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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1940
Page
3
London officials announced that Empire training for pilots will shorten. Elementary, intermediate and advanced periods are reduced from 24 to 21 weeks and crews will reach 18 weeks. Deliveries of trainers from the United Kingdom are expected.
Melbourne to suspend provisions under the Transport Workers Act on recommendation of the Advisory Panel. Prime Minister Me Mongzles announced tonight the action, citing regulatory relief.
Canberra Trades and Labour Council with Patriotic Funds Board approval starts a Tobacco Fund to raise money by subscription and social events for ALF Canberra members. Each participant who returns will receive a parcel of tobacco and remaining contacts will have parcels forwarded. For overseas personnel a canteen certificate is planned to accompany the parcel.
A fragment notes the United States allowing the opening of eight training schools in Canna in