Queanbeyan Darations Event Report and Socials
A garbled local report notes Mayne volunteering for a mission and a woollen exhibitions event with Rand iwaite art. It mentions a Methodist girls group social, a convent ball, and a dance at the Qu Bonal Club Hall, with supervision by local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eniriea
Mansa
Iha
Randiwaite
Biephen
Presbyterian Fla
Methodist
Iris
Methodist Ghareh
Qu Bonal Cid
Use Hall
Batur
Pea
Russia and Poland war sparks WW II era tensions
A Canberra Times report from September 18 discusses Russia’s invasion of Poland and the collapse of Polish government legitimacy. It analyzes premeditated acts by Russia and Germany, notes Anglo-French pledges to aid Poland, and warns of broader European consequences as Turkey and Balkan nations face tense diplomacy and potential alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Usi
Poland
Moscow
Russia
Germany
Japan
Russa
Turkey
Rumania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Jugo-Slavia
Queanbeyan Tennis Hammond Cup Match Report
Queanbeyan players met Xarcswonge on the Pack courts for the Hammond Cup. The results feature pairs and singles performances including Martin and Gadd, Porch and Swapithorn, and Meld and Ketlett, with several close sets and mixed doubles outcomes noted. The report lists multiple matchups and scores such as 6-4, 6-6, and 6-1 amid a lively, albeit garbled, contest narrative.
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Xarcswonge Iu
Aliway
Jlenulls
Varrawongy el
Ates
Thompson
Porch Sonadibory If
Martin
Gada
V. Reid
Kellett
Mais
Ptecle v. Porch and Swapithorn Gt: ¥, Meld and Ketlett
Gadd
O'Gunnar
Aleain
Saul
Hattett
Polish gold reserve halt reported by Bee Bilan vessel
Unclear OCR text mentions a Polish gold reserve and a vessel from Bins Pagor with garbled wording. The readable fragment hints at a halt in reserves and a related vessel event, but specifics remain obscured by transcription errors.
War Briefs Mention Refugees and Neutrality Declarations
Belgium reports refugee overspill while Bulgaria and Romania shift stance amid tensions. Romania declares neutrality to surrounding powers as German minority deals spark talk of forced labor camps for refugees. German station claims Polish territory incursions and captures advance in the region.
Weather Report Fragment Missing Key Details
Incomplete weather fragment lists temperatures with maximum and minimum values but lacks clear locations dates or times and contains garbled terms. The readable pieces indicate a temperature high around 12.3 degrees and a low near 48, with unclear units and place names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eotven
Plans Changed for Dearer Building Costs in Canberra
Inquiries by the Public Works Committee to Canberra officials reveal a shift from an original two storey brick hostel plan for low wage public deryante to a leaner design. Costs and tenders are debated as Canberran architects and builders push for reduced expenses and more private housing options to address the urgent demand for affordable accommodation for single people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube
Bavarton
Victory
Felthonigh
Plana
Agnet Acadom
Mr. Price
Pring
Mr. Nairn
Jon
Whitney
Wan
Andy Tooneaig
Benator Brown
Whitley
Sama
W. G. Wooly
Woodagere and Cathorpe Limited
Carlier
Peta Buss
Fai
Woodger
Canberra
Sie
Dramey House
Handa
Mr. Weedgrer
Woodeer
Tle
Advisory Council Election and Evacuations Report
Reports from Copenhagen and Berlin discuss the advisory council election and wartime measures. An explosion during a blackout in Berlin. Croatian and Austrian figures tied to military movements are noted. Evacuations in Kovno and Lithuania are described with polling arrangements and postal ballot options. A Wollongong incident reports Ronald Towing found injured after a fall near a waterhole with serious injuries.
Cameron criticizes volunteer force plan as half measure
In a statement, Leader of the Countsy Party Mr Cameron condemns the government for proposing a 20 000 man volunteer force as inadequate and a half measure. He argues the plan wastes time and money, notes delays since last year, and asserts more robust mobilization was needed before the war. He cites past Arctic and Western Front experiences and warns that any lesser effort risks defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Quires
Camaron
Althou Meena
Country Party
Tax on Gold Debate by Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer defends the new tax on gold amid criticism. He argues the levy would exceed 75 percent of the difference between market price and duty, with the present price around 1088.30 and tax payable showing an extra 7/8 above the dual price, illustrating how the tax would impact producers and the gold market.
