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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1939

Page

2

Advertising Conditions in The Canborre Pimua Notice

Advertising conditions specify the proprietors accept no responsibility for non insertion and reserve right to alter or omit ads. Ads should reach office before 4 p m the day prior to publication. Copy must be in clear handwriting with proper names and addresses. Endorsement by responsible persons is required. The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Canberra.

Kivery Ing Avery Carn Mamselver Devel Howler Thin Canborre Pereun Up Pernons Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd Cangerra

Weather summary for Canberra and surrounding area

Weather data for Canberra including barometer readings at 9 am and 9 pm, temperatures ranging from 72 to 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit, a maximum 24 hour temperature around 22 degrees at 9 am, and winds varying from NW to W. Reports include humidity and pressure measurements, with multiple time stamps and inconsistent wording.

Wweircuto Beg

Chamberlain Visit to Rome Raises Peace Prospect and Risks

The piece analyses Mr. Chamberlain’s upcoming trip to Rome as a test of Anglo Italian commitments. It stresses insisting on honoring treaties, warns against appeasement, and notes Spain and France tensions. It questions Italy’s loyalty to the Anglo Italian Agreement and predicts consequences for peace and democracy versus dictatorship.

Mr. Chamberlain Rome Italy Europe Spain France Britain Mediterranean Preas Berlain London

Woman survives 160 foot fall from Harbour Bridge

Mrs Robin Foster 29 of Darlinghurst escaped death after plunging from a Sydney Harbour Bridge gantry. A passerby alerted police as Constable Mazey leaped to catch her suspended over the edge. She was taken to Sydney Hospital with serious injuries after a prior handbag knockdown and head injuries at St Vincent’s Hospital.

Sydney Robin Foster Palmer Street Darlinghurst Harbour Bridge Mra. Fonter Mazey Mra Forter Sydney Hospital Bt. Vincent's Hospital

Poland Seizes Russian Crown Jewels Under Riga Pact

London report says on January 1 Poland formally took possession of rambling Ramian crown jewels deposited by the Soviet Union under the 1971 Riga agreement as payment for 63 million in unpaid indemnity. The seizure follows years of dispute over the assets and their custody amid postwar reparations.

London Poland Husain

Fire in Sydney Arcade Causes Large Damage

Firefighters from all brigades battled a blaze in Sydney Arcade between King and George Streets early Sunday. The fire caused damage estimated at 615000 dollars. A man was later arrested and charged with breaking and entering.

Sydney Sydney Arcade King and George Streets Arnon

Lurich Beats Ding in Sydney Wrestling Bout

Tom Lurich defeated Henri Ding in a Leichhardt bout on Sunday. Ding could not continue after an injury to his back and was defeated as Lurich dominated the match.

Sydney Tom Lurich Henri Ding Leichhardt Tant Bight Ding Paraugh Eng Lurich

Science Congress Opens in Canberra Wednesday

The twenty fourth meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science opens in Canberra on Wednesday with a broad program across Astronomy Mathematics Chemistry Physics and Social Sciences Engineering Architecture Medical Botany and more Delegates will also enjoy a full social calendar climaxing with an At Home by the Governor-General and Lady Gowrie Invitations have been issued to about 2300 guests including 1200 Congress delegates Professor Ernest Scott arrives with Mrs Scott as president of the association and local organizing secretary Dr Currie arrives for the council of scientific and industrial research The Geological Section chaired by Professor Speight will begin with a pre session excursion to Yass

Walkom Dtea Na Currie Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Canberra Lord Gowrie Lady Gowrie New Zealand Association For the Advancement of Seience Ernest Scott Scott G. As Watertown Speight Marshal Yass

Defence of Britain Complete Overhaul of Army

In Plymouth Devonport the War Secretary Mir Hore-Ballsha outlined a 19 month overhaul of the army. He said formations are more flexible and mechanised, with progress from 22 763 to 65 870 anti aircraft personnel. He rejected rumours of persistent failings and promised further modernization under the Prime Minister's knowledge.

