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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 09, 1939

Page

4

Deadlock in Australian party talks delays national unity plan

Me Moran discusses leadership and potential reshaping of the Country Party as Parliament negotiates a possible coalition. Prime Minister and Sir Asia Ay Waa face continued deadlock, with calls for unity and a trusted plan to guide Australia through a critical period in its history.

Cousey Miraria Morwen Ar Cameron Ang Sir Asia Ay Waa Ganeyt Alea Dover Bir Barle Australie Eam Rr Lyon Pasion Marke Curtin

Commonwealth Shipping Policy Sparks Historic Debate

A fragmented report notes a government discussion on Commonwealth Line ships. The piece references the Prime Minister and suggestions about the ships being in danger or unsafe for overseas routes. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption.

Commonwealth Ahi

Weather report fragment from Pring station

Fragmentary weather note shows temperatures around 18 degrees and readings from Pring station with unclear dateline and values. No full date or clear context available.

Saturday Events From a Fragmented Schedule

A partial September 9 timesheet notes astronomical terms and activities including Moon Hees at 2.28 pm and Jupiter events at 7.20 pm. References to Venus, Adamy Jupiter, and BatUrTy rise times appear with unclear units and garbled terms.

Syn Rites Moon Hees BatUrTy

Prelude to War Budget in Australian Commonwealth

The piece discusses wartime budget pressures on the Commonwealth economy, noting revenue and loan changes, defence costs, and intergenerational tax burdens. It argues for war profit taxation and price controls to prevent profiteering, urging the government to keep the burden on capable shoulders and avoid shifting costs to posterity.

Commonwealth Frale Menzies Kavnda Teza- Tien Drt Meneles

Germans 20 Miles From Warsaw Amid Relentless Invasion

German forces push toward Warsaw from the north and west, advancing to within about 20 miles of the capital. Polish troops resist, air raids and bombardments intensify, and Berlin claims prisoners and matériel seized. Reports from London and Paris note Polish countermeasures, with mixed advances and heavy fighting near Lodz, Pulusk, and along rail lines.

Lodz Colatrow Thern Nerave River Pulisk Pollan Warsaw Germany Tn Biles Buudapest Associated Press Ddlynia Mheist Bertin Deans Poland Amy Tata Aquthérn Courac Silesia Silesian Labour Corps Wrmy Bani Prusin Pultuske Monan Mallee Raiway Air Nln York Corman High Command Berlin New York” Times Motor Grivern

Appointment of Lord Gowrie as Governor General

The King approved on government recommendation a wartime appointment for Lord Gowrie as Governor General of Australia. The decision, announced in London, designates him to oversee the Commonwealth during the duration of the conflict.

Borwingham Alton

Wheat Plans Stabilising of Industry

The Commonwealth Government urged states to supply up to £2,000,000 this year to stabilise wheat prices at 3/4 and pushes. Prime Minister Menzies repeated the offer after a PILGUT note and noted economic strains in the wake of war. The expected yield and government cover from unions were discussed as authorities debated price stasis and policy feasibility.

Common Wealth Menzies Benaien Agid Weber Victoris Menzien United Kinsdom Sour Sueptus Weiminry Neo Wrentursy Iit Mt. Menaies

Senate Passes Trading With the Enemy Bill in War-Time Debate

The Senate completed debate on the Trading With the Enemy Bill and passed it without amendment amid lengthy discussion on the National Security Bill. Tax changes dominated later, with a six percent income tax rise, higher personal and property taxes, company tax extensions, and duties on beer, spirits, and fuel, aiming for a substantial budget surplus.

Senate Prinel Saime Freamurer Finnee Beal Wi Companien Astralia Sud Tne John Lawns Byyi

Tax Increase Debated by House on Goods Purchases

The treasurer described a sales tax rise to fund operations, stating higher rates would apply to most goods. Opponents warned the machinery of government would complicate collection and hinder refunds for those who paid the increased tax. Prices for contracts and materials would rise accordingly, affecting consumers and buyers today.

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