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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1939

Page

5

Training plan adopted for Royal Australian Air Force

London reports the Royal Australian Air Force will implement a new civilian training approach for all personnel. Mr Fairbairn notes expanded use of civilian training, under FAAP supervision, with study of advanced methods and cooperation with military leaders. He will visit France and Australia to review organization and training progress.

London Royal Australian Force Wal ‘Ain R.A.F Mr. Fairbairn Aiki Australia Fairbairn Uniatry France Im ii

Canberra Swim Club Dudi and Duntroon Members Intract

Canberra swimmers from the Duntroon and RAAF areas face disruption as the farmers for water polo begin next year. A carnival features juniors and a 38 yard dash with new marks, while open handicaps for freestyle events are planned and clubs invite members to enter.

Dudi Membara de Duntroon RAAF Blam A.C.T Audrey Marie C. Taverner Bain Hardingeen

Mt. Morgan fire guts bush centre area

Fire destroyed most of the bush centre in Mt. Morgan causing about £60,000 in damage. A bucket brigade battled the blaze at one stage they considered blowing a building but crowds prevented the blasting.

Brisbane James

Warder attacked at Lang J Renitentiary

Manuscript reflects a Tuesday incident at Lang J Renitentiary where warder Keri R Murper sustained serious head injuries. He was hospitalized after an assault described with fractured bone and a punch. Rescue efforts, later noted, occurred at Harper's residence before transfer.

Aydney Lang J Renitentiary Yeaterdy Wear Keri R. Murper Jaconbra Naw Harper

Sydney Alderman Crick Elected Lord Mayor in Silent Vote

In Sydney on Tuesday after four years on the city council Alderman Crick was elected Lord Mayor. Voting in his favour were twelve councillors with Alderman D. as the opposing candidate, a former Labour member.

Sydney City of Crick

Welfare Fund Drives Support For Candarrs Volunteers

A fundraising drive by The Candarrs Volunteers Association aimed at aiding dependants of volunteers and troops in camp shows one quarter of the fund allocated so far to relief and comforts. Chairman Commander R Garmin notes substantial expenses and plans for a garden party and a charity cricket match with proceeds to the fund. Subscriptions include Works and Services Branch, Department of Interior, Commonwealth Parliament, and central administration, totaling £49697 8.

R. Garmin Rulief Garsin H. J. Gates Government House ACT Manus V.W A Dept. of Interior Commonwealth Stateporia Association

Canberra Ladies Choir Delights Wet Night Audience

A Canberra Ladies Choir concert at the Aled Wesley Church hall drew a loyal crowd despite rain. The conductor de Baltena led a high standard program with varied choral numbers and soloists, praised for their performance. Proceeds benefited Vestey and Reid Church Trusts and the Ladies’ Choir.

Wesley Church Hall Canberra My. de Baltena Wales Mendelssohn Talea Vienna Woods Densa Isuan Ives Eiger Sampson C. Daley G. Anna Mitchell Beth Turner Russell Grg Joris Harry Sanderson Green Pastures Mise Bmyra ‘Vardill Brahe J. Bunt Offenbach Mre Mitchell Sotoiste Mee Bruce Sp Jin Phillipa J. Fo Shipa Barratt Wei Hunt Cowen Ena Mire Lili May Welch Miter Marjorie Flouston AR. Patera DM Vautin Vestey and Reid Church Goole

Wool Scheme Boosts Australian Wool Exports Outlook

In Sydney on Tuesday the wool industry discusses the weg purchase scheme. A Degustation from the Ped grated Bloramens and Packers highlights job losses of 13,000 sorters and classers since implementation. Australian Wool Board chairman Sty Daisiel Kelly cites immense potential in the American market amid a 130,000,000 population and rising living standards.

Sydney Benatar McLeay

Notable Painter Endorses Natural Colour Views

A statement declares that only the artist's natural colour views are endorsed with their fame. It emphasizes exclusive trust in the artist's own color representations and suggests wider public recognition of these works.

Poison in Whisky Case Garners Tamworth Trial Evidence

In Tamworth Police Court on January 24 1038 William Henry Bird faced charges of administer ing poison to Gladys May Green with intent to murder. John Joseph Barry and Evie Alexander Goodman testified to witnesses and items found including a whisky bottle with white residue.

Tamworth Wiliam Henry Bird John Joseph Barry Quworth Gladys May Green Mark Yan Evie Alexander

Robbery at Moone Junction Garage Caretaker Attack

Brisbane report details the armed robbery of James Warne, the Moone Junction garage caretaker. Three men confronted him with a revolver, assaulted him, bound him, and rifled through his till, taking almost ten pounds. No suspects named yet.

Brisbane James Warne Moone Junction

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