with a cross-turned part, brushed up and back in a roll ending in two fat curls, held tightly above the curls with a large grain bow.
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