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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1939

Page

4

Bush Fire Arrangements and Volunteer Structuring Noted

The article outlines rapid action plans for bush fire response led by local officials and volunteers. It lists captaincy, secretary, and treasurer roles, a committee of individuals, and arrangements allocating districts and resources. It notes insurance inquiries, fuel supplies, and the need for landholder preparations along with a plan for interagency cooperation between fire services, police, and forestry.

Ayonry Reisay Kauunul Amergyncy Unat Amlat National Emergency Services Tonking Sasta Telegmpha Ind

Church Services Spotted Across Town

Church bulletin lists a range of services including Holy Communion and morning prayers at multiple parishes. Readers are invited to join Evensong and instruction, children's services, and sermon hours led by various clergy including Rev. T. Whiting and Archdeacon duties noted.

Ho Timpson Beanber Vas SC Baule Hermon Everlin and Bermon Hees Ty E. Whiting Thisend North Ainslie Holy Commanion Syenahet May T. Timpaun Moly Comummien Mall Rvanwong Atchamaran Mabertaon Allen Weeley MC K. Mughes Rerturtai Mau Batty Norman AL Tao Ander Rane

Canberra housing plan aims to expand wartime builds

Canberra develops a broad housing plan with an allocated fund of about £1.8 million to extend wartime housing and new officers and men quarters. The program includes road and water works, and a public works push to complete low wage housing by 2040, with a focus on expanding Manuka and Kingston facilities and upgrading transport and engineering services.

Duntroon Air Force Perantel Publc Transport Branch Kingston Modelvetiought

Primary Products and War Effort Highlighted in Debate

The speech by Mr Cameron defends the primary producer role in wartime and argues for fair returns and tax duties. He notes exports of wool and mutton reaching high weight figures and stresses sacrifices by producers as essential to empire welfare. He calls for fair rewards and shared burdens for primary workers.

London Thurday Une Zeaand Lowneid Lercantile Finance Company Were Brown Brown Ayowey Priday Tra Cuumity Party Gams Sren Imuiton Moxie Huttey Ave Linner Haavint Ehen Mr Cameron Ruth Cameron

Export Ban Eased for Sheepskins to Allow Limited Trade

The Customs Department has lifted most export restrictions on sheepskins, allowing exporters to ship quantities comparable to December levels. A temporary exemption was granted in November, with ongoing operations noted. officials cited storage challenges and policy needs. The license period is indefinite but renewal each month is anticipated until further control measures are deemed necessary.

Customs Department

Parliamentary Staff Dinner Marks Commonwealth Association Festivity

Members of the CommonWealth Parliamentary Staff Association attended a Thursday evening event hosted to celebrate the association's efforts. Guests included notable officials from the PNDNC Service Charity and others, with speeches by Bir Re A and Mr. Mawre, praising cooperative planning and communal entertainment.

CommonWealth Parliamentary Minke Wal Moan R.A. Mestowhl Pndnc Bervice Mitchell Mawre Matenell Okura Pup Natie Korie Ward Napthall G. Mauhder Meatian Thomas Chrissie W. Hinekian Alyernlly

Moon and Planet Times From Amateur Sky Observations

Readable fragments show celestial timings on a calendar weekend. Entries mention Moon rises, various planets including Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn with specific times and short notes like setting and am/pm indicators.

M Vines Moon Weld Srag Adujor

Man's Inhumanity to Finland and League of Nations

A passionate critique condemns the League of Nations for failing to protect Finland from aggression. It argues that nations were misled into trusting Geneva while atrocities escalated across Manchuria Abyssinia Czechoslovakia and Poland. The piece urges decisive Allied action to defend Finland and uphold justice despite political complexities and Russian military pressure.

League of Nations Geneva Lovce Thire Manchuria Abyssinia Czechoslovakia Poland League of Nationa Britain France Finland Norway Sweden Rusain Justic Rumia International Austria United States Italy Europe Hatin Nockr

Weather survey fragment at Canmenea Wan Aud Fiesta

Fragmentary weather item notes 8 pm 20.80 unit temperature estimate 3 pm 750 degrees and 40 degree wind velocity 0 and 24 hour forecast at Canbors aerodrome with NAW Oph L U junction data for 24 hours.

Canmenea Wan Yolon Aim Dayton Mazimunt Wekeon Oph Canbors& Aerodrome

Personal Governor General Gowrie Receives Loyal Birthday Thanks

The Governor General Lord Gowrie received a message of thanks from the government and people of the Commonwealth of Australia for their kind and loyal wishes on his birthday. The note expresses appreciation for the well wishes and the enduring friendship between Australia and the realm.

Lord Gowriehan Australia

Forgan Smith Denies War Planning Report

Rydney Friday update cites Mr Forgan Smith denying a Canberra war proposal attributed to the Premier of Queensland. He said the matter was filed and that talks with the Prime Minister and Mrs Moetysina occurred, though details remain unclear.

Rydney Forgan Smith Moetysina

Closing of Properties Amid Winter Growth and Dangers

Property owners in Belconn and Parkwood face compulsory closure as winter growth accelerates and drainage concerns rise. Notices name J.C. Moore and Bann ant Kilby Bax, with attention to Parkwood properties and nearby Grinderss Falla on the affected tract.

Nemeron J.C. Moore Bann Ant Kilby Bax Belconn Parkwood

Import Control Restrictions Not Serious

The Minister for Trade and Customs Mr Luwent criticizes import controls as not severe, saying Australia would suffer if restrictions were loosened. He argues limits on essential materials affect importers and would strain foreign exchange and supply, warning of potential price effects.

Rydney Tiritaln

Church Christmas Services and Plans Across Parishes

A garbled church bulletin details Christmas services across England and nearby areas. It notes archdeacon broadcasts, parish prayers, community carols, Sunday and weekday services, choir performances, and a Christmas party for children.

Alien Migrants Regulations To Be Reviewed

The Commonwealth Government reviews postwar migration policy under a special inquiry. The aim is to shape postwar migration, with a pause during the war seen as a valuable interval for study. Early investigations suggest tightening intake and standardizing methods to manage alien influx.

Red Cross Supplies Forward to Support Australian Forces

The Australian Red Cross announces an upcoming shipment of relief goods for troops. The consignment will include blankets, pillows, clothing, medical supplies, surgical items, and towels. These comforts are prepared to aid sick or injured soldiers during transport and service.

Red Croat

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A brief note presents a garbled snippet with unclear names and actions. The readable fragment mentions a foul and a number four, but essential context and entities are missing to form a coherent summary.

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