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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

20 Dec 1939

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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1939

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2

Britain's War Effort Vast Behind the Scenes

An Australian minister outlines Britain's mobilization for total war. He details Army expansion to 32 divisions, a France-based 200000 troops with 1 million in reserve at home, Navy growth, and rapid Air Force and industrial mobilization. He notes 10,000 pilots in fortnight, eight commandos, and massive production gains.

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Britain France Nazi Germany R.af Middle East India Malta Far East Siegfried Line Royal Air Force Fiete Arma British Ministry of Supply Admiralty Air Force Great Britain
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Lad Falls From Lorry Injures Leg in Canberra

Nine year old Clive Southwell son of G. Southwell of Waketick Gardens fell from a moving motor lorry at North Ainslie yesterday morning. He suffered a crushed leg though the bone was not fractured. Canberra Ambulance gave first aid and he was taken to Canberra Hospital where he is progressing favourably.

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Clive Southwell Southwell Waketick Gardens North Ainslie Yesteray Canberra Ambulance Canberra Hospital
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Presentation to Nurses at Queanbeyan Meeting

At a Queanbeyan V A D class gathering on Monday night Nurse M Bowers and Miss M Walker received tokens of appreciation from members for their valuable work since the class formed.

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V.A.D Queanbeyan M. Bowers Misa M. Walker Clase, CO Rr
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Bran New Doughnuts Debut On Menu

A vintage recipe notes Bran New doughnuts using All Bran cereal for a nutty flavor. Mentions ingredients, mixing steps, fry temperature 270 F, and yield of 14 dozen doughnuts about two inches in diameter.

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