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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
2
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An industry watch claimed to be unbreakable with waterproof seals survived diving tests by Kiyoshi Sakakibara at 35 feet and remained pristine after resurfacing. The device kept accurate time, showed no moisture, and continued running during and after deep sea immersion, with further tests planned in Torres Strait waters.
A government review reports that using producer gas in wheat farm operations could cut costs by over 70 percent. Trials show producer gas reactors at plants improve efficiency, with average yields around 12 bushels per acre and payback within a year. The study notes liquefied fuel replacements and reduced fueling costs as key benefits for farmers.
A fragmented note records a state minister in Sydney with mentions of a wake survey, a visit by medical service director, and a request from military authorities. Details are unclear due to damaged text and missing dates or formal actions.
The Commonweal Government selects three officers of the Sniertull Affairs Department for training in diplomatic posts in Canada and the United States. Two will join Sir William Glasgow’s staff at the Australian High Commissioner in Canada and the third will accompany Mr Cassy to Washington as Second Secretary to the Australian Legation.
A brief New York press item notes the birth of quadruplets to Clyde Short and his wife. The report, though garbled, states the babies were delivered by a doctor with thirty years of practice, and mentions an unusual sequence around their birth around November.
A Canberra department introduces economy measures for stationery use, shifting to cheaper envelopes and tighter paper space. Officials say routine documents will be typed as slides of paper to cut wear and tear, with machine aid and standard charges applied. Reports note a City arrest linked to the day’s headlines.
In Melbourne on Wednesday officials stated Australia will meet the goal of 19 squadrons of home defence aircraft by June. The report notes the Empire Air Scheme and other war efforts, with costs rising beyond £1,000,000 weekly. Recruitment for the air force forge will be sped up to support this target.
The Morris 8/40 saloon wins by a single point in the Monte Carlo rally, a famed four day event. The course starts at John o Groats and travels through Pillatene Boulogne Nantes Pau the Pyrenees Lyons and Grenoble before finishing in Monte Carlo, with Curt Lothe Metis car gaining popularity for its performance.
The Queanbeyan branch of the Women's Voluntary Service will continue stall in Monaro Street on Saturday to raise proceeds for the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. Many items will be on sale including special changes issued in connection with the Mayor's appeal, valued from 6d to £1.
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