Thanks for kindness during bereavement
Mess and Mrs Norman Gowing thank all for kindness shown after their bereavement. They note appreciation for the doctor government stores and yards workmates.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1940
Page
4
Reinforcements from West Australia Arrive at Gaza Camp
A large party of Western Australian reinforcements detrain near an Australian camp in Gaza as dawn breaks. The troops march into camp to Reveille amid the sounds of morning. They receive hot meals and are greeted by eager friends, surprised and delighted by the welcome.
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Inter-Imperial Conference Focus Highlighted by The Times
The Times notes the October inter-Imperial Conference in London faces key topics as communications disruptions ease. It emphasizes reaching self sufficiency for each empire and Britain's defense, with India playing a central, pivotal role in shaping arrangements.
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London
Thi
The
Times
Britain
India
Naval engagement report near Citoria sparks Atlantic alert
Rio de Janeiro dispatch from Anoire says cannonading heard at sea near Citoria led to assume a naval engagement occurred. British officials report no information on a confirmed engagement.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Wed
Anoire
Citoria
Work on New Patent Office Near National Library Progressing
Construction at the Patent Office adjacent to the National Library advances with finishing touches as Lt Col H. E. Jones and staff occupy the western wing. Apprenticeship board grants and cancellations involve wood working machining carpentry and joinery with several apprenticeships under NSW scheme and territory subcontracting. Displays of practical articles and items for sale appear at regional tourist bureaus and Kingston window displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Library
Commonwealth Investigation Department
H. E. Jones
New South Wales
Agare
Anberra
Gowrie
Queanbeyan
Civ
Kingston
Weather report from Sydney and Canberra readings
The report lists barometer readings at 9 am and 3 pm around 30.48 and 30.44 inches, temperatures from 37 to 55 degrees, a high of 64 earlier and 54.6 by 3 pm, a grass minimum of 19.4 degrees, wind at 3 pm from the north, and Canberra aerodrome’s 24 hour maximum wind of 14 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dagreea
Howry
Scresa Dagmes
Canberra
Africa Is No Sideshow as Australian Forces Stand Firm
The article argues Italian operations in Northern Africa demand full public explanation. It notes massed Italian forces in Libya and attacks in Abyssinia and Somaliland, urging clear government disclosure on Africa war aims and the defence of Egypt and the Sudan. It stresses Australia’s role and the need to keep operations vigorous in the Middle East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Libya
Abyssinia
Britain
Germany
Commonwealth
British Somaliland
Egypt
Sudan
Kenya
Italy
Australia
New Zealand
India
South Africa
Suez Canal
Middle East
Smiles urges credits for U.S. purchases and gas cutback
London reports Sir Walter Smiles in the House of Commons today called for greater use of woo for building credits in the United States to buy goods and urged reducing domestic gas consumption by substituting jute and cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Walter
United States
Government Regulates Alien Employment on Defence Works
The Government Gazette yesterday published a regulation under the National Aliens Control provisions. It prohibits the employment of aliens on any defence work or other work as defined by the regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doourky
Gasette
Senate votes to retain National Security Regulations on labour
The Labour Party majority in the Senate backed the government to defeat a motion to disallow National Security Regulations governing skilled labour in munition plants. Senator Amour led the motion, arguing the rules curb labour. The opposition sought more union input before proceeding, but the motion failed 25 to 4. The chamber adjourned to 3 pm Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour Party
Senate
Amour
Labour of Australia
Fesington Lewis
Interior
Foll
Collings
Amour and
Armstrong
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Sherhan
Cameron
Lab
Vic
Producer Gas Units Investigates Timber for Charcoal
Commonwealth officials and State Forestry Departments are studying which timber yields best charcoal for producer gas units. Sir Frederick Stewart announced in the House that no monopoly exists in unit manufacture. The government will certify approved units, but others may still manufacture. Steps are being taken with states to reduce unit multiplicity to cut costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Frederick Stewart
House of Representatives
Hiavey
Air Force News to Be Produced by Volunteers
The R A F plans a 14 page weekly Melbourne produced Air Force News. It will have a staff of over 100 volunteers with no salaries, funded only by paper costs. 72 correspondents will supply news from air bases and training schools, with 36 voluntary typists in Melbourne.
