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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

3

Colgate Palmolive Plans New Sydney Factory and Labs

Colgate Palmolive Pty Ltd announces an immediate start on a Sydney factory project featuring research laboratories to collaborate with the parent company in Amelia. Executive Mr Moran, in Sydney after six months abroad, outlines plans for a second factory costing £70,000 on a site west of the current premises, signaling strong confidence in the firm’s future.

Plana Colgate Palmolive Pty. Ltd Sydney Amelia Mra. Moran 4. V. Moran Volgate-Palmolve Pty, Lut Mariposa England Germany U.S.A Mir. Moran Colgate-Palmolive Pty, Ltd Promines

Motor Breaches At Canberra Court Report

In Canberra Court Jones pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Markellar and Parkman presented on defense and police respectively. White, Giovanelli, Edwards, McIntyre, and others faced fines for speeding, public nuisance, and related offences with varying costs. Local incidents involve fights near Tharwa Hall, a drunken display near Civic Centre, and a car stop near Kingston with high speed observations.

Canberra W. J. Ryan P.M. William Frederick Jona Dar J. L. Maguire Bailey Br. D Markellar Jones Canberra Hospital Cavey Mannix White J. A. Courtney Kingston Thorn Charles Edwards Coats Jack McIntyre Costa R. Hilton Tharwa Hall Edwards 1 Greanar

Pyjama Girl Mystery Linked to Missing Auckland Woman

Reports from Wellington state that New Zealand inquiries compare the Pyjama Girl to Eileen Doada of Auckland, missing eight years since leaving Sydney at age 20. The case has been referred to the Byney C.LB, with public efforts and a wave of information continuing.

Wellington New Zealand Albury Eileen Doada Auckland Sydney Byney C.lb Anil

Shooting Victim Dies After Sydney Raid At Prince Ait

A man identified as 36 year old Ken died following a raid at Prince Ait in Sydney. He had been hospitalized after the raid and his dying statements were collected yesterday. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Sydney

Convict Bourke Evades Capture After Sydney Escape

A prisoner named Bourke escaped from a hospital ward in Sydney after a night operation. He fled in pajamas and an overcoat, pursued by police with districts circularised. Two bloodhounds and a collie were brought in to help track him, with doctors warning Bourke’s life may be at risk if not found.

Sydney Joseph Bourke Prince’ Henry Boery Howe Rennen IBM Bourke

Piha Fire Mystery Ties Relatives to Secone Burial

Wellington report notes a family claim linked to a Secone burial at Piha after a fire. Police investigated fragments found in a shack, with relatives facing questions amid the case.

Secone Wellington N.z Patrick Henry Shine Om Ai Colin Jasc I Shine Piha Jenratieny Sean Ian Aa Scappenrane Rober Gordan

CHIG Linen suit with puff sleeves and tan belt detail

A smart string coloured linen suit features short sleeves with slight puff, a jacket slim to the waist, and a distinctive self material belt trimmed in London Tan. The ensemble is presented as a fashionable menswear item with tailored lines and a bold belt accent.

Suit Bros.' Star London

Motor Ownership Records and Penalties Outlined

A historical note describes the Motor Ownership system in Sydney and the penalties for forging or misrepresenting ownership or vehicle licenses. It warns that any false claim or unauthorised printing of ownership certificates could incur penalties, potentially up to ten years in prison.

Sydney Watistay Mos Venice Poe

Workers Union Hearth Speech and Boycott Debate

The State Secretary urges miners to stand with the union executive's opposition to a boycott while the mining section directs members to sign cards until arbitration and wage awards are settled. The discussion centers on the National Register and the U S A W framework amid wartime labor actions.

A.w.tt National Register Use Aw.u Mr Rohncon Ivers Ata Bekin Ite

Rail strikers maroon families amid food shortages

Broken Hill reports rail workers and their families stranded after suspension of allway services. Men and dependents camp between two towns as heavy rain floods flat country hindering supplies. Barrier Industrial Committee struggles to secure food amid isolating conditions.

Broken Hill Brokap San Indie Jumacauguring

Thetis Inquiry Report Describes Dismay Mackenzie Testimony

In London on Wednesday Dismay Makenzie testified at the Thetis inquiry about his descent into the water between US six and one hundred forty fathoms. He described grasping the isle span and hammering the epoe while hearing faint tappings that may have been signals, though the tide was too strong to confirm his position on the vessel.

London Makenzie Hlat Thetis

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