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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 26, 1939

Page

3

Red Cross organising of classes in Canberra division

The meeting chaired by treasurer H.W. Parconn outlined forming Valle d appeal for funds and home nursing work led by Mrs J. F. Murphy Aston. William Clemence stated the aim to mobilise women volunteers across suburbs to support sick and wounded through central Red Cross. A visiting lecturer was planned to explain the full scope of Red Cross work as Canberra division presidents and treasurer depart for Melbourne conference.

Allppers Vision Car E.W. Parsons Cr Eamonwealth J. F. Murphy Aston Fie William Clemene Rina Eenes Fm Ben Wees Nea Ia Crane Chanele Bir William Lecturat Red Cres Canberrs Bir Willan Clemena Bow H.W. Parconn Melbourne

ANZAC Visit to New Zealand Cancelled

In Sydney on Monday a government notice explains the ANZAC visit to New Zealand is cancelled due to war conditions. It notes adjusted plans, increased costs, and that only a few applications remain for participation.

ANZAC New Zealand Sydney Anex

Adams Excludad 1308 M0 Filling of Third Vevancy

A garbled OCR item notes Adams exclusion and a third vacancy filling action. Readable fragment mentions 1308 and fills a vacancy process with unspecified authority and date. Further details unavailable in readable text.

Naylor dies after cliff fall at Randwick home

Sydney report says Mr Rufus Naylor aged 87 fell from a cliff at his Randwick residence while receiving a heart-related illness. He was found by family member and pronounced dead as medical staff arrived. Naylor, a noted racehorse figure, had a long career in running and horse management.

Braylor Randwick Naylor Sydney Saratte Setetawa Cope Olor Cody Hortnay Universiy Mr. Naylor Nightmarch Mets Bieidh Ny Beouste Taylor Junk Donaldson Postla South Africa England Tate Waytor A.C Arfrien Winosiks Poxins Yan Willard-Johnson Johnn Mindy Tend Ives Tate Fortune

Canberra Militia Training and Camp Attendees Noted

A fragmented report indicates the One Month training for the rd Battalion will begin in November 41 with inclusive participation. It notes a required attendance at camp and advises employers to inform personnel, while vast arrangements are mentioned for the event and related schedules.

Widerga Rod Ott Ccontinuina Watt Ff Trvery Unis Sidte Gestation Indy Sale

Physical Standards Conference Highlights Health in Britain

A compressed report notes an annual conference addressing health conditions and supervision. It discusses improved conditions for young men and references Great Britain. The text emphasizes standards and supervision without detailing specific outcomes or dates.

Sydney Paceamon de Lara

Volunteer Army Electoral Law and Recruitment This Week

Australia calls for voluntary army recruitment with quotas and pay scales outlined. The ALF plans a 230 quota, country district mobilization, and medical exams. Transport drivers and vehicle crews are called for militia service with daily pay and allowances. Training pay and allowances discussed as government weighs attendance policy.

ALF Australia

Voting Papers Amendment Described for Ballot Ordering

The article outlines proposed changes to ballot papers including alphabetical order and candidate priority by draw. It details rules on informal votes, endorsements, and required identification of author for election commentary. It also bans wearing candidate badges inside polling booths and specifies penalties under the bill.

Par Hemant Penthenslon Ehitihd Tv Dretng Uenae Cie Mame Enaic Canguantes Caanaer Portance of Rediv

Legion group forms for returning servicemen

Over-fifty Legion AYDNEY and Over-Pitty Auxiliary organized by Architescon Has mond for men who offered their service during the war. The slogan is to remind veterans that they are needed and can still contribute. Hammond says the government may use their services in camp preparing comfort.

Aydney Ley Ie Architescon Hasmond Hamimond

Mr Hughes Celebrates 70th Birthday Amid Warm Telegrams

The Attorney General and former wartime Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Hughes, marks his 70th birthday today. He received sunny congratulations from across Australia while spending the day quietly, with friends and officials sending best wishes.

