Reid Method l ar Sunday School Anniversary Held
The Reid Method l ar Sunday School marked its renewal anniversary with morning and afternoon services led by Rev J H Sorrell. He praised the work for child safety, urged parental support, and highlighted teamwork in church and home. An afternoon prize-giving by Kindergarten pupils preceded an address on living with service.
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Reid Method l Ar
Rene Arnniversar
York
Aos Perso
Church of the Fine
Sorrell
Jesus
Cosme Jse
Classified Advertisement Rules for The Canberra Times
The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd announces ad rates and copy rules for The Canberra Times. Advertisement submission must reach the office by 3 p.m. the day before publication, be ink written, and endorsed by the responsible person. Telephone numbers and office contact details are listed for Canberra.
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Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
Canberra
Morttreat
City
T Capitol Newsagency
Times
Jackson
Newaagency
Canberra Times
Federal
War Day by Day Yugoslavia Defences and Baltic Factors
The article outlines Yugoslavia’s defensive measures as Germany’s aggression looms and discusses Sweden as a possible rear-base for German operations. It analyzes Sweden’s population, industry, and military forces, including air and naval assets, and compares Nordic resilience to Norway and Denmark.
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Norway
Denmark
Pomerania
Baltic
Sweden
Germany
Baltic Sea
Thees
Rise in Hospital Expenditure Reported for Nine Months
A Canberra board statement shows hospital receipts and expenditure for the nine months ending March 31, 1940. Receipts total £2,765 with government and other funds, while expenditure highlights salaries and provisions. excess receipts over costs amount to £254.
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Expanity
The
Canberra
Mainkengues
Treachery in Scandinavia Spurs Neutral Support, Says Spender
J. J. A. Spender in the Yorkshire Observer argues Germany's invasion of Scandinavia highlights the German menace. He credits Allied activity in Norway with boosting Anglo-French prestige in the Mediterranean and Southeast Europe, noting reduced Allied fleet commitments in the North Sea. Neutrals wavering since Munich now see Allied strength.
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Scandinavia
J. J. A. Spender
Yorkshire Observer
Germany
Balkans
Norway
Mediterranean
Europe
North Sea
Munich
Police chief criticizes soldiers at Communist meeting
Sydney Sunday report notes Metropolitan Police Superintendent Collings condemning soldiers who tried to disperse a Communist gathering in the Domain. He says attackers caused disorder and violated laws, blaming men from other states for the disturbance and depriving police of a peaceful Sunday with their families.
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Sydney
Metropolitan Police
Ontario Look for Lead in London Game
Ontario seeks a lead in a London matchup as a high school football clash unfolds with potential scoring drives and key plays shaping the outcome.
United States bans exports to Russia
Washington reports the United States will prohibit shipments of aviation or manufacturing securities to the Soviet Union. The move follows recent checks on Soviet movement and affects chartered ships and various exports.
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U.S.A
Russia
Washington
Uni
United States Maritime Comsertie Pleyef
Se Sten
Avinor Manufacturing
Gee Aouaery 10
Union
Germany’s Norway Invasion Backed by Forged Allegations
The piece denounces Germany’s justification for invading Norway as a sham built on forged evidence. It argues von Ribbentrop’s claims fail to explain Denmark, Norway’s invasion timing, and German treachery, noting Nazi actions in Norway violate neutrality and warfare rules while exposing German mindset as lacking principle and humor.
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von Ribbentrop
Germany
Denmark
Norway
von Kipbentrop
Oslo
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Government House Garden Fair hosts and arrivals at Canberra
Their Excellencies the Governor General and the Lady Gowrie entertained at Government House Canberra on Saturday afternoon. W G Woodger chairs the executive and organising committees of the Government House Garden Fair. The Governor General and Lady Gowrie attended Divine Service at St John the Baptist Church Canberra yesterday morning. Admiral Air Ragnar Colvin and Paymaster Captain J Foley have arrived at Government House Canberra.