Military drill report urged volunteers to report at once
Fragmented text notes a military authority ordering volunteers to report immediately or face examination. Mentions cities and drills, with unclear names and dates due to garbled OCR but conveys urgent mobilization action and mandatory participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byoneyy
Ding
Witeas
Appointment of deputy price controllers in states
Government measures to prevent profiteering lead to appointing deputy price controllers in each state. They will meet Commonwealth Price Control authorities in Canberra on Thursday to prepare plans for implementing price fixing. New controllers named in New South Wales Victoria and more will assess issues and consult with advisers in Canberra tomorrow.
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Peeuy
Hie
Commonwealth
Prietor
Farmers’ Debt Adjustment Board
Mir
Lawson
Pies
Lume
Alee Aualat
Saviee
Crretats
Copland
Mic M. Marcuny
Gare
A. McKensie Hiatop
Conbarra
War at Sea News From Sept
Reports from London and New York detail naval developments and accusations in the war. Dutch shipping fears, German aggression, and Allied responses dominate the wire service summaries, with arrests of presumed refugees and notes on contraband and blockades cited in London and New York dispatches.
Holland Denies British Note Amid War Blockade Debate
London dispatch reports the Netherlands government denying a German report that Britain pressed a note defining economic neutrality. The piece notes experts arriving in Britain to assess continuance of trade relations and mentions Dutch concern over Britain’s blockade and German claims of ongoing military progress in Poland.
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London
Netherlands
Great Britain
Auer
Britannia
Draguen
Paria
Bertin
Hatrade
Carman
Poland
Baciin
New York
Herald-Tutbune
Ministry For Epagande
Engtlahere
Ela Gramimon Pirater
World War Talks and Japanese Movements Reported
A chaotic wire service summary reports Russia and Japan seeking care in wide theaters, with Tokyo and Berlin channels noting German signs and plans. It cites Japanese advances in central China and mentions Allied diplomacy as tensions with the United States rise, while Turkish negotiations loom amid global realignments.
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Darations
Mayne
Gankions Lowarde
Bauermity Ae
Fea Bwan
Ausilery Chums ‘and
Walter
Pirst
Aupervision
Gougins
Tarim
Say
Chariton
Queanbeyan
Tiataan
Mim Dougan
Sun Om
maki summer _prarms odpeayar
Orbat Country
the Farmers & Graziery Co-Operative Grain | Insurance & Agency Company Limited
Mars
Jupiter
Canberra Times
Queanbeyan Tennis
Stent
Mise Bruce
Porch Snd
Mra Poros
Mule Ans Mex
Eleon
Miaalinory
Mise Amalihoen
Aleath
Miss Bouthwell
Ral Andrv
Ahepherd
O'Connor
Mra. Holland
Mrs. Taylor
Masten
Mr. Martin
Mra
Pore
Mias Brace
Mine
Shepherd
Mrs
Taylor Belz
Port End
Misa Byalinorn
Belgium
Brunetta
Oita
Bunetny
Velligerenta
Bulrim Than
Estonia
Dearer
Advisory Council
Dsaman
Copenhagin
Kundys
Yeatared
Dita
Anigae
Nick
Austria
Prince Starhembarg
Permiasion
Tor
Lithuania
Alvotora Ie
KOVNO
Davaiide
Kirovno
Heym
Poviniad
Neutes
Bledinre
Praial
Pris
Miner
Wollongong
Bunvay
Uondon
Prine Gaur
Uae
Ely
Ministry of Informetion
Tates
Ehtesla
May Navy
Fister
Fistar
Canada
Kanal Kini
Marerat
Hayworthy
Stegmaard
United Press
IeMlah
Arivntan Aalee Secaines
Lewins
Aly Inough
Twrmany
Great Illain
Reich
Associated Preva
France
Bremen
Bunday
Tiner Heumeny
Mucmank
Ruslan Tortharn
Count von Sebilenburs
AmBaumaior Mowcaw
Shurehit
Laban Roe
Cam Hale
P. Lagsasim
Poware
Lanewrin
Holland
Brussels
Warr von Ribbentrop
Thraworm
Tuner Sted
Turing Zepe
Tapar
Benin
Wit
Aden
Dlecuas
Ane
Domel Nowa Agency
Tat
Mtiangsi
Chiaa
Buxte
Mull
Horinouphl
JM Sineae
Alan
Remso
Kno
Latanbidae
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