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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
3
Queanbeyan Municipal Council passed unanimously a motion pledging loyalty to the British Empire and will forward the resolution to the Prime Minister. Alderman W B Freebody led the drive, calling it timely and applicable to other Commonwealth councils.
Import regulations for goods from non patrolling countries caused widespread confusion among firms. A special desk answers daily queries as authorities contend with anomalies and complex rules, leaving traders frustrated by disorganized trade policy.
Large Queanbeyan audience expected to witness McConville's Wild Australia show with champion horsemen from multiple states and famous buckjumpers Rocky Ned and Swanties. The program features bucking bulls, donkeys, mules, ponies and clever acts. Admission 2s or 3s with half price for children. reserved chairs 1s. Seating for 2000 under cover.
At Flemington yards 49 000 sheep and 4 712 head of cattle were yarded. Trade was irregular and values eased slightly for all descriptions while overall quality was fair. Buyers operated cautiously with quotes showing ewes, lambs, bullocks and best beef ranges and per 100 lb prices.
The store offers a small bottle of Eau de Cologne to every customer as a holiday token of appreciation. One bottle per person, while supplies last.
An auction sale of interest Lo Tag dents of Canberra will be held at Lake Burn South Coasty in early January. The listing notes 7 to 10 acres near Seastate 4 and Price's Highway with 100 yards to Lake Burt. Access includes all modern conveniences and a college facility nearby.
Canberra University College secretary notes many lecture entries received with a 1940 program planned across commerce law and arts. Regulation allows an Accountancy Institute pass to count toward commerce course requirements, with early enrolment urged and leave options for military service noted. An official handbook with subject details and recreation facilities is available on request.
Three valuable one year student ships are offered by the government tied to the National Standards Laboratory in Sydney. Open to science or engineering graduates with research experience. Fields include physics metrology and electro technology. Winners depart for England early next year for training at the National Physics Laboratory. Value is £300 plus £250 travel allowance. Applications close on Saturday.
Rome reports regular air services across the South Atlantic between Rome and Rio de Janeiro will begin on December 22. The operation marks a new air link and expands transatlantic routes for Italian aviation.
Officials urge Canberra residents to cut water use as the city faces a potential supply crisis. If per head consumption rises with real summer heat, restrictions will be unavoidable. Cooperation with the Department is sought to avoid limits on gardens and household needs.
A young man in civilian clothes faced his judge as the court noted a terrific crime history dating back to age eleven. The case described a long criminal record spanning several years before the current offense.
In yesterday’s program a 500 meter event near the adjoining course drew attention as Chub Fai prepared to check Cpenieh. The race featured swift entries and wagering interest from SP. bookmakers observing closely.
With many new houses and other services, the pumping plant faces heavy demand. Householders are urged to report leaks and defective fittings at once and to water gardens only in the evening to conserve the water supply.
London correspondent reports The Times that the Government refused a trade union demand for automatic wage increases to offset rising living costs. An official note warned against a wage-price spiral and signaled no immediate change in policy.
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