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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 26, 1939

Page

4

Canberra Hospital Services Amid General Cemetery Planned

A garbled report notes moves related to Canberra Hospital and nearby General Cemetery plans. Mentions Kingzion and Alfred B Mew with references to Presbyterian involvement and a General Capital press source from Canberra Australia.

Wawwere Trimada Alfred B Mewall Kingzion Canberra Art Linke Dimy General Cemetery Geomral Capital Press OF Australia LTO

Canberra Weather Report Fragment

fragmented OCR weather note from Canberra mentions barometer, temperature values, and vague timing. reads like a brief forecast with a 4 degree range and unspecified hours. lacks clear dates or complete data but identifies Canberra location and temperature details.

State Income Tax Sydney Seeks Amendment In Legislature

The text reports a debate in the Legislative Assembly on amending the Income Act. It notes the Treasurer proposes changes to dividend taxation, altering rates for companies for the year and excluding super-tax on rebates of dividends. Names and precise figures are obscured in the source.

Sydney Wodnasda Mi ‘Wohardaon Tha

Fle Lordship Dr Basil Taper to Visit Banberra Melbourne

The text notes Dr Basil Taper planning a visit to Banberra and Melbourne for celebrations tied to the Victorian Catholic Church Centerary, with events commencing at Bund a. Mr Rus floper of the Interior Department and Kenater Poll with Mrs Fall are mentioned as attendees or escorts, with an evening gathering led by Wylie.

Fle Basil Taper Toomoomba Banberra

World political shifts threaten to unbalance democracies

The text warns that revolutionary changes across Europe risk turmoil as new rulers imitate past dictatorship. It cites Germany and France as warnings, condemns state domination and illusions of freedom, and urges vigilant scrutiny of any group offering quick social improvements as a cover for radical overhaul.

Nazi Leader of Poland appoints Governor General

London Wednesday The Ferns correspondent reports the Axis signals a high ranking appointment in Polish territories. President declares Dr Funck to be Governor General in the occupied Polish regions. Details remain uncertain from the fragmentary wire service copy.

London Pres Fwieh Funck

Danish German Armament Strains Reported in Denmark

Fragmentary Danish German notes from London describe tensions over armament and a push to reinforce or challenge maritime routes. The garbled text references Denmark and Germany, with no clear events or dates discernible.

Price control measures for sugar in Tasmania and related goods

The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner approved price adjustments for sugar and related goods in Tasmania. Regulations validate price increases and define penalties for overcharging, including refunds to buyers and court orders. The Minister for Trade and Customs notes city price rises since the outbreak of war.

Tasmania Hobart Launceston Commonwealth Professor Copland Tarifa Premantlé Atatbourne Steamships Ltd

Wage rise and regional changes under cost of living data

Commonwealth Statistician figures set a 1 shilling cut in Melbourne and Adelaide basic wages while Sydney sees a 1 shilling rise. The ACTU notes the shifts apply to most private sector workers in Sydney and northeastern capitals, with changes effective December pay period. Unchanged rates apply to other capitals. broader federal awards coverage indicated.

Melbourne Commonwealth Statistician Adelaide Sydney ACTU Todey Tintons Ogures Win Newcaatle Wollongunk Port Kembin Vaaden Hall Union oMeinin Wald

NSW unions seek more frequent wage adjustments

Premier Maley told the Legislative Aa ae that Power delegated the Commonwealth Arbitration Court to adjust New South Wales basic wages. Unions could apply for more frequent adjustments, and the Government would align with the Court if unions pursued the move.

Sydney Commonwealth Arbitration Court New South Wales Maley Legislative Aa Ae

New NSW Exam Reform to Grant Two Leaving Certificates

The Minister for Education Mr Drummond announced changes to senior schooling in New South Wales. A four year leaving certificate would be introduced alongside a shorter option, enabling students to exit after four years or after an extended period for final examinations. The move aims to improve advancement for pupils and align with university entry plans, affecting about ten percent of the roughly 20 000 high school attendees.

ONEY Wesnean Neat Yaary New South Wales Rawession Drummond Sinee

Demand to Free Ship City of Flint From Russia

Washington dispatch reports the government will press Russia to release the freighter City of Flint. Details of the crew’s fate remain unclear as Soviet and British officials outline information exchanges amid wartime tensions. Rumors and scattered reports describe merchantmen, rescues, and naval actions along coasts and in storms.

Washington Aspcinted Russia Flint German War Ministry Naval Ministry City of Roosevelt Emplis

Liner Escaped From Submarine Sruemx

An incident off the English coast describes a British liner that cracked and escaped after a submarine surfaced near the bow. The conning tower was visible above water as the submarine fired its batteries and steamed away, pursued by a pursuing crew.

Sruemx Wednesway Port Bow

Resignation Race in British Cabinet Sparks Debate

Lampurt reports Tord McMIAR has resigned from the position of Minister, but Mr. Chamberlain has not yet accepted. Land McMillan, who moved the port on September 4, will open the House of Lords to-morrow and is expected to answer many critics.

Lampurt Meraid Tord McMiar Hay Miniater

Indian Princes Loyal to Britain Do Not Waver in Times of Tension

The Bombay Times correspondent reports Maharaish of Bikeniran and allied princes pledge loyalty to the Empire and King Emperors Throne, ready to risk lives to uphold treaties. British decisions curb federal law debate, easing tensions among princes and Indian leaders. Gandhi and Ambedkar's allies call for cautious opposition to Britain, while Congress ministers contemplate resignations.

London Bombay Times Britain India Ther Maharenn Gandhi Ambedkar Congress Party Pelthouga Sriti Indien

Generous Gift in London for Aerial Warfare Aid

A public report from London notes substantial contributions during wartime to support aerial warfare efforts. The amount cited is £100,000 directed through the Viceroy and Hyderabad authorities for emergency military readiness and related infrastructural needs.

London Hyderabad Plyderabad

Grain Stocks Anton and World Export Trends

The report notes grain stock shifts in Australia and Britain, with reductions and increased reserves while exports to Germany rise from Romania Bulgaria and Yugoslavia. Hungary's exports to Greece and Italy threaten the surplus Germany seeks. Washington reports Secretary Hull has no information on any Chinese proposal to the United States regarding the canal.

Britain Rumania Bulgaria Germany Hungary Greece Washington Sotdan Hull Hag

National Health Campaign Progress Report At Canberra Conference

National health officials report on the Monel Atheas campaign at the National Mesith and Medical Research Council meeting in Canberra West. Discussions cover research services, potential grant cuts, tuberculosis treatment advances, and infant health topics including whooping cough prevention and nutrition.

National Mesith and Medical Research Council Canberra West Tite Staten A Benaulire Aphloenertry Matex Ingulfien South Australia

Canberra recruits begin new army training camp plan

A partial report describes about 30 new recruits departing by train to join a general camp in two weeks. The men, lacking prior drill or peaceful training, will undergo a primitive course and be joined by volunteers from the Territory with militia experience. A crowd gathered at the railway station to greet the Canberra “new army.”

Nurapering Anat Baich Canberra Anor Canbery

Bulgarian Elections Rowla In Brief In Four Nations

Bulgarian elections will be held in four districts starting December 24. The report notes political tensions and mentions a protective security stance during the campaign period.

Rowla. Wedneaaye

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