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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1939
Page
3
Fragmentary notes describe Nicholas Apert, a forgotten figure tied to advances in food science and Edison era innovation. The text hints at ADP, Frenchnigg, and a march on its stomach as Apert’s work influenced food production, though details remain unclear.
A wealthy heir to a large fortune died after a fight at a New York hospital area. Detectives could not determine how he sustained injuries that caused his death. The case involves his four month marriage and unclear circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Royal Society of Canada held its 58th annual session with reviews of science and letters. Edmonton professor Dr J W Campbell challenged utopian space notions by explaining rockets to the Moon rest on real science, not fantasy.
The Canadian Exploration Plan outlines Vancouver Natural History Society events to camp this summer near Forbidden Plateau in British Columbia. The project aims to study botany ornithology geology and mammalogy with teachers and educators guiding interested participants.
A fire at a Granville residence sent numerous harmless carpet snakes sliding from the building. Firemen, surprised by the wriggling reptiles, captured and bagged the snakes as onlookers dispersed.
State Lottery No. 626 drawn with major prize to holder No. 56 427 W. 46 Peachy Burra Crang. Second prize to No. 73 124 Arthur Symleate Delancey Box 602 AA GP.O. Sydney. Third prize to No. 75 409 On the Ice Syndicate H. Gates Canberra. Fourth prize to No. 94 485 Bob In Syndicate Cyril Houston Randwick. Lottery No. 627 to be drawn Monday morning.
Ronald Booth Walker faced conspiracy charges in Central Police Court as counsel noted his vote against the government. Accomplices Albert Levitus Clive Airey and William Kingsley Wicks were named with John Woolcott Forbes in alleged fraud against Frederick Blackwood and others. Inspector Tearle commented on Walker's political stance.
The text notes Siam later known as Thailand shifted from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional regime on June 25 1932. It cites international treaties granting Bangkok full jurisdiction and fiscal autonomy, with Western influence shaping reforms. The new king studied in Switzerland the army commander was a classmate of Goering and the foreign minister trained in France.
Tuesday a bookmaker named H McGrath of Kennington woke to a man in his shop. The intruder threatened violence and fled with a bag containing £500 in cash and silver.
A National Institute of Industrial Psychology report on test pauses and refreshment in industry cites interviews from 1 050 factories employing 305 000 workers. Only 10.7 percent provided music with officials noting faster work and reduced chatter when music played, especially among warehouse staff.
The text notes silver coinage as token money with actual silver content below face value. Before WWI in 187, silver traded around half crown per ounce, and a silver shilling equaled sixpence. By 1919 silver rose above seven shillings per ounce, making the shilling worth more than its face value and prompting the 1920 act to halve silver used in coinage.
A historical note warns that the Niagara Falls crestline over the Horseshoe Falls is eroding the riverbed. As the crest recedes the river concentrates more water at the center, risking diversion and drying of the adjacent sides. Safeguards for the waterfall are being prepared.
A new peal of bells for Liverpool Cathedral will be rung toward the end of 140 in the Vestey Tower. The bells, housed 239 feet above ground, will swing in a concrete bell chamber with a round frame to reduce forces. Only 12 bells will be rung in the final performance.
The text presents a proffered shift from jail to church for handling juvenile matters. Police Chief Joseph Carpentier discusses appointing a church pastor to lead the effort, arguing it could reduce delinquency. The passage reflects a debate over rehabilitation versus punishment in the community.
A Junee fireman Mr Everett has nearly completed a charcoal gas powered vehicle. The engine will run on charcoal gas and may travel as far on a pound of charcoal as on a gallon of petrol, with slight power loss on hills. The system uses a back mounted apparatus to ignite and feed vapour to the engine. The Commonwealth belt currently runs two defence devices on charcoal gas, exact principles not disclosed.
A quirky rocket powered plane prototype outpaced petrol cars in tests before bursting into flames. Reports cite F Whittle of the Royal Air Force flying a continuous discharge jet craft in England. The design uses a centrifugal compressor and heated air to create thrust, with speed controlled by fuel flow.
The Assembly passed a motion censuring Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Ltd over war risk premiums. Mr. Tonge accused the insurer of demanding £37 10s immediately for a £500 policy on a Royal Australian Navy seaman in the cruiser Sydney. He urged censure and government action to cap premiums to one percent.
The Minister for Defence announces large fabric orders for woollen materials. Orders totaling 1,580,900 yards of cloth have been placed to support war and defence needs. The statement references Commonwealth government insulation measures and wartime production.
A Dutch patrol vessel fired warning shots at the British steamer Lindisfarne after a collision off the Hook at Boland. Lindisfarne returned to port. No damage was reported to either vessel according to the Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily Telegraph.
Eric Phelps interned in Germany where she coached a member of the Opel family, according to wartime dispatches.
Mr W W Wakefield MP former football international and secretary to the Secretary of the Department of Overseas Trade told Swindon Rotary Club that British exporters are front line troops in a massive import-reliant economy. He urged government aid and practical help from the Department of Overseas Trade to assist individual traders in finding markets for specific goods.
Western Australia reports total gold output for seven motifs at 687,553 ounces up 17,838. July output 68,314 ounces worth £?614, up 2,182 from June and 4,147 from July last year. Revenue for July £701,548. expenditure £1,011, GRl. deficit £250,113. Wheat harvest 36,711,000 bushels from 3,411,784 acres. oats area 424,781 acres yielding 4,653,485 bushels. population data show 133,734 men and 124,582 women.
Berlin reports that the official wireless announces German naval students finishing the seventh year of their academy course in 1941 will be called up for service. The announcement notes those affected have begun their seventh-year studies.
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