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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 09, 1939

Page

2

Tennis Camberra Pennants Mixed Doubles Triumph Amid Tight Play

In a keen mixed doubles contest Forrest edged Treweeke 10 8, overcoming strong rallying from Northbourne as Mary Treweeke anchored the Northbourne rubbers. Amalie and partners won their rubber against Moatlet, with tight volleys and steady serving shaping the day.

E ‘Amalie Amalis Sestan Im Alaie Tal Ss Muit Miler Soney Gourtay Torinaha Beth Kasia Rand Reid Aldol Adina Parker Tome Baal Forrest

Queanbeyan Cycling Club season open with juveniles and seniors

The Queanbeyan Cycling Club opened the track season with both junior and senior events. Abe Rogers family swept two events as Blumbies and Mobwun starred in other races, with Marm Wade making a notable comeback to win the senior half mile.

Queanbeyan Abe Rogers Blumbies Pop Tye Stumbies Mason Wade Come Robertson Chasapton Fede Martin Sia

Peace in Our Time and Hitler's Dual Peace Plots

A wartime analysis contrasts Hitler's peace overtures with the Allied aim for a comprehensive settlement. It argues peace requires turning back Germany’s war programme and removing the Hitlerian threat, noting practical barriers and the need for collective resolve among Allies for durable world order.

Muler Pence Hitler Reichstag Russia Poland Munich Germany Ruwais Europe Baltic Cermany Dose Hitler le

Car Crash Near Queanbeyan Causes Injuries and Delays

A vehicle skidded on pavement near Kingetun Ganbaron and struck a post at a bridge. Tomas Peppes of Howe Ron Queanneyen suffered abrasions and facial injuries. He was treated by the Eleroit Ambulance team and taken for further examination.

MSY Harmon Thowpaan Kingetun Ganbaron Ato Queanbeyan M Post Tomas Peppes Howe Ron Queanneyen Wang Puriea

Death of Mr Siever Crashes into Sydney Road

A car crash near the afamla Tamworth road injures four occupants with serious wounds. Tamworth residents Mari Nurmi and Mackie family members suffer fractures and shock. one passenger dies. Sir Robert Mlandial Slaver notes an earlier incident and Capitol in Rome mentions a transport disaster.

Sydney afamla-Tamworth Road Tamworth

Community groups donate to Queanbeyan Ambulance service

Members of the honorary association with no District Ambulance purchased aid for vitma and donated air house to the ambulance Trust. Nearby residents Mrs Graham Crawford Street returned home after an event. A novelty dance at Patio Mall organized by Mrs W J Burm featured many local performers and attendees. A presentation afternoon saw Mrs Holliday host guests at Conneynan House and a horse gift presented to Ates Matilda. Mrs Sullivan to host National Football social, with attendees including Evelyn Mortlock and others from local clubs.

Nave Ao Kein Chuteh Ty Waleamee W.M. Holliday Lndian Ates Mtaliaay

Canberra Medical Service launches wide reach health plan

Medical practitioners in Canberra unveil a new scheme to provide medical benefits to all residents earning up to £520 annual income. The plan offers full annual medical coverage via subscriptions, with wife and dependents included, and a governance structure of honorary officers led by Dr J A James as chair and Dr B M Blackall as treasurer.

Canberr Canberra United States National Insurance W. Munanant Canberra ‘Community Hospital J. A. ‘Tames BM. Blackall Jreamirer B. W. Monahan Alma Auslutal Can Dera Saheemy Viccines Wera Ubertber Priaiden Prigeass Association Lake George Victoriz Mina Jonata Little Gundagal

War brief notes from Canada and Bulgaria wartime updates

Canada reports an expansionary mobilization plan with Major-General A. L. McNaughton in charge and large ambulance and troop movements before April. Bulgaria and Germany conclude trade talks with Bulgaria prohibited exports including hemp and flax.

Canada Fis A. L. McNaughton Bulgaria Germany Bafta Bulgarie

Captain's Flat accident injures man at Captain's Flat

Wittiamtein of Atbiin Brrest Concord suffered back injuries in an accident at Captain's Flat. He was taken to the Queenesnayan La tris Hospital by ambulance for treatment. A progress association meeting discussed expectations for a forthcoming function and the planned goodwill fencing scheme for the Presbyterian Church playground nearby. The Captain's Flat railway line nearing inspection marks, with shipments moving to Port Kemble and prior goods sent to Honkingtown.

