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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1940

Page

2

Canberra Times Propriety and Rates Notice Fragment

Old printed notice from The Canberra Times lists proprietorship details and subscription rates with scattered names and shop contacts. It mentions The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd and various newsagents in Canberra including Jackson's Newsagency, Gilbert's Newsagency, and others in Molonglo and Duntroon areas.

Bingle P. Cox McGlade Capitol Newsagency “Times” Building Jackson Ewen Asicy Neweagency Kingston Gilbert Newangeesy Nicholson Duntroon R. H. Brower Hall Davin Westlake Johnson Westridge J. Daly Molonglo

The Canberra Times Classified Ad Rules Notice

The proprietors announce they accept no responsibility for advertisements and may alter or omit any ad. Ads must be received by 2 p.m. the day before publication and endorsed by responsible parties. Copy must be ink written with careful handling of proper names and figures. Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Canberra.

Canberra Times Ite Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd Canberra

Allied Victory Speech Warns of Deeper Steps Ahead

Lord Lothian, British Ambassador to Washington, told a St Louis Chamber of Commerce dinner that freedom may require far-reaching action before victory is secured. He argued a truce would betray centuries of Christian and Western civilization and that the fight aims at security against aggression, poverty, and unemployment for Germany and for others.

New York Lord Lothian Washington Chamber of Commerce St. Louis Missouri Germany

German internees deny Nazi lies in London report

Internees in London describe harsh treatment and beatings while in custody but express appreciation for the authorities handling their confinement. The report notes their protests against Nazi claims and their cautious stance amid wartime tensions.

London

Weather Transcript of Canberra Readings

Canberra weather report notes barometer readings of 90.40 inches at 9 am and 90.24 inches at 3 pm. Temperatures recorded 63 degrees at 8 am and 34 degrees at 3 pm with NW winds in the afternoon and NE winds in the morning.

Canberra Grasa N.E

Governor Arrives at Government House Canberra

Governor Mr. arrived at Government House in Canberra on Balur for official activities. }

Government House Canberra Balur

Government targets eight Communist publications under suppression order

The Acting Minister for Information Sir Henry Gullett lists eight papers on a suppression order for pro Communist content. Additional publications are watched as censorship extends to manuscripts. Officials vow strict penalties and further bans on Marxist periodicals and underground pamphlets as leaders vow continued pressure to defeat the Communist influence.

Sir Henry Gullett the Tribune Common Cause Communist Review the Wharfie Sydney the Guardian Melbourne North Queensland Guardian Townsville Workers’ Star Perth Henry Gullett Russia Commonwealth

Brilliant Success At Garden Fag Gala Day

A Canberra gala day at Government House drew large crowds from surrounding districts and Sydney. By afternoon a carnival atmosphere featured a Queen coronation, stalls from 27 groups, a mock court with fines, and diverse entertainment from Highland dancing to a boxing tent and a sweets bar. Proceeds may reach £7000 and final figures were to be released after an executive meeting on April 29.

Government House Canberra Lieporch Canberra Grammar School Trumpeta Gowrie W. G. Woodger Woodger Queen of the Air Wyn Gilmour Queen of the ‘Air Queen of Sport Joan Bale Queen of Commerce Peggy McLean Queen of the Hospital and Ambulance Taitan Robert Carran Frank Green Parliament House Yarralumia Netherlands-East Indies

Hitler’s Scandinavian venture seen as grave error in war

The piece argues Britain and France gained naval supremacy in Norway last week with heavy German losses. It says the war will shift to land and air, warns of possible German moves toward Sweden or the Balkans, questions Italy’s stance, and cites Churchill and Chamberlain urging resolve to crush tyranny.

Norway Germany Sweden Hitler Berlin Holland Belgium Balkans Russia Italy Mediterranean Rome Mussolini Winston Churchill North Sea Chamberlain Free Church Council Commonwealth

Senate election law amendment to curb alphabetical advantage

Government plans immediate action to amend electoral law for Senate elections. The bill, passed by the Senate, aims to remove advantage from candidates whose initials appear early in the alphabet. Earlier Labour Senate elections referenced New Walon water and named Armour Hag Arthur.

Senate Labour Walon Hag Arthur

Hitler Celebrates Birthday Appeals From World Leaders

Berlin crowds greet Adolf Hitler as he appears three times on the Chancellery balcony. Telegrams arrive from King Victor Emmanuel III Mussolini and Count Ciano offering congratulations. Mussolini sends a brief message praising the German people and the Fascist bond.

Berlin Herr Hitler King Emanuele Signor Muscolini Count Clano Signor Muastolini Hitler Maat Acaw Rman

Haven in Alaska for War Refugees

The Interior reports legislative moves to co engage Scandinavian and other refugees seeking asylum in Alaska. Officials discuss hosting and support arrangements for war refugees arriving in the region.

Haven Alaska Gton Kewa Interior Obs

Dominion talks on shipping priorities for Dominion exports

Fresh negotiations run between Australia New Zealand and the United Kingdom on shipping facilities for Dominion exports. Interest centers on extending Ministry of Shipping priority for Australian New Zealand products and securing reliable routes to Kobe. Some see a missed opportunity if priority favors heavy freight at the expense of Antipodean needs.

London Australia New Zealand United Kingdom Dominion Ministry of Shipping Kobe

Canberra People Show Staunch Support For War Funds

Mr. W. G. Woodger, chairman of the Government House Garden Fair Committee, praised Canberra residents for their noble contributions to the war funds appeal. He said Canberra is staunch and true in the cause and thanked those who worked and donated, noting the success brings a rich reward in shared achievement.

Canberra W. G. Woodger Government House Garden Fair Committee

Evening Chill Settles Over Mountain Town Crowd

Workers and helpers labored energetically through the afternoon. By about five o'clock, as sunset neared the purple hills touched by evening mist, the air grew chilly and the crowd began to drift home.

Birth of a Minister Dev Velopment and Postwar Unity

Sir Frederick addresses the Ansag commemorative service of the United Order of the Mt inter, urging postwar justice and human brotherhood. He praises sacrifices and warns against revenge while calling government to uphold democratic ideals and a just society.

Ansag Memoration Service United Order of the Mt.inter Sirederick Sydney Australia Ad Rm Tick Frederick Ay Talaga Fyedankh

Senator Foll to Live in Canberra Home

The Minister for the Interior states Senator Foll will reside in Canberra, taking a temporary home with Mr. M. H. Morrin. The report notes Canberra as his intended residence and references earlier ministers and Canberra housing history.

Foll Canberra Senator Foll M. H. Morrin de Fae Sir Charles Hotoetories Arthur

Siberian Coast Bases Alarm U S Officials Near Aleutians

The Army Department reports Russia has established naval bases within 100 miles of the Aleutian area, raising fears of a Japanese attack on Siberia and complicating U S defense plans. Observers deem the threat credible though officials doubt Russia would capitulate to aggression.

Washington The Army Department le Unat Russia Siberian Aleutiana Amy Siberia Tal United States

War day by day Netherlands Indies threat to Australia

A wartime report outlines Japanese and American statements on Netherlands Indies security, noting Governor General authority and local defence forces. It highlights the Indies' strategic position near Australia, and cites key exports such as petroleum, quinine, rubber, tea, and coffee, plus defence build-up and Allied naval limits.

Arita Dagen Netherlands East Indies Amercan Cordell Hull America Netherlands Inidiea Australia East Indies Fast Indies Netherlands Netherland Indies Netherlands Indies Talands Pieter

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