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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 16, 1939

Page

3

Blood Journals Point to Tragic Farmhouse Fire

A blood stained note found near a farm at Blackwarry, Coskeen, hints at a fatal sequence after Thomas Cookson, farmer, left his home to work. Fire destroyed the house and damaged vehicles as authorities investigate possible foul play or accident amid a broader community notice set with emergent public meetings and fundraising efforts.

Melbourne Thomas Cookson Blackwarry Coskeen Ulm Hovee Cookson Joeyun Sally Lilarea Cookson Road Eamond Crawford East Seiauye Hose Preaoudly Sinole Aionacstreet

Refugee Industry Plans Hit Canada Czech and Czechovakian Firms

The report outlines wartime plans for manufacturing in Central Europe with Ottawa alert to rising efforts. It notes Belgians, German and British investments in sugar, textile, aluminum, and distillery plants across Canada and nearby regions, plus hospital and public notices.

Ottawa Europe Freeunnet Baianhoe Caecha Amnigram Industries I mm Ihe Coury Cxechorluvaklin Wlaotant Sutario Parish Huntingumn Quebec Aluiniumware Levin I Belgin Brict-Bugatl Manitoba Albers Lueaneimar Dew Uni Cane Sal Rivape Balkans Doltay Rayon Gustey North Vancouver Femunibla Caechantovakian Rite Cohen

Unclear text item from Queanbeyan notice page

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a billiard event and theatre alterations in Queanbeyan. Mentions May Meth Centre, CWA, and Monday arrangement for a ball or pantomime with theatre seating changes. Details are garbled and names unclear.

War fronts shown at Parliament with army markers

An illustrated map depicts four armies in Europe as soldiers mark the front lines at Parliament House. Daily changes by external defense units are noted, with a red pin marking British troop positions near the Franco German border southwest of Moke.

Parliament House Europe Amfatra Moke

Obituary for Johnston 19 of West Ridge Canberra

Johnston, aged 19, only son of Mr and Mrs Johnston of West Ridge Canberra, died after a motorcycle crash near Hisson Seamy while riding with Alun Hobday. Funeral held at Canberra General Cemetery, Archdeacon Kuberian officiating, with workmates and Public Service representatives attending. Edward Rauch of Wuesnsby also noted in the service.

Anti Seward Queanbeyay Jonn Canberra Kuberiain Johnston Lund Alae Otter Public Service

Marin harvests plan to boost Bahing industry locally

The article outlines government driven efforts to develop the Bahing industry via four large local surveys and publicity campaigns. It discusses primary sales to supply the local market, farm support, and the aim to increase fishing and processing capacity while expanding electricity and other infrastructure.

Tava Fartock DIRS Puallyy Anth Synepare Adeps Ceail Information

City Life Ruins Zulus Johannesburg

In Johannesburg a chaotic scene erupts as Zulu regency figures and locals clash over rights and traditions. The discussion centers on autonomy, private conduct, and brewing beer amid tensions with authorities and within urban life.

Dingo Destruction and Board Report Details

The Southern Tablelands Board report notes four years of work ending June 1980 with a credit balance of 4438/1119. It lists revenue from PP Board contributions, Bombala, and other locations, and outlines expenditures including wages, interest, and advances. The text records destruction by dingoes, costs of fencing and control measures, and discussions of wildlife management, land areas, and district associations.

Te Southern Tablelands Bombala Gondagn Eri Hime Ncretary BANTH Mrueli Tyndlloh Reparte Senate Jane Coomia Vieja Ovina Guard Wwe Abwa Basses God Ong Association Manta Ieee Nedion Toee Paipmentt

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