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Governor- General
Lady Gowrie
St. John the Baptist’s Church
Canberra
Air Ragnar Colvin
J. & Foley
Government House, Canberra
Weather notes for Canberra and Sunday readings
Weather report for Canberra with barometer readings at 9 am and 3 pm, temperatures from morning to afternoon, and daily maximum and minimum figures. Includes inconsistent OCR data for Sunday and uneven figures.
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Canberra
Controversy Over Club Title After Anzac Day Incident
Canberra Returned Soldiers' League urged to challenge the club’s use of the term Returned Soldier citing that less than a quarter of members are veterans and citing the Anzac Day denial of admission to an original Anzac who wore war decorations.
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Canberra
Returned Soldiers’ Club
Returned Soldiers’ League
Abert Hall
Gallipoli
Politicians enlist Auckland for expeditionary force
Nine MPs five Labour and four Nationalists have enlisted for service with the Expeditionary Force in the Dominion. Fire losses in Auckland over the past year reached £800000 with contributing factors noted as arson and related causes.
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Auckland
Labour
Nationalista
Dominion
German Colony in Sweden Used for Propaganda Discrediting Allies
A Swedish discussion notes that the German Colony is organized into groups to spread propaganda to undermine Allied support. It questions whether Sweden has heeded lessons from Norway and Denmark and suggests Sweden may be well suited for German aims.
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Norway
Sweden
Baltic
Stockholm
Denmark
Australia Sees Surge in Factory Jobs War Era
A Commonwealth Bureau of Census survey shows February factory employment up 33 percent from a year earlier, with a 2.2 percent population-adjusted rise. Victoria leads with 4.6 percent, NSW 2.9, Tasmania 4 percent, Queensland 0.8. SA and WA fall slightly. Retail jobs change: WA up 18 percent, TAS 5.3, NSW 0.7, QLD 0.9, VIC down 1.4, SA down 1.8. national decline 1 percent after population adjustments. Factory male workers are 70.1 percent of all employees. NSW lowest at 64.3 percent. Unemployed unionists in March quarter at 8.1 percent overall, NSW 10.2, VIC 6.5, QLD 5.8, SA 8.5, WA 6.0, TAS 4.8.
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Australia
Commonwealth Bureau of Census
Victoria
New South Wales
Tasmania
Queensland
South Australian
Western Australia
South Australia
Western Australian
Tobacco tins out Sydney price rise blamed on war
Owing to the price of imported Unplate, tobacco tins have risen 40 percent since the outbreak of war. Manufacturers use waned paper and aluminium foil as a result. The paving cost is not likely to be passed on as other tobacco costs have increased. By replacing tin, smokers will not pay more for tobaccos.
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Sydney
Fire in Copra Cargo at Singapore Wharf
A fire broke out in a copra cargo near the Pearce Ben Lint wharf in Singapore yesterday at 4 o clock and continued burning despite continuous efforts by firefighters.
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Singapore
Neutral observers recounting war notes and German plans
A collection of neutral opinions on wartime dynamics cites German overreach in Denmark and Balkan strategy. It notes British blockage impacts, German attempts to secure leadership in a revolution, and Dutch protests over attacks on neutral shipping, highlighting contemporary foreign views.
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Denmark
Balkans
Germany
Hitler
America
Storm Trooper
War uneasy feeling in south eastern Europe
A Hungarian statesman notes that Germans may have already lost the war and that there is growing belief along the Danube that the outcome is decided. A Sofia report cites German neglect of air sirens and looting of German freight as Soviet lines hold.
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Budapest
Europe
Germany
Danube
Anne O'Hare
MecCormick
Sofia
Bulgaria
Turmoil over Russia Germany accord shifts Middle East tensions
In a summary from the New York Times Harold Callender notes Turkey and Near East lands are reacting to the Russia Germany pact. Arabian nationalism, once wary of Britain, now turns its suspicions toward Russia and Germany as British sea routes and independence ambitions shape regional reactions.
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Germany
Besp
Pat
Sete
Aaa
Tomkin
Russia
Turkey
Near
Middle East
Africa
Britain
Harold Callender
N.Y
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