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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
3
A damaged OCR extract catalogs Cadet and Signals section members, listing numerous names and roles within a battalion like Senior Cadets and No. 7 Platoon B. Included are officers, signal corps members, and assorted ranks with scattered initials. The fragmentary text mentions locations and affiliations such as a mall event and ACTAS, but many lines are garbled, leaving the precise unit, date, and full roster unclear.
A historical dispatch states a ship carrying munitions into United States waters is prohibited and belligerents must leave ports promptly. It notes neutrality violations threaten against any warship, with penalties spelled under neutral laws. American ships granted no convoy defense, urging solo passage to home ports.
Sydney reports no news on the Teallan Tine or Roe mola after Briabaneug on July 20. Dr Francelli of the Australians Slana Line says the Ned has sent 9 messages since July to send Romola into Vemantie if cargo is sufficient. Radio communication with a liner confirms no official ministerial message yet.
Nevily Henderson and the 30 star from the British Kimbasay arrived in Holland after confinement in Germany. They are fit and pending the night near The Hague. French Ambassador to Benin M Coillondre and his star arrived in Parts at 5.15 pm.
The Sydney opinion predicts Britain will pay about £20 per pound for the Australian wool clip held in wall purchases. Officials expect the price to add roughly £10,000,000 to the foundry’s haul, with plans to buy millions of pounds of wool. The deal aims for a favorable rate against the prewar measures and 38 percent exchange.
Readable names include Melly Dommelie Alt Papen Bouthwell Gonnelly Ilimin Jackson Rinna Mead Boson Butler Willdinson Barker Used and others from a dated FR event. Likely a partial sports or team listing with multiple initials and surnames.
The Premier and colleagues will meet with the Prime Minister on Saturday to judge necessary rate changes and a coordinated taxation policy for the Commonwealth and states. The talks will stress proceeding with defence works to provide relief for the unemployed and map out urgent relief measures.
A proposal urges leaders of all churches to designate next Sunday as a day of special prayer. The call, sent to Prime Minister Menzies and New South Wales Premier Read, requests coordinated prayers by Australian monarchies and churches across the Commonwealth.
In Mexico City a journalist quotes M Leon Trataky and Trotsky rail against the Russo-German pact. They claim the treaty betrayed the workers and intensified imperialist battles. Reports from Sydney note Western critics of the pact and Comintern influence amid ongoing international tension.
Canberra Magistrate ruled that ACT members could not be considered NSW branch members for dues, upholding the NSW branch’s stance. Eight defendants denied membership links. drivers licence case granted for William Sred erick Jones, with warning on future conduct.
An Australian long-distance breeding test covers 720 miles in 12 weeks, tracing the spread of a bull breed from Rock Landa Station in Northern Territory to Coopers Creek, Par West Queenan Afve Deng. The effort showcases endurance, management, and potential improvements in efficiency for regional cattle operations.
Reported gains in U S equities as government actions and war-time demand influence prices. Investors eye sugar, oils, and textiles amid mixed results and shifting inflation expectations.
An apparent surge lifts the note issue by £750000 in three weeks, with total increases reaching about £1200000 over the period. Since July 24 the issue has been continued, but the bank board has not issued an official statement explaining the action.
A scrambled OCR style radio schedule lists programs, times, and performers from various segments including news, weather, music, sports, and talks. Names such as Sydney, Goddard, and Clark appear beside program titles and time markers, with frequent references to stations, markets, and concerts.
A blaze at Pomona destroyed the alrapping block and the single motel remains the only structure left standing. Authorities estimate damage around 710000 with volunteers fighting the flames. Firefighters forced to retreat as the attack intensified.
The text likens temper to steel, arguing enduring quality comes from ancestors' example. It emphasizes a character must be keen, pliable, and well formed, avoiding rust through care and attention to sustain strength over time.
A historic account details Alexandra, Greavenor Street, Greavenor’s first women’s club founded by titled women. The club, once nicknamed the Radian’s era, faced a policy of no men allowed for fifty years. Membership decades later sparked debate, with discussions about access, governance, and the club’s legacy in the county.
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