Australian Red Cross appeals for Turkish relief fund
The Australian Red Cross Society asks all divisions to open local cash drives for a nationwide central fund aiding Turkey relief. The quake toll is estimated at about 50 000 dead in the stricken regions, prompting broad support. Contributions from Canberra residents are welcome via the CT Division Honorary Treasurer, B. W. Parsons, Commonwealth Bank, Canberra.
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Australian Red Cross Society
Turkey
Calla
Canberra
Govsic
Federal Capital Territory
B. W. Parsons
Commonwealth Denk
City
Weather notes from Canberra on a Tuesday
The report records barometric pressure of 30.4 inches and temperatures from early morning to afternoon. Observations show a 3 pm reading of 86 degrees, a 24 hour maximum of 84 degrees, and a low around 63 degrees with wind speeds up to 12 mph from the east and northeast.
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Canberra
Camderon
Evacuation of Athens in 480 B C
In September 480 B C the women children and old folk of Athens were evacuated to safety lanes at Troegen Aegina and Salamis as Persians approached. Citizens who embarked were given sight drachmae equal to several weeks’ wages. The evacuation proceeded without broadcast instructions and succeeded.
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B.C
Athens
Troegen
Aegina
Salamis
Back to Work and the Roaring Pace of Modern Life
The article reflects on the end of the midsummer holiday, the rise of rapid travel and technology, and the strain of modern life. It notes increased leisure periods, the toll of fast living on the nervous system, and the evolving balance between work and rest as society adapts to new tempos.
Rabaul Capital Transfer Likely Postponed
The Commonwealth Government defers transferring New Guinea administrative HQs from Rabaul. War-time economy and high transfer costs cited. Volcanic precautions and resident preferences influence the likely decision. An expert committee had proposed amalgamating New Guinea and Papua administrations and making Lae the capital if Rabaul moved.
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New Guinea
Rabaul
Commonwealth
Hi Ja
Perkinai
Sir Walter McNicoll
Papua
Lae
France and Britain pursue new Europe plan in unity
Daladier urged a broader European organisation after France and Britain agreed on economic cooperation. The Times notes the leadership tone in his speech and The Manchester Guardian backs the call for closer democracy among the nations.
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London
M. Daladier
France
Britain
Europe
The
Times
Manchester Guardian
Trade Offic ers Outline Postwar Europe Plans
The Manchester Guardian notes Britain and France chart economic and trading lines for a new Europe amid war. The Daily Herald praises Daladier’s vision while The Times foresees a transformed European order after 1899. Commonwealth moves add an Assistant Trade Commissioner in India and discuss Egypt representation and potential shifts to military ties during wartime.
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Hsa
Europe
Manchester Guardian
Britain
France
Daily Herald
M. Daladier
Commonwealth
India
H. R. Gollan
Egypt
Col
C. E. Bughes
James Payne
Austalia
Cairo
New Industries Create Trouble, Warn Apprenticeship Official
In Sydney the Apprenticeship Commissioner Mr McIntyre warned the government trade unions and the public that Australia’s new secondary industries would yield thousands of unskilled workers. He cited mass production and simplified machines as risks and predicted unemployment, comparing to American experience. Premier Mr Mair said the government would legislate if fears materialise.
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Sydney
Yero
Mr. Mcintyre
Australia
America
Mair
McIntyre
Postal reply on rental resolutions from Farmers Association
The Postal Department responds to several resolutions from the Farmers and Settlers Association. It rejects the Rent reduction request noting it cannot comply.
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Sydkey
Tursday
Conference of the Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
Ingleburn X-Ray Drive Sets World Record Claim
X ray operators at Ingleburn military camp photographed 2,000 men in 104 hours, a claimed world record. Over half the camp’s personnel will have been x rayed by the end of today as the examination proceeds.
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Sydney
Ingleburn
Toy
Taxi Mounts Pavement Injuring Pedestrians in Melbourne
A taxi mounted Swanston Street pavement near Collins Street injuring several pedestrians. Six were hospitalized, with Martin Dillon among the injured. Francia Forster and an unidentified woman also suffered serious injuries. Police charged the driver with driving under the influence.
