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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1940
Page
2
In memoriams and thanks from Chipperfield and Trucadale families express gratitude for condolences. Includes notices for Mary Trucadale who died April 27, 1937 and Tom King who died April 27, 1936. Canberra Grammar School section outlines boarding and day offerings and capital city kindergarten to leaving certificate.
Chief Judge Sir G George Beaby criticized Australian Railways Union leaders and warned that the rank and file were grossly misled by wicked representations. He reserved judgment on deregistration actions by the New South Wales Railway Missioner and said workers must face consequences if direct action destroys arbitration.
The Hobart Tattersalls drawing announced principal prize winners for the South £12,000 draw. Among top prizes were £12,000 No. 186,085 Three Blind Mice syndicate linked to Mrs. K. Mortis at Race Course Hotel Flemington Victoria, and £2,000 No. 10,361 Our Luck syndicate tied to C P Schuls of Croydon Park, Australia. Other prizes include £1,250 Nosirrah syndicate Strahan Tasmania and £1,000 Hope syndicate Cro J R Fielder Loxton Victoria.
Weather report for Canberra notes barometer 20.06 at 9 am and 66.1 degree high in 24 hours ending 9 am. Minimums range from 37.1 to 44 degrees with 37.1 on grass. Wind mild to moderate, rainfall 19 points, maximum wind at Canberra Aerodrome 37 mph.
Mr H. Alexander arrives in Canberra to succeed Mr E F Hes pall as manager and will take charge from today. He and Mrs Alexander have just completed a three month leave after two years at the Derwin Branch. Mr and Mrs Heesell and family will leave Canberra on Sunday morning for Sydney en route to Launcester.
The piece compares Keynes driven compulsory saving with Sir Robert Kindersley urging voluntary effort. It notes Britain’s war savings campaign surpassing expectations and Australia’s plan to use Commonwealth loans and war savings certificates, with savings groups to boost support.
An Australian war savings drive launched in New South Wales aims to boost war finance from public savings. Premier Mair vowed full Commonwealth support as 60,000 war savings certificates worth £456,000 were sold in 30 days, showing small wage earners’ willingness to contribute. A New South Wales War Loans and War Savings Certificate Committee will aid the Commonwealth Treasurer in loan funding and savings group formation.
Ten debutantes were presented to Mr C J Burchell and Mrs Burchell at St John’s Church of England Ball in Albert Hall. The event drew about 850 guests with debutantes Isabel Stephen Evelyn Cretney Josule Ittaway Nina Cartwright Helen Robertson Eunice Cartwright Doris Cartwright Vera MacGregor Thora Ryals Nancy Shelton. Music by Johnnie Jones and his orchestra.
Treasurer Mr Spender said the government would soon announce its petrol restriction policy guided by the Fisk report from Sir Ernest Fisk, Director of Economic Planning, ensuring policy aligns with expert findings.
Detachment of police on motorcycles led the funeral of Detective John Edward Dunn in Wollongong. The police band and many detectives attended as thousands lined the streets and shops closed for part of the day.
Georgichael Malouf a retired Albury draper attacked Justice Lukin in Bankruptcy Court charging fraud collusion and conspiracy. He called State Official Receiver a thief and war and sought an annulment of a 1931 sequestration order in his eighth application. The judge refused and Malouf said he would appeal to the High Court.
The Minister for Air Mr Fairbairn announced the trans Tasman air service will start next Tuesday with the first regular flight due to land in Sydney about 12 30 pm. The return trip is expected Thursday and weekly crossings will follow.
Dr. Craig Brown of Walhalla testified in Central Police Court how a caller demanded £100 for the safe return of his missing daughter. Ruby Gladys Evelyn, 27, was committed for trial on a charge of menacing to steal after allegedly admitting involvement. The case notes a scheme involving a bealed £100 placed in a paper at St Marys Cathedral and a warning to avoid police contact. Evelyn claimed she did not seek defence assistance.
