Canberra Times Readable OCR Summary
Local newspaper fragment from Canberra Times lists offices and agents in Mort Street Aust, Capitol Newsagency, Jacksons Newsagency, and others. It notes subscription prices and delivery details with several agent names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
P. P. Cox
McGlade
City Capitol
City “Times
Jackson
Manuka Jackson
Clibert
Nicholson
H. Brown
Mra. Davin
Johnson
Jo Maly
Gio
Advertising Rules and Conditions for The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times disclaims responsibility for errors and may alter or omit ads. Ads must be submitted by 3 p.m. the day before publication with clear ink and proper names and figures. Endorsement by the responsible person is mandatory, and ads may be rejected if rules are not followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lso
Canberra Times
Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd
Canberra
Tax Plans Mark Shift From Charity to Hospital Business
Acting Health Minister Mr. Primrose, at Lithgow Hospital, argued hospitals are now businesses not charities and warned taxation would rise to sustain hospital services. He spoke during the handover of a Moray plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primrose
Moray
Lithgow Hospital
Canberra Weather Observations Report
Weather notes from Canberra list morning and afternoon air pressure readings 30.36 and 30.18 inches. Temperatures rise from 47 to 57 degrees with a minimum near 38.9 degrees and grass 31.2. Wind speeds reach 14 mph at 2.40 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Canberra scene shifts as officials relocate and visitors arrive
Admiral Sir Ragnar Colvin and Pay master-Captain J B Foley depart Government House Canberra while the Minister for the Interior returns to Canberra after Angac Day events in Brisbane. Dr Basto of Hong Kong enjoyed a Canberra holiday with visits from Sydney artist Douglas Annand, who contributed murals to the New York World Fair and helped design a toy shop for the Government House Garden Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Fall
Canberra
Brisbane
Basto
Hong Kong
Douglas Annand
Sydney
Annend
New York
Government House
Homebush Stock Sale in Sydney Reports Mixed Sheep Prices
In Sydney at the M Plemington saleyard, 35 662 sheep and Jamba traded with fair quality. Sheep prices ranged 1/ to 2/. cattle quotes showed Wethers 14 to 20. ewes 12 to 21. lambs 15 to 30. bullocks 7 to 10. cows 0 to 12. best beef 44, light goods 7, medium 8 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Plemington
German Declares War on Norway After Surprise Invasion
The piece critiques Germany’s delayed war declaration against Norway, arguing it breaches international law and norms. It notes Germany’s deceitful pretexts, contrasts past wartime declarations, and warns that territorial gains and air bases do not guarantee victory, as global opinion will resist a war that threatens Western civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Ribbentrop
Norway
Germany
Norwegian
Yugoslavia
Romania
Turkey
Bulgaria
Albania
Iraq
Palestine
Syria
Poland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Belgium
Italy
France
Finland
Hungary
Communists Suppression Urged Over War Effort Sabotage
Minister for Commerce Mr Cameron told the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner that the Commonwealth Government should act against Communists accused of sabotaging Australia’s war effort. He cited the coal strike and warned continued activity could harm the national economy and jeopardize victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Cameron
Chamber of Commerce Tonight
Commonwealth
Australia
Germans Face Oil Shortage As Danube Route Fails
War analysis notes Germany’s tanker capacity cut to 265 days of imports and doubts Ribbentrop’s denials. It warns that Danube limits and port congestion will hinder crude oil, petroleum products, fodder and vegetables shipments, undermining wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Danube
Porta
Austria
Assault on ALF member in camp at reburn
Charles Fereaux twenty two a member of the ALF camped at reburn was attacked by several men at King's Cross last night and knocked unconscious with a paling. He had earlier dragged a red fag in the mud as part of a preceding incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Charles Fereaux
ALF
Reburn
King's Cross
Fereaux
Sydney Slums Survey Ordered by Premier Mair
The Premier announced the government will appoint a native authority body to coordinate Sydney municipalities and survey metropolitan slums. It will identify areas for industrial and residential use and flats, with a push for funds at the next Loan Council to advance the home building scheme in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mair
Varisiie
Loan Council
German deceit and aggression in Norway and Europe
The article argues Germany betrays every international promise, detailing Norway’s 1940 invasion factors. It notes Fifth Column treachery aiding German footholds, Allied mobility limits, and Germany’s central European position giving it initiative and troops advantage while Norwegians and Allies struggle to match forces and establish air bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Germany
Europe
Western
Danube Shipping Struggles With German Oil Transport
Reports from Belgrade indicate Germany faces severe trouble moving oil and grain up the Danube due to a shortage of powerful tugs and barges. Only 168000 tons of oil tanker capacity remains available as 44 vessels of 208 belong to Britain or France, and Danube ice halts shipping for about 100 days annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helgrade
Danube
Britain
France
Germany
Ai'noie
Tasman Air Mails A Main Late Series Four
The flying boat Aoterva will arrive in Sydney on the trans Tasman air service tomorrow and carry 10 passengers and 600 lb of mail to Britain. Postmaster-General Mr Jones and British High Commissioner Sir Harry Batterbee attend the 4.30 am Sydney time sending-off in Wellington New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
N.Z
Aoterva
Sydney
Trans- Toaman Air Service
Great Britain
Mr. Jones
New Zealand
Sir Harry Batterbee
Enemy Property Rules Expanded to Denmark and Allied Nations
