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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1940

Page

6

RAAF Planes to Build Bristol Beaufort Strengths in Australia

RAAF plans to start building Bristol Beauforts at Melbourne and Sydney factories in a few months. Ninety craft will enter the front line as Australian air power grows. Delivery of 100 Lockheed bombers from America is expected by mid year. The Commonwealth government approves production for RAAF use and WIRRAWAY work continues. Production aims include Tiger Moth and other trainer aircraft, with developmental trials under way.

Commonwealth Gav Simmene Melbourne Sydney RAAF Lockheed America Commonwealth Government Ainderstood Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation RAAR Tir Corporation

Homebush Stock Sales Outlook at Sydney Market

At Homebush stock market in Sydney on Monday the yard saw 2,188 cattle and 24,000 sheep and lambs ready for sale. Overall quality was fair as buyers moved steadily, with cattle generally 10 to 1 dearer than the last sale day and some sheep and lambs selling higher. Quotations listed include Western sheep and cattle under varied price ranges across classes.

Sydney Melluy

Berlin Moscow air service inaugurated with ceremony

The article reports the inaugural Berlin to Moscow air service ceremony near Templehot Qentonnear. Finci Marshal Goering and the Nil Alister for Air join Russian and Georgian diplomats at the test flight from Kevaw aboard the first Jeviin Moscow bound service.

Berlin Finci Marshal Goering Air Russo Geitan Ania Templehot Qentonnear Kevaw

Boxer Knockout Leaves Opponent Unconscious at Ring

In a stadium bout Dave Lefton aged 96 of America knocked out Billy Fundess aged 94 of Australia with 2 minutes 43 seconds left in the final round. Fundess did not regain consciousness and was carried from the ring on a stretcher. He was admitted to hospital in serious condition.

Sydney Sera Dave Lefton America Billy Fundess Australia Fundess

Salary for Pear Board Chairman Regulation Update

The National Security Agency amendments allow salary payment to the Pear Board chairman instead of a fee. Government fixes the salary rate by regulation. The rules also permit the board to engage experts in advisory roles as needed.

Acqua Board

Air Recruiting War Cabinet To Decide On Empire Air

Melbourne Moray reports the War Cabinet will discuss the Empire air recruiting scheme at a Wednesday meeting. The Prime Minister Mr Menzies will announce the scheme status officially after the session. Men desirous of enlisting should write to recruiting control.

Melbourne Moray War Cabinet Empire Air Heme Mr. Menzies

State Lottery Drawn With Multiple Prizes Cited

The State Lottery No. 052 was drawn today listing several prize names and numbers including inter pass rewards and third prize references. Names and places such as Sydney and Lat Gratin Street appear among the scattered details, with a note of drawing time and outcomes indicating multiple prize categories.

Sydney Smart GAO Kinet Pay Syndicate Cere Li Alesindrii Lian Rede Synulale Crome Gratin Street Wolil Fryer Laww G.P

Kept From Work By Chronic Back Pain tale

Fragmentary text reveals a person kept from work due to a three year backache with references to pain, retirement, and medical or legal commentary. It mentions attempts to seek relief, alternate explanations, and a struggle to return to employment amid unclear details and garbled dialogue.

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