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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
6
Mr G C Howey of Colac is appointed producers’ representative for Victoria on the Australian Dairy Produce Board. His term runs until 1943. The appointment was announced by the Dairy Producers’ Association and the Dairy Produce Board.
Interest free loans and gifts received toward war funds totaled £10,000 in this report. The cumulative figures show £5,189,000 to date, comprised of £4,767,000 in loans and £420,000 in gifts.
The Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart declared at Ipswich that money is needed for humanitarian projects beyond the war effort. He urged securing funds for social needs while continuing military support.
Perth reports the tallest man in the ALF, Robert Chipperfield aged 25, 6 feet 8 inches tall and 147 pounds, discharged after a collapsed lung. The Fourth Canberra Troop lists 15 members and recent passers include D Rees M Rees D Stewart R Dickinson B Hutchingon R Wer Ten passed second class.
Figures show the fall in motor vehicle registrations under petrol restrictions would save around seven percent of pre war petrol use. NSW vehicles retired totalled nearly 33 000 for the year to June and could rise to 50 000. nationwide drops may reach 145 000 with a potential 54 million gallons saved.
Arbitration court hearings in camera may be held under National Security Regulations gazetted last night affecting Commonwealth and State authorities. The rules allow in camera proceedings to protect public safety and defense, with possible publication suppression and limited participant access in selected cases.
Prime Minister Menzies leads ministers in Brisbane defending government actions and public works. He argues cabinet operations are transparent and aligned with national priorities amid tensions over policy direction.
A Wednesday report notes Eprot granted oatical recognition to the Czech Government under Lorden with Calito involvement unclear in the official record.
The Steamship Company's Interstate Manunda has been moved to Cockatoo Dockyard for structural alterations to convert it into a modern hospital ship. Work enables special wards to carry casualties and adheres to international laws for hospital ships.
The Victoria League Club for Overseas Soldiers opens in a London hostel on Malet Street near Oxford Street offering bed and breakfast at 2 shillings 6 pence and full board for a day. By April the four month old club occupied 18 260 beds and served 45 meals while arranging theatre tickets and home placements across the country. The Canberra Young Contingent plans a dance to raise funds and Her Excellency the Gowrie has donated to support the appeal.
British Ambassador announces 1200 men to arrive in the United States within six weeks. The total could reach 5000 if ships can be provided.
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