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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1940
Page
5
Government seeks increased coal production to support export trade and war effort. Home industry urged to boost zeal as munition and other sectors shift into greater production.
Promotions of Lt Col J Rusigred of the Aumann Army Corps to colonel and Lt Col B L C D of the unattached staff to brigadier are noted. Captain Vincent and Lieutenant B Anarp receive promotions or changes with probationary or temporary status in the 13th Infantry Battalion and related units. The report lists dates and the sequence of officer advancements and postings.
Sydney buyers faced a heavy inquiry as 41 090 Rhago and Lemnon items were offered with lower values than recent sales. Wethers brought 14 to 41/ per head, ewes 16/ to 18/, cattle varied with prices around 0 to 15 for common stock, and best beasts about 42. The Patriot Fund note records a fundraiser by the mayor on Thursday at Bidney.
Classifieds list male shop job openings at CAMNERRA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL with wages and age requirements, plus a separate accommodation request from a young woman seeking private home lodging with garage. Also notes opportunities for sewing machine service and beauty products from local merchants.
The article surveys the shifting alliances and tensions from 1828 through 1914, tracing Spain's neutrality, the German Russian actions, and France's role. It notes the impact of the Spanish war aftermath, refugees in France, and France joining anti-Comintern in April and leaving the League of Nations in May, with August 2 signaling a turning point in German policy. The piece discusses Spain's stance, Italian and Franco relations, and the broader tension between Allied and Central powers as events unfold.
A long, garbled report discusses Commonwealth Investigation Branch actions on agitators linked to the Communist Party, border concerns, and calls to declare the party illegal. It also covers oil trade, Soviet Germany relations, routes for oil shipments, and European federation ideas urged by Briand and Herriot, with context on postwar diplomacy and economic tensions.
Sydney heard proposals from Mr Meld after a deputation urged enforcing meeting regulations under the Rate Act. The Country Party approved a plan to limit Sunday meetings in the Domain, ending by 6 30 pm and requiring evidence of compliance with conditions. The adviser also urged not excluding foreigners or unassisted persons and promised cabinet discussion on the matter.
The Premier Mr Mair suggested a plan for coordinated hospital development in Australia and noted many complexities tied to hospitals. The health minister Mr Hanson claimed the scheme ensures stability and maintenance of hospital work with local authorities covering substantial shares of costs.
The Postmaster-General announced the Sydney General Post Office handled a record number of articles in December. For the month 84,634,641 articles were received, an increase of 58,073 compared with the previous year. Trunk line traffic between December 18 and January 1 totaled 6,000 more than the same period in 1938.
A concise Canberra based Red Cross appeal report notes ongoing fundraising efforts and prior acknowledgments. It highlights contributions already received and lists involved departments and figures, underscoring communal support for relief initiatives.
Fragmentary note reports a London broadcast lyric about Australian troops. It mentions names and events in unclear phrasing and appears to reference military callups and public sentiment during wartime.
Health Department notes a diphtheria immunisation drive in the Australian Capital Territory last year. Despite the campaign many parents had their children treated by medical practitioners. Over 13 months 32 cases of scarlet fever were reported, up from one the previous year.
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