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Melbourne
Swanston Street
Collins Street
Martin Dillon
Park-idle
Francia Forster
Kew
Leger
Electric Horsepower Boosts British Wartime Transport
Wartime Britain bets on electric road vehicles for heavy haulage and vans. Officials say costs are a third of petrol cars, with instant start and no wastegate, aiming for up to 60 000 units annually. Designs include cars and professional models with 35 mile per charge ranges and overnight garage charging.
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British Electrical Development, Association
London
Savoy
New Year Surprise for Customs Revenue Gains
The Commonwealth Government reports £2,904,041 more customs and excise revenue than expected for the first half of 1080-40. Officials note July-December receipts total £96,153,787, a rise of £1,708,358 from last year. December revenue stood at £3,047,078, down from £4,917,008 a year earlier.
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Customs and Exclac
Australian Patriotic Funds Meet To Plan Overseas Aid Council
A conference in Melbourne next Tuesday will gather representatives from all State Patriotic funds to discuss forming an Australian Council to coordinate the distribution of comforts for troops overseas.
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Sydney
Melbourne
German Liner St. Louis Reaches Home Port
The Berlin Newsagency reports the German liner St. Louis, 17,000 tons, once sheltered at Murmansk since October, has arrived at a German port.
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London
Berlin
St. Louis
Murmansk
Archbishop Kelly to celebrate ninety birthday at Town Hall
Sydney reports Arch bishop Kelly will mark his ninetieth birthday with a February 13 function at Town Hall where addresses will be presented. Since 1911, the archdiocese has spent about 12 million pounds on churches schools convents colleges hospitals and orphanages.
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Sydney
Kelly
Pyaney Town Hall
Cardinal Moran
Union Officials Deposed From Office in New South Wales
Officials of the Builders' Labourers' Union in the New South Wales ranch were removed by Federal organisers after irregularities in the local ballot. Locks were changed and a special meeting is planned. State Secretary Mr King has been deposed amid disputes over a Federal levy linked to a federal award. Several NSW members reportedly did not pay the levy due to unemployment.
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Sydney
New South Water Ranch
Builders’ Labourers’ Union
Taat
King
Unnion
New South Wales
Tanker San del Wino Hit Mine Off London
London Monday a tanker named San del Wino was damaged after striking a mine. The vessel was beached and the crew of four landed safely.
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London
Gujaning liner links Madrid ship incident at sea
The Inez Cabo San Antonio, 500 miles off Teneriffe, caught fas last Saturday. The French ship rescued all passengers and crew yesterday.
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Madrid
Inez
Pitcairn Island to issue stamps for revenue raise
Pitcairn Island plans a pictorial postage stamp issue to boost funds with philatelists expected to participate. A British High Commission officer from Suva will inaugurate postal arrangements, following successful models at Nauru. Proceeds may improve island conditions, while Be torial stamps at Pitcairn Toland await pending logue. Supplies remain short but evacuation is considered unnecessary due to stable affairs.
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Pitcairn
Philatelsts
Pitcairn ‘Island
Suva
Regen
Nauru
Pitcairn Toland
Mr. Perkins
Western Pacific
Perkins
Ase
Ortage Om
Australian films Sydney Tupeday and the licence fees
Thé Previler Mr Muir stated that applications by Ginesoond Features Ltd Arpee Ltd and Filima Ltd to the Government were under consideration for four films. The Commissioner recommended adjusting the accounts to cover the sum of about £51,000 in proceeds as a guarantee against the overtones.
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Sydney
Tupeday
Previler
Muir
Ginesoond
Mty. Ltd
Arpee Ltd
Animals Love to Play in Wild Nurseries
The article explains animal juveniles learn life skills by play across species. It highlights cats, dogs, fox cubs, squirrels, rabbits, otters, and others, noting mothers guide early games and youngsters practice balance, jumping, boxing, and swimming to build strength and agility.
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Leavrete
Wil
Inga
Tall
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