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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1939
Page
2
Canberra Court Damages and Fines Reported
Damaged text from Canberra Court records shows a note about a case yesterday involving Lieutenant H Goodwin and others. A fine of to tenhalfpence and a change of charge related to drunken behavior appears, with reference to property at Lea Korshawy near Gasherse and Dutembir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
H. Goodwin
Brandes Oieson
Inboweer
Wis
Iain
Lea Korshawy
Gasherse
Dutembir
Fragmented Weather Fragments From Unknown Page
Weather section shows garbled readings with numbers and places unreadable. No clear locations, times, or valid measurements due to OCR errors.
Astronomical Data Oddities from a December Almanac
Fragmented OCR lists celestial timings for Venus Mars Jupiter and the Moon, with rise and set times and periods noted in a cryptic sequence. The garbled data lacks clear dates beyond Tuesday December 10 and includes erroneous terms and punctuation.
Enemy in our midst and the Soviet threat in Australia
A wartime naval and political analysis warns that enemies within threaten Allied nations. It cites internal Communist influence, Soviet propaganda, and underground activity in Australia, urging vigilance as public order struggles to curb the spread of subversive power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
Troy
Greece
Iliuin
Allice
Russia
Rosie
Britain
France
Communist Party Dafenda
Australia
Australie
Canberra
Setisn
Midat
Education Vote Sparks Teacher Critique in Newtown
In Sydney and Monany amid an angus conference, educators critique the Minister for Education over the November vote and ongoing federation tensions. The Federation denounces delays and questions the government’s handling of reports and polls as a deputy and opposition member participate in a platform event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Monany
Newtown
Mdu
Ewe
Drummond
Federation Supports President Victory Declared
The Taucharw Federation by 851 to 44 expressed confidence in Ye Federation s officers. The Leader of Vee State Opposition Mr Molesti advocated the ruling of the schooling testing age from Tuesday to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydnet
Taucharw
Oppoalion
Mr. Molesti
Military plane crash near Richmond and Darwin
A Lockheed Electra carrying 10 members of ALE to Newcastle crashed near Richmond, burst into flames, and minor injuries were reported. All soldiers were evacuated. the damaged machine burned near bush country close to the railway line, while another plane later landed at the Darwin aerodrome after attempting to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Richmond
Alf Fein
Elman Darwin
Lockheed Electrafiner
Newcastle
Rickenand
Point Cook
Vitoria
Darwin
Commonwealth Govienmant
War Timely Speech From Australia Proclaims Unity
The Prime Minister answered accusations of weak wartime resolve by stating Australia fully supports the Allied war effort. He noted Labour Party divisions but affirmed a broad national stance favorable to Britain. The speech, translated into multiple languages, aims to reach international and domestic audiences with a clear message of unity and determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Australis
Wenalea
Great Britain
Canberra Pilot Wounded in Combat on Western Front
Canberra pilot Den Gheen of the Royal Australian Air Force served with the Commnwealth Service on the Western Front. Wounded in the thigh, his sarphone was shot away by a bullet. He remained a messenger for the Commonwealth service from 2093 to 1096 before leaving to join the RAF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den Gheen
Canberra
Bheen
Tan Fe Mach
Sheen Wan
Robbed friends angling suspect pleads guilty in court
Ernest Meall, 32, a tradesman, pleaded guilty in Central Police Court to stealing property and money valued at 0/13 from Nathan and Wat estanced 0 ele month herd labour. Constable Staton said McAlister had been in the air force for tin weeks, introduced by associates, then robbed victims at their homes. The Interior Department plans action on fishing licensing and river access as use of the riverfronts by landholders is restricted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Avid
Arnold
Central Police Court
Ernest Meall
Trcreftsman
McAlatar
Lend
England
Tevimpore
Mosler
Cnargen
Saeling
Aileck
Nathan
Wat
Staton
McAllister
Cabinet Rebuff Over River Frontage Mining Disputes
The Commonwealth Cabinet rejected a plan to form a special tribunal to resolve mining land disputes along a river. The move involved the combined mining unions and landholders fearing disruption of operations. Labor affiliates urged unions to refuse support to firms that blocked river access, amid tensions and emergency measures discussed at ongoing meetings.
