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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1940

Page

2

In loving memory of Kevin Harrington and family tributes

Fragmented obituary style notices honor Kevin Harrington and family members. Lines reference a dear husband father and brother Kevin Harrington who died January with varied dates, plus messages from wife Judith and relatives Edle and Cecil. The garbled text preserves sentimental memorial tone and familial relations across multiple entries.

Harrington Judith Warrington Kevin Hanmington Ted

The Canberra Times Ad Rates and Conditions

The Canberra Times advertises its publication rules and conditions for submissions. It notes proprietor disclaimers for nondelivery and modifications, outlines payment receipt and alteration rights, and states submission deadlines and formatting standards. The notice emphasizes compliance with publication guidelines and reserves the right to alter or omit ads if necessary.

Freigh Ria Canberee Times Gaereining Ophorwien Aesninie Acelin Mit Perena Pregg Auatbalua Cangerra

Production of 400 producer gas engines approved

The Acting Minister for Supply approved the acceptance for manufacture and supply of 400 producer gas engines at contract prices up to £30,000, plus fitting costs. The order will be conveyed to the public under the contract prices and dates set by the minister.

Atoreey Atonany Sinider Ate Pederick Stewart

Aborigines Treated as Slaves Stir Public Debate in Australia

Reports from New South Wales describe aborigines in the Queensland area and across Australia being treated as prisoners or slaves, provoking calls for Commonwealth control. The discussions referenced Allied war aims and include remarks by officials and representatives about native policy and rights.

Smey New South Water Algiers Siagea Queensland Varia Bates Wales Commonwealth Anil Ama Naturalines Viain W. Fergivon Aborginea Tragronsien Cnada New South Wales Sten Campeunda I Questal

Canberras costly makeshifts provoke demands for proper planning

Warnings flood Canberra about wasteful public spending on makeshift buildings. Government House and Yarralumla House costs in 1927 28 are cited as drains on funds. Casey's Folly is condemned as uneconomic. calls grow for formal office building schemes to meet Canberra’s rising needs and for strict planning rather than improvisation.

Canberra Government House Yarralimia House Austalia Han Casey Commonwealth Treasury Caary Oper Acheme

Weather report for Sanberra and nearby areas

Fragmented OCR weather bulletin reports temperatures and wind speeds for a 24 hour period. Notable figures include a 72.0 degree reading and a maximum forecast around 822 fiat 492 degrees with winds recorded at various times.

Sanberra Birommfir Swehen Vonperatues Bam Duprowy Snell TAO Doxrooe Fereon Fiat Cun- Meira Yao Voit

Taos native to begin duty with Gueabayan forces

Fragments show Conable Rell Beddin formerly of Taos to commence duty with Gueabayan troops this morning. Constante Brodin spent hours with the Taam police, recently armed. A train named Sweepeiake is pursued amid wartime convoy concerns. Figures show 444,000,000 mentioned, unclear context.

Conable Rell Beddin Taos Constante Brodin Taam

Undertaking ends after three men burned at sea incident

A fragmented report recounts a deadly event aboard a ship near Lamour where three men are burned in an undertaking connected accident. Witnesses describe a collapse during heavy work and a cover of ash and debris hindering rescue efforts. The incident prompted safety reviews and inquiries into ship operations and treatment protocols.

Price control debate sparks plea for details from minister

The Customs Minister Lawson invited Sir Earle Page to discuss price control claims amid wartime tensions. He stresses that excessive charges threaten free enterprise and warns against policies reducing consumer choice. The exchange hints at challenges to wartime pricing and government intervention.

Ayowey Minter For Customs Lawson Earle Page

London Hints At Sea Mines In Sharp Atlantic Clash

Hints of severe naval action arise as a Royal Navy task reports multiple mine incidents off Scotland and the Atlantic coast. The City of Marseille sustains heavy damage and casualties after a mine explosion, with lifeboats and rescues underway.

London Marseilles Scotland

Freighter Abandoned Near Colombia Signals German Moves

New York correspondent reports the German crew abandons the freighter Heligoland at Barranquilla Colombia and heads to Germany via Open and Rowin. Large numbers of Germans arrive in America City and are shipping for Japan in Japanese Asia.

New York Panama City Ure New Yorke Ue Geman Heligoland Barranguilla Columbia Wnt Germany Jopen Rowin Nn Anima City Japan Japanese Assia

Foreign Office vows probe into freighter Vonka sinking

Suday report states Rupila promised to investigate the sinking of the freighter Vonka this week. Officials note the signing of a banked payment by 3 Hawaiian submarines appears connected, with authorities confirming the inquiry focus.

