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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 16, 1939

Page

4

War Brevities and Global Signals Across Nations

The New Zealand finance minister Mr Hust hints at banking strategies amid rumors of service to banks. Hungary signals premier’s views on domestic policy and India stance appears aligned with a broader international approach. The report sketches a world moving toward coordinated economic and political positions.

New Zealand Hust Joes Hungary Buda-Peat Edey Fea Premiar Irsiektl

Readers Views on The Canberra Frmes and church attendance

Readers discuss a satirical piece titled The Canberra Frmes and its anti Christian phrases. The letter-writer criticizes expressions and political bias while noting a regular churchgoer as central to the debate.

War Aims and the Polish Crisis in Allied Outlook

The article explains the war aims as seen in The Canberra Timer, arguing Germany seeks to destroy Poland and deny its right to defend itself. It condemns bombing of open towns, praises British and French vigilance, and notes Allied resolve to protect Poland and other nations, while pledging to push for a broad peace grounded in collective security and freedom for all peoples.

Poland Germany Ed i Towsa Anne Se Fae Tom Europe Beli Britain France Fetfarmeion CzechoSlovakia Hitler Eeraives Bey

Blood Transfusion Beaufort Hockey Alliance Report

A rough OCR fragment notes an interagency cooperation involving hockey groups and youth participation. It mentions a 1000 unit context, a transfusion related term, and ages around 16, with garbled place names and names likely of organizations and individuals.

A.C.T. Hockey Association Tot FE Yale Twanafuaion Corps Rce Te Mau The Ace Myers Ace Ailvien

Weather Report Fray Morning Barometer and Temps

Fragmentary weather data shows a barometer around 28.40 inches at 2 meters and a temperature near 33 degrees. Additional figures are unreadable, but indicate measurements for several hours with varying readings and small sub readings.

Masini Howe Sn &T

Governor-General Gowrie Attends Canberra Seating

His excellency the Governor-General Lard Gowrie attended the federal executive council seating in Canberra yesterday. The event included Gau lt ain L. 8. Brocagirdis, with late Canberra by for Bydney yesterday.

Une Pxeculiee ‘Council Canberra Gautain L Brocagirdis Bydney Yemervay

News in Brief Shipping and War Updates From World Markets

Shipping freight news from Sydney and Melbourne reports cargoes including Dutch and German ships, wartime restrictions, and yacht incidents. The State Department discusses American expatriates, while bombings and arrests in Europe prompt cautions. Australian arms production and broadcasting policy are noted amid war conditions and trade concerns.

Unclear Shooting Incident At Local Depot

Fragmentary OCR text describes a suspect shot at a depot, guards pursuing, a scramble through scrub, and a gas sniffing search by police. Details are garbled with missing names, times, and locations, but indicate a pursuit, firing, and a non-resulting arrest.

Santry Grad

Warsaw and Poland War News From World War II Era

Reports from Warsaw note heavy rains and civilian disruptions as German patrols advance and battles intensify. Vatican sources describe ongoing paradoxes in Polish defense while Warsaw’s fate grows closer to a decisive clash.

American Attitude to Blockade

Washington Thursday secretary Cordell Hull made a formal statement on America's stance toward the blockade saying the United States has not abandoned neutral rights under international law. He emphasized prudence when those rights are violated and noted no serious issues from the detention of American ships or contraband removal. Senator Baran attacked the proposed changes in the nationality law, arguing the federation law would be in effect soon once the United Nations acted.

Washington Cordell Bull America Unites States International Law, Inc Mull Brrth II 4 Baran

SPECIAL WAR TAXATION Aims to Extend Direct Taxation

The House debated the war tax plan as advocates argued direct taxation must rise to fund national needs while indirect revenue is limited to certain incomes. Spender cited that state surrender of taxation fields requires Commonwealth levies, noting proposed increases from 208-36 levels and stressing expenditure cuts and social service fears.

Prapomis Ln House of Representativne Yer Tay Ive Aamietars “Areaarar Adv Woender Becau Uniesource Alan Statsa Boenner Eubatentia Soci Commonwealth Spender Leo Queenelutu

No Enemy Bases in South America Statement Clarified

A braai mcreage proclaims that the netelary stone will be taken to Uruguay to deter belligerent nations from establishing naval bases in South America, with emphasis on holding back enemy bases in the region.

South America Buenos Alma Braai McReage Lakenovine Uruguay South Arerion

Parliament in turmoil as Labour questions dictatorship hints

The House faced heated exchange as Prime Minister Mensied and Opposition Leader Osher spar over who holds power and the threat of dictatorial action. Deferrals were urged, with Labour attacks on wartime controls and inflation while ministers defended policy and budget measures amid calls for clarifications and further inquiries.

Mensied Arata Cameron Hal House of Representatives Joao Welock

German ships shelter in Dutch East Indies amid tension

Fragmentary notes describe German vessels sheltering at Dutch East Indies ports during a tense period. Details are unclear, but the report indicates merchant ships and a general envoy named Bille...

Aynnny Bille Aehourman Vo Tala Erin

Nations take rumania wheat crisis overview

Fragmented OCR reads like a brief on global wheat supply and a crisis affecting NATIONS and regions named but garbled. The piece mentions Rumania, wheat, large totals, and groups or agencies loosely referenced, with unclear dates or actors. The readable items point to a trade or agricultural disruption context.

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