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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1939

Page

3

Advisory Council Public Service Notes

The advisory council notes a Canberra Branch Council meeting at Hotel Canberra on Thursday at 7:30 pm with social events to follow on Friday November 10. It reports on Commonwealth Public Service staffing, including appointments from Victorian Railways, and details about the Supply and Development Act procedures and government staffing practices. Lieutenant Colonel J. T. H. Goodwin was re‑elected council chairman.

Canberra Thurmlay Maker Fort Tn H.W. Clapp Witeraf Sandard Bantomwealth Public Service Clerical Association Commonwealth Iter Commonwealth Pune Service Vevdanio Sanage Heation Commonwealth Publie Service Adv Council Council Chambers Sydney Buildings Civic Centre J. T. H. Goodwin Gourgaud

Queanbeyan Council Nominates Chairman Amid Debate

The Queanbeyan Council debates chairmanship with Col Goodwin backed by some members while elected figure Mr. Daley secures vice chair and Dr. L. W. Nott urges broader public representation. Discussions cover departmental vs elected control and future Canberra matters.

Daley H. B. Downes Col. Goodwin A. &. Gardiner B. Daley Gardiner Head Bean Auld Gut PA. Gaurgaud L. W. Nott Wan Col Goodwin Interior de. Nat Cr. Datey Arusyn Gantiner Cr. Goodwin HL Goodwin Canberra Dyley Animmousl

National Council of Women Meeting Promotes Community Involvement

The National Council of Women of the ACT calls an open meeting at the Hotel Civic at 8 15 pm inviting all community members. Speakers include Dr B J Waterhouse and Sydney Art Gallery figures on architecture as part of a broader aim to unite women’s groups for welfare and action alongside international affiliations.

National Council of Women of the A.C Somakeing Mec Ona Hotel Civic Gounell Art Rusts Filmeat B. J Waterhouse Masader National Capital Planning and WW Man of Tenstone Bydney Art Gallery Navonet Council Wrven Counella of Women International Council Ite Nurnery Ryan City

Disrupted Court Remarks Framing Transport Facilities

The report records Gal Goodwin commenting on accommodations and a premature court matter, while Tinley rejects the notion that the transport facilities were separated as proposed. The exchange underscores disagreements over facility planning and court timetable.

Ragrutt SS Committes Public Bodies Meeting In Canberra

An initial meeting of the Ragrutt- SS vna Committes and representatives of organizations and public bodies was held at the Hotel Can Terra on Thursday. Secretary Garis Arting Bon announced no affiliation with any Typewriter Company and noted activities in Canberra conducted independently. Canberra Defence Unite plans a members gathering at the Hom Tal Canberra at 9 pm next Thursday October 13 to set the association’s future, with President 1.7 H Goopwm presiding.

ILI Victorian Railwaya Canberra A. Percival Note Percival A. J. Gardiner Amjent Nott Anxestor Health Department H. Downes T Department Nove Ragrutt- SS Vna Canterra Garis Arting Bon Dreire Canbarra Agendy Sit Darmens Canara Accou A. Menting Homtal Canberra Hilsinene Goopwm

Drug traffic report links Sydney ports to opium trade

A Commonwealth report to the League of Nations flags Sydney and other Australian ports as conduits in the trafficking of opium from Eastern countries to New Zealand and the United States. It notes efforts by Australian authorities to curb traffic and the proposed central Drug Bureau to coordinate campaigns. It also mentions cocaine entering Australia legally in small amounts and the spread of hemp in illicit trade, with authorities monitoring wild growth and state moves toward declaring it noxious.

Commonwealth League of Nations Sydney New Zealand United States League

Cold Germs and Epidemics Warn Health Officials

The report warns that even few germs can spark an epidemic through contact. Experts note that infection depends on the health of the exposed person and stress that keeping the body warm and well nourished reduces risk. The advisory mentions traditional remedies and cautions against overreliance on unproven cures.

Fire at Work Building Damages Nearby Woodshop

Yesterday afternoon the Canberra Fire Brigade responded to a carpentry shop blaze at Kingston. Fire crews confined the flames to the building and prevented spread to a nearby woodwork shop, with an evaluator noting the damage was contained.

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Car and Truck Collision Reports Injury At Intersecting Streets

A mangled crash between a car and truck occurred yesterday in a city area near an intersection. One vehicle tipped onto its side after colliding, with emergency responders on the scene and the drivers assisted.

Cyclist Killed in Melbourne After Record Attempt

Melbourne reports indicate cyclist torpedoed by a lorry after a record attempt. The driver crammed into a ford before the year’s end, with bystanders and officials working to salvage the scene amid confusion.

Oliver Killeqst Melbourne Moning Ealshhardt Finbert Opperman Boneay Ciaartaw

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