London Mir Hore-Ballsha Plymouth Devonport War Office Hore Ask

Readers' Views On Federal Plan Sparks Controversy

A column reports disagreements over the Grim Plan details with Daley and McEwen engaging in a public exchange on plan variations and statutory interpretations. It notes the 1925 date for the plan and critiques of how minor road widths and installations are treated under statutory terms.

Round the Compass Round the Compass Santa Clause Fined

Round the Compass reports a string of minor offences and oddities. A man in Orange admitted being akin home and block of ice when questioned by a constable. William Kerwick, aged 4, pleaded guilty to stealing a bruce of ike and was fined. A Piileworth man faced penalties for a browly hor acttiu and days. Leonard Rose, 21, travelled without a ticket on a train between Clencon and Armidale and received a fine with two days in default.

Santa Clause Orange Grange Court William Kerwick Bruce Ike Clencon Armidale Leonard Rose An Ofice Rose Glen

Crashed Air Fleet Flight Disaster Near New Zealand

Unclear OCR text describes a crash involving air fleet and a Manly ferry near London and New Zealand harbour plans for a centenary. Observers note boys missing and a rescue by tug, with wind hampering bombers returning from Britain and a batch of five planes involved amid a public safety scare.

Bydney Burday Manly Akitt Tony Weatmail Boyy London Hunday Zealand Ture Andstange Zealani Wellesley Britain Bayelin

World’s Fair exhibits expand as nations prepare pavilions

Readied pavilions from Argentina, Japan, Costa Rica, and the United States Territory of Hawaii race toward completion. Eleven more countries are preparing inside exhibits for the International Palace, with possible additions to reach about 40 total as the fair opens February 18, 1998. Alaska and several others join Denmark, Greece, Turkey, and Belgium in the lineup for this global exposition.

Alwady Wallan International Palace Argentina Per Japan Chie Cuador Johore Euny Guatemala Costa Rica el Salvador Colombia Panama Venecuvid United States Hawaii Brazil France Hily New Zealand Norway Australis Netherlands Bnitles Alaska Denmark Bweren Greece Czechochovakia Staten San Francisco San Francisca PWR

Obituary of Henry Chapman of Weatherles

Henry Chapman 46 of Weatherles died Saturday at Canyberra Hospital after six months admitted. He leaves a large family. his wife died ten years ago. Funeral held yesterday at St. John's, Canberra.

Weath Canyberra Hospital Henry Chapman Weathles Boga Chapman Th Hospital Mont St. John's Canberra

Soil erosion threat to primary production in Australia

A NSW Bank survey shows soil erosion endangers both agricultural and pastoral interests across states. Wind and water erosion degrade bare cultivated surfaces, reduce soil and vegetation, and intensify with overstocking, droughts, and expansion into marginal lands. Scientific land utilization and timely soil preservation measures are urged to safeguard production.

Australi Bani New South Wales Monacrak Australia Mallee Simost Coepiet

Traffic Control Aims Cyclist Police Patrols in Sydney

A police plane will assist on special patrols to monitor traffic list. The Minister for Transport considers closing licenses and imposing penalties for proven reckless driving. Aerial surveillance will report frame congestions during holidays and weekends.

Sydney Tuewlay Raneport Aruxsier

Coursing meeting abandoned at Bathurst due to heat

Heat over 100 degrees forced the cancellation of a Bathurst coursing meeting as dogs would not run. Officials cited extreme conditions and advised withdrawal of entries.

Bathurst Sunitny

Boy Thrown From Horse In Bungendore Accident

Harold John Flanagen aged 11 was thrown from a horse at Bungendore on Saturday afternoon. An ambulance rushed to the scene and transported him to Queanbeyan Hospital where he was admitted with serious injuries and placed under observation.

Harold John Flanagen Bungendore Queanbeyan Vane Queanbeyan Hospital Satern

Governor and party attend church service at Canberra

An official party led by the Governor general and Lady Wakeburnt attended a church service in Canberra yesterday morning. The procession included Captein J. and prominent locals as the event marked a formal gathering in the capital town.

Captein J Mt Jon's ‘Church Caeberra New South Wales

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