Wittiamtein Atbiin Brrest Concord Heming Ambulanes A. IC i Presbyterian Chuenn Port Kemble Honkingtown

Overseas trade impact of the war on Australian exports and imports

Commonwealth data show September trade figures with exports at 7 085 000 and imports 1 280 000, down from last year’s 9 062 000 and 19 380 000. The quarterly balance improves slightly to 986 000, aided by import declines and government controls on exports and gold shipments.

Commonwealth Sun Asticlan Anguanguren Wa m Australis Saoreia

Wool Clip Valued At 20 Million Pounds In Australia

The wool clip appraisal in New South Wales will start in Sydney with an expected total around 1,200,000 bales and a return near 10 million pounds for Britain. Other state wool will be appraised in Albury Melbourne and Adelaide with totals likely reaching twenty million.

Sydney Auning New Outs Albury Melbourne Newse Adelaide

Girls Grammar fete fuels school improvements in Canberra

At Canberra Church of England Girls' Crutchfield School fete, President Mr E F Hewsell welcomed new parents and urged joining the Parents and Friends Association. Commander Gariss pledged ongoing support while Col W Hncgy thanked organizers. Proceeds fund dormitory furnishing, girls’ sitting room, and sport facilities. winners include Mixmaster Adams and Tibbetts, with trips and theatre prizes noted.

Canberra Church of England E. F. Hewsell Command Gariss Onn ‘Association Garis Paruita Garath W. T Altholugh Au Wellax Schoollite Ars Adamaon Wagrera Ant Mia May Tibbetts Siginey J. Pddington Doll Robertson Chetimat Mian K. McNally Theatre Veneta Sri Fotin McDiarmid Hg Frm Heeasell

Weather notes from Canberra and nearby areas

Fragmented weather brief lists readings for Canberra region with temperatures and wind. Mentions temperatures around midday and evening, plus general notes on maximum and minimum figures. Unclear timetables and several garbled words reduce clarity.

Snakes Appear as Warm Weather Returns in City

Drownings and sightings of snakes reported across the city as warm spell continues. Officials note snakes emerging from winter torpor with several seen in residential and urban areas. Authorities caution residents to avoid contact and report any dangerous encounters.

Tongeth Yarealumie Mtarday Enakre Yurbun

Peace Proposals Stir Roosevelt Peace Talks

The article reports on Senate leaders debating peace moves and whether Franklin D. Roosevelt should act to seek a settlement. Senators press for careful action, warning against premature moves that could compromise democratic legitimacy, while others urge timely steps if opportunity arises. Close allies imply Roosevelt is ready to push hard for a peace plan, with diplomacy seen as essential to limit further war.

Mateur United Fitaten Senate Roueyn Berlin Roonevelt Cirelan Conalier Thal Lw Roonevalt Bates’ Peste

By Election Result in Upper Hunter Main Contest

Report on the by election in the Upper Hunter division with Labour leading and Coalition candidates. Voter preferences show a race among Mir, Rungelt, and Rowe with the final outcome dependent on preferences distribution and party candidate support. The Country Party and Labour fields are engaged, with results expected tonight.

Fleeton UCR Assnall Lab Rove Ratiall U.A Dorman Wce Ayoneet Labour Upper Hunter Pas

Canadian Economy Bursts With Prairie Youth In Toronto Rush

A fragmented local note describes relief at an influx of young farm men migrating to Toronto to join a wartime effort. It mentions living costs and the impact on urban life as troops and workers converge in the city.

Obituary of George Millard Ends Long Life of Service

George Millard died Saturday after a long illness, aged 1077, a retired public servant and longtime resident. He served in multiple departments and was known for his work with the Commonwealth Library and CW Gamer. He is survived by family including Eynen Burns and other relatives. Funeral arrangements and further details will be announced by his estate.

George Millard Nasal Delbourne Froman Millard le Dana Eynen Burns CW Gamer Mahora Holiday

Death After Fight Near Wangerelly Farm

A 90 year old man from Macallan died following injuries from a fight at a farm near Wangerelly. Police say the victim was admitted to the hospital where he underwent surgery but died. The attacker faced charges but remains in custody as the investigation continues.

Melbourne Bat Wangerelly Macallan Tre tLe

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