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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1940

Page

5

On Air Schedule Across Numerous Programs and Races

A long list of radio programs and times from various stations and programs. It notes Essential Services, News, Luncheon Music, Devotional Services, concerts, talks, and race results values across Victoria and Canberra regions with multiple hosts and episodes.

BMLA Frank Hutcvens Lindley Evans Dorothy Helmrich Miezyo Salon String Masteraingera Quartet Novayo Close Stock Exchange Victoria Park and Werribee Vic Danger Men Max Kester Anthony Hall National Military Bani Muale Philip Guedella Donne Byrne Jim Davidson 2FC Canberra Times Goulburn Poat Goulburn Beason Goulburn Sevaion Women's Radio Club Badie Bill Dinner Maaig Andy the Ves Man Newa Reggie Ginger

Endorsement Divides View on Australian Election

In Sydney the Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart warned of potential disintegration of the USAP due to multiple candidates, while supporting the right of private interest not to control Parliament. Treasurer Mr. Spender welcomed the convention allowing multiple endorsements. The Labor Party plans to reshuffle candidates and may back Evatt for Barton.

Sydney Sir Frederick Stewart USAP Frederick Mr. Spender Labour U.A.P Federal Labour Party Large Barton Senate Justice Evatt Cowper Riverina Wentworth

Menzies Faces War Duty Limits on Sydney Visit

Prime Minister Mr Menzies may skip a Sydney election campaign visit due to war duties after delivering the government policy speech in Camberwell. He plans to travel to South Australia for a policy speech by Country Party Leader Mr Cameron on September 1 and regrets the limited reach of the war effort story.

Melbourne Menzies New South Walesa Camberwell South Australia Country Party Cameron

Australian tennis stars barred from military service

Vivian McGrath reports that several top ranked players, criticized by the Australian Lawn Tennis Association for maintaining, were excused from military service due to disabilities such as asthma, hernia, and arthritis. The Queensland Association condemns moral conscription criticism, while the Lawn Tennis Council will not comment publicly on players' war attitudes.

Brisbane Vivian McGrath Australian Lawn Tennis Association Mat Eniisting Queensland Association Robinson Lawn Tennis Council

Rhodesia's Copper Rise and Empire Wealth Sharing

Rhodesia grew to be the Empire's third largest copper producer, yielding over 300 000 tons a year and supplying Britain. The story links Livingstone’s early copper hints to modern mining, noting vast reserves, heavy investment, and improved African working conditions that transformed the region into prosperous towns with shared wealth.

Rhodesia Canada Germany Russia Livingstone Cen- Hay Arion Heep Alurdy

Australian sergeant reports devastating Fort Capuzzo bombardment

Sergeant John Hale of Dandenong, serving with the British Regular Artillery, describes the Libyan frontier siege and the Fort Capuzzo bombardment. He praises the British guns for targeting the fortress while Australian units shell enemy convoys daily with no observed artillery posts. Hale notes meeting fellow Dandenong resident Sergeant Tog Allen and recalls enlisting in England nine years ago.

Cairo Middle East John Hale Dandenong Hale England Fort Capuzzo ALF Tog Allen

Training for Toolmakers and Turners in War Manufacture

Applications invited for men over 21 to train as toolmakers turners and machinists for munitions aircraft work. Courses run three to twelve months in Australian centers with wage allowances aligned to Metal Trades Award. Sign an agreement to work in Australia during the war. Write to the Superintendent of Technical Education Canberra.

Turnera and Machinista Turnera Bor Turnera Machiniats Sydney Newcastle Melbourne Adelaide Australia Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration Sydney Technical College Ultimo New South Wales

Australian Pilot Killed in Active Service

London reports the death of English rugby fallback OMenr F J Pereona, serving as a pilot in Australia, who was killed on active duty.

London F. J.pereona

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