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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1939

Page

3

No Opposition to Soldiers in Australia War Debate

Sydney officials report the Commonwealth Government will not permit any body to act against war efforts. Attorney General Hughes warns anti war factions risk suppression under National Security Act. Communists are watched as newspapers face potential bans for disaffection. Paris notes list 242 organisations affected by wartime controls.

Qydney Communwosith Gomstry Marty Mr. Hugtas Theyly Lander Country Party Thorby Australia Canberra Yeaterday Thorny Mile Attorney - General's Department Ional

Invalid Soldiers By Diry Thurning War Welfare Debate

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss support for wounded soldiers beyond a year and feasibility of hospital capacity. Mentions Comt Iwn Waalth Government and state hospital constraints for patient care on a fixed plan. The text is garbled but centers on funding and provisioning for veterans welfare and military hospitals.

Mate Hospitale

Wheat Restrictions Stir Melbourne Talks On Grain Demand

The Wheat Growers Association spokesman urges restraint on new limits and calls for Commonwealth consultations with growers before actions. Sub-agents are appointed to handle locally grown wheat, easing delivery through licensed receivers. Poultry farmers and small growers complain about new methods disrupting usual sales to local buyers.

Diatricia A.cary W. Cranawick Menu Street Quean~ Deyan FE. Woodger Moniro Moniro Btrott Australian Wheat Board Australian Capital Territory

British Motor Cyclists Recruited for War Service and Training

A historic shift in British defence policy recognises motor cyclists as key for military duties. About 10,000 recruits from England and the Commonwealth are being selected from a register of motor cycling volunteers aged 38 to 35, with training to convert riders into motor cycle units for overseas service and home defense.

Briain Marces Waa England Britain Australis Commonwealth

Canberra ALF Farewell Function Recalls 2nd ALI members

Canberra’s farewell for 16 Second ALI members includes over 80 locals. Sargeant Bravens and Private Russell could not attend. Canberra officials and business leaders join the tribute as the men depart on Friday night for Liverpool. The association secretary invites relatives to contact for attendance arrangements.

Serohn Feirateth Ruswell Altigether Canterra Ali Sargeant Bravens Russell Canberra ALD Waifars Yolalion

Road Accidents and Driver Alertness on the Road

The report emphasizes that over half of motor accidents result from collisions caused by hurried driving and failure to foresee dangers. It urges drivers to stay alert, anticipate other motorists actions, and be ready to act quickly at intersections to minimize collision risks. Key advice stresses watching both the approaching vehicle and its likely next move.

Mater Acceldente Daxard Colllaion

New Zealand Forces V C Holder to Command

Wellington reports that Major General Keyberg stated New Zealand forces can be relied on to command air security as he criticized German air raids. He said Germany has both quantity and quality of air resources but not as strong as Britain and France.

Secur Wellington Towwense Tarepeed New Zealand Ign Atlix Germany Barther Pilste Britain France Keyberg

Central heating debate delays Canberra Ottens talks

In Canberra and Ottens exchanges the central heating installation for Mr Burchell's residence becomes the focal point. A decision on installing central nesting is awaited as Mr Burchell, who has heating at his Cape town home, considers Canberra's winter climate and the Canadian government arrangements.

Camay Canberra Ottens Burchell Are Howe Homer Conaidars Casey Formes Regione

Obituary of Charles Chivers Canberra official and wartime RA

The death occurred yesterday in Canberra of Mr Charles Chivers a senior examiner in the Commonwealth Service and former RAAF veteran who served in the war attaining the rank of pilot. He later focused on patents mainly in internal combustion engines and later on radio related work. He served on the Canberra Baldiera Club committee and was survived by his wife and two daughters Penny and June. The funeral will take place in Melbourne on Saturday.

Canberra Eal Chaves W. Chivers Chivers Routte RAAF Australia Commonwealth Service Fila Aywo Pengy Apd Melbourne

War Programme Administrators Confer on Territory Defence

Administrators for Australian territories including Papua New Guinea Norfolk Island and New Guinea will visit Canberra in coming weeks for interviews. They will report on defence activities under their control as part of the Commonwealth war effort.

