Umbrella Symbol Sparks British Support for War Effort
News notes a rising popularity of Chamberlain style umbrellas in Britain as symbols of morale and economic resistance against Germany. Lancashire mills rush rayon cloth substitutes after German controls limit Continent imports, boosting local output and export value amid wartime shortages.
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Mr Chamberlain
Great Britain
Chamberlaings
Britain
Germany
Lancashire
England
Gearless Car Demonstrated by Leonard Murphy in Britain
Leonard Murphy, former Edil chief technician in Britain, unveiled a self powered car with no clutch or gearbox that cuts petrol use by at least half. Weighing 27 cwt and evolving from a 16 hp model, it uses a 3 hp start, a 34 hp dynamometer, batteries, and combines electric and petrol engines to drive at 30 mph with bursts to 45 mph. The petrol engine powers the drive once moving while the electric motor acts as a dynamo for starting energy.
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Leonard Murphy
Edilson
Britain
Murphy
Soviet Award Confers Lenin Order on General Schapnowski
The Soviet Supreme Council awarded the Order of Lenin to General Schapnowski, Chief of the General Staff, for his leadership of Red Army operations. The same honor was given to 200 others connected with Red Army efforts and special construction tasks.
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Moscow
Soviet Supreme
Murder Charge Filed in Brisbane City Court
Harry Clark, 22, a roof tier, is charged with murdering Mary Gowse on or about December 22. He exclaimed during arraignment, was remanded until January 8.
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Brisbane
Mary Gowse
Harry Clark
Murca
Im Clarke
Germany’s Diesel Fuel Outlook in Wartime Production
Petroleum technologist B Orchard Liale states Germany leads in aero Diesel engine development and uses a sizable portion of its air force with this unit. Nazi economists estimate diesel needs for wartime air production at about 10.5 million barrels annually, though current consumption remains well below that level.
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Germany
B. Orchard Liale
Reich
War Day by Day Warns Sweden and Norway on Neutrality
The Department of Information notes German Foreign Office warnings to Norway and Sweden to avoid aiding Finland, fearing Swedish transit routes and iron ore exports could draw Sweden into conflict. France and Britain press for unity. Reynaud stresses time is neutral and victory requires ardour. Daladier envisions a Europe organized on a federal basis.
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Department of Information
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Berlin
Moscow
Soviet Union
Germany
Russia
France
Swi
Lorraine
M. Reynaud
British Scrap Drive Targets 190000 Firms for Railings and Iron
The article reports a campaign to mobilize 190,000 British factories to clear scrap material including old iron and machinery. It notes 500 specialist firms and thousands of dealers will coordinate through the scrap merchant system, aiming to meet 7.5 million tons yearly from home sources to cut imports and save foreign exchange.
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Ecraptron
Stoel
Thousaands
Second A L F Sydney Troops Set for Bush Exercise
On Monday the Second ALLE at Ingleburn will march 6000 troops from camp for a bivouac in the bush. They will carry full field equipment and return to camp the next day after exercises.
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Sydney
Ingleburn
H. A. Barraclough Pty. Ltd
George Street
Canberra
Civic Hotel
H. K. Barraclough
F.B.C
Blacksmith and Engineering Shop Opens in Kingston Causeway
New and up to date Blacksmith Wheelwright Coachbuilder and Engineering business established in Canberra area at Kingston Causeway. Managed by F Holgate formerly of Young. Offers all classes of work from farming to silos and draymen services. Electrical welding supplied. No job too small or large. Give us a trial.
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Kingston, Causeway
D. Mason
F. Holgate
Young
Diamonds in Wartime Supply Drive British Diamond Trade
London controls 95 percent of world diamond output and restricts exports to prevent Nazi access. Despite the war, Britain’s gem trade thrives with near £1,000,000 worth of uncut diamonds sold to Amsterdam and Antwerp to feed the American market, while industrial diamonds remain vital for armament and engineering work.