The Treasurer Mr. Spender announced enemy property rules now cover money or assets held for persons or companies in Denmark and other occupied regions. Australians must notify the Controlling Authority in Canberra within one month of acquisition and report future related transactions to the Controller. Penalties apply for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Denmark
Spender
Canberra
Germany
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Gerunda
Poland
Canberra Views Display at New York Fair
Captain Frank Hurley visited Canberra last weekend to obtain up-to-date photographs for his collection bought by the Commonwealth Government. The works, chosen from Captain Durney’s years of images, cover Mandated New Guinea to Antarctic territories and include Canberra depictions captured during Mawson expeditions era. Hurley photographed Canberra with help from the Canberra Tourist Bureau and W Dunbair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hurley
Canberra
Durney
Mandated
New Guinea
Antarctic
Captain Hurley
Sir Douglas Mawson
Hurley
W. Dunbdir
Falling Population in Schools and Expenditure Record
The number of children in public schools has fallen by 25 000 since 1821 while secondary and post primary enrolment reached 67 000. Minister Drummond announced that public schools and technical education expenditure for the year ended December 31 totaled a record 5 577 793 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Super Petrol Shortage Feared in Victoria
Melbourne reports suggest super grade petrol may be unavailable in Victoria next week. One company to supply only one grade from tomorrow and other firms are expected to halt sales of r grade by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victoria
Youthful Painter Wins Royal Academy Notice
Maureen Byrne aged 16 of Wallasey has had an oil portrait The Youth accepted by the Royal Academy. The short note highlights a young artist gaining recognition in London's art scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Royal Academy
Maureen Byrne
Wallasey
Health Minister doubles senior medical officers at RPA Hospital
The Minister for Health Mr Primrose said the number of senior medical officers on duty at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital will be doubled over weekend shifts. He commented on a boy's death causing delay in treatment but found the delay did not contribute to the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Primrose
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Eventos
Java Tourists Visit Canberra During Air Travel Growth
Len Gray commander of an Empire flying boat visiting Canberra to learn about the capital. Canberra Tourist Bureau plans to provide valuable information for travelers by air, especially from Java and the Malay States, as tourism rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Len Gray
Empire Flying Boats
Sydney
Singapore
Grey
Plane Forced Landing In Suburban Yard At Christ Church
A pilot of an Air Force plane was forced to land in a back yard at Christ Church after a rapid loss of height. The crash killed a horse and tore washing from a line. The pilot sustained minor abrasions while an observer broke an arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
N.Z
Air Force
Christchurch
War Cabinet Approves Graving Dock Site Plan
The War Cabinet approved Lane Saville's report on a graving dock for capital ships. Prime Minister Mi stated details will be settled in a week or two. Admiral Sir Ragnar Colvin was consulted in final talks. The dock is expected to be built in Sydney at about £3,000,000 with expert advice supporting construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Cabinet
Lane Saville
Ragnar Colvin Wa
War Ministry
Sydney
Ensarges
Recruiting Begins for Seventh Division and Corps Troops
The Minister for the Army Mr Street announced that recruitment for the Seventh Division and Corps troops would start after May 1. Estimated totals across states include New South Wales 10600 Victoria 6400 Queensland 3600 South Australia 2100 Western Australia 2100 and Tasmania 1000. Some officers and non commissioned officers will receive preliminary camp training before recruits join, with preference to Militia to raise training standards quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stree
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Autralia
Tasmania
Street
Wheat Lands and Marginal Areas Discussed in Canberra
Problems of the wheat and potato industries were debated at a Canberra meeting of the Australian Agricultural Council. No decisions were announced as the conference adjourned until 18 a.m. today. Minister Cameron could attend briefly due to War Cabinet duties and later left for Bydmey, but planned to return for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Australian Agricultural Council
Canberra
Cameron
Igning
Bydmey
Difficulties in Norwegian Campaign Highlighted by Australian Minister
Australian External Affairs Minister Mr McEwen warned the Scandinavian campaign would be hazardous and long, with setbacks likely. He cited unreliable Allied reports, promised improvements once air bases and British aircraft could contest German air power, and noted Germany’s early victories and large forces in Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwen
Red Cross Canberra Division Appeal Summary
Red Cross Canberra Division plans a renewed appeal amid mixed contributions. Receipts previously acknowledged include funds from Ally Nish Depot and Miss H M Stevenson, with others linked to the Department of Health War Memorial and Mrs Messell. A Ladies' Afternoon Red event at Forrest Reading Club is noted, along with South Australian Women's unit activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Ca
Peel
Ally Nish Depot
Dept. of Health War Memorial
H. M. Stevenson
Mra. Messell
Ing Forrest
Also Mentioned on This Page
Times
Sriiieh
Proprietor
Mort Street
Algy
Canberra’ Times
the Newspaper
National Capital
Sir Ragnar Colvin
J. B. Foley Heave
Homebush Stock Sale
Ribbentrop
Herr von Ribbentrop
Rhineland
Reich
Danube Shipping
Tasman
New York Fair
Cape Town
China Station Command
Geoffrey Layton
China Station
Mr. Cameron
Casey
Washington
R. G. Casey
Java
Naval Dock
A.lf
Mr. McEwen
Avay
Andalsnes
Nemsed
RED Cross
Amstralian
Mark Rem
Whic
Bip
Mw In
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!