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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1939
Page
5
This entry contains a jumble of words from an OCR read about a 12th section and remarks. It mentions a person or entity perhaps named Surtin and notes about a bill or amendment, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
County leaders propose sweeping changes to machinery ad valorem taxes aiming to simplify assessment and boost revenue. Officials say reforms would align with state standards and reduce local administrative burden while preserving targeted exemptions for key industries.
Prime Minister announced price controls through the Commonwealth Controls Authority with a three member body to curb profiteering. Prices of proclaimed goods to be fixed at August 31 and enforced by the Trade and Customs Minister. In Sydney, wholesalers warn of further rises as war demands bite. profiteering already blamed on grocers. Melbourne reports penalties for profiteers and a vow to prevent price gouging.
The ACT Pastoral and Agricultural Association convened to organize the 1840 show. President J C Tickfer urged following the Prime Minister’s advice as sub committees set schedules for home to wool sections and prize money limits.
Help wanted for a capable woman to assist in a country home near Canberra. Two children. Apply to W. Cok's Newsagency. Also notes of a lost small suitcase with money boxes and gramophone records and requests for finder to write to Mrs P W Pendergast Tidbinbilla Tharwa.
Detective-Sergeant T. W. Wilson left for Broken Hill to investigate sabotage claims at the aerodrome where four planes were destroyed by fire last night. The hangar and planes valued at £450 belonged to the Broken Hill Aero Club and the Australian National Airways. A woman reported hearing a motor lorry moving off in first gear shortly after the explosion.
The Min for Supply and Development urged an inquiry into turning surplus dried fruit and wine grapes into power alcohol. He said current production economics discourage development, noting power alcohol valued at 1s per gallon would not let growers earn adequate retire. The reply followed a request by Mr rat.
The Newnes shale oil field will likely begin production by January 1 as surveys show larger reserves than first estimated. Minister for Supply and Development Mr Casey said the field could become a valuable oil source in the event of a prolonged war.
New York markets opened amid war time volatility with heavy profit taking and sharp irregularity. Securities lagging yesterday began to move up, while wheat on North American exchanges jumped to five cent limits and sugar cocoa rubber and cotton hit limit moves.
Shortly after 4 a.m. on the freighter Iron Warrior an altercation led to Leon Targowatt being stabbed in the chest. He died after speaking a few words. A man was later taken into custody by police.
The will of the late Minister for Labour and Industry Mr Hawkins leaves an estate valued for probate at £12,651. Household effects go to his widow, who is provided for for life by other means. The text notes charity bequests and overseas intelligence context.
A notice printed by Christopher Jake Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Pros of Australia Ltd appears from the Hirest Beaddun Onaberre offices. Detailing publication location and involved parties, it records the corporate imprint and address fragment for official business.
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