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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1939
Page
4
Prime Minister announces Australia will send flying personnel to Canada to train with the Empire Air Force and Air Expeditionary Force. Applications to join the force are urged as defence priorities rise amid unprecedented numbers.
Melbourne reports that Agents-General were not appointed in time and were not consulted while the Minister for Commerce replies to criticism of trade negotia tions. The Commonwealth Government says high officials are best qualified and remains in close touch with Britain on shipping issues since the war began.
The Austenling Military Board grows from five to six with Major General T. R. Williams added as fourth military member and Master-General of the Ordnance. Other members include the Chief of the General Staff as chair, the Second Military Member, the Quartermaster and the Deputy Chief of Staff. Williams will oversee design, experiment, provision and inspection of war materiel and related stores. Other duties cover war operations, international law, and provisioning of military forces, transport and maintenance of troops, air services, and postal needs.
The notice sets advertising rules for submissions including responsibility for non acceptance, deadlines, and copy requirements. It states ads must reach the office before 3 pm on the day before publication, be in ink, and signed by the advertiser or their agent. The Federal Capital Territory office is in Canberra Australia.
Wholesale paper prices are increased by Associated Pulp and Paper Mille Ltd Melbourne. The government approves the rise based on prevailing prices as of August 3. The adjustment affects different paper varieties, with variations in the amount added per grade.
A Thursday report quotes the Minister for Trade and Customs Mr Layton stating the government will likely impose an embargo on sheep skin exports. Mr Lawson notes fears over price rises and says delays impact suppliers. The exchange hints at urgent action to control exports and protect domestic markets.
Ambiguous text outlines a local electoral result with a prize seat and counts in progress. Key figures include avoney and Davey Rose Teer, with unclear terms and fragmented phrases. No clear date or location beyond a regional reference. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
A Canberra debate questions the Prime Minister's "business as usual" wartime directive. Critics argue the Commonwealth Government preaches normalcy while delaying Canberra development, housing funds, and departmental relocations, preferring to burden private enterprise and hamper progress. The piece highlights clashes between promises, funding, and practical action during wartime.
Prime Minister announced Mr Casey will travel to London as Minister to attend the Dominion Ministers conference. The ministerial duties for civil aviation and defence will be covered by available ministers, with Mr Holt acting as Assistant Minister for Defence.
Fragmentary wartime report recalls Polish naval units defending a peninsula against German forces. It mentions a destroyer and mines on patrol, a sinking, and German destroyers appearing the next day with subsequent losses, amid aerial and incendiary attacks.
Mr Ar TL Bilis at the Department of Commerce in West Canberra for Sir Rey Liat Might, and all later actions Westen Zealand in connection with the Australian Exhibit at the New Zealand Catlenary Exhibition, while Wilapew in Wellington.
The New South Wales Country Chambers of Commerce will hold its annual conference in Canberra on October 27 and 25 with sessions starting at 10 38 am and plans to show delegates the city. About 40 to 50 delegates are expected and arrangements are made for a Canberra sightseeing program during their stay. Approximately 25 delegates will attend the Federation of … Engravers of Australia conference at Hotel Canberra September 19 to 21. A later note says the detainer TAL will conduct om tous in the city Laren no other points of inkereat.
In a legislative session Mr Tully Lab protested the appointment of foreigners to wool appraisal roles while capable Australians were passed over. Sir McGilvray pressed for details on whether foreigners funded by Germany were to gain a share of British government aid, prompting questions about influence and information sources.
Government offices and defence services lease notices list several premises in Victoria and Melbourne. Noted are rentals for the Centre of the Province in Melbourne and the Censorship Station in Martin Place Sydney, plus multiple regional sites including Morwell Red Cliffs and Red Cliff with varied annual rents.
Curtin criticizes Labour's defence plan while in Canberra. He says air power is the key to Australian defence and insists Labour supports a modern war footing. Opposition leader in recovery mood, warns against any reduction of Australia’s defence strength.
An authoritative report indicates the Ehiptre Air team training will cost hundreds of millions of dollars. The funding is to be shared by the United Kingdom at 80 percent, Canada at 25 percent, and Australia and New Zealand at 13.1 percent each, with trainees remaining on their parent governments payrolls.
Melbourne reports the army will switch to gaiters about six inches high replacing puttees. Defence Minister Street says the change will be gradual and issued to recruit and troops as part of a nationwide uniform update. Watch by horsemen and motor police continues.
Washington report notes Belin schools in Canada drawing U S attention to Monroe Doctrine. Diplomats study its clash with recent Canadian affairs and U S interest. Officials acknowledge no formal stance yet, but consider potential territorial implications and transfer questions.
A compact exchange of brief items notes U S neutrality and Labour divisions in London. Reports mention a gunner killed, Algiers, and the death of Vernon Branda Keeble, chairman of the London Australian Wine committee. Also covered: recruitment of 2000 volunteers among Royal Engineer and Royal Army reserves in Palestine and the Australian Women's Volunteer Service forming under Mrs S M Bruce. Other items reference Roosevelt moderation and calls for unity within Labour during wartime.
The Tan ton County Council votes to remove the feature of Eros Tram Plevadilly Circus plant for safety amid wartime talk. Public safety measures arise as officials discuss the project and related concerns.
A partial OCR fragment mentions a local event or notice with unclear names and specifics. Readable items point to a possible meeting or announcement, but essential names, dates, and places are not discernible from the text.
A fragmented report notes Maine residents addressing eight ballot questions amid a veto dispute involving a named official, with references to a legislative or executive action. The readable text emphasizes the political tension and potential outcomes for the state government.
Fragmentary weather note shows measurements in inches and degrees with references to Canberra, Wash and a Bayometer reading. Estimates include a maximum temperature and a 24 hour temperature range, though many characters are garbled.
Intriguing phrase appears as a clipped note about Mr D Grant engaging with political matters. The fragment suggests a pivot or statement regarding political direction or involvement, but lacks clear subject, verb, or outcome to define a full event. Further readable context is needed to confirm names, actions, and locale.
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