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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 13, 1939

Page

6

Australian Ports of Ships and Planes Customs Rules

A fragmented OCR listing prescribed ports for quarantine and customs in Australia. It names Darwin Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Port Kembla Coffe Harbour Port Adelaide Adelaide Fremantle Bunbury Broome Derby and other ports in New South Wales Queensland South Australia and Western Australia plus details on port authorities and interterritory movements. The text also mentions quarantine procedures and inspection authorities for ships and aircraft arriving at these ports.

Australis Australia Darwin Leland Cooktown Sydney Wales New Sautie Port Kembla Coffe Harbour Melbourne Ceelong Queensland Brisbane Gladstone Rockhampton Bowen Townaville Opiena Telend Mackay Mouth Australia Adelaide Earth- Wary Port Viccoris Wallaroo Port Port Augusta Port Lincoln Thevenai Esperance Albany Baseelton Bunbury Fremantle Garaidtos Carnarvon Broome Derby Ulycrutt Wyse Pommemia Hyhall Beauty Point Servaport Burnie m Territory Wessele Trading Derwents Newsland New South Wales Byron Bly

Wool Experiments Promise New Uses for Wool Industry

Scientists conduct wool experiments to prevent linking in woolen goods. Results may impact Australia's wool industry with a key discovery using treated materials to extract valuable chemicals and enable new uses for several wool products.

Toe Scientise Industral Australie

U S Trade Balance and Empire Exports in 1930s

The Dunlop Pedigyn Bulletin notes a vast balance in favor of the United States with Empire Dominions from 1933 to 1938. US imports from Canada Australia New Zealand and others reached £699,008,000 while exports to those regions were £1,297 million overall. Automobiles and parts dominate US outbound goods. The report attributes growth to the 1930s Trade Agreement between Britain and the United States and proclaims the Empire as a major export and import partner.

United States of America Wade Canada Australia New Zealand Union of South Africa India U.S A U.S.A Saya Dunlop Perdrinu Grout Bettain

Food shortage in Germany reported by American women arriving in England

American women arriving in England from wartime service in Germany report in Baglin that food shortage is severe and public mood is low.

Germany London England Warsaw Baglin

Oil Company Warning Issued By Minister for Mines

The Minister for Mines Mr Vincent warned the public about an American oil company operating in Australia. He stated the firm claimed vast prospects with high success rates, but the department found no geological evidence supporting oil in the area. The minister noted the company mainly worked in Victoria and South Australia and urged caution.

Ayuney Thuredby Ike Externa Evusion Australia Mr. Vincent Max. Brelinichet Tiny Department of Mines the Minster Victoria South Australia

Tulips Bloom at Canberra Parliament Display

A Canberra display of tulips tours the coming week and Parliament precincts. The four plots show a bright scene but growth was slowed by cold weather, producing an even display compared with prior years.

Wwel Feorte

Judge criticises rival code of morals in business

In a ruling today in the Ruwity Court Justice Ignea dissolved an injunction against Henry Jamon Harper, ending a dispute over alleged breaches of an agreement that appointed him manager at Sprinklers Inspection and Maintenance Company Ply Ltd. The case involved claims of rival company clerics and alleged reporting aims.

Ayoney Ignea I MaLomiEs Ividen PALA Gmolmtiura Thy Cau Sprinkers Inspection and Maintenance Company Ply

Defence contracts raise revenue for New South Wales government

The Auditor General’s annual report shows defence works and lotteries boosting state receipts. Major contracts include Seymour camp facilities and explosives factory outputs with total revenue around £848,784 for the year. lottery income rose to substantial sums, reflecting broader defence spending and project completions across Sydney and Canberra sites.

New South Wales Leglslstive Assembly Seymour Denson Mur Binpihyrnong Leichhardt Ordnance Sydney Erill Hall Canberra

Diesel train to operate on Canberra line weekly service change

A diesel train will run weekly between Canberra and Sydney with new timetable changes. It will accelerate travel on Mondays and Thursdays, reduce journey times by about 46 minutes, and introduce Friday to Sunday express services similar to the Silver City Comet.

Ts. Thuruluys Cumbertst Furs Cmnion Sydney Canvey Lowyney Syuney Oat Canbierva Kridayy Bilver City

Flemington Stock Sales Report From Sydney Gate

Buyers at Flemington faced heavy penning of 62 000 lambs with demand firm though competition limited. Cattle and sheep values fell slightly versus last week while the market established for good to prime stock. Wethers 15 shillings to 16s, ewes 13s to 14s, cattle £5 to £9, best beef around £4 2s, ordinary to good quality £3 8s to £5 6d per 100 pounds.

Sydney Flemington Gate

Sydney University and RAMC Aim for Keen Athletics Meet

Sydney University and RAMC athletes prepare for competition at MLC. Notable names include Brian Dunn, Curbin, Church, Waters, and Clark among others. The dash for records spans sprints, jumps, throws, and middle-distance events with strong university form and national credentials on display.

Sydney University Athletic Anguin MLC Smuyrtow Tow Yuva Dann Cael Oyhest Yndes He Nun Be Curtin Clavie Wo Yarda Curbin Jay Clark B.A. Crome Mile J. Ik Stnhers J. Church B Anthony Ry Goldacre Bunai Leigu R. Goldacre Crombie Furies Goldacre P Robsend M. Kilingworth J. Puller R Lipps le UA Arial Higworth Hanmer Avtotth Kelly D. Harvey-Sutton Aay Conn D. Gebert D. B. Dunn Brian Dunn Australia New South Wales Victorian DSS Carnon Tnutlan Bee Gina Ony Dan Celind Acwlt Church Waters Clark Sydney Sydney Universiy N.S.W Canberra Pric TJ. West A Lo Tangred

Musical Examinations Report From Convent in Australia

Examinations at the Convent in Canberra went ahead with the State Conservatorium. Pupils from SU Bead Convent earned marks including honours in piano and violin. Several named students achieved honours. hospital cases include Mrs Byrnes injured in a house fire and admitted with serious facial and arm injuries.

Rhe Australia Cutn Bead Muccenstul Hlleen Graham Mary Cealetres McMahon Monlew Northwoo Kleen Melines ITAL Joanne Sheehan Hosking Canberra Emily Bye Kirehner Tharwa Sarah Shird Balcombe Street Byrnes Michelago We Wa

College oval hosts first event of the season

The meet features Sydney rivalries as Lavery and Robertson pace field events. R. E. Johnston holds records in the 80 and mile while 4 mins 34 secs marks tie with Sydney’s Blackoon. The public is invited to attend the College oval program beginning at 2 p.m.

Fund i Sports R. E. Johnston Sydney Biackoon and Robertson Lavery College Oval

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