Canberra Faces Water Shortage Tightening Use
Canberra's water supply shows strain with demand rising and tests increasing. The Department of the Interior plans immediate cuts in park and garden irrigation, restricting garden watering hours and banning sprinklers to conserve supply.
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Svaserder Shoul
Australia faces large war loan plan amid council meeting
The Loan Council, to meet in Melbourne on January 20, will discuss flotation of Australia’s first public war loan and state programs. Officials aim for full cooperation and prudent timing to back defence needs and postwar recovery, with an expected loan around 20 million pounds.
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Amin
Gnanda
Australia
Lasn Council
Prima
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Alge
Aidhtralia
England
Commonwealth
Dune
Shipbuilding Activity in Australia Faces Changeover
In Sydney reports describe wartime shipbuilding efforts and planned adjustments under Minister Lam von nsy and MP Lawson. The Trade and Customs review notes a transition from wartime effort to postwar production, with expert Barnell acknowledging potential but manageable shifts.
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Sydney
Australie
Trade and Customs
Lam von Nsy
Lawson
van Barnell
Diocesan Exams Released for Catholic Primary School Scholars
The Diocesan Inspector announces results from the Catholic Primary School examinations at St. Christopher’s School. Mary Martin, English Adiey Nicholson, and Ranier led in grades with high marks across subjects including history and geography. total merit figures for the cohort reflect strong performance.
Weather fragment from canal area report
Fragmentary weather note mentions canal area conditions and miscellaneous stray letters without clear data or concrete facts.
Canberra Water Restrictions Prompt Public Conservation Push
Heat waves push Canberra to curb water use as administration seeks example by cutting its own consumption. Questions arise about government and large users' share, pumping costs, and the viability of diverting Cotter and Molonglo supplies. Officials urge detailed usage data and transparent reporting to win public cooperation.
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Deel Aibar
Parke and Gardens
Howe
Inmanes
Canberra
Aus So-Domains Comminunion
Ares
Molonglo
Readers' Views on Canberra Public Poster Defacement
A Canberra Times reader complains about defacement of public posters in Canberra and asks officials to erase objectionable material inside the Hotel Canberra shelter. The letter explores responsibility of department officers and depot staff for vandalism and questions duty of care at public spaces.
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Canberra
Timm
Ld Shetter
Acton
Broken Hill Pty bonus shares tax freedom announced
The chairman Me Hi Daring said at the shareholders meeting that new bonus shares to be issued by Broken Hill Pty Limited would not be subject to Commonwealth income tax. He cited technical reasons under state acts and proposed changes to nominal capital from 415,000,000 to 25,000,000.
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Melbourne
Broken Hill Pty. Limited
Me Hi Daring
Hillston Fire Threatens Homes In Long Front
Fire endangers Hillston and nearby properties along a 26 mile front as Hinsibn ace volunteers race to contain the blaze. The fire, burning since Monday, prompted calls for help from volunteers as heat surged, causing grain to burn and temperatures to rise beyond 110.
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Bydney
Conitenta of
Hinsibn Ace
Drs Dn
Terite
Apprentices Training in Canberra Review of Year’s Requirements
Review of apprenticeship numbers in Canberra as the Board sets maximum entrants for declared trades ending September 30 1940 Bricklaying plumbing carpentry joinery motor mechanics electrical engineering and related trades with several trades receiving limited allocations The Board invites employer suggestions and reviews attendance patterns while meetings suspend until January 29 due to holidays
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Canberra
Toar
Aradea
Ute Board i Mc
Daley
Tiwae
Tolldaya
Unitil
Consulates Sites in Canberra Face Development Delays
Plans for consular residences in Canberra remain stalled after years of debate among nations. Authorities cite that although some nations sought to settle sites, no official action has been taken. The Department of the Interior would only provide services if a real need is shown, delaying arrangement of representative housing.
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Aden
Exec
Yapiatons
Department of the Interior
Motor Cars Plan for Australia Factory
BYDNEY to buy a plant for car manufacture in Australia the Australian Coasonddted In diintriea sent a repr ining directed to America. The Australian government deal and the need to secure the best agreement are noted while British and Commonwealth ties are mentioned along with a move to establish production locally. A separate Sydney report mentions torches for pedestrians during blackout periods and patrols in a tense wartime setting.
