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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

6

Funeral Notice for Erin Int Oed Sine

Funeral notice announces the death of Erin Int Oed Sine. Arrangements at local mortuary, with service details pending.

Canberra Times Public Notice Rules Insertion Day Deadline

The Canberra Times prints public notices with strict deadlines for advertisements. Instructions require ads to be plainly written with proper name and printed before the publication day deadline, with the firm reserve that late or improper submissions may be held over or rejected.

Busireas Canberra Prass OF Australia Ltd

Cadetships Offered at Royal Colleges

Australia’s Defence Minister announces cadetships at the Royal Military Academy at Woolworths and Royal Military College. Eligible Australians aged 16 to 19 may apply. Cadets will undergo about one month of training in three terms, leading to commissions in Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Royal Signals, and Royal Military College related branches.

Royal Military Academy Wootwlals Hoya Lilttary College Bandihart Mtr Yemieroay Cangiastan Royal Dituary Royal Artilery Royal Enginesra Royal Corps Bignals Royal Milliery Anc

Ammonia as Petrol From French Journal Report

A fragment from a French journal discusses ammonia as a petrol substitute and notes experimental comparisons. It mentions potential advantages and the need for safer handling, with reference to explosive risks and regional testing.

Tariff Board enlargement plan faces opposition in Perth

The Prime Minister announced no addition of two senior qualified officers to the Tariff Board staff, citing efficiency concerns. Government aims to bolster industrial expansion policy while cautioning against premature expansion and potential inefficiency.

Perth Menaiza Commonwealth Npt Tariff Board Itn Pollay Eye Broegen Auminuateat Tarif Mateng Une Tart Bosra Department of Trade and Customs

Exhibition debate on organizing an Australian international fair

Government weighs a proposal by Bydney Intorema to host an automationsl ne Mibiugn exhibition with a planned 12 date. Critics note lack of support and compare past worldwide exhibitions. Another idea suggests claiming a capital city site for a future exhibition. The end of the jou century exhibit in Australia and Dominion fairs are referenced amid current funding concerns.

Bydney Intorema Aulatratia Tauairatis Ite Cialis Muasse Australia Connidar ‘Uke

Road of Access through Fyshwick Draws Resident Objections

Residents of Fyshwick oppose closing the upper road past the Royal Military College while the lower route along the college area would be heavily impacted for long periods. They cite safety for schoolchildren and wind access, urging government action and faster completion of a Kingston to Meradrome bypass to avoid the Duntroon road closure.

Renidants Tyshwick Alvany Mere Department of the Interior Advinary Council Fyrdwick Canbers Canberra Nome Sga Kingston Twolnas Fir Royal Military College

Canberra jitters and delayed defense in Australia

A long editorial argues that Commonwealth jitters in Canberra cripple defence work and labor markets. It cites ministers traveling to Melbourne, unemployment on defence projects, and the delayed completion of Canberra to press for stronger leadership and ministerial independence.

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Spaniel’s Ordeal After Narrow Escape From Fence Collapse

A spaniel endured a harrowing 24 hours on a rere at a fence or Mingare Palle after it had been carried over or fallen from the strepelt. The dog was rescued unharmed and reportedly thanked its rescuers rather than feeling frightened.

Unusual Arrest Of Tarantula Named Spiderwoman

Police in Preetwich England responded to a strange case as a tropical tarantula spiderwoman was found in a cabbage she had sought. Officers captured the giant spider and detained it for quarantine at Mant.

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Air Force calls for second batch of cadets in training scheme

The Air Force invites applications for a second intake of cadets at the Flying Training School in Stoon, with 15 week courses starting in April, January and May. Successful candidates enter as pilots or engineers after 12 months of service, with promotions to flying officer on completion. Age limits range up to 38 years for some roles.

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University Lecturer Appointment Sparks Party Influence Debate

Sydney University faced scrutiny as discussions surfaced about a lecturer in German and potential political party affiliations. The debate centered on whether party ties influenced appointments, with officials and ministers weighing questions of influence and suitability for academic posts. The record notes concern over how affiliations might affect hiring, underscoring tensions between politics and university appointments.

Flo Beldon Sydney University Taxt Mt Thw Sy¢ Universty Martin

Wage rise sought by workers and unions

Shinbane Wamenday reports that labor councils and unions including the A.W.U aim to raise basic wages from 4/1 to 44/8 and from 42/3 to 2/13 for mates. They argue the current pay harms girls, especially those away from home, during unemployment. The hearing was adjourned.

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Conspiracy charge linked to job scam in Brisbane

A report details a case involving a man accused of telephoning with job pretexts in the Public Service to extort money. The suspect allegedly claimed to be Minister Hesith and Home Affairs, pressing victims for sums tied to an apparent park collection. Names and dates are inconsistently presented but reference Patrick Joseph Sparks and a request for £200.

Brisbane Tay Chancelor Joseph Priestly Nat Seversi Vogaxiona Patrick Joseph Sparks Parka Anop Mysterioum Voices Triniity Smith Kimani Arterra Bparka W. Furgen Sindte

State borrowing and semi governmental allocations detailed

The document outlines government borrowing under a Loan Council programme, listing approvals for conversions and new money across councils. It notes totals including 28,080,000 new money and 14,265,254 conversions, with allocations to Harbour Trust, Tramway Board, State Savings Bank and several New South Wales bodies for housing, water, sewerage and drainage projects.

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Private inquiries and extra examiners eyed for Tarif Board

Debate centers on whether to expand the board with two additional members to hasten work and allow in camera inquiries for proposed new industries. Proponents argue private investigations speed decisions while opponents fear reduced public rights and biased findings under Ottawa Agreement. The government opts to keep the current board but add experienced personnel to aid and expedite investigations.

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Melbourne meeting sparks protest over annual report

Uproar at the Victorian Revolution League Coalition annual meeting as a motion to reject three passages in the report is debated. The president defends the policy stance on universal inlay and peace organizations while critics press for change.

Melbourne Revuenet Authorillah Dlementa

Canberra public spirit urged for faster national progress

Readers discuss the Canberra issue urging community effort to hasten development. They praise patriotic unity and city hopes, noting soldiers and citizens support a brighter, united nation under federal leadership and public culture revitalization.

Commerce experts join Cantera profemiscone department reshuffle

Commerce experts Prof. ASN ing and Prof. Petar imrie recently joined the Cantera Profemiscone department from Mallage Wee, with Molnar mm formerly holding leadership roles.

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Truncated Text Trial Report Appears in Archive

Fragmentary line reads unclear timing and names with garbled phrases. The snippet hints at a trial or event note but lacks coherent details, making targeted summary difficult.

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