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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1940
Page
5
An unclear message references Aretie Fiala and a date in January, with mention of a notable figure and a transport issue causing postponement. Details are garbled, no verifiable event or location.
A shark attack near the reef Maebo left a boy with a leg bitten off while others battled to reach him. Lifeguards and rescuers searched the area, with the child later identified as Owen Drought and his mother notified of the tragedy.
London dispatch reports official war air operations, noting Britain faced adversaries and the public questions long including bomber threats. Ministry defends stance and stresses strong defenses while outlining anticipated air power and potential future operations against Britain.
Reports from wartime Poland and German fronts indicate rising fear of sabotage and attacks on armor, weapons, and logistics. Authorities warn against subversion with penalties including imprisonment while noting intensified controls and nightly notices in Warsaw and broader regions for security extensions and loyalty to the army.
An Australian sergeant named H. was killed when a Royal Air Force bomber was hit by a U boat attack and exploded bombs upon approach. He and others were injured. casualties were taken to hospital.
Reports reaching the United States describe a vast Jewish death toll in Poland due to military operations and ethnic violence. The figure 350,000 is cited along with accounts of killings in Warmor Lod and other towns under distressing conditions.
A brutal cold snap grips the Dutch West Frisian inland with temperatures six degrees below freezing. Snow trails heavy, causing transport chaos while residents adapt to record chill. Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard are said to be staying in The Hague as authorities manage the disruption.
The Rome correspondent for The Times reports a Vatican indictment of German atrocities against Poles. It cites Warsaw Cracow Pomerania Poxanan and Siena as sources of testimony on starvation, confinement in ghettos, and cruelty toward civilians, including forced labor and execution of prisoners.
Tokyo protests to Britain after the Imperial government declares it will retaliate for an unfriendly act. Aboard the liner Aamo Haru the North Pacific incident involved a German vessel and calls for return of a captured crew. Japanese officials warn against repetition and demand a full, proper explanation.
A grass fire sweep yesterday burned extensive grass on more than ten acres and damaged structures on the properties of Norman Iitin Rene Xatoey and Robert Lees near Winellamn Blallon. Authorities battled the flames to control spread amid windy conditions as residents reported heavy smoke and precautionary evacuations.
The Sydney County Council elected a new chairman after a meeting that began at 8 am and was adjourned briefly for a half hour while the retiring chair and Councillor Parry conferred with Councils Harding. The vote followed a discussion among aldermen on the council's future actions.
A chaotic screed accuses Britain and its leaders of Jewry, Communism, and moral decay. It portrays the English as hypocritical rulers and blames wartime actions on archbishops and conservatives while denouncing Palestine coercion and brutal acts attributed to British rule.
In a Washington dispatch dates and details are garbled but report that Byrd’s expedition ships confront heavy ice near the Bay of Whales while unloading supplies. Crew members suffer injuries described as lamp burn and ashore hazards are noted amid stern conditions of the ice frontier.
Reports from London and naval circles describe wartime naval movements in the North Sea and German waters. The Admiralty notes vessel losses and engagements as Britain sustains pressure on Axis shipping, with casualties among crews and incentives tied to ongoing campaigns.
London reports mixed food conditions as rationing continues. Butter remains restricted while meat supplies are controlled. some items see price stabilization or slight declines. Game, poultry, and eggs show relative affordability. margarine control eases and overall rationing persists with price adjustments.
Ir: By conic John Ryan late of Canberra, motimd dentist. Application will be made after fourteen days from publicarian ear that probate of the will of the deceased may be drawn. Executor authorized. notices may be served at the undersigned in Melbourne, Camber, ACT.
Fragmentary report notes the 11,000-ton liner Orato, previously near Dre, with 40 passengers aboard, mostly crew. one named Bel eman Brine Mibitor is mentioned as not aboard. French circles in London suggest an auxiliary vessel hopped the Orato before a fire, with later U.S. Navy involvement and a possible response by German forces.
The report notes heated exchanges as Layton and a Nasi reading party clash over wartime broadcasts. A narrator claims hoarding and disruptive acts followed departures, with Italian observers commenting on sabotage. The French writer refutes the claim, insisting the alleged passenger crowd was mischaracterized.
Invites to booths at the annual show to be held Tuesday and Wednesday March 13 and 14. Publicans and vendors list stalls for beverages fruit and tea and related items. Brown of Hall P.O. signs the notice.
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