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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 26, 1939

Page

3

Wool Appraisement List From Sydney Co Op Reports Prices

The Farmers and Graziery Co op reports prices for stock lots from multiple consignors across New South Wales including Moree Nyngan Dubbo Bourke and surrounding shires. Entries list consignors such as Gienevk Pastoral Company Moree Plashett Pastoral Company and Missoora Utd Bostra with various stock figures and day reference.

Sydney Farmers and Graziery Rims Company Prises Rel Tumday Gienevk Pastoral Company Moree Plashett Pastoral Company Erry's Plains Tat Cow West Ledingham Supe Colting Dumedow Wan

Motor contribution to war effort in Allied transport

The report notes Britain and France together possess over 1,100,000 commercial motor vehicles, plus many passenger vehicles, to support Allied troop movements in France. It contrasts German supplies, highlighting Germany’s advantage in motor road construction and transport capacity during wartime mobilization.

France Britain Wong Beitain Unéy Germany ii Germany

German Expansion Debates in Discussion Group

A discussion group reviewed German expansion and the Reich’s strategic value over eight months. Topics covered military materiel from Czechoslovakia, economic gains, foreign exchange, and food shortages, with concerns about Austria and Czech deposits. The talk noted anti German sentiment abroad and warned that postwar peace would shape future expansion possibilities.

Germany Reich Czechoslovania Irene Aarmaver Christian Church Hier Raichetag Usaia Runala Ballany Shankle ‘Urkey Barre Elowes Altos Europe von Hut Pouilion Italy

Taxation Increases For War Funding Announced

Increases in income tax duties and excise on alcohol, tobacco, and spirits, plus higher postage and telegraph rates, were unveiled by the Hon. WF Maan in the House of Representatives. The aim is to raise about £1,760,000 for wartime needs, with the deficit to be covered by reserves and borrowing. Tax proceeds go to the War Expenditures Account to fund defence and related services.

Pinance House of Representatives New Zealand Perion Jaiready Air Force

War Cost Figures Attend Australia Meeting

At the Loan Council session next month a scheme to issue war certificates will be debated. The Commonwealth Treasury believes funds can be raised at market rates, with certificates redeemable after a fixed term. The plan mirrors a prior issue that helped raise millions during the first war and aims to support defence borrowing through a broad publicity drive across states.

Commonwealth Tresauty Commonwealth Rinaneng van Coline Tomme

Canadian Sharks Exemption Debate in Security Regulations

Fragmented text describes exemptions in national security rules. Mentions Canadian leadership, Governor Hay Sheenan, and Commonwealth terms, with references to foreign security issues and exemptions. Not enough clear facts to identify a specific event or date.

Vst Yall Bit Hay Sheenan Commonwealth Bagh Ternsuter

Fragmented OCR Note: Edwaardian tnfiarshe at Civ Chamber

Fragmented text from a Civil Chamber column mentions Perry footie Cutum bits and Parke Syenony. The disjointed lines reference deities and Tealings in a chaotic transcription with unclear context and names.

Farkion van Perry Parke Syenony Civ Chaiberin Hirt Pertat

Storage of Wheat Storage of Wheat

A historical note on long term wheat storage from a North Dakota Station study. It reports that hard red spring wheat showed no baking quality loss after seven years in dry elevator storage, with germination dropping to 45 percent at nine years and continuing slowly. Humidity, respiration, and microbial/insect threats, especially weevils, are discussed as key deterioration risks, urging tight control of moisture, temperature, and pest management for extended storage.

North Dakota Experiment Station New South Wales Department of Agriculture Coie Krai Benin

No commandeering of cars hinted by wartime autono plan

A damaged wartime note from Sydney suggests officials warn against commandeering private or commercial vehicles for war, stating ample cars remain for government needs and possible wartime use could be limited amid Commonwealth considerations.

Sydney Royal Automobile Chan

Losses at Lamb Marking Highlight Farm Safety

Contaminated yards and dull instruments endanger lambs during marking. Infection can cause blood poisoning and heart issues, with deaths possible. Experts urge temporary netting yards, thorough sterilization, and careful handling to reduce economic losses and protect livestock.

Charcoal Gas Units for Tractors in Industrial Memo

A report discusses charcoal gas units for tractors and producer gas. It notes material quality for reducers, efficiency improvements, and new units marketed to owners. Some power loss may occur with adjustments, but overall efficiency gains are claimed.

Chateaas Tencor Trac

Public Appeal in Canberra Raises Early Donations

A Canberra volunteer welfare fund drive reports early support with £2100 anticipated by week’s end. Commander Garvie praised the response as clubs and sporting bodies cooperate. Donations arrive via envelopes to Box 113, Canberra Letter Office, with listed subscribers including £80 17 5 from Knowles and others.

Canberra A.C.T. Hockey A.C. Rugny Union Mts Canberra Alpine Verity Hewitt Garaia Lwin Puncho Lanberia Ily

Murder Charge Over Wife’s Death in Coastal Case

The prosecution contends Patience murdered his wife by kneeling on her chest until she stopped breathing. The couple had separated from their home at a public works camp in October, and a body was found on the beach in July. Prosecutors plan to show he burned some of his wife’s possessions.

Artrae Patience Rome

Fragmented wartime notice from Benton County paper

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a military event led by Attorney General Mir and a wartime tipple, with unclear names and dates. The readable bits show references to Ceres Je and Unern, and a paraphrase of a ceremonial or ceremonial-like scene. The text is largely garbled and lacks coherent details.

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