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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1940
Page
3
A fragmentary text discusses Jerome alway trade and ad hoc transport control. It hints at a debate over valuable goods and policy shifts influenced by evolving commerce and public movement. The rough OCR reads as a stray historical outline with unclear specifics.
Australia considers banning scrap iron exports to safeguard domestic needs. Government officials say abundant local scrap can be redirected to salvage copper bronze and aluminium while preserving export trade. Industrial inquiries show adequate scrap iron remains for users without harming exports.
Fragmentary text references the Commonwealth Wheat Stabilisation Committee and a recommendation. Mentions the treasurer Mrs Spender and a push to proceed forthwith. Details are garbled and unreadable.
In Melbourne Monday the minister for the army defended criticism while labeling “whisperers” and “muckrakers” as a real menace. He warned that fifth column rhetoric betrays the war effort and urged constructive criticism to guide representatives. He cited the home front Pacific theatre and a four year war program ending June 1945 with a total cost of £453,750,000.
Boxing and wrestling reports note Len tal at 16st 23 on Bowich's first defeat and McCantey at 11st with a stoppage. The writeup mentions Rex stopping, heavy strikes, and a fall to the canvas amid a tense match summary.
The Gunberra Sub Branch of the Clerical Association reports yearend arrears and urges payment by Friday. A conference with the Public Service Arbitrator reviewed the 26 day qualifying period for higher duties allowance and its impact on acting officers, recreation leave, and double pay. The Arbitrator adjourned to allow further discussion of a fair formula to resolve the issue.
Reports from Washington say negotiations on storing up to 280 million pounds of Australian wool in the United States are advancing. The Australian Government aims to expand markets as Europe’s main buyers stay closed, with the United States and Japan seen as potential outlets. The Canberra plan signals a shift in postwar export strategy amid wartime disruption.
Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club outlines August and September meetings with two additional events allowed before the year ends, specifying the total number of annual gatherings and the governing dates.
The Australian Beaufort aircraft program aims to deliver the first airframe by April with a mid year full scale. The Director-General notes the plan depends on American material and US orders for 100 engines plus 60 already placed. Australia trains staff, builds assembly plants at Mascot and Fishermen's Bend, and faces war time supply and tooling challenges.
The Minister for Supply and Development outlined tariff protection for petrol from shale deposits and coal derived oil. He noted Newnes field expansion possible, with 10 million gallons yearly from National Oil at Glen Davis and several small deposits for independent operators. He spoke on efforts to secure substitutes and reduce petrol dependence, including gas works targeting benzol output and power alcohol from molasses as potential solutions.
A sedan and a truck collided at the corner of Empire Crescent and Franklin Street in Forrest around 4 p.m. yesterday. Driver Jack Wilson of Ainslie and truck driver Erie Tyrie of Queanbeyan were uninjured.
An old printed advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a reliable remedy for constipation and systemic regulation. Text claims gentle action, improved bile flow, and benefits to liver and kidneys, urging readers to take a dose tonight.
Unavoidable circumstances force a temporary closure of the massage and diathermy department. Reopening date to be announced in The Canberra on Saturday 10 August. Annual General Meeting set for Hotel Civic on Monday 12 August at 8 p.m. Includes business, annual report and financial statements, election of officers. All club representatives requested to attend. A. M. Murden, Hon. Sec.
The Canberra Hospital Auxiliary will meet in the Blue Room at Hotel Canberra on Tuesday evening. Agenda includes the Annual Report and Balance Sheet and the election of officers. Nominations must reach the Secretary by Friday, August 9.
The French liner formerly trading between France and its Pacific possessions was seized by a British naval guard at an Australian port after crew split on whether to head to a French port or follow British orders after France's capitulation. The ship had been at Tahiti when the dispute arose and most crew hailed from Versailles.
In Sydney at Flemington sale yards Monday a good demand for 47 000 sheep and 2020 head of cattle produced a firm market for all descriptions. Lambs and Wethers quoted high with lambs from 16 to 27 shillings and ewes 13 to 21 shillings. Bullocks ranged 8 to 18 pounds with cows 6 to 13 pounds. best beef 45 pence, good 42 pence, medium 33 pence.
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