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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1939
Page
3
Politicians and engineers discussed a planned Snowy River hydroelectric project. Government officials weighed industrial expansion, storage needs, and emergency power contingencies while weighing how the river’s power potential could attract factories and jobs.
Jane Bryan stars in Warner Bros fashion piece showing linen daywear with a high neck, tied bodice, and embroidered neckline. The style emphasizes simple lines, a broad girdle, and decorative embroidery in black, red, and deep jewel tones.
A long fragmented article outlines child performers in early Hollywood, naming several young actors in classic productions. It references Johnny Weismuller, LeAnn, and LeBlanc era tots, describing their training, roles, and futures in cinema, with mentions of Tarzan, boxing, and studio contracts.
A damaged report describes a experimental car body design featuring glass panels and vanity glass coachwork. It notes a two slide glass section and mounted loudspeakers, with personnel seating and a prototype stage amid ongoing testing and critique by observers at an International meeting.
An older nature column discusses drought effects, unusual plant and tree responses, and the impact of environmental stress on forests. It notes increased growth in some species after wet periods, uprooting of young gums, and questions why certain trees fail to recover, urging restoration and exploration of natural resilience.
Readable parts show Canberra volunteers and committees urging support for a welfare fund drive. Subscriptions exceed £80 with promises of further donations. campaign notes limited remaining pledge slots and emphasizes unity and patriotism. Officers and local names appear in the effort, with instructions for sending contributions to The Canberra Fund office labeled Volunteers War Stars.
In a General Court session Tweasing Evidence discussed Wolcott Forbes and 244 from Scottish Lose and Company Ltd with no security. Walker wrote a letter alleging former Foannglie director Albert Lavivun tampered with security, and that 2000 pied an 6 kunrantes were diverted between Lavilun and Portes Walker claimed Kingsley Wicks, the auditor, was granted 000 1 fake the Bals sence. The letter names Walker, Lavivun, Clive Oscar Arey and William Kingsley Wicks as involved. Wicks and Arey face related charges while the court seeks why Joga Dieceww was taken against. The Warraot was traded before the War. Government interest noted and the case progresses with ongoing petitions.
A garbled excerpt discusses synthetic helium and related industry topics. It mentions America and U S agencies and hints at prospects, limitations, and potential wind effects on production or usage. The text is incoherent but shows references to technology, research, and market questions.
A Health Week piece from the Australian Dentab Association stresses preventing dental disease starting before birth. It cites diet for expectant mothers, emphasizing silk, veal, greens, cod liver oil, and later cod liver oil, plus regular cleaning and dental care to support proper jaw and tooth development and avert long-term issues.
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