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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1940
Page
3
Judge Clancy warned Edward Allwood and Charles Grigg that continued crime would yield a severe gaol sentence. The youths, both under 18, pleaded guilty to numerous offences including theft from the Gosford Boys' Home and escape attempts. Police recovered goods valued at £3 of £300 stolen. they are to be detained at a boys' institution until age eighteen.
Sydney and Monslay report that rain from the weekend has begun to ease dry conditions. State Meteorologist Mr Mares said more substantial falls are expected to relieve parched areas though lingering dryness may keep pressure conditions for a time. Light rain fell across the hey catchment area during the weekend.
A Supreme Court verdict finds Thomas Archibald O'Don hi of Lakemba awarded 2825 pounds after alleging negligence by Meliers Ltch. Donnell sought 5000 pounds claiming risk of collapse. jury decides the accident could have been prevented with proper fencing around the machine.
Sydney reports the Attorney General denounces the Communist Party as undermining Anstralians war effort. He accuses the party of propagandizing for a general strike and sowing disunity, claiming strict obedience is demanded, and that Moscow controls Australian party members.
Police report three killed in Wollstonecraft house including Charles Victor Newtown his two sons Neville aged 20 and David aged 7. The father Ceol Newtown appears to have shot them then killed himself with a revolver, all discovered after neighbors alerted authorities.
The readable fragments indicate a local notice from the Federal Capital Press in Australia involving Mort Blioee Praddon and Canberra region. No clear action date or full names available.
Following the lead of financial interests, Swaliers and large investors subscribe heavily to the Gon nonwealth loan of 14,000,000. Applications from Cineni wealth series rise quickly with a total surpassing prior days. Notable subscriptions include £259,000 from an unpublished name, plus £200,000 and £300,000 from three corporate bodies and insurers.
Police report details an alleged ring involving Hawohl Par. and a woman named Watson. The case concerns claims of money movements and a planned meeting at a home, with Watson denying the ring and claiming the matter is for trial.
At the Canberra Economic Cabinet meeting next week Britain pushes for tighter petrol controls to conserve exchanges non sterling. Officials discuss petrol imports and transport constraints with proposals to raise import limits and adjust fuel allocations amid wartime shortages.
An OCR filled list outlines a full day of radio programming from morning to evening. It mentions news, music blocks, talks, concerts, and features with numerous named programs and performers.
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