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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1939
Page
3
A fragmented Agricultural Gazette piece describes methods to treat tree trunks for pests. It discusses bandages, removal techniques, and cautions about heat damage, with notes on timing, materials, and home methods for applying protective coatings to prevent larval damage.
The piece discusses wartime petrol concerns including Japan and America, Britain's reliance on imported oil, and the strategic importance of petroleum reserves. It notes UK plans to safeguard fuel via underground storage, and mentions annual import figures, revenue from overseas investments, and the role of petroleum in national emergencies.
A report notes rapid advances in plastic materials used in speed boat construction. It cites shipboard and aviation applications, showing plastics replacing metals in interiors and components. The piece highlights ongoing experiments, potential industrial adoption, and future growth across transport sectors with copper, steel, and aluminum cited as competitors.
A London newspaper reports a conspiracy case in which a suspect named Clarke or Cleherty allegedly sought a government post by bribery through the Home Office and other officials. Police statements describe attempts to influence ministers and obtain a political appointment, with telephone notes and witness testimony cited. The tale involves alleged coercion and plans to secure a ministerial position through cash and influence.
The article recounts a shooting in Sydney with Anthony C bvieM and a man named Mulieh. It describes the hospital, a court appearance for attempted murder, and the magistrate restricting the defendant’s access to medical observers.
Amid feed shortages and rising costs, pastoral systems stress the need for ample high quality fodder to rear lambs. Expert guidance emphasizes overseen grazing, proper clover sowing, and balanced feeding to maintain meat quality and meet demand while avoiding famine.
The report discusses a costly oil from coal scheme in Victoria deemed impracticable. It outlines capital costs of about 5,000,000 and annual production around 18,006 kiloliters of petrol, with objections to funding and feasibility amid international energy and wartime concerns.
A garbled 19th to 20th century shipping report details a wide range of contraband hidden in passenger and freight manifests. It mentions peanuts, paper bags, valves from Holland, surgical instruments, vaccines, jewelry, and varied freight, including arms and radio equipment, moving through multiple ports and destinations under suspicious surveillance.
A youth was found lying in a shed at Rat elukeville tonight with a bullet wound in the temple. He died soon after admission. Police report says the youth was fined £2 for taking.
Report outlines ongoing discussions at a global trade conference on tariffs and export controls. Officials flag potential domestic impacts, with emphasis on reducing nontarriff barriers while safeguarding national industries.
Report describes a violent assault where a wife suffered a deep throat slash. victim was found with severe injuries and died later. Police began investigations. suspect details and motive remain unclear as officials release limited information.
Fragmentary report notes a wife of a producer was stabbed in an apartment as authorities investigate a motive. Text is unclear but mentions a theater context and possible assailant entry leading to injury. No further names or precise locations are readable.
Fragmented text details a travelogue voice contrasting inland and coastal imagery. It mentions breezes, beaches, a juve wih bow sprint, and scattered place names, hinting at journeys, geography, and distant locales. The piece fuses vivid impressions with jumbled references to places like Queensland and Katoomba.
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