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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1940
Page
2
Funeral details indicate interment in the Public Cemetery of Can Fra M I Orouse or Pho ne B771 Educational Canberra Church of England Girls Grammar Qahan. The notice is difficult to read but names a Saturday afternoon service for the burial in the Commonwealth era.
A listing of August Fourth worship at multiple churches including St John’s Parish Church Holy Communion and Sermon at 11 am, St Paul’s Ridgeton Dedication Festival events, St Christopher’s Manuka Masses, St Patrick’s Braddon services, Presbyterian Andrew Forrest services, Methodist Wesley services, and Baptist Congregational Christian Science readings, with times and speakers noted.
Canberra forecast shows unsettled weather with thunderstorms and a moderate day, followed by a cool night. Patchy to dense fog is reported with light to fresh south east to east winds.
A brief Canberra Times item notes a call for aid and opposition linked to a broader future. The fragmentary text hints at collective action and progress themes without detailing specific events or figures.
The article argues for immediate petrol rationing in Australia to conserve overseas funds while noting public doubt, evolving schemes, and likely substitutes such as industrial alcohol, benzol, shale fuel, wheat-based products, and producer gas. Rural needs must be considered to avoid harming production.
An obituary outlines a Canberra based scholar with a long scholastic career. He completed the Leaving Certificate in 1035 and earned honours in mathematics. He studied at Tevegey University before his death, with legal matters noted in yesterday’s proceedings.
Sydney reports on Friday as the Premier Mr Senet comments on government plans for compulsory tax payments by instalments. Mr Marr questions the move noting timing and lack of relief, while officials discuss uniform collection and potential state adoption to fund and streamline taxation across Australia.
The Commonwealth Government drafts a plan for organised primary production to be submitted to the States for the Australian Agricultural Conference. Eleven months of war have shown marketing and production problems, guiding expansion toward marketable directions and essential machinery. The scheme aims to align with British guidance on required production and seeks state cooperation to build a cohesive agricultural base. Indications point to a broader scheme after the last conference, with support from New South Wales and other states pending.
The message to Her Majesty expresses sincerest greetings on the occasion of her birthday. Lord Gowrie and officials convey royal wishes on behalf of the Government and people of Australia and the Commonwealth.
Sydney obituary notes the death of Layne John McKean K C at his Warrawee home aged 85 after a lengthy illness. McKean served as Crown Prosecutor for 18 years and is survived by his widow.
A vehicle collision at the Wentworth Avenue and Giles Street corner injured a driver and caused extensive damage to one car. Witnesses report a grey sedan and a truck were involved in the incident.
The Federal Labour Party suspends the New South Wales branch officers after a 10 to 2 vote. A motion declares federal conference authority binding and proscribes disloyal acts by the NSW executive. A provisional committee may run the branch while a new state executive is formed. Comments note delay and loyalty concerns within the party.
The Service Station Association urged Commonwealth authorities to impose petrol rationing to cut total pre war consumption by one third. Sir Earle Page warned compulsory measures would cause waste and inefficiency and called for voluntary, well organized use of petrol for private and business needs to avoid dislocation of industry and loss of investment.
Director of Agriculture Mr A H McDonald said it would be uneconomical to make power alcohol from wheat unless wheat sold at 1/8 a bushel. Potatoes could work but would need about 10 a ton. Molasses, a waste product, could be sent directly for power alcohol at negligible cost.
The Commonwealth Government will use the National Register to enforce the call up for universal training. Age groups have been carefully classified. Men who do not answer the call up can be traced with relative ease.
The ashes of Lady Whiskard were buried in St John the Baptist Parish Canberra after a memorial service in the church. Sir Geoffrey Whial carried the urn to the grave, with remarks by Archdeacon Robertson praising her service to home church and city. Attendees included Lord Gowrie and Lady Gowrie, the Canadian and United States representatives, and numerous officials from Commonwealth departments and schools.
The Grassers' Association of New South Wales asks the Australian Wool Board to urge the Defence Department to supply unshrnkable woollen socks and undergarments to Australian soldiers. The meeting noted Britain requires unshrunk socks for its forces, but none such garments have been made in Australia.
The Canberra Division of the Red Cross Society lists acknowledgments of contributions toward the appeal. Amounts include 4005 pounds 11 shillings 1 pence from Staff Joint House Department and 76 pounds from Staff War Memorial, totaling the contributions received.
Their Excellencies the Governor General and the Lady Gowrie attended the funeral of the late Lady Whiskard at St John’s Church Canberra. Sir Sam Clemens represented His Excellency at the service yesterday morning. Brigadier Morrison newly named commandant of the Ita College at Duntroon succeeds Brigadier Harridon, ex commandant 1920-1981.
Rumors of a German invasion of Britain are treated cautiously by officials who note such rumors have preceded past moves. Britain remains confident no large-scale attack could launch without warning, while some still fear Germany could threaten from France, the Low Countries, Denmark, and Norway as a persistent menace.
The foreign minister Matsuoka presents a policy mix similar to his predecessor with cautious boldness. He signals possible shifts in East Indies aims while keeping doors open to negotiations and pledging noninvolvement in Europe. The note hints at improving Anglo Japanese relations but remains wary of Axis influence and independent policy steps.
Reported delays in presenting the budget after Parliament meetings suggest Treasury plans to hold back a detailed package. Prime Minister hints the budget could be introduced among other business, with surprise items anticipated in upcoming sessions.
The report notes that a Canberra team will occupy a location at Acton after next week. It mentions Jim Wiepe and the station, with references to a homestand and related plans. Details are fragmentary and context is limited.
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