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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1939
Page
4
A garbled dispatch reports shifts in commodity prices and shipping, with references to resin, mint pricing, and wool shipments. It notes British government actions on Australian wool, a carrier collision near an aircraft carrier, and port disruptions. Several lines mention Britain, Pretoria, and Adelaide with vague casualty and logistic details.
The Canberra Hospital Auxiliary launches its annual egg drive hoping to double last year’s intake of 210 dozen. Eggs will be delivered to the hospital or collected by request to secretary J. C. Stephen, Anne Parade, Reid, with community support urged from country residents.
The readable weather fragment notes a carometer reading at Way BBA Indoor with a 3 pin indication and 284 achan and a temperature around M22 dezraes. It mentions a forecast of 4 noure hours and Bhim, plus screen reading 26.7 deprecs and a 5 mm rain estimate with a 2 pm wind and other unclear details.
Freanyveran Wamisy Guild held an afternoon garden party on Kangga Way Saturday. Guests included President Mire J. HM. Baird and Mrs M. Holmen who toured stalls, heard Devonshire meat products discussed, and supported the guild's founding efforts. Proceeds from the event will be allocated to the guild fund.
The Common wealth Government warns against rumours and urges coordinated effort to share authentic war news. It stresses every citizen’s role from front line to home front, praising national unity, production, and radio vigilance to safeguard freedom and morale.
A government report reviewed by the Defence Minister details production targets for uniforms and blankets. It states woollen mills in Melbourne operate to supply one million yards of cloth for military uniforms and 249,000 blankets, with additional material shipments and weekly output figures.
A fragmented description outlines maps by Gregory Publishing on European war frontiers. It notes German advance into Poland and frontier changes, with varied tints and coverage of areas likely to be involved. The pricing references a 92 unit figure.
A Thursday session heard Mr Hull urge action to bar armed merchantmen from American territorial waters akin to restrictions on belligerent submarines. The probe addressed the presence of armed ships in U S ports and waters and the possible legal measures to deny entry.
Canberra Chamber of Commerce urges MPs to block spread of public servants to Melbourne. Prime Minister Menzies replies there has been little transfer, while critics say Canberra lacks administration as ministers and department heads rotate to Melbourne, demanding immediate remedy.
In Canberra residents organized by Mr Shamplon of Cotter Road are displaying a graziers appeal to raise funds for a Commonwealth Government war plane. Within two days about 200 pounds were promised from various donors including Maxam Guzrson Gold Creek Frank Brow Cuppacuimulong O'Hanlon Queanbe yan Neville Minon Huntly and W Avery. Several others promised but did not specify amounts.
A historical notice indicates the administration of capital matters has been delegated to the Secretary of the Treasury Mr. S. G. Mercuriane and the Assistant Secretary Mr. A. C. Doyee by recent regulations. The document outlines maximum capital valuation for waveatment and cautions on new ventures and securities within the government framework.
The notice lists Holy Communion and baptisms at multiple churches including St Pauls GeV and Alhalle, with services schedule from morning to evening. Evangelical sermons, Sunday School and youth activities noted, plus Roman Catholic confessions, parish collectives, and evening prayers led by Rev. Ty Whiting MA and Rev. L A Taylor with special themes on grace, peace, and faith journeys.
Church notices say the Mev Ganon Kawaraa will lead the parish choir at the Wan Biahurieh A Bt in dukins tomorrow. Evening service features Rev Wo M Holliday, Hector of Queanbeyan. The Lailee Guild plans a fundraiser whitet party Wednesday night at the church hall to support the forthcoming parochial hoanar.
Fragmented OCR shows Italian naval expansion notes with planned ship launch at Mount Christopners and a general sea force buildup. The piece also describes parish events including a festive communion, remembrances, a day of thanksgiving, sermons by Rev Taylor, and notices for church anniversaries and school celebrations in a coastal town.
The War Cabinet backed compulsory military training for single men turning 23 by June 30 1840 with 30 day camp training and a reserve transfer option for married men. Aimed to strengthen Militia as voluntary system proved inadequate, government pledged war readiness and transport costs debated.
Fragments from a political report note state funds and legislative steps. It mentions a 14,900 feed and an 8,714 deduction by Treasury, with reference to war funds and government contracts. Treasury and officials are cited, but details are incomplete.
In Sydney and Melbourne reports the Department of Agriculture warns of enough sacks for the harvest. Estimates put the early crop at about 40,000,000 bushels though bags may be scarce. Government aims to secure supplies from Victoria to aid farmers, while merchants face appeals to hold wheat, storage, and auction stock.
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