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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1939

Page

4

Public auction notices and probate alerts from Canberra

Regional notices show sealed bids for timber removal at Pierce’s and transport of 80 000 super feet, with bids due Tuesday December 19 1989, plus probate declarations in ACT Supreme Court for Selwyn Mitchell Day and Stephen John Simpson with accounts filed and claims invited by January 9, 1940. Legal representatives Davies & Woods act as proctors in Canberra.

Dverior Canberra Pierce's Kingston Act Department of the Interior J. A. Carrodus Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory Selwyn Mitchell Turramurra New South Wales jRoyal Naval Reserve J. M. Milla Davies & Woods Proctora Northbourne Avenue Stephen John Simpson Sydne Mills Davie Woods

Canberra Broadcasters AGM Notice and Property Fire Warnings

Notice lists Annual General Meeting details for Canberra Broadcasters Ltd with date time and venue at Mort Street Braddon. Also includes security cautions about grass fires and restrictions on picnicking shooting or trespassing at Belconnen Ginninderra Falls Uriarra Station Fairlight Station and Uriarra Creek with notices from multiple property owners.

Canberra Broadcasters Ltd Mort Street Braddon WK Nolan Secretacy Kilby Ebros Parkwood Fairlight Station

Davies' Pharmacy Offers Free Christmas Cologne Gifts

Davies' Pharmacy Kingston invites all customers to receive a 4 bottle set of Eau de Cologne today only. The promotional gift aims to share Yuletide cheer and encourage shoppers to visit the store at 14 Lowies.

Davies’ Pharmacy Kingston Davies’ Pharmacy 14 Lo Wies

Weather Report from Canberra detailing barometer and temperatures

Canberra weather brief reports a 0 a.m. barometer of 20.78 inches and 3 p.m. reading of 29.72 inches. Temperatures show 9 a.m. 66, 3 p.m. 75, max 60.4 in 24 hours, min 41 to 51 depending on reading, wind W at 0 a.m. and 3 p.m., max wind 33 mph at Canberra aerodrome.

Canberra Sereen Gray

Road Safety Message Urges Holiday Care Across NSW

The Road Safety Council of New South Wales calls for tightened precautions during the holidays after a year of rising road incidents. Col. M. F. Bruxner warns that more vehicles on the road may raise fatalities, urging clergy, media, pedestrians, and drivers to hasten slowly and exercise care to prevent a repeat of Christmas tragedies and to reduce the road toll in the coming year.

Road Safety Council NSSW M. F. Bruxner Australa New South Wales Reed Safety Council

Import Control Concessions Made

Government reviews the import control regime following a customs department assessment. Changes affect licensing and quotas, with exemptions for certain orders and conditions tied to prior deliveries and dollar pressures. A broader review is anticipated in the New Year to ease restrictions while preserving policy aims.

Customs Department Commonwealth Frees Comm Laport

Public Service Administration Training Insights at Canberra Meeting

Professor Copland addresses a combined meeting of the University Association of Canberra and Public Administration Body Group at Hotel Civic. He warns that modern administrators face vast tasks amid rapid change driven by science and psychology, urging training to prepare for governance across treasury, taxation, labor, industry, and regulation.

Copland Universiy Association of Canberra Civic

Britain Open to Peace Talks in House of Lords Debate

In a House of Lords debate, Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax said Britain is always prepared to negotiate and that the door to peace has never been closed. Lords Darnley and Arnold urged pacific approaches while Lord Balfour warned that peace requires German readiness, not just Allied concessions.

London Britain Lord Helifax House of Lords Lord Darnley Lord Arnold Lord Snell MD Peate Germany Lord Snett Foreign Office Lord Halifax France Commonwealth Service Conland

Ice Conditions Work Debated at Industrial Commission Hearing

The Industrial Commission's Full Bench considered Riversone Company Ltd seeking a variation to permit work in 12 degrees of frost. The award currently bans work below 3 degrees below zero and the commission slated an early decision.

Sydney Industial Commission Riversone Company Ltd

Minister Holt to inspect Newnes shale oil field tonight

The Assistant Minister for Supply Mr Holt will arrive in Jeff Sydney for Newnes and review the old field to determine equipment needs for extended production next year. He plans to discuss the matter with the Cabinet on Monday.

Sydney Mr. Holt Jeff Sydney Newnes

Australia resumes second military call up in NSW quota

Amendments gazetted to extend registration for compulsory training after Scullin era suspension. January or February registration for those over 14. NSW expects about 20 000 militiamen to undergo three months training by next July with Uni of Sydney students aged 21 urged to report.

Scullin Sydney Sydney University Australia Menangle N.S.W

Burston Named Chief Medical Officer for Overseas Service

MELBOURNE authorities announce Colonel Burston of South Australia will command medical services with the Second A.L.F. unit bound for overseas duty. Nearly all doctors and nurses for one hospital unit have been selected for the mission.

Melbourne FR. Burston South Australia A.lf Australia

Gifts to Soldiers Get Sales Tax Exemption Consideration

The Acting Treasurer Mr Spender announced Canberra plans to amend the Sales Tax Act to exempt gifts for Defence Forces from sales tax. The exemption would cover items donated by organisations for free distribution to service members and require a certificate for each purchase. If legal hurdles are overcome, exemptions may extend to goods supplied for troop use and retained after service.

Laval Spender Canberr Commissioner of Taxation

Detained cargoes on German ship spark Sydney protest

The Sydney Chamber of Commerce declares forthright protest over enemy cargoes held aboard a German ship. The report notes merchant concerns about wartime shipments and the unclear status of the Minden vessel as authorities seek clarity on cargoes and safe passage amid hostilities.

De Valera Re-elected Fianna Fail Leader

London reports Mr. de Valera won another Fianna Fail presidency. He states Ireland seeks a quick settlement but warns the war will be small compared with the present and notes forces oppose unification while a solution might lie in transferring British loyalists from Ulster to Britain.

London de Valera Fianna All Ireland Elre Uiter Britain

Post Office Telegraph Messengers Named From Canberra Exams

The following candidates passed the Canberra examinations for appointment as telegraph messenger Ray Grocott Peter L Gaughwin Desmond L A Holt James Amenan Kenneth F Percival Leo P Curtin Geoffrey H Ginns and David Meche

Canberra Ray Grocott Peter L. Gsughwin Desmond L. A. Holt James Ameman Kenneth F. Percival Leo P. Curtin Geoffrey H. Glnns David Meche

Nurses' Registration Board announces exam results

The names of successful candidates from examinations held on November 14 16 and 16 were released tonight at Canberra Community Hospital. Lillian Dunn listed with Ann Weizejaan in the Midwifery Branch.

Sydney Nurses' Registration Board Canberra Lillian Dunn Ann Weizejaan

On the Air To Day Program Schedule Highlights

A dense radio timetable lists segments across the day from News and Music to School Broadcasts and Cricket reports. Highlights include The Sydney Orchestra, Chopiniana, The Pearlfishers Trio, and various devotionals and weather updates from Canberra Time and TBS.

Afc JAR Dazer Rune The Pearlfishers’ Trio Freta Coyne Jim Davidson Professor Annalds Amaterdamian Gladyn Moncrieff Mager Alagers Melba Acy 2FC Canberra TBS Recordinga Ett

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