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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1939
Page
2
Private Robert Hunter, 21, relieved of his post earlier for suspected intoxication, died after an evening incident at Wickham place. Private John William King, a recruit, fell ill from shock as news reached him. Police report notes a clash occurred and a military inquiry will be held.
Edward Bond of Sydney died in hospital five days after a motor accident near Windsor on October 1. He was treated for superficial injuries but later developed a stiff neck and could not rise. An X-ray later showed the neck fracture and he died yesterday.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Christopher John Shakespeare and Mort Sherd with unclear references to Australia. The text lacks coherent events or dates and reads as a partial poetic or notice fragment with scattered proper names.
The Navy expands striking power by transforming private and merchant vessels into armed, fast cruisers. Luxury liners become combat ships with stripped cabins and gun rooms, while yachts join anti-submarine patrols. Personnel training and coastal defense programs rise as Britain readies for submarine threats.
Bright tulip displays at Poolument House and Telopea Park attract visitors. At Parliament House, 26 beds of tulips delight tourists and locals as gardens draw daily crowds.
Commonwealth statement shows declines in gross revenue net revenue and passenger journeys for 1938 9 compared with 1937 Was 1 4 percent drop in overall revenue 6 0 percent in daily average passenger journeys and 7 percent in aggregate freight tonnage Mainland net tonnage 31 6 million tons with state variations including Queensland up 3 4 percent and others down 7 1 17 7 8 1 6 6 percent.
Officials aim to keep rates between 3 and 4 percent. The first war loan next year should reflect this. State and Commonwealth agreements on loan raisings will help steady rates, while patriotic appeal of war loans is expected to secure flotations below normal peacetime levels.
State Public Service directs extended durations for public works and utilities. Officials urge thrift in electric light use and restrict telephone usage to conserve resources. The campaign emphasizes a longer lasting plan and stricter economy measures.
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