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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
3
Sydney report states Second Alf. Strmee is condemned unlawfully and all crates in the city will be brought to form a parade area. March is noted with confusion over dates and venues impacting the Shemeld Shield cricket event.
A disjointed report from Wellington notes Addler presenting nineteen New Zealand parades with enthusiasm. Governor Galway and commanders discuss force mobilization and possible troop recalls. The article hints at unity, sacrifice, and public readiness, with ministers pledging steadfast support and measures against potential setbacks.
The document appears garbled with distorted names and terms. It references a public meeting or notice at a marae related to local matters, with dates and officials unclear. The readable elements indicate a civic or community session advancing public awareness or safety concerns.
The article discusses Karelan fortifications called Mare wehehit Ine built by volunteers with food and clothing mobilized, totaling about 3,000 participants. It cites Baron Stunner hola as a key figure and compares Finland’s leadership and military actions with Soviet and German dynamics. It also covers wartime propaganda, reports of enemy concentrations, and naval convoy statistics showing limited ship losses and steady British tonnage.
A misspelled dispatch claims shale oil production started yesterday with initial output projections reaching 80,000 gallons daily by June. The text is garbled but suggests a new project and expected rapid ramp up under unclear local conditions.
Government reports that only a small fraction of the 30,000,000 expected from the pay as you go tax instalment scheme will be paid this year. Officials attributed the poor response to wartime habits and reluctance to commit, noting administration costs are high and compulsory instalments are unlikely. The government will not abandon the plan despite weak uptake.
The Interior Minister aims to raise the question of reducing government owned rooms and residences across the Commonwealth. The issue, raised yesterday, concerns officials housing and government owned dwellings and is tied to civil service conditions.
The January 11 special sheep sale at Goulburn and private Read sale in Queanbeyan were cancelled due to truck availability. The next sale of stock will be held January 30 at Guaipa with bids by Mr Wes, Archdedeon Robertson, and others noted for attendance.
Sydney reports that Buggealions alleged the Commonwealth Government granted Australian Consolidated Industries a motor car monopoly without offering the same opportunities to other companies. Minister for Trade and Customs Mr. Lawson refuted the charge today.
A Canberra protest by the Angling and Labour Council pressed the Interior Minister to reverse river closures and allow trout angling on protected waters. Delegates argued opening streams would boost tourism and let anglers access property without turning parts of rivers into weed growth. The minister indicated the issue would be examined, with officials set to review potential access and facilities for anglers.
A deputation representing organizations urged Sir Frederick Brewster Stewart to submit a proposal to the Commonwealth Cabinet through the Acting Minister for Supply. They pressed for Sunday petrol service restrictions to be reviewed, citing repairs, unemployment, and industry impacts.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Melbourne military hospital article mentions afflictions affecting the Australian war effort. It hints at wartime roles, mortages, and officials but is garbled and unclear about names or events.
A man clambered onto a two way ridge above the Yarra at Burnley threatening suicide by jumping about 40 feet into the river. Several people warned him, police arrived, and a bystander restrained him before officers took him into custody for safety.
Commonwealth authorities failed to prove which bite governments issued relief grants. About 3 million pounds were allocated for unemployment relief. Reports suggest some state governments shifted workers from ordinary retirement schemes to Federally funded work schemes.
Sr Albert A. Beller collapsed at his sheep station Parke Hill Marulan yesterday afternoon. Believed due to heart failure. Goulburn ambulance rushed to Marian but arrived too late to assist.
Sydney officials report record holiday communications with 8,241 trunk line calls on a single day and about 140,000 telegrams handled on December 25 as Christmas business peaks. High volumes reflect heavy telecommunication activity before the holiday.
A man found at Hornsby on Sunday died after being taken to Victor Harbour Hospital at South Sydney. Police named him 38 year old Victor Heol. Further details were not released pending investigation.
The Premier plans to supply playground grounds for children in Sydney with urgent action. The measure aims to create recreation areas immediately and includes a swimming pool not to be provided in the first stage.
Sydney farmers urged by Chief Agricultural Constructor H C Stening to accept free distribution of poison bait to combat the threatened Bets grasshoppers. The move aims to protect crops and livelihoods amid the pest risk.
An odd fragment promotes Dr More's Pill as a remedy for constipation and a general health tonics. It claims the medicine aids liver function and relieves headaches while discouraging the use of purgatives. The ad style mirrors early period newspaper copy with urgent health claims.
A Melbourne report notes military canteens in camps shifting from private funds to army service. It states that prices would be reduced and personnel would receive full benefits, with officials confirming the move across Melbourne and surrounding garrison canteens.
The British Salvation Army fronts reports voluntary organizations expanding fast with canteens and aid stations set up in 24 towns and camps. The Salvation Army and allied groups announce arrival of many workers and the creation of two army camps and shelters in multiple locations as the navy logs losses of ships and torpedoes around December.
An international artist tour is planned under the Australian Frontleasting Commission with ten famed performers visiting Australia overseas. Names include Nosorg Schneeveig the Finnish conductor and Vai Willems the Australian baritone, along with Maris Marken the Teeland soprano and Lawrence Pret the Australian operatic tenor, each returning after years abroad with plans for a broader European and American engagement. Negotiations with additional world artists continue as the commission announces a fantasy opera program for a forthcoming event in Stockholm on a Tuesday session of parliament.
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