Mr. Hughes Australia Austral

Hungary Defeats Germany In Football Match

Report from London notes Hungary defeated Germany by goals to one in an international football clash. Other items include recapture of Thomas Joel McCrane, Transportation Director-General appointed for the War Office, and various war and domestic notices from London Wellington and Sydney.

Drrmand Lore Londoin Unday Hungary Germany Centlaquim Thomas Joel mCrane Tiiday WAR Office London Buran Informatica Belumper Hae Dean Omee

Major General Lavarack Recalled Before War Outbreak

General J D Laverack of the Australian Military Forces was recalled from Fremantle where his liner arrived and was to begin special training in Kinglan before the war. The reawakening news places Major General Lavarack in Melbourne for liaison duties as international tensions rise.

England Sory J.D. Laverack Fremantle Lavarack Kinglan Une

Red Cross appeal contributions acknowledged in Canberra

The appeal contributions to the Canberra Red Cross have been received, with amounts previously acknowledged totaling £67 12 0 from Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Brigden and other donors. Remaining items include workers' support and a mannequin parade organized by YWCA and EB Brown Ltd.

Brigden Yw.ca Bnow

Death of Estonian Rydney in Australian court case

An engineer named Alexander Nayed faced a remand at Central Fellce Court until January on a charge connected to a complex murder allegation. The fragmented report mentions a scene with beer bottles and a table, with police collecting evidence. details are unclear and unclear names recur amid the damaged text.

Rydney Alexander Nayed Swan Bear Land Pikor

Australians Abroad Anxiety as News Delayed

Melbourne reports anxiety as relatives travelling between Australia and England lose contact amid a looming war. The Prime Minister and officials expect mail arrangements to resume, but few details could be shared. The delay heightens concern for those awaiting word from loved ones overseas.

Melbourne Australis England Ilenstee Mall Servega Australie Ebm Maoveniente

United Now Ten Twelve Time October Four to October Seventy Three

Fragmentary text references dates in October and a location Manuka with unclear names Morven and actions. The legible items suggest a notice or notice-like snippet but lack concrete facts, parties, or outcomes.

Manuka

War Cabinet Meets in Melbourne Amid War Planning Delays

The Australian War Cabinet, presided by Prime Minister Mr Massieu, will convene in Melbourne on Wednesday to discuss defense and related issues. Each department head may attend if dependencies are met. if approved, the Prime Minister will travel to Sydney on Saturday and stay for several days.

Awatralian Massieu Melbourne Hake Wit Wim Sydney Wit

Darwin Hangars Trouble Delays Work in Darwin

A trouble halted hangar construction in Darwin with fifty men reported on the site. The contractor in charge allegedly has power to end their employment at will, leaving workers stranded in Darwin.

Darwin Wil

World Exhibitions Spendings at International Trade Fair

The Commonwealth exhibit at the New York World Fair is expected to cost about £50,000 with most expenses offset by display revenues at the concourse. Wales plans further cuts for the New Bern exhibition, while other fairs like Minneapolis and Bank exhibit costs are compared to current allocations.

Imwan Intermadrona Tata Wales

Rent Control in Tasmania

Melbourne report states the Commonwealth government will delegate rent control to Tasmania following a post from the premier of Tasmania Mr Dwyer-Gry about the rents. Adcaster for Customs Mr Lawsor announced the decision today.

Tasmania Melbourne

Flemington stock sale report shows firm market and strong demand

Monday sale at Flemington yardyd cattle yarded 3400 head with keen competition for 10000 abeep and Iambe. General quality good and buyers operated freely. Prices met with ready bids at last Thursday's beet, with medium and other lots trading at solid rates per 100.

Bydney Flemington Wale Quarty Otering

Sydney Underworld Murder Case Shocks City

The coroner weighed a murder in East Sydney involving guide Colletti and John Jago. George Allen and Cavey 34 were charged. Robert Mramch and Jack 81 faced murder linked actions. The city court set dates for trial proceedings.

Bydnet Mender Guideo Colletti Sydney George Allen Allan Cavey Tral Robert Mramch Jacks Jack Allen

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