Yukon Southern Airways negotiates with Russia to establish an Canada Vladivostok air link enabling Eastern Canada to reach Russian centers within 48 hours. Civil pensions awarded to Wills widow Richardson and Bickert for their contributions. New Zealand anti-tank unit arrives in Cairo with NZ forces. Rome reports Linda Ollli Hobbs wins acclaim in Melbourne with attendance by the Italian queen.
The Canberra Hospital Board called a special meeting for May 2 to discuss next year’s finances. Expenditure is expected to exceed revenue, with total estimates for 1940 41 set at 15 750 pounds. The Minister for Health directed no charge reductions without approval and rejected plans for further biennial elections and other amendments.
UBA reports the aircraft carrier Wasp has been commissioned in Boston aboard the Navy fleet. The ceremony marks a milestone for naval aviation and shipbuilding.
The notice lists Easter Sunday services across multiple churches in Canberra and surrounding towns. It names St Johns St Pauls Duntroon Magnes St Christopher's Braddon St Patrick's and others with times for Holy Communion Evensong Morning Prayer and Sunday Schools. It also notes confessions and special services at various locations and the Bible-based themes and hymns to be sung.
A Church of England working bee at St Pauls today asks all helpers to attend at 1 am and 2 pm. The Church Council plans a May bridge party at Hotel Kingston to raise 25 for the Building Fund. Mothers Union meet Wednesday at 3 pm in St Johns Church and then at the Rectory. Wood sale at Braddon Hall Friday starts 10 am.
Beginning tomorrow, Sunday Mass at St Christopher’s and St Patrick’s will start one hour later. From May 5, Bundey Masses will be at 4:00 PM and 10:30 AM. A 9:30 AM Mass is noted for Francian Church Haiti. On May 12 at 10:30 AM, four stained glass windows will be unveiled at St Christopher’s depicting The Sacred Heart, The Immaculate Conception, St Patrick and St Michael. The Australian designed windows are from a Sydney studio and praised by local artists.
The annual University Commencement Service will be held at the Church of St Andrew tomorrow at 11 a.m. The University College council and staff will attend and the Rev J Alexander of the Australian Student Christian Movement will preach. Can be Canberra induction details for Rev Hector Harrison on May 10.
In a historic Licensing Court decision in New South Wales the chairman approved the transfer of five hotel licenses at Neutral Bay to Wis Veronica Furlong. Furlong becomes the first single woman in the state to hold a publican license as the inspector’s jurisdiction objection was overruled.
A fuel vehicle carrying provisions to Liverpool military camp overturned on a road at Punchbowl. Food and groceries spilled across the roadway as three other lorries followed. The driver said the lorry swerved and overturned. no injuries to driver or passenger.
A deputation urged lowering import restrictions to aid trade. Minister for Finance Nash said conservation of resources is as important as any factor and New Zealand would assist by keeping trade confined to necessary countermeasures.
The Alfred Osnene Mission announced a 200 million elite investment and new plant financing for three American aircraft engine manufacturers. The statement indicates allied purchases and expansion plans in the United States.
The House of Representatives Committee favorably reported the Administration Bill to authorize the Maritime Commission to sell about 100 of the latest merchant ships to Britain. The sale is currently prohibited under the Merchant Marine Act.
W. Hi Wheatley to hold at Goulburn yards a sale of 6000 good-condition sheep and 800 district bred cattle. Cattle sale at 1 pm and cattle and dairy plant auction at 2.20 pm on the following day. Farm at Queanbeyan near Cooma.
Multiple churches schedule services and events for May 2 and the upcoming Sunday School Anniversary. Rev. D A Trathen will conduct a morning service at Wesley. Rev J H Sorrell leads three sessions with Young People's Department NW Methodists. Mr Borrell will speak at evening SS program. Baptist and U P Society also hold services and anniversary activities with expected speakers and hymns.
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