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Britain
London
A. Mann Nickenham
Hatton Garden
Amsterdam
Antwerp
Government
Commission O Control
Holland
Belgium
Belfast's Pride in World Leading War Industry Plants
Belfasts pride centers on four of the worlds leading war industry firms. Delfants shipyard, the largest on earth, began shipbuilding around 1780 under Lord Pirries influence. The city also hosts the worlds largest linen mill the ropeworks the major flax hemp jute machinery makers and a firm that builds complete inhouse weaving plants.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Delfant
Lord Pirrie
G. H. Mulholland
Ulster House of Commons
Applications invited for junior clerk and cadet journalist
Writing applications invited for junior clerk and cadet journalist positions at The Canberra Times. Applicants should state age and write in own hand to The Manager Canberra Times PEID 6 rooma with four weeks from January 6. Director 1939 Sedan for sale £45. Bébé.
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Canbirra Times
Canberra
Rooma
Canberra Times
Wj Tudebaker
Bébé
Lost gold wristwatch reported in Queanbeyan
A lady's gold wristwatch with gold band was lost on Saturday afternoon in Monaro Street Queanbeyan. Finder should return it to Mrs. Hawkes Monaro Street Queanbeyan or to the Times Office Canberra.
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Pueanbeyan
Monaro St
New Year Quiet in Canberra Ends Week of Dances
Canberra observed a subdued New Year with small gatherings as 1939 ended. No Bohemian quarter or large public revels due to Sunday timing. The Country Women's Association hosted a dance at Hotel Canberra, while the Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club held their Hogmanay ball at Albert Hall.
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Canberra
Australia
Canerra
Country Women's Association
Hotel Canberra
Albert Hall
Canberra Highland Society
Burns Club
Britain Ships 4.8 Million Bottles Beer to France in War Mobilization
The Navy Army and Air Force Institute reports 4.8 million British beer bottles sent to France for the force. August production in the UK reached a record 1,848,966 barrels, up 73 percent from 1938. Export demand grows under a wartime license as experts assist France with brewing.
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France
Navy
Army and Air Force Institute
Llea
Britain
United Kingdom
India
Egypt
South Africa
Moving Atoms And X ray Crystallography Ushers New Analysis
The article explains how X ray crystallography lets scientists analyze materials by photographing crystal structures. It describes how X ray exposure reveals atomic arrangements in copper steels and paints, enabling instant identification of authenticity and properties.
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Th Ucking
Nature
Household hints for clean pans and child care
Frying pans should be salted after use and wiped. Do not mix dubious tips. Coloured bead threading helps children train accuracy and patience. For stains rub with lemon rind and scouring powder or salt.
New Year Revelry in Sydney Ends Quietly
Sydney ushers in the New Year with a crowd at King's Cross and overall calm. Police praise orderly revelry while 80 defendants appear at Central Police Court on drunkenness charges.
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Sydney
King’s Cross
Central Police Court
Change of Living Conditions and Health Remedies
The text cautions that changes in diet and living conditions disrupt the system and require temporary assistance from nature. It recommends Dr Morse's Indian Root tea as suited for this purpose and advises carrying a remedy when traveling to aid the liver and maintain bowel regularity.
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Morse
Gold Transmutation Demonstrated At Columbia Lab
At Columbia University a demonstration of turning platinum into gold using a 65 ton cyclotron was shown to engineers and scientists. Experts noted the tiny yield makes commercial use impractical despite the scientific interest in isotope research and atomic reactions.
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Harald C. Urey
Columbia University
Columbia
George B. Pegrom
Columbia Graduate
John R. Dunning
Physics
Car Overturns on Canberra-Yass Highway. Driver Fractures Ribs
Leo Robinson of Westlake sustained two fractured ribs when the car he drove skidded and overturned on the Canberra Yass highway near Hall late Sunday afternoon. A passenger escaped with cuts and bruises.
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Canberra-Yass
Hall
Leo, Robinson
Westlake
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