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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1939

Page

5

Ship Building at Williamatown for Commonwealth

Melbourne reports a delegation including Mr A Aird and Mr Molloway pressed for shipbuilding for the Commonwealth at Williamatown. Mr Holloway endorsed building at Cockatoo Docks for larger tonnage while acknowledging some work could occur at Williamatown with assurances from Mr Street that Dean provided for certain tasks there.

Melbourne Mercer A. Aird Thompson Molloway ACHR Holloway Commonwealth Willamatown Mir. Holloway Victoria Cockataa Docks Williamatown Street Dean Williamn- Town

Kingston Workshop Fire Opens Fifth Alarm For Brigade

Fire crews were again summoned to Kingston carpentry workshops on the first night, battling a blaze among dust and shavings. The outbreak threatened valuable plant and timber and was described as posing potentially disastrous consequences if not controlled.

Canberra Kingston

Upper Hunter by-election figures show Labour gain

Labour candidate Mrs Russell secured a lead as votes were tallied in the Upper Hunter by-election. Final counts reported show Russell Unboyng 2100, Marshall 2041, Horseman 142, Mtynden 1608, with UCP and UAP candidates noted. Strong local contest reflects party shifts in the district.

Bydney Wemenday Russell Upper Hunter Aay Iveong Ucp cUandarshall U.A.P Hjorseman C P Mtynden

Remains of Fortifications Revealed in York City Survey

Roman York describes a municipal survey uncovering fortification remains along Coney Street and Market Street. The find includes dredged stone walls, a four foot high north wall, a possible pier or bridge support, and a fourth curtain wall tower at the south end of the junction.

Yorke Ty City Coney Street Coney Brest Market Street

Empire Air Armada Aims to Secure Britain by Allied Co operation

Prime Minister Menzies outlines a vast imperial air program to sustain and expand Britain’s aerial dominance. He asserts joint empire production will train and equip thousands of aircrews and machines, creating a powerful deterrent that could extend the war into enemy territory and deter aggression.

Mennred Britain Menzies Ifort Tor Tony Tian South Africa Ina Trafagar Mr. Mensies Germany Jenny Allien Aml Wits Australia Atenzien Rjtalin Austyatle Pepe Mason Neene aLlue

Plan to extend Empire air bases for training recruits

Prime Minister Menzies announced an Australia Britain New Zealand Canada coordinated plan to train Empire air personnel. Australia and New Zealand recruits would receive advanced training in Canada with force units, supporting ground staff and aircraft provision, subject to British and Dominion agreement.

Canada Aust New Zealand Menzies Austlia Ainaling Britain Canuia Dominion Squadrona Sarvice London Aritiah Prews Hmpire Canallan Fcinealey South Africa Yne Dominions Menizien Australia Auntralia Amv Zealand Wellington VMK Buvagey Aaid Pro ‘Powel

Naval patrols echo Britain in gray sea vigil

A blurred wartime scene recalls British naval patrols near the coast. Officers on the bridge scan the night as a convoy with escort slips into the sea’s darkness. The piece reflects on war, sea power, and the navy’s unbroken rhythm at home and abroad.

London Britain England A. J Woll Dave Waikato

Saxon Time Measure Amid Canterbury Alterations

A fragmentary report describes a Saxon timepiece found during alterations to Canterbury Cathedral. The pocket sundial and timepiece, dating to early medieval times, was recovered near the tower with a gold cap, chain, and a chased animal head. Inscribed faces show months and markers for noon and prayer times. Dr. A. Smith of University College assessed its accuracy, noting it aligned roughly to within 68 degrees north and suggesting months as January to December with varying northern latitude reliability.

Canterbury Maepih Alleaur 4. A. Imbb University Calage Langan Bede Smith England Ely Ostoper

Printing Invention Anniversary Committee Formed in New York

The American Institute of Graphic Arts in New York has appointed a committee to coordinate nationwide celebration of the 500th anniversary of movable type printing. The committee will operate from the American Institute of Graphic Arts in New York City under chair Henry Walton Kent of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

New York Trinitu Gieaphle Arta Carafegi Corporation Ami Book and Magasine Publio United States Amenean Institute of Oro Pie Arts Henry Watton Kent Metropallian Afvasum of Art

Brad don Sub-Cantre to close this afternoon

Notice announces Brad don Sub-Cantre closed on October 30 and 31 from 1 PM to 5 PM. Includes brief references to local enterprises and a stray wartime tone with miscellaneous activity and a church remark about nails and tires, plus a curious street scene involving a janitor and a pigeon incident.

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