Britain’s Auxiliary Fire Service Strength in War Preparedness
Article outlines Britain’s expanded fire brigades and the 200,000 strong Auxiliary Fire Service forming the Fourth Arm of defense. Describes trailer pumps patrolling towns, rapid mobilization, and civilian sacrifice as part of war effort alongside high living standards and government measures to ease burdens on workers.
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Mr. Bagnall
Britain
Auxiliary Fire Service
England
Europe
Parliament
A.F.S
Farl'a Sona
Germany
Opening day at Queanbeyan Oval features premiership pennant unfurling
National football kicks off with a 12:45 junior match and 1:00 intermediate game at Queanbeyan Oval. Mayor Taylor and Mr Mason will unfurl the 1939 Queanbeyan premiership pennant. Main clash Queanbeyan vs Manuka starts 2:45 pm with teams including Lucas Mulquinney Osborne Williams and Hume captaining.
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Theanuke Oval
Queanbeyan
H.C. Taylor
Mason
Manuka
J. Lucas
J. Mulquinney
A. Osborne
R. Williams
Kay
J. Beazley
A. Williams
Primmer Shapt
Hawke
4. Browne
G. Lovell
G. Sherdi
Mul‘jonney
Ta. Williams
A. Davis
J McNamara
J. Waltern
G. Cooks
J. Webster
Allan Ware
Mulrooney
D. Blair
M. Coleman
N. Custance
K. Dogan
J. Dorman
P. Faux
M. Grange
FR. Hartley
J. Hume
J. Loughrey
L. Rabl
J. Scott
M. Stewart
J. Stirling
K. Toomey
A. Ware
C. Weale
Yandell
F. Street
B. Toomey
British Navy Tests Secret Map Transmission Device
The British Navy explored a miniaturized television like system small enough to fit in an airplane, capable of sending maps and sketches of enemy dispositions rather than moving pictures. It claims secrecy even if captured, contrasting earlier impractical TV approaches and noting German use of radio facsimile in Poland.
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Lord Chatfield
Coordination of Defence
Poland
New York Times
Sharp Frost Marks Canberra Morning Then Warmer Day
The coldest morning of the year hit Canberra at 26.9 degrees before a milder 56.8 degree day. Forecast calls for continued fine weather. At Young Trotting meeting the main event the Byegilent Handicap was won by Royal Pronto starting at 6 4 on Sheep Buried in Snow. Heavy snowfalls blocked high country and many sheep were snowed in, with drovers struggling to free them.
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Capberra
Young
Royal Pronto
Garth Gy Due Witter
Queanbeyan Council Reports Loan Funds and Yard Revenue
Queanbeyan Municipal Council meeting notes April 16 loan grant works programme totals £10839 with £6419 loan and £4420 government grant. £13161 remains to complete the works. Revenue for four months £7088 up from £6490 last year. general rates £130 lower. municipal sale yards receipts four months £35 vs £8 in 1990. Health Inspector Day cites stock through yards in March and April cattle 78, sheep 1115, pigs 7, stock impounded 15. Building applications discussed and fencing works planned at the sic tenia courts. Monaro Street centre parking trial proposed. if successful, extended. Theft at sanitary depot as old horse-drawn waggon dismantled and parts destroyed by fire. police informed.
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Ie Queanbeyan Council
FP. Carew
F. Williams
Theown
Mr. Day
Queanbeyan
Day
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