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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1940
Page
3
At the quarterly Chamber of Agriculture meeting delegates considered favorable conditions for a mice plague mitigation. One delegate urged provisions for special storage in the current farming provisions to counter the risk.
December saving deposits in Australia fell by £721 000 to £244 806 000, though the year showed a £1,126,000 rise from twelve months earlier. State totals: New South Wales £28,581,000 Victoria £80,131,000 Queensland £29,712,000 South Australia £26,066,000 Western Australia £12,441,000 Tasmania £8,549,000 Northern Territory £145,000 Australian Capital Territory £241,000.
Two trucks under Prangport Section control driven by Hector Norman and Albert Gregory collided in Wentworth Avenue near the sandwashing plant shortly after 3 p.m. yesterday. no injuries reported. A postal van and touring car also damaged in a collision near West Block Secretariat at 10 a.m. with no injuries.
Sir John Cellibrand analyzes German food systems during World War I, detailing declines in home production, especially cereals and potatoes, and the impact of forced labor, reduced fertilizers, and hoarding. It notes strained rationing, transport faults, and the shift to imports from neutrals, with potential forceful actions in Eastern Europe if needs rise.
Sydney reports the Attorney General Mr Hughes says the British Empire will consult all Dominions on foreign affairs regarding the Agama Maru incident. He notes unity, warns of possible reprisals against Australia and says Canada is secure while Australia’s position prompts careful Foreign Office consideration.
The plan for Canberra's consular block is outdated while a 100 acre area remains undeveloped. Senator Fall said the issue will be referred to the National Capital Planning and Development Committee for urgent review next week. He noted changes since 1925 require possible redrawing of the diplomatic site plan.
The Bradford Mills market in London reports strong output for civilian trade and brisk orders with early delivery available. Exporters struggle to obtain permits for crossbreds and yarns as machinery remains well employed and overseas reports note activity in Australia and New Zealand.
Report describes a low running cost producer gas pilot showing seven winsome arts economy. A five liter setup in Canberra achieved an average 74 miles per hour with 1254 lbs of chokeol used at 1.34 lbs per mile and one quart of Jubriestin for lubrication. The system has operated 17 months in the Interior Department section.
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