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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
5
The readable text fragment hints at a historical local notice or brief item mentioning persons and places but lacks coherent names dates or events. It preserves no clear action, outcome, or identifiable organizations to avert misinterpretation.
Government order bans photography at defence sites and related facilities without written permit. It covers aerodromes seaplane stations factories magazines stores and all Commonwealth forces equipment and personnel. Penalties apply for unauthorised images or sketches and for photographing enemy fortifications or transport.
A 1897 report notes German residents in Australia seeking naturalisation certificates. It cites numbers of petitions, ages, and nationalities, with details on marriages and the status of those granted or pending. The figures include percentages of marriages and the proportion of cases from various groups, reflecting wartime pressures and policy changes.
A terse dispatch from Sydney reports thousands of soldiers and officers poised to redeploy, with movements centering on Tidin al Ingleburn and Wil Bi fe Adiwanen tronpa amid broader Australian defense adjustments. Officials indicate major units will relocate from Rut ail Goeje toward PelUay to reinforce inland positions and joint operations.
The article describes Dutch mobilization and a fortified river barrier along the Maks and Tage to defend the south from invasion. It notes expected German pressure, Sweden’s ore exports, and strategic concerns linking Hungary, Italy, and Romania to broader European tensions. It mentions Norway, Norway, and Polish populations amid wartime discourse and economic pressures.
A review of John Brophy's Gentleman of Stratford argues the book reshapes Shakespeare by presenting him as a humane figure amid a discursive age. It questions the era’s artistic freedom and suggests the plays arose from Stratford’s context and social constraints.
A curious piece reports claims that a wolf pack abducted a native child. It recounts an alleged 18 year old native boy found with a hunter, his escape into jungle, and long journey home. Text mixes myth and remote events from colonial era Africa and India.
The Hospitals Commission proposed a voluntary contributions plan to fund public hospitals across the state. It keeps local control with the Commission assisting, and creates regional councils to coordinate policy and finance. Quarterly returns will be required from hospitals detailing income and expenditure.
Fragmented report details extradition proceedings involving Woolcott Forbes and a series of witness statements. It references State Attorney-General, police interviews, and notes by Sir Harry Munning regarding conspiracy charges and possible extradition under Crown and other acts. Unsigned diary notes and hospital interiews appear, outlining differing recollections and the path of the case.
Prime Minister Tay Morica announced the appointment of Augie Walstur to Washington. He said the move signals a positive attitude by the Commonwealth toward improving relations with major allied nations. Officials welcomed the statement as a step in broader diplomatic engagement despite unclear phrasing in the release.
Notice invites applications from suitable persons for Canberra scholarships and bursaries for 1940. Applicants must be under twenty years of age on 1 January 1940. Full terms and conditions published in the Canberra University College Calendar. Applications close Friday, 28 February 1940 at 5 pm. Secretary Y. Mt. Owen announces.
Fragmented report describes a disrupted event at the Guild Hall with mentions of Mrs Chamberlain and improvised actions. The garbled text references an explosion? and a suspended confrontation, but key details remain obscured by errors.
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