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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1940

Page

2

Graziers Strike Spreads Tension Over River Access

Canberra workers and graziers clash over river closures amid protests by 12 000 grazing community members. About 80 graziers, facing restrictions on fishing and land access, threaten bush-fire defense mobilization as 900 volunteers from last year may stay home. The dispute involves union leaders asserting legal uncertainties and warning against aggressive tactics.

Public Servants and Trades Union Wo0 Canberra Lesse Graids Uispule Serioux New South Walea

King Grows Flax Help Irish Linen Makers

King George urges Norfolk farmers to plant flax on royal estates to meet rising linen demand and outpace Belgian production. He uses royal influence to convert thousands of acres, including Sandringham lands, for flax, with Queen and King sharing in the royal farming activity as war nears and preparations proceed.

Bern Belfast Ulster Prem Jaud Sturpase George Sandringham Fellows Une Tingham Ise

Mother Saves Boy From Drowning at Junee Pool

Bra. A. Sedgwick of Junee rushed to a drowning incident where his seven year old brother fell into a whirlpool. He found the boy submerged but then surfaced, and artificial respiration was applied to revive him. The prompt report notes the child survived thanks to immediate rescue and CPR.

Junem Thireday A. Sedgwick Junee

Feveral City Express Excels Yet Faces Capacity Strain

The Feveral City Express gains public favor during the heat wave and fills trains to capacity. Diesel power could not sustain demand. additional wagons and a reserved section were needed for routes between Canberra and Sydney. Holiday bookings show heavy flows with 241 passengers in second class and 30 in first.

Queanbeyan Agulbina Canberra Sydney Stein Wilton Mull Ba Press Cheset Teft Cauberre Afl Wis

Australian Imperial Force Discipline Question Raised

A wartime record notes doubts about discipline within the Australian Imperial Force. The article, commenting via the Soldiers' League journal, argues that while the force was strong, it faced internal issues from undisciplined behavior and a culture of abrasive conduct among troops.

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On the Air To Day 630 List of Radio Schedule Items

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