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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1940
Page
4
The Canberra Times advertises under strict rules with no guarantee of heading, advance copy rules, and deadline by 2 p m. Advertisers must endorse the notice and submit clearly written copy, with care on proper names and figures. The publisher reserves the right to alter or omit ads for objectionable content or other reasons.
Sydney voters reject Lang nominees as the executive of N.8.W. Labour announces the poll result at conference night. Ninety five nominees competed for thirty six positions. among new members listed is Mr. C. H. Lenon of Temors.
London report says the Ministry of Food will lower butter price to 16d per pound. Weekly consumption is estimated 5,000 to 6,000 tons, down from about 8,500 tons.
London reports the death of economist John Atkinson Hobson at 71. In other items the Treasury issues stock in British Overseas Airways Corporation following a consolidation with Imperial Airways. Brussels notes only 10 European countries ready for the Olympic Games entry, while Britain in Germany records 2100 Britons including 100 interned.
Weather notes report barometer readings at 9 am and 3 pm with values of 30.90 and 30.24 inches. Temperatures show 52 at morning, 68 at 3 pm, and a 24 hour average of 61.6 degrees. Wind recorded as 5 mph in the morning and 17 mph by 3 pm with a Canberra reference.
Canberra is defended as a constitutional bulwark and seat of government under Section 125. The piece contrasts calls to scrap Canberra with high regard for constitutional means and notes Britain Canada and the United States maintain capitals in Canberra’s orbit. It argues Canberra’s destiny endures beyond fringe critics.
The Petroleum Press Service notes Alliea access to high grade aviation fuel gives them a power edge over Germany. 100 octane fuel enables higher compression and output, while Germany’s production capacity and vulnerability of hydro plants limit their outlook despite expansion to 400 000 tons by 1941.
State Treasurer Richardson stated the coal strike prevented a balanced budget, with a projected deficit of £1,512,000. Railways revenue fell due to fuel stoppages, social service expenditure rose from unemployment, and the strike was estimated to cost about £200,000 weekly, with further increases likely.
John L. Lewis told miners they would form a third party with Cuban, farmer, youth and Black movements if the Democratic nominee is deemed unfit. He spoke in New York on a plan to unite labor and allied groups for the 1940 presidential race.
A multi act fundraiser at Albert Hall next Wednesday features a comedy depicting life humorously with returned soldiers in the cast. Proceeds aid Miss Joan Bale's Queen of Sport campaign and related hospital and ambulance charity efforts.
A rundown of upcoming events across Canberra area venues from April 10 to 17 including dances, sings, fairs, parades, theatres and sports meetings. Proceeds support Queen of Commerce Queen of the Air Queen of Sport and local hospitals and ambulance services.
A summary of neutral press opinion on World War II as Japan maintains cautious neutrality. Excerpts discuss peace concepts, British and Allied strength, and calls for a federated Europe. The report notes German blockade impacts, Nazi peril, and mixed signals from editors on war prospects.
Prime Minister Menzies urged Australians Tuesday that the war requires personal sacrifice in man power and money. He announced import restrictions totalling £2,000,000 last Saturday and warned more measures may follow. He defended the policy as necessary to conserve exchange and secure war materials, noting some small importers would be hurt but declaring the nation must contribute to win the war.
Sir Earle Page condemns Communists in Australia for aiding sabotage of the war effort while defending Australia against Communism as a doctrine. He cites actions by the NSW Labour Party and the Commonwealth Government and criticizes media and Moscow broadcasts as anti British.
The government reports early satisfactory results from private oil prospecting across Australia and territories. Major companies invest around £1,000,000 in Papua and £400,000 in Queensland while new equipment heads to Papua. Lakes Entrance bores show no spectacular results but officials expect eventual commercial potential.
Twelve regional committees to assess aliens in protected areas and review cases of Germans and Austrians exempted from internment. Home Secretary orders reexamination where new information arises. Of 73 thousand examined, 9% interned and 61.64% placed under special restrictions with music prohibitions.
The notice lists a Thursday April 18 final rally at Albert Hall with a pom unit in aid of Hospital and Ambulance Quer. A Garden Fair is set for Saturday April 20 on Government House grounds at 12 40 p m. A ball at Hotel Canberra and a dance at Albert Aad follow in the evening.
The Australian Interior Minister Senator Fall says refugee migration slows as war effects end and plans target 15 000 refugees in three years. In 1938 to 1939 about 6 300 and 6 162 refugees respectively were admitted with many skilled arrivals aiding universities and new industries.
A garbled London report notes abundant food stocks in the United Kingdom with mentions of sardines cheese wine honey and a parcel linked to Lord Stamp. The text hints at a Philadelphian trend and public assurance that people have enough to eat, though many details are unclear.
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