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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
2
The Tudlan exports in Australia from January to May total about 200000 sterling, versus 340000 sterling for a similar period last year. Wool Trade dominates, with Wool valued at 540000, while the imports from Italy are 4890.00.
Kelty Dick operates a home movie processing service at Acton Gueat House, PO Box 18d, City. The business handles 14 mm film and 4 25 de processing requests for movie material.
The Commonwealth and Dominion the Port Bowen ran ashore near Wanganui early today about a quarter mile from the beach. A rough attempt to reach the vessel was made at noon and fears grow that rough weather could drive the ship to break up.
Sydney, Wednesday. The Minister for Civil Aviation Mr Fairbairn will depart by air to Darwin tomorrow and Saturday will fly the Guinun Airways Lockheed plane for VOW in the Portuguese East Tallon. He will discuss a potential new air service between Darwin and Dill and aim to expand trade between Australia and the Portuguese East Tallon.
A derailed railway attempt occurred near London Liverpool route with a provincial train. Investigations by Western Wireless Police Patrol G3 root out a bar on bricks placed to obstruct the line.
The report notes a persistent rise in UK business activity with production, employment, and consumer demand improving. It cites Economist assessments of a vigorous trade recovery, rising insured employment near record levels, and expectations of continued expansion despite political uncertainty and seasonal factors.
The G Company marksmanship course crowned Pte Caird as top shot and Pte Southwell as most improved. Col Paul presented silver apron trophies and urged other companies to follow the initiative. Notices urge uniform purchases, half yearly pay, and upcoming rifle club shoot and annual meeting. Vacancies in subunits seek experienced horsemen, forge workers, sign-in clerks, and a machine gun team. Anzac Ball at Albert Hall on August 11 urged wide attendance.
In Sydney on a Wednesday the Minister for Supply and Development reported a close call at Marrickville engineering works. Mr Casey bent over a hydraulic press when molten iron sprayed, scorching his clothing but causing no serious injury. The site is the first defence annexe to the operation at Mydaey, with bomb and grenade production noted.
Melbourne reports the Minister for the Interior Senator Poll stated plans to apply migration settlement methods to several additional countries including Xato Synveriyid and Holland. He noted possible declines and emphasized strict control over inflows.
Arthur Hunt, a 30 year old carpenter from Allansford, died when his utility truck was struck by a train at a level crossing. The incident occurred while he was en route to a job in a nearby township. The report notes a substantial rise in costs and a rise in monetary figures tied to the event.
Fragmentary text notes changes in capital, coal industry settlement, steel production, and rail vehicle activity. Mentions rearmament activity, building trade, and anticipated re-stock within two years, with references to Bathvalais Wooleswe Hfockes and Finch Jaw. Uncertain details limit full clarity.
A Melbourne conference of the Victorian Branch of the SPLA heard delegate J L Mayming question whether a Defence Department appointment tied to Sir Farle Page’s son in law was dropped after the federal authority prompted by Sir Gilbert Dyett. He suggested the issue involved political timing and potential future prime ministerial plans.
An explosion on the German steamer Berlin, reported as Westnosing, causes the death of crew members and injuries to 14 others. Six injured were admitted to hospital in a vigorous condition. The incident occurred while the vessel was in port.
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