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R.A.F
Air Force News
Furnishinga
Gratin
Journallata
Central
Air Board
Melbourne
Ra.a.f
Air Force
Marketing of hides in Tasmania discussed in Senate
The Assistant Minister for Commerce Senator McBride told Senator Aylett that establishing a hide appraisement centre in Tasmania was unnecessary. Tasmanian inquiries before the hides and leather marketing scheme showed that tanning interests sourced most hides from Melbourne and Sydney with no direct overseas Tasmanian export.
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McBride
Aylett
Senate
Tasmania
Abar
Melbourne
Sydney
American envoy Donovan in Britain for war effort briefing
A Daily Herald corre expresses that Colonel W J Donovan reached New York this week aboard the Clear and paid a two week visit to Britain to gather information for Mr Roosevelt on Britain’s war effort. He met with Churchill and the War Cabinet and was described as tremendously optimistic.
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London
Daily Herald
W. J. Donovan
New York
Britain
Nooxevelt
Donovan
Churchill
War Cabinet
Clilets
Campaigning for Bush election heats up in Canberra
Campaign activity increases as Canberra members depart for five day recess to consult Electorate Councils. Officials expect election date to be announced near September 14 or 21 with 19 Senators up for election and Senate ballot changes proposed. Prime Minister to speak at a Win the War rally in Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Senate
Young
Secret ordinances hide acts from public view
The Seat of Government Administration Act amendment aimed to limit public access to Territory laws by withholding the full texts in official gazettes. Yesterday the Commonwealth Gazette announced two ordinances and a set of regulations, but the Interior Department reported no copies for purchase. The secrecy mirrors the obscure operation of making Territory laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Government Gazette
Commonwealth Gazette
Department of the Interior
Department
Import control exemptions limited under licensing rules
The notice states that exemptions for imported goods will be limited except for banned items or where licenses would not be granted. It mentions December as a period when bona fide imports are exempt from regulations, but this general exemption is now restricted to avoid admitting certain planes and hence the licensing authority tightens the regime.
Canberra Cabinet Meetings Move Costly Melbourne Venture
In a House of Representatives attack, Mr Bernard of the Labor Party accuses the Menzies Government of sabotaging Canberra by holding Cabinet meetings in Melbourne and Sydney. He claims some members receive up to £14 weekly expenses and that total extra costs could reach about £50,000, criticizing the wasteful use of public funds. The government denies a specific motive, noting the Economic Cabinet was promised to meet in Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzies
Canberra
Melbourne
Sydney
Barnard
Lab
House of Representatives
Mengies
lSyauney
Mi‘isters
Mr. Burnard
Petrol rationing amended plans boost private car mileage
The Liquid Fuel Control Board advised the Government to raise petrol allowances by 50 percent from the original. The proposal would lift private car mileage from 40 to 60 miles per week. The change follows the board including motor and rural interests on the panel.
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Liquid Fuel Control Board
Catilnel Oom
British Children Australia Offer Postponed but Hope Remains
The Interior Minister said the wartime plan to evacuate British children to Australia may be resumed soon on a modified scale. Australia is ready to receive the children and keep reception machinery in place. In Washington, the House approved the Henning Bill allowing use of American funds to bring refugee children from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Oll
Foll
Empire
Washington
House of Representatives
United States
Europe
Italian Drive in Somaliland Aims at Propaganda Victory
British observers assess Mussolini’s Somali advance as likely designed to claim territorial gains and distract from Libya’s looming offensive. They note Somaliland’s rugged terrain and Camel Corps garrison hinder invasion while Britain presses sea control. Germany’s Western Europe strategy targets quick wins to avert a long blockade and force Britain’s defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Britain
Suma Iiland
France
Hitler
Germany
Europe
Ech
Australians in Enemy Countries Relief Efforts Highlighted
Distressed Australians under enemy control received relief coordinated by the United States in past months. External Affairs Minister McEwen cited case work by the Australian contingents in London and Washington. He noted ongoing despatch exchanges and improved bilateral understanding between Australia and the United States.
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Casey
McK
Commonwealth
United
Canberra
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