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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1939
Page
3
Canwerre Botela faces Birrnier RG in a Queanbeyan showdown. Local teams prepare for a tight contest with both sides aiming for a key win that could shape early standings.
The weather note records temperatures around Tanborra on Tuesday with readings near 38 degrees and 51.2 degrees in the afternoon. It projects 24 hour outlooks and mentions a high around 45 degrees in the nearby area.
A noisy excerpt reports a notable rise in the Maori population during the past year with figures suggesting women under certain clan lines are influencing trends. The text references government views on wartime production and living conditions, and hints at shifts in societal roles within communities.
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Assistant Treasurer Mr Spender warns against “buttoning up” Australia’s economy, urging high employment and continued normal activity. He cites heavy war costs and promotes War Savings Certificates to mobilize capital, noting Britain’s controls and urging a 3 percent loan rate to foster patriotic sacrifice and adequate funding for wartime needs.
Melbourne reports that the Minister for Supply told the Australian Woman's National League progress in war effort. He noted orders totaling £1,000,000 for goods including uniforms have been placed with Britain, with a possible large order to follow. The public is not yet asked for major sacrifices, but hardship is anticipated as the war continues.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee postponed action on the Neutrality Bill to Thursday at Senator Borah's request to study key provisions. The measure restricts American travel to belligerent areas, requires government rules for shipments, and allows the President to designate combat zones and limit port activity. Exempts certain Latin American states and Red Cross operations. penalties include up to five years in prison and heavy fines.
Melbourne report says Hexulations to curb cornering of commodities and other areas will be taken under the National Security Act. A committee was approved to handle cornering with likely no police magistrate chair.
Dr Ivan Page, 24, son of Sir Earle Page, is to leave for overseas service after resigning from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. He will depart for England within a few days, becoming the first Australian medical man to head overseas following the outbreak of war.
In Sydney on Tuesday experts warn of a potato shortage affecting several states. Officials cite deliberate pricing moves by market players impacting consumers. Agriculture officials acknowledge price rises while denying major market manipulation claims.
The State Treasurer outlined a deficit of about £1.51 million on all revenue funds and proposed raising approximately £3.9 million in additional revenue from taxation this year. Company tax would rise, individual rates gain an 8 percent uplift, plus a 1 shilling super tax on incomes above £2,000. New funds for unemployment relief and social services are planned, funded by taxes and state revenues, with shifts in conveyance duties and insurance taxes to bolster revenue.
London reports the Japan government faces calls for war materials, with estimates of 270,000 bales sought. The Wool Control Committee contends repairs are necessary and notes potential stock adequacy claims are disputed amid global demand from belligerents and neutrals.
Swiss press debates circumstantial details of General von Fritschs death amid conflicting reports. Dispatches note alleged assassinations, burial rites, and a web of wartime rumors. Warsaw radio cites Gestapo involvement as a possibility, while other outlets offer differing explanations.
London report notes a shortage of war reporters with only 25 journalists employed and 2 others at the head office while 127 staff serve regional areas. The minister urged review of information management and questioned the adequacy of wartime coverage.
Australia facing taxation rise drawn from New South Wales by the Gresters Aasoet. The executive of Le Ammaciatian tenued statement argues no justification for hikes. Critics say unemployment relief and social services should not bear the cost, warning against assuming more able-bodied unemployed during wartime.
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