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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
4
Friends of Mr and Mrs T Corsini of 11 Westlake Canberra are invited to the funeral of their daughter Nelly Beatrice Corain. The service starts at 2 30 p m at St John’s Church Canberra followed by burial in the Church of England section of Canberra General Cemetery. Mason Bros Undertakers.
The Royal Australian Air Force concert at the Albert Hall drew a highly entertained audience. Performers included Malden, Houson, Wishart, Whitchurch, Broadway, Sanding, Major Stephenson, and Milla who led a humorous sketch in female dress. The band featured McArthy, Hobson, Leete, Stevenson, Fosett, Best and Woodland.
Drastic curtailment announced by the Railways Department affects main north ern western and southern lines with many daily services reduced to three or two per week. The Sydney Canberra train will run Fridays and Saturdays instead of Mondays to Thursdays and the 8.24 am service on Fridays and Saturdays will be discontinued. The return journeys will be altered accordingly.
The death occurred in Melbourne last week of A F Roper a well known Victorian musician and organist choirmaster at St Joseph's Church Warrnambool for 57 years He collapsed during a holiday visit to Hobart with his son G T Roper of the Department of the Interior Canberra Funeral was from St Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne to Heidelberg Cemetery Archbishop Mannix attended The surviving family includes four sons and three daughters.
The Commonwealth Government seeks a successor to the retiring Commonwealth Meteorologist Mr Watt. A salary range of £802 to £1002 is offered for the position, inviting qualified applicants to apply for the senior weather service post.
Patchy data lists pressure 30.04 inches at 9, rainfall 8.03 inches at 1, temperature 4 degrees at 3, max 41 degrees at 9am, 43.8 at 3pm, min 56.1 degrees, wind NW at 9am and W at 2pm. Rainfall 2 points, max wind 22 mph at Canberra aerodrome over 24 hours ending 2.30 pm.
Sir Geoffrey Whishard and Lady Whishard depart Canberra for a visit on Bydory and plan to return to Canberra on April 14. Major K J Wyllie M C AAC of the Fourth Military District is appointed to assist the board of business administration.
A heavy week end program for government support unfolds with a Garden Fair for war funds at Kingston on Saturday and multiple fund raising events across Canberra. Tonight features a fancy fair at Kingston centre and a Queen of Sport carnival at City centre.
Berlin denounces Allied push to widen the economic war as Oslo reports German depredations cut Norway’s mercantile trade by 20 percent yearly. The piece notes neutrals’ passivity and outlines Germany’s potential routes to obtain scarce supplies despite British blockades. It also covers Czech resistance and German propaganda undermined by public chatter.
The piece argues Britain should adopt a partnership mindset with Australia and Canada, reducing import licensing friction and creating direct Canadian dollar credit arrangements with Montreal to accelerate wartime purchases. It urges a new empire trade deal linking Australia Canada and Britain through flexible finance and direct relations.
Rainfall broke drought in the Riverina with nearly two inches in places while the south western slopes and most of the state received measurable rain. Canberra saw its first heavy fall since January aiding gardens and crops. Official forecasts suggest further showers ahead.
A Finnish government spokesman announced it will be impossible to organize the Olympic Games in Helsinki this year, but expressed hope Finland may host the next Games.
In Parliament today Mr Bate described Labour circulars sent to headmasters offering school essay prizes. Essays would ask pupils to write why they will vote Labour and what Labour has done for Australia. Mr Drummond said he would oppose propaganda in schools by any party and would investigate who circulated the circulars.
The state deficit is now expected to reach about £2,600,000, up from £1,500,000 in the budget. Officials attribute the rise to the coal strike reducing government revenue, with ministerial circles proposing an early Loan Council meeting to address the situation.
The Commonwealth Government plans a national unemployment insurance scheme as part of wartime social reform. It would be financed by workers contributions with state participation, central pooling, and distribution through states. Officials cite postwar planning benefits and reduced state relief costs as key reasons. The proposal faces administration hurdles and state‑level cooperation challenges.
Thorley Rich reports four Lockheed bombers completed a non stop flight to Pearce Western Australia covering 2120 miles in 11 hours. A refuel stop was made for training crews in the use of Loe nat Pearce.
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