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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
3
London report states Kent county Cricket Club has no hope of competing in County games this season as 38 amateur and professional players are engaged in war work.
A Government House Garden Fair on Saturday April 20 to aid war funds will feature a wide stalls list with attractions including Pirates Chest The Countess of Bective and many community groups. Highlights include Queen of the Fair coronation by Lady Cowrie and a full program of rides games and dances across Canberra and surrounding towns.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner secured a temporary price reduction for fancy meats in New South Wales to levels before March 18 and will hear industry representations. Professor Copland urged traders to reference price authorities before raising prices and aim to protect consumers amid seasonal difficulties and export demand. A meeting backed a temporary reversal to old prices with a 10 day consultation window.
Sydney reports Premier Mr Mair announced completed plans to reduce state taxation including wages tax remissions. He warned coal strike will strain finances, delaying additional reductions until finances permit.
Two eleven year old boys reported singing in Canberra returned to a friend's home yesterday morning. They had been missing since Tuesday afternoon after leaving with little money. Police had broadcast descriptions and friends helped in the search. They were cold hungry and chastened, one noting music lesson troubles as a cause.
Canberra Repertory Society reported a £90 patronage for Call it a Day presented at Albert Hall. After expenses were moot the amount was deemed satisfactory reflecting member enthusiasm. The six week production led to plans for Another Domestic Evening featuring three widow nets plays.
Members of St Johns Guild meet this afternoon to review arrangements for the annual Anglican Ball set for Friday April 26 at Albert Hall. All members are asked to attend.
Gustav August Martin aged 52 appeared at Ipswich Court on a murder charge involving his wife and two gangs and was remanded. Detectives reported that the second son died yesterday.
Daily irregularity leads to dullness headaches and irritability. Do not use drastic purgatives. instead take Dr Morgese’s Indian Root Pills, a purely vegetable remedy that promotes daily regularity and supports liver and kidney function.
The Commonwealth government weighs tighter import controls as a metal and machine tool shortage strains defence and heavy industry. Manufacturers urged to keep existing plants running while awaiting fresh supplies from the British Purchasing Commission in America. Australia shifts copper demand to South Africa with expanded munitions production. Civil industry may switch to substitute metals for standard trade.
The Legislative Council in New South Wales passed a motion deeming the declining birth rate a grave danger to the State Commonwealth and Empire It calls for immediate government action to curb birth control clinics and restrict birth control literature The debate cited comparisons with Germany and other European nations An amendment was defeated by 19 to 18 and the motion carried.
The High Court of Australia unanimously dismissed Frank Vincent McGuinness’s appeal over a Victorian Supreme Court fine of £15 for refusing to answer a Royal Commission question. The Melbourne Truth editor had written articles alleging Victorian MPs took bribes amid the Moneylenders and Milky Board Bills.
Northern District suppliers report Cool weather and patchy supplies allow the Dairy Farmers' Co-operative Milk Company Ltd to reduce milk rationing from 20 to 10 percent. General Manager Mr Parks announced the change noting weather influenced consumption.
The Paper Controller orders a £4 10s per ton increase in newsprint price. A larger rise is expected in July. Current price stands at £21 10s per ton, marking an 0 percent increase over the pre war level.
A notice invites interested people to discuss the Initiation of the Voluntary Aid Detachment at 8 30 pm Friday April 5 at the residence of Mrs J H L Cumpaton Red Hill Canberra Details of housing and rental inquiries appear among a Canberra Times page of notices including accommodation vacant and for sale plus local ads and services.
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