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Olwing Seferten
Woldwing
Ted
Moxt
Vouervs
Banka
Pranent
Mande
Seton
Ama
Raula
Aston
Military Pay Revision Overseas Australia Army Rates
A plan to revise overseas pay for Australian Army personnel is expected after a War Cabinet meeting in Melbourne on Thursday and Friday. Prime Minister Mens, returning to comment, noted Cabinet uncertainty but acknowledged government concern over mixing Australian and foreign currency payments and the need for a unified method. The proposed system would allot 3 shillings from Australian funds and 2 shillings in sterling for the remainder, with broader application if feasible. pay for those in Canada and other regions requires further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xaon
de Rauchéu
Malbourne
Mensiee
Simon Pre
Te Saaney
Canada
Shark Meshing Debate Claims Public Funds Waste
In a July 5 1938 hearing barrister P E Vans condemned the shark meshing program as a waste of public money intended to satisfy emotional distress. The case involved the ship Mary Ellen owned by Benbow Terrace and the Shark Meshing Patrol, with their claim for salvage after the vessel Mary Ellen was towed to Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wea
P. Evans
Benbow Tie Opera
Relief Works Mydney Denial Delayed State Defense Jobs
A fragment reports that relief works in Sydney were denied by the state government while Commonwealth funds were being arranged for works, with 850 000 pounds made available and 650 workers rationed. Three hundred men remained under Commonwealth control awaiting defence work status.
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Rehr
Common ‘Wealth
Ute
Poison in Whisky Tarnworth Trial Report
In Tamworth on Monday William George Foote a chef accused William Henry Bird a drover of administering poison to Gludge May Green on January 22 938 to murder her. The Roaring was tested by Bird who asked who would kill and Bird replied I am at quite Mire yet. Bird was committed for trial with bail refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
William
George Foote
Polles Court
William Henry Bird
Bird
May Green
Ball
Unclear Text Summary of Historic Item
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions Commonwealth coat arms and Canberra with unclear date 2980-40. No coherent event or names clearly identifiable for a fuller summary or distinct entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almieriand
Commonwealth
Canberra
Maniac At Large Probed After String Of Incidents
Police investigate sightings and possible crimes as a maniac is said to be at large in suburban areas. Authorities search sites and urge residents to report suspicious activity.
RAF Casualty Report and Attack Incident Details
The dispatch reports civilian and RAF casualties from a morning attack. Ming Bully Cleary of Neutral Bux was struck in the head with an instrument and later died. The girl was rushed to hospital. authorities note a commotion and the attack's fatal outcome appears certain. A separate London casualty note lists Leichhardt resident 47 as among those harmed and suggests a fatal throat wound in a related incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming
Cleary
Bux
Hema
London
Leichhardt
B.A.F
Military orders in Sydney seal large contracts
In Sydney on Monday, starting orders for inspection of all agents and Frederick Stewart. The order ranged between 80,000 and 90,000 at Lay & Pale Contracts, now reportedly suspended at 50,000 pales of the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Frederick Stewart
Price Control Review Shows Mixed World Market Impact
An Australian price control review notes rising commodity prices in November and October as global conditions push costs higher. The analysis argues the domestic price system mitigates some effects, but warns the overall market remains vulnerable to world trends and shipping costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athough
Prieses Far Springs
Military Service Compulsory Training Path Set
The notice outlines compulsory military training and an oath requirement for eligible men. It specifies a test date around 30 1840 and mentions enrollment in country towns including Croakwell Kerra Morac Inverell Wallan and two others. The text emphasizes drafting eligible individuals into service and outlines locations for the training camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sory
Hee Castle
Croakwell
Kerra
Morac
Inverell
Wallan Feng
iGima
Advisory Council Acts On Drip Beer Regulation
The council resolved to request action to prohibit sale of drip beer in Canberra Rotais. A.B. Gardiner urged compliance with licensing terms and questioned allowing any drip beer to reach customers glassware. The council discussed preventing future incidents as a public safety measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
A.B Gardiner
Aaith
K. Downes
Gardiner
Deip Boer
Giasss
Connell
Anie
Bank debts dummy purchaser in conspiracy charge
Central Police Court heard evidence that Sydney Menuay acted as a dummy for a deal with Primary Producers Bank for 26 250 pounds and the Bookiah Loan and Finance Company. The case ties Ronald Bruce Walker MLA and three others to a conspiracy to defraud through the Woolcott Forte affair. Witness Smith testified in the charge against Forbes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Chao
Ronald Bruce Walker
Forbes
Ters
Youth Apprenticeships Mixed With Training In Canboro
A partially trained youth workforce is discussed with notes on apprenticeship schemes and local contractor hiring. The piece reports on trainees lacking full qualification for certain building tasks, with officials citing contractor responsibility and the need for proper training adherence.
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