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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1940

Page

5

UBOAT CAMPAIGN SUB NAVAL HUNT REPORT OF DEPTH CHARGES

A naval engagement describes locating an enemy submarine to the southward. Depth charges and explosions create mushroom clouds and white water as destroyers attack, with crew rescued and medical aid provided. The attacker’s conning tower and interior show damage. the submarine ultimately sinks after heavy depth charging and suppression of its crew.

Ware Ower Tony Wudody Jake Ujux Deatruyare Wagey Agen Beneatt Max Teen

Wage variation for youths sparks industrial debate

In Sydney a proposal to pay adults aged 28 rather than 21 as a standard wage was urged by Mr E L Sutton of Sutton Rudder Carry. The suggestion arose during a dispute between the Amalgamated Road Transport Workers Union and Le Master Carson. Sutton argued setting the price of prison would affect youth unemployment and ease entry for younger workers into industry.

Sydney Fria E. L. Sutton Sutton Rudder Carry Tewan Carters’ Oncillation Commission Road Ujon le Master Carson Aldaac

Bomb Explodes in Sydney Area, Suspected Sabotage

An early bomb explosion near Warwick Rim Ave caused close to 200 pounds in damage. Police suspect saboteurs, favoring an enemy agent theory, but believe an unauthorised individual placed the fuse. If sited differently the damage could have reached two thousand pounds.

Sydney Fyrney Warwick Rim Buppner Power Sa Ikenta

Enrolment Decline At National Forestry School Cumserve

The text notes the lack of student nominations by Victoria and New South Wales governments for the National Forestry School at Cumserve, hindering enrolment. It cites a peak enrolment of 16 in 1926 and mentions ongoing reality courses and long-standing forestry education across state universities over 60 years.

Victorien New South Wales Forestry School Cumserve Actioo

Primrose to Leave for Melbourne Next Wednesday

In the absence at the ministry, Primrose will depart for Melbourne next Wednesday following ministerial duties. Authorities say no additions to the cabinet will be made before Mr. Fabimson’s departure, with Bar and Heath Me FitzElm noted in the reshuffle context.

Avdney Howlin Fitesimons Primrose Heath Melbourne Promies Mute FaBimuns Meledn

Timber prices rise in Sydney retail sector

A new retail price regime for inner Sydney areas takes effect next Monday under an order by the Prices Commissioner permitting a 15 percent increase above listed values. The measure applies to timber and specifies a minimum delivery month with payment terms to be settled by month’s end.

Inner Seta Sydney Metropolitan Ares Commonweaith

Red Cross Canberra Division Crowns Appendl of the NN Herr Division

Canberra division of Red Cross crowns the appendix of the NN Herr Division as contributions are listed. Previously acknowledged sums include £501 17 11 from the Mair Senate Department at the Brat Supersnnuation Board 260 and Canberra Musical Society. Maal prenoedis Concert. 3/18/29 nasa e701 38.

Senate Braft Canberra Musical Society NASA

Multifunctional notices blend church services and federal tenders

A mixed page item lists church services across several parishes with times and sermon headings by Rev. Bradley and others, followed by Commonwealth Department of the Interior tender notices for dairy, grocer, and store supplies, plus Canberra public service job ads for the solar observatory and related roles. The document references January 1940 activity and locations including Canberra, Sydney, Braddon, and Manuka.

Ant Iter Pmendiorh Atdompanidt Depo Yanaick Pany Hav Maci Benloe Tuseday Braddun Serviow Macleod Department of the Interior Canberra Act Commissariat Atorer Carrodur Commaniesclti S Art Observatory Pers Sone Sige de Hive Commonwealth Solar Observatory Canburre Ton Ganborma Uel

Baptists to Preach Morning Service on Wealth Theme

Waldoich will preach at both services at the Baptist Church on Feb. The morning subject is Our unsuspected wealth and the evening topic Fibia Hig pom she prety sent situation The Baptist ordinance will be administered in the evening Waldock will be absent for a month starting Monday The pulpit for the next Sundays will be occupied by the May We Raa.

Die Waldoich Baptiau Amd Waldock

Minister orders probe into taxi driver violence case

The Transport Minister ordered prosecutions to be examined amid concerns over reliability. He warned he would consider various measures to ensure safety if the proceedings fail to advance.

Bewxner Techigas Welvers

Australians Shine in War Effort Vaudeville Spotlight

Australians on Belgium and London frontlines lead a 550 war effort ballad scene. Dick Bentley and George Moon from Melbourne, with singer Jenny Burghill, tour Australia and New Zealand in popular vaudeville programs.

London

Trades and Labour Council Annual Picnic and Events

Local events notice for the Trades and Labour Council with details for the annual picnic at Cotteriver Picnic Ground on Sunday January 28, plus dances, women events, and a workers' meeting. Mentions attendance, meals, location at Orme Aber Hall and associated notices for positions, deposits, and parcel delivery.

Cotteriver Giro Bob Pont Arhert Hall Mohday Madararson Orme Auton Bukene

Simpson Lee Co. Furnishings Ad from Canberra Arcade

Fragmentary OCR note lists Simpson Lee & Co lad furniture Warenousamnen 41 JQUALEEY Rulture and Purnia Wns. References to canberra postal box, appointment, and sales items. Mentions Queanbaya SUMMA goods at Arcade Bywall Manuka ehsines enok. Scattered lines imply catalogue or advertisement with dates and product listings.

Simpson Lee & Co. Lad Purnia Weeny Waite Luppl Box mi PO Canberra Queanbaya

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