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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1940
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a January event or item with names like J B Wlomie and Bews- 2, but the fragmentary text provides no clear event, action, or outcome to summarize.
Local court reports detail Alfred Will Hare receiving three months for a sentencing at Young Boley Court. A bicycle owner dispute and a dog act defense are noted. Goulburn Charter of Commerce plans face weak turnout with 500 members promised support but poor response. Discussions on a Nowra road project surface amid chamber meetings. Ongoing transport, housing, and telephony issues mix with a car accident injuring a pedestrian and impacts on the town’s communications and services.
Fragmentary weather notes show inconsistent figures for rainfall and temperatures with unclear times and locations. Key data points are unreadable, hindering a precise forecast. The readable items reference tests and a Barrett area reading but lack coherence.
Commentary argues that drift in Commonwealth and State relations has weakened Australia’s federal fabric. It cites neglect of State roads and education, shifting unemployment relief to the Commonwealth, and poor leadership, warning that entrenched drift could require a major overhaul to restore effective governance.
Police and detectives with numerous trackers scour Perth near the Swan River for Andrew Harhempo who disappeared Monday after playing nearby. Local authorities hold hope he is safe, with continued searches across the area.
A garbled London dispatch notes a resignation and a death toll linked to a national savings update. It references a Dr Reno and a Cyril, with unclear figures and several broken phrases. The readable items indicate a Wednesday report and a casualty count.
Public service workers contest overtime rules after a pay cut line of £450 year blocked extra pay. Ministers and department officials face calls to revise regulations as some staff earning under £490 still gain overtime while higher earners do not. Discontent grows after Christmas withheld holidays and unpaid weeks prompting talks with the Minister for the Interior.
An explosion at the Dupont works in Threstown wrecked a glycerine unit and caused fatalities and injuries. Officials detoured details as an investigation proceeded while the firm denied improper operation and promised safety measures.
Four vacancies exist in the diplomatic service with selections to be announced from Ottawa to Washington. Applicants must be university graduates in arts, humanities, or commerce with proficiency in approved foreign languages and current affairs. Shortlisted candidates face written and oral exams, including an English essay and general knowledge tests.
A cyclone carved a 251 yard wide path and three mile length through timber country near Canberra yesterday. Big trees blown down, roofs torn, windows shattered, and extensive property damage reported across Narrabundah, abattoirs, and surrounding suburbs. Fences, water damage, and disrupted power lines added to the destruction. farms suffered fruit and crop losses as seas of rain and floodlike conditions battered the area.
Defence department awards contracts totalling 171,000 for care facilities at a military camp. Bids cover hospital fittings, electrical works, painting, and supply of uniforms and equipment. Named firms include Bramall and Co and Malden's Motor Body Works with details on quantities and costs.
An unclear aviation civil report from Melbourne notes a senior official named Fairsy discussing plans to continue live comparisons. The text is garbled but references rationing, timing, and possible regulatory actions involving Mr. Wairbasisham and a commission on binding.
December imports rose to £56,587,000 and exports to £74,182,000 as the year ended with Germany influenced trade. For 1948 imports fell by about £88,600,000 while exports rose by around £1,906,000, with totals around £140,035,000.
A mangled report indicates a German gold wagon worth substantial value moved to Switzerland. Details are unclear due to OCR issues, but the fragment notes a transfer involving a wagon and a significant sum, with time and origin left ambiguous.
The piece reviews the Bed Commander-in-Chief statement on Belgium's defense and British policy. It details Germanys possible invasion, Belgian neutrality, and the Allied stance to deter German aggression. It notes the sinking of a German freighter and debates on contraband wartime rules and naval enforcement.
Foreign representatives in Australia will have limited privileges under a proposed tax and property framework. The government overseas and Australian ministers will negotiate terms, aiming for uniform but not extraterritorial rights. Intergovernmental discussions consider the status and duties of foreign envoys within Australian sovereignty.
A community crafts event announced a series of workshops and contests led by organizers TRS Nice A and B with participants including Ruth Weilamage, Jessoe Vicholsn, Sheila O'Hare, Florence Crowe, Margaret McDernott, and other local makers. The event aims to showcase handiwork at the-home crafts fair with sessions on needlework, woodwork, and decorative arts.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses electorates and a February vote. It mentions commissions, commissions, and possible changes or confirmations. The text is garbled but references official bodies and a January date context.
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