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Yktay
Wi J. Suni
Indiintriea
Tor Amierien
Necesary
Austrania
Trecenary
Allt Stoo
Asid
Vendre
Lupsad
Australia
New York Fair Display Extension
Fragmented text discusses New York fair display plans with references to Australia and Britain. Mentions costs and exhibit representations for a year and potential sponsorships amid wartime context, implying international participation and government involvement.
Grass Fire Menace Across New South Wales Delays
Director of Marketing Thor Watson stated that despite storms, very hot weather dominated much of New South Wales for most of December. Witty reports indicate feed shortages and drying pastures increasing fire danger across districts.
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Bydney
Thor Watson
New South Wales
Migration boosts Australia in November with small net gain
Temporary migration data released by the Commonwealth shows November reporting a net gain from migration of 1,297 arrivals and 4,202 departures. The month recorded 12,002 permanent arrivals and 9,? permanent departures, with most arrivals stemming from British stock and a mix of Americans Belgians and other nationalities. The 12 month period ends with a net gain of 13,085 from migration.
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Australia
Loweat
Totel
Beitloh
Nolan
Jaca
Kear
Canberra anglers push for river rights amid landholder Clash
Canberra fishermen near Eureka stockade aims to fish Murrumbidgee River below a band of landholders who grant licenses. Advisory Council hints at public roads to access streams but owners forbid trespass on enclosed land. landholders cite bush fire risks as their main concern.
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Canberra
Murrumbidgie
Angiers
Canberra” Industriad
Landioidars
Advisory Council
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A. R Gardiner
Nere
Air Force Portant Changes Melbourne
The Prime Minister announced drastic Air Force changes to Melbourne. Air Marshal Goble will vacate the post of Air Vice Marshal and be replaced by one of the two senior yore-gen erals to the RAF upon request from the Commonwealth. Commodore Russell will return to duty with the LA.
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Air View
Marahal Goble
Air Bia
de Chlet-Marahal
Cnarien
RAK
Britain
Sur Charles
AinCom
Russell
Alp
Vic
Sarahal Wil- Nuun
Af Ale
Tor Personne
Nitrate of Soda Fire at Bulk Store
Two men escaped over barbed wire after a nitrate of soda fire at a bulk store. Firefighters battled flames as 1000 bags of material were destroyed. efforts to trap the runners were noted.
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Melbourne
Australian Chamber of Aviation Proposal Discussed
Considerable interest is shown in aviation circles for forming an Australian Chamber of Aviation. The proposal will be discussed next month, according to Mayor Sweeney of Assieoky.
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Stoney
Chamber of Aviation
Newt Alferman Sweeney
As- Sieoky Aid
Rescuer Drowned at Melbourne Beach
Accounts describe a rescue attempt at Melbourne Beach where Howard Grey of Brighton drowned while aiding families. Grey, aged 30, reportedly entered the water to help during an ambling sea outage before being overwhelmed by strong currents.
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Melbourne
Pridey
Howard Grey
Brighton
Waik Ile
Grey
Communist Deputies Appeal Dismissed in Paris
In Paris on Friday a tribunal rejected the appeal for provisional liberty of 28 former communists detained in Sastaypria while awaiting trial for wartime activity. Arrests of communists continue as authorities press security actions.
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Paris
Itary Tibunal
Ware
Sastaypria
Wiel
Commmunists
Dold produced in Mie Pa Ba en 7M 16 ounces Sans saction Valted
In a fragmented OCR passage a product or chemical is noted with unclear terms such as Dold and Sans saction Valted. The readable bits suggest a production or packaging reference but missing context limits precise identification or outcome.
Walked into trap ends with two men shot in De eeey
Two men were wounded by gunfire when a man walked into a property trap in De eeey. One victim, Watson, 19, from Cumberland, was transported to Brisbane General Hospital after the incident. The shooter warned of danger, and a third man in the dispute sustained injuries as well.
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Cumbertile
Brisbane General Hospital
Dal
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