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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 14, 1940

Page

2

Oil search apples pearl company claim export shipments

A ministerial warning urged extreme caution before investing in Wells Strike oil ventures linked to Max Steinhuchel. The Mines Minister spoke in the Legislative Assembly amid speculation about potential overstatements of oil prospects and export plans involving Australia and involvement by various officials and experts.

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Flotation Flurry Masks WAP Loan Closure

A garbled report describes a flotation episode linked to a winded WAP loan closure. It mentions possible figures, names, and institutions such as the Avia Treasury and Mie Spier but lacks clear details. The text references the Nittany era and a train event, leaving the core outcome unclear.

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Alien Held on Sorcery Charge In Dubious Report

A garbled OCR text reports an individual named Abu Aibak among others, claiming an arrest or detention on a sorcery related charge. The transcription is severely damaged, obscuring clear names, places, and authorities.

Unclear text from historical page fragment

Fragmentary OCR text describes a chaotic scene with multiple garbled names and events. The readable fragments mention fight terms, possible locations, and scattered references to people and items, but no coherent narrative or verifiable facts emerge.

Steamer Sinks After Collision with Breakwater

A steamship collided with a breakwater causing a sinking incident. Early reports indicate damage to the vessel and unspecified injuries as crews attempted rescue operations. Authorities are investigating the cause and coordinating salvage efforts.

Aircraft Production Commission Finalised Appointment Details

The commission confirmed the appointment of key engineers and managers for the Aircraft construction branch. salaries and roles were outlined, with emphasis on new production lines and plant management.

Unclear OCR Military Note on Army Minister Speech

The fragmentary text mentions the Minister for the Army and vague references to Kurdi sailings and a proposal. It is a damaged OCR passage with no coherent events or clear named individuals beyond generic roles.

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Anzac Arrivals at Altmark Rescue Mission

British reports describe Anzac and allied forces escorting luxury liners to safe harbors near Plymouth and Elms, with Australian troops disembarking under naval protection following the Altmark rescue. Officers and crew aided by naval units in the dramatic operation that stirred Britons.

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