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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
6
Government regulations amended to empower seizure of buildings or sacks for wheat storage. Compensation to be paid for property taken, terms set by the Board or minister, with existing contracts under dispute and owners not liable for failure to fulfill.
Report from Rome notes plans to repatriate Germans from Italy at month’s end. The text mentions Gestapo officials and high level talks with German authorities, indicating coordination for removal and return amid wartime flows.
Detective Boswell described two young men in the Quarter Beast one today as active state criminals. James Bingleton, 19, received 1½ years for reserving, while Alexander Col War, 22, got six months for larceny. Fines applied. one sentence overlapping with prior terms.
Herbert Maxwell Martin of Blayney, 18, died at Manly District Hospital yesterday from injuries sustained during a picnic when heavy steel supports collapsed. He was found with internal hemorrhages after the accident at North Rand.
A government statement says the decision to reopen the Yangtse River to foreign shipping will be put into effect in two months. The note underscores the planned resumption of international maritime activity on the river and signals a formal timetable.
Sydney reporters note Havkey Bennetl will clash with Ron Mc Laughlin for the Australian water weight title on January 28. The bout headlines the program, marking a key middleweight showdown in the national scene.
Elliott defeats Frank Touma at the anime match billed as the state junior lightweight championship event. The bout crowned the new junior lightweight titleholder in a regional contest.
Melbourne Thurming reports the Commonwealth Government received word that Mr Menles broadcast in fight was clearly received in most countries it was sent to. Overseas congratulations pour in as the program gains praise.
21 year old Va descendant of a famed composer consents to a Monday evening violin recital at Hotel Canberra during a special Christmas Dinner. He plays a 1681 French violin, has performed across Europe and Britain, and has appeared on the BBC network. His wife accompanies him, a Canadian. Copsneagen reports the Swedish Navy has made harmless mines found off the west coast.
Canberra Division of the Red Cross Society reports received amounts toward the appeal. The note itemizes sums pledged or received, reflecting early fundraising progress for the Canberra branch and the wider relief effort.
Dr L Burgin interview highlights cost of a modern shell at two thirds of the war price. Britain plans higher consumption as a factory reports. Burgin signs a contract for 28000 pounds for extensions amid extended supply aims.
The Prices Commissioner extended controls to cover goods produced and manufactured in Australia, widening the scope of regulation to manufacturing and retail sectors. The order, issued yesterday, sets out new price rules and enforcement to stabilize costs across the economy.
Texas emergency report states Frank Morgan and his wife were injured as a car rolled over at high speed after a tire blew out. Their son suffered minor bruises and other relatives received cribal injuries.
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