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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1940
Page
5
A British broadcast summarizes Britain France and other powers uniting to curb Germanys expansion. It states the empire strives to stop domination by force if needed and to preserve civilian civilization while warning that Britain and its dominions will bear the war burden if a conflict erupts.
The France Spain trade pact signals improving Franco Spanish ties. France will buy Spanish mining ores and mercury while exporting a wide range of goods. Spain, rich in minerals, hinges on foreign capital for exploitation, with iron ore, copper, lead, zinc and other deposits noted as crucial for armaments and engineering. German influence and frontiers prompt Belgian and Dutch security concerns as measures shift to deter aggression. Greece, Britain, and Entente sentiment shape regional trade and alliances amid looming conflict.
Minister for Defence K ew Bramlands arrives in Blenney Bay and says wet canteens are stocked in New Zealand will potentially be trialed. He notes limited drunkenness in the country and asserts strict control over districts.
A chaotic report from Sydney on a corporate inducement to join the board of the Merchants and Traders Assurance Ltd. William Copeland Downen presented 60 shares to Mat Jon Woolcott Fornes in exchange for joining the board, which he declined. Forben refused to take back the shares amid alleged conspiracies to cheat. Witnesses testified in April 1887 about motives and potential terms. The magistrate advised no action yet and requested reports on multiple trading companies.
Untidy score report describes New South Wales bowler tactics and batsmen Bradman and MacDonald still in training. Mudge slows pace as crowd of about 10 000 attends. Coffee crowd and gate receipts listed while play curtailed by weather and injuries.
A mangled OCR passage recounts a 1640 January notice with legal terms, names such as J. Solnieg and Chist Marae, and references to residency distances near Wolangong. It includes exam and exemption chatter, court action mentions, and a long list of names and scores, all in old legalistic prose.
A compact score recap lists Hume with total for TM Bowling, Laab0 for Wichrethen, DeRMy with zero for three, Pepper tallying two for a.
The Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics reports December quarter price indices showing varied increases across states. Victoria rises 2.5 percent, Tasmania 2.3 percent, New South Wales and Queensland 1.7 percent, South Australia 1.0 to 1.9 percent, and Western Australia also higher. Canberra up 0.63 with a rise from the previous quarter. Melbourne and travel totals mentioned with regional differences.
A garbled wartime savings notice urges readers to purchase War Savings Certificates and Commonwealth bonds. The document clearly references the need to support government financing while cautioning about the terms and marketability of the securities, emphasizing trust in official instruments.
A damaged aircraft experienced a tyre blowout at an aviation field. The undercarriage failed as the machine swung, wings damaged, pilot and passenger injuries not specified. The incident halted operations and authorities investigated the mishap.
Confused OCR text suggests a Sydney rail dispute with strikers on the Bruen line. A government claim asserts strict adherence to regulations and threatens action by the AGU. The piece hints at potential disruption but lacks clear dates or names.
A garbled report notes Foreign Minister Count Canky stating Hungary and Italy may finalize a treaty aimed at halting hostilities and paving the way for permanent peace. The piece hints at mutual concessions and hopes for stabilizing the European region amid wartime uncertainties.
A family of four drowned when their canoe capsized in a river near Melbourne Town. Alfred Jahn, a front man in livestock, and his wife Charlotte, aged 33, perished with their two children. Local authorities believe the accident occurred before noon yesterday.
The draft article reports opposition to removing a £200 taxation exemption. Me McKelvie White chairs the NSW Taxpayers Association, urging authorities to increase revenue by taxing higher incomes and elevating tax rates. The piece reflects debates on government taxation policy and funding needs.
A film star’s Tuesday marriage to John Fi elle ends in tragedy as police report tablets caused death. The couple, with a 16 year old daughter, were found at a home where they were living with a stranger. The claimant’s details and the exact circumstances remain unclear.
Fragmentary notice invites HOG DOWNING Hon Bec Tehoat to join an event at a school in Mary Telapen. Text is incomplete but reads like a cordial invitation. Names appear without clear roles or dates.
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