Itr Ockian Commonwealth Perkin Papua Hubert Murray New Guinea Walter McNicoll Norfolk Island Charles Rowenthal Canbarra

Noted in Circulation Surrey Notes to the Bank Entry

Notes to the Bank report circulation figures from Surrey on Thursday, listing a total of £50,920214 10 as of December 4. The Commonwealth Bank notes department records the entry.

Surrey Ehrsulu- Uoh Commonwealth Bank

Irresistible Caramel Corn Flake Ring Delight

Visitors to Warner Bras enjoy Margaret Lindsay in a feature about an irresistible Caramel Corn Flake Ring. The article highlights her charm, a dessert dish, and a moment in cinema era menus with vivid tasting notes and playful prose.

Margaret Lindsay Warner Hollywood Davids

Corammal Corn Flate Ring Molt Butter Recipe Steps

An oven based instruction sequence describes preparing a corn flake butter ring with caramel elements. It notes to toast corn flakes in butter, add hot caramel, mold the ring, chill thoroughly, and serve with ice cream. Mentions precise quantities and utensils like moulds and ice cream.

Rotation of Crops Value in Vegetable Production

A department instructor in vegetable mediation stresses the value of a planned rotation to reduce pests and diseases and improve yields. He outlines three rotation types, explains how proper crop arrangement lowers soil-borne problems, and cites tomatoes beans and potatoes as examples of cross‑crop benefits and pest management.

Ratiny Ove Wawota Ariely

Death Sentences Review Told by State Cabinet

A thinly readable dispatch notes a Sydney report about death sentences for a murder case involving Timothy O Briam. The cabinet plans a January meeting to discuss the case and potential sentences.

Sydney K Bertence Timothy O'Briam

Hope for Horse Breeding Revival Across Britain and Australia

Historical notes describe a revival in horse breeding, noting renewed demand and trade prior to a crisis. The piece cites rising prices for Clydesdale stock, England's market strengthening, and expectations of a broader revival in stock production across Scotland and beyond.

Britain Australia Beret North Tetian Agriculturit Coemantan Seton Ees Thusiaam Scotland

Australian Jersey Breed Standard Discussion in New South Wales

A meeting of the Jersey Society in New South Wales, held at Nur Son Stud Farm in Grose Wold, discussed unified weighty butter fat standards for dairy cattle. The United Pure Bred Dairy Cattle Breeders Association proposed a single national standard to be adopted by all societies, with the aim of simplifying judging and improving quality across Australia. The committee, led by Mr. Leuty, considered implications for teaching and waterfront policy and expected to forward the proposal to relevant authorities.

New Wales Giuscoinion Siace Jersey Nur Son Grose Wold Cresse United Pure Aasociaton New Suth Wales Jersey Society Guernsey Cate Society of Austealaaia W. Mandi Socieea Associaton Sydney Auciaty Nolidky Iets Rowtater MEN Cama Novesaayn Bert Uae Benoit Angard Ston Tata Federal ‘Council Cowa Lesty Metal West Basia

Engineers Reject Court Award In Kingston Porthaide Notice

A Kingston agency reports engineers reject a court award related to an accommodation request. The notice mentions vacancies and invites applications, with terse wording implying a formal staffing action and housing considerations in Porthaide.

Kingston Reetleman Porthaide

Soviet Troops in Asia Minor Talks and Fuel Price Shifts

Soviet Japan talks led by Molotov concluded after four hours focusing on fishing and regional issues. The fourth quarter fuel price advance for gas and fuel is reported, while German supply lines face disruptions and normal deliveries fall short.

Soviet Japan Mololov Thurwing Pric Ckholm Trielty Vn AG

Hutchinson Edges Mall in Close Boxing Bout

Johnny Hutchinson of America defeats Joe Mall in a six round exhibition at the stadium night, earning the victory after a hard fought match. The American Wea awardait shade and salon after the bout noted Hutchinson’s pressure, with Mall briefly knocked down in the early rounds.

Sydney Johnny Hutchinson Val America Joe Mall Stadius Wea Mall

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