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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
2
Reginald Dickinson aged 16 of Can berry was fined 10 shillings with 8 shillings 6 pence costs for riding a bicycle on the footpath in Giles Street on 22 May 1987. Dickinson Ltd of Queanbeyan received £16 16s 10d against Ian Gregory of Canberra in related matters. Scappers appeared for the defence and a date was set for a later appearance.
General Marshal told a Senate defence committee the army has overcome mobilising hurdles from peace to war. Brigadier Twaddle said the United States has a real army that could fight tomorrow, despite gaps in equipment and training. He noted by June 1940 hundreds of paper-only units would become actual formations.
Fires raging across eastern forests for three days were halted today after burning over 150000 acres of test country. Massachusetts Connecticut and New Hampshire ordered forest closures to the public while Massachusetts departments launched investigations into the destruction of 500 buildings at Marshfield. Estimated losses reached 1,500,000 dollars with 28 bans linked to saving 300 dollars previously paid annually for burning marab grass.
Harvey Oliver Potts 45 was found not guilty at the Supreme Court today of murdering his wife on March 16 at Wellington. Police said Potts claimed in a voluntary statement that he disturbed a man named Hinton and his wife as they slept. During a struggle for a rifle, shots were fired and Mrs Potts was killed.
Sir Geoffrey Whiskard the British High Commissioner may not leave Australia immediately to assume the role of Permanent Secretary to the British Ministry of Works and Buildings. Departure depends on his successor and is influenced by wartime needs and liaison with the Australian Government. Whiskard desires to return to England to aid the war effort. The ministry will oversee postwar reconstruction and provisional repairs to war-damaged areas, with Sir George Reith as Director.
The Canberra Alpine Club elected C E Lane Poole as president at the annual meeting with the season opener planned for the first week in July. The club highlighted innovations at the clubhouse including blankets, mattresses, a drying room, and 24 hour Canberra contact via Tel 2. A working bee is set for June 28, with tours to Charlotte Pass and Kosciuszko arranged and a ski making school resumed at the Forestry School. Sports meet scheduled for August 7 and 9.
Ten debutantes will be presented to Rt. Rev. Monsignor P. M. Hayden at the annual Catholic Ball in Albert Hall on Monday night. The event marks his first public function since receiving robes of office, with 8 15 p.m. start and a public guillery viewing for a 4 nominal fee. Supper arrangements include a marquee seating 300 and a lounge in the former supper room. Harry James and his band will provide music. Details from secretary G. Mahoney.
An old advertisement targets women 17 to 70, claiming Charmosan face powder lasts hours without reapplication. It touts a perfume, subtle charm, and a secret for a youthful look while likening aging to foulia on the skin and promising concealing effects.
Bold face powder advertised in several shades including Naturelle Poche Sun tan Rose and Blanche. Available in small 1/4 and large 32 06 sizes at chemists and stores including chain stores.
As part of expanding the war effort women would be trained in telegraphy for the I s Department and the Women's National Services. The program aims to prepare women for greater roles in the war effort and telegraphic work.
Radio schedule lists broadcasts across multiple stations including BBC and The Canberra Times. Highlights include News at various hours, Midday Melodies, Racing Talk, Dancing and Dinner Music, plus programs featuring Destinations like Newcastle and Goulburn with notable acts and talk segments.
Twenty two buildings at Temora air school are finished and ready for occupation this week. Interior Minister Senator Foll said about £34,000, nearly half of the total appropriation, has been spent on the project. He noted only minor items remain to complete a £6,000 hangar at Rathmines flying school, already taken over by the RAAF.
Justice Maxwell ruled the testimony of Anariwsd Fowler from the Abbey Bread Co was worthless as his statements were inconsistent. Fowler denied shielding anyone while inspectors reported weights of loaves showing significant excesses and deficiencies at the Abbey factory and in the metropolitan area.
London retailers face rationing as tobacco flats across Britain consider closing shops part of the week. Supply limits allow only one third of peace time needs while demand for cigarettes has surged. Manufacturers worry that wartime blocks once believed to last two and half years leave only about a year of stock.
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