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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1939
Page
5
Fragmentary notes reference Vinnie and an eight pot quantity. Context unclear, with garbled wording and missing dates, places, and organizations. Unable to determine a clear event, outcome, or entities beyond Vinnie.
In a chaotic scene, unidentified forces engaged soldiers at night in Sydney the event sparked concern over security and regional stability with no official casualty figures released.
QNFERS and rownd in the decretery departmant of the interior announces an offer for concession of damn. The invitation closes at 2 pm on Tuesday 6 January for a dam with a 200 cable yards capacity on the Weniangerie Travelling Block Reserve in Canberra ACT. Obtain full particulars and specifications from the Property and Survey Branch, Department of the Interior, Canberra. J A Carrodus, Secretary. ATMENT OF THE INFERION
Government notices invite quotations for the tender period ending December 10 and January 2, with forms available at the Works Branch Department of the Interior Canberra Acton. Tenders must be addressed to the Secretary Department of the Interior Canberra and include project details such as external painting, Mowers, and supply of band and washing plant.
Bid up to 2 pm Tuesday for second hand 0 16 rails and fittings with delivery to site. Inspection available at convenient points. Applications to Canberra Department of the Interior Secretary in Canberra City. Situations vacant notices for domestic work and household tasks also listed with contact details.
Readable fragments from a February note mention Li and Jel at Unadilla with scattered references to Kendall and Durie Greecent. The text appears as a garbled collage of names, dates, and places with no clear event or outcome.
Income tax collections rise as the Commonwealth government accelerates assessments to fund wartime commitments. March to May notices shift payment timing by one month, prompting adjustments in taxpayers routines and possible interim charges on revenue. Revenue for the current year is projected near £14.8 million with substantial gains already realized from uncollected prior year taxes.
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research expects to forecast grasshopper outbreaks by monitoring high wind, rainfall, and soil moisture. Director Dr A ed Nichole notes forecasts will help predict centren and enable preparations for primary production.
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