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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1939
Page
2
Weather notes from Canberra list measurements at 4 am and 3 pm with undefined rainfall, temperatures around 61 to 55 degrees, humidity near 59 percent, and wind figures in the mid teens. The entry shows garbled figures and incomplete units, limiting precise interpretation.
Canberra forecast warns of dense mist and fog in Nain region, spar board warning, and foggy conditions with north to southeast winds. Expect fresh to squally, moderate to rough seas and heightened maritime conditions for nearby ventures.
Mr S M Bruce, High Commissioner for Mineral? to address Canberra residents on current international movements and their impact on Australia. The talk will be held at Albert Hall at 8 15 pm under the Canberra Authority Revelation, with admission in charge.
Canberra patrons woke to news of the Wirth Bros circus forming for tomorrow morning with two special trains. The show promises a larger, entirely new program featuring 24 star acts, seven imported from overseas, following a record Melbourne run. Box plan available at Uni's Newsagency Kingston. A Canberra crowd last night at Queanbeyan Show Ground cheered elephants and the new Gladiator Act, while six Australian brambles were presented by Alec Christie and the world's fattest horses demonstrated.
A Carman Consul inspection of a Dalus plane found markings and uniforms identifying Carman air force officers aboard. The craft, carrying gas masks and devices from Germany, is believed to be a military machine camouflaged as a commercial plane en route from Har Telona to Germany or Italy.
Queanbeyan restrictions on electricity force the Coursing Club to move from night to day racing with races starting at 2 pm and dogs to be in kennels by 1 30 pm. Four distances planned, a sprint added later if the program proves popular, with aiming to set new records. Time resumes tomorrow and continues from 2 30 pm with Saturday morning trials between 10 and 12 pm.
A historical overview analyzes Germany’s stated war aims and their postwar implications. It cites Paul Lenski and Die Glocke discussions, detailing aims like western annexations, Mitteldeuropa, a Central European bloc, and colonial ambitions in Africa, with notes on ongoing influence and future projections.
A detailed Canberra Flats marriage announcement celebrates the union of Hwang Renin, Martin, Kanvli, and others. The notice outlines the couple’s private entrance, reception plans, and family attendees, reflecting a formal ceremony style from the period.
Fragmented report notes impact of price cuts and production shifts across several mines. Mentions Viwenne factory, electric frames, and an unspecified facility near Bisdennt Ant Hantiann Chant Htlng Mtr Gv. Details unclear due to OCR errors but indicates revised per unit costs and potential labor adjustments.
In a garbled OCR segment a list mentions boxers and names with missing letters. The fragment references opponents, dates, and events but remains unreadable in key details. The passage shows mixed letters and incomplete phrases without a coherent report or outcome.
A reported theft disrupted a community event as a suspect grabbed cash and fled. Witnesses described a hurried exit while organizers attempted to restore order. Police were alerted and are reviewing security footage.
The Minister for the Inferior announced the establishment of a Canberra Development Committee with a panel of leaders and officials. Members included Pier and Harris and others, aiming to guide national capital planning and infrastructure with international experience and advisory input.
Fragmentary OCR details a Sunday work issue related to ploughing fees, with scattered references to months, places, and people amid disrupted text. The中心 appears to discuss Sunday wart questions and regulatory or payment concerns affecting a local area.
Absentee list fragments show scattered names and places with unclear context. The garbled OCR yields partial mentions of individuals and locations, lacking coherent events or dates.
A jagged report details a missing man amid a warehouse fire near River Mollih. Investigators and local officials, including Mandy and AlUinede Hive, search for clues as a witness list grows.
A financial dispute involving Campbell Malis and MCW Bettie Alyatjow centers on a mine project in Sydney. Officials report pollution concerns and potential legal action as authorities examine funding, ownership, and the ability of Bunabury to sustain operations amid shifting market conditions.
Australia eyes benefits from a revival in Spain relations as tensions ease in the postwar era. Officials signal a broader trade and political alignment, with discussions touching naval commitments and economic exchanges across Europe.
Heavy rain hits Sydney and surrounding regions disrupting air services. Flooded roads slow buses and trains as weather worsens. Officials warn of continuing delays with limited visibility and precautionary closures across several hubs.
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