Stuurhulm Suday Foreign Office Rupila Vonka Chie Atteget Hanking

Second ALF promised full Repatriation Act benefit

Government discusses extending the Repatriation Act with the Second ALF. A departmental committee report was awaited and cabinet planned a full meeting in Melbourne by January 46. In Sydney a medical bulletin reported 40 troops with tuberculosis from early service, and if they recover, their overseas service will be reconsidered.

Sydney Mieday ALF Minster Harrison Ledlay Melwouene Ingisburn Whea

Deserters in Sydney Camp Reinforce Overseas Move

Fragmentary report from Sydney outlines a military camp planning outbouts to support overseas deployment. Reinforcements at Utiscamp expected to grow into a major Commonwealth facility as authorities anticipate an early end to the war, with tree-planting and training activities noted.

Sydney CommonWealth Hane

Australian Minister to Washington Named

Prime Minister Menzies announced the appointment of R. G. Coney as Australian Minister to the USA for two years with a salary about £2,500 plus an equivalent allowance. Casey will be appointed as a reciprocal minister in Canberra. The move strengthens Pacific policy, with Coney to focus on diplomatic representation in Tokyo and Britain’s Empire ties.

Melbourne Menzies R. G. Coney USA Casey Tve Britain America Menaien Nail Casey T Washington Watson Commonwealth Beiiah Beer Tetaniat Foreign Office

Germany faces fuel shortage amid Gnering decree

Zurich reports from Berlin that all citizens must fetch their own heating material under General Gnering's order. Coal is scarce as five places ban wood burning. Flats grow cold. railway transport coal is emphasized. the general vows to handle the matter personally.

Zurich Zurich Zeitung Berlin Gnering

Air Leader Appointment of Sir Charles Burnett

Melbourne reports amid Amawerity criticism over Sir Charles Burnett becoming Chief Air Marshal in the Australian administration. The Prime Minister and Air Minister defend overseas appointees, highlighting Burnett’s recent command tours and training prowess while critics warn of risks and political maneuvering.

Melbourne My. Menzies Air Page Faris Page Rayne Colvin Gangrat Squires Ang Army

Reciprocal Action by Washington Announces Austral is ties

Washington Sunday reports the formal establishment of diplomatic relations with Austral is. It notes Mr R G Cassy Waxwell as a familiar figure in the United States and says a minister to Australia will be named soon. The Associated Press says the first US minister to China peers may be a diplomat transferred from another post.

Washington Australis R.G. Cassy Waxwell United States Ql Snn Cine State Department

Plane Fire Disaster in New Zealand Kills and Injures

A plane crash near Wellington injures two and kills one after entering the air, flames erupting from the craft. The pilot, badly burned, landed the aircraft in a field while a third crew member was extricated. The blaze severely damaged the fuselage and propeller, with the wreck about 30 feet from the ground at impact.

Wellington Anr Downey Flamex

Militia Training Report from Sydney Embeds Youths and Payments

Training figures show six thousand nine hundred twenty one youths enrolled with ten percent medically unfit and 450 exempted due to employment. Trainees must be paid by Sydney firms. penalties include fines up to £50 and a month in prison for noncompliance. Registrations in state Sydney run through Monday with 4008 men reporting for three months camp.

Melbourne Victoria Sydney Uaat Weirnten Nitiers Authoritien Unciar Defence Act Momitay Cour Regulathinn Ofhey Wauomn

Petrol Prices Rise Amid War Impact and Supply Tensions

Report notes an eight month oil supply held by Petra importers, with patrol prices rising since the outbreak of hostilities. Commonwealth surveyors find no clear evidence of undue heavy demands as evaporation and shipping costs push prices higher.

Tt Wun In Atone Petra

Plane Collision Kills Six at Sydney Golf Course

A city coroner today ruled six people died from accidental injuries after two planes collided over Bunnie Dee gulf course on November 9. Reginald Hastings described the crash sequence, with one machine diving toward the fairway and igniting in a burst of flame. Detectives recovered bodies as river current carried wreckage, with rescue teams pulling victims from the scene.

Sydney Munday Bunnie Dee Gulf Coranen Reginald John Hastings Manoapar Adonaeper Bowie

Water Shortage Causes Widespread Service Trouble

The Causeway water supply faces shortages as the main pipe and top connections fail to deliver adequate pressure. Residents report regular outages and dusting when hydrants are opened, with advisory bodies noting ongoing attempts to address the issue. A. J. Gardiner and local officials pledged action, but complaints from Acton and Luz areas persist.

He Wales Mombeca Advisory Maer Nia Micoestor A. J. Gardine Ackopace Cates Rmonths Aga A. E. Gardiner Luz Acton Royal Canberra Maine Farrweys

Ingleburn Camp Sewerage Service Lacking

Report notes lack of adequate sewerage and refrigeration at the camp for camping troops. Mentions water supply delays, energy concerns, and the impact on camp operations. References a wartime context and supply issues with a figure of 4,000 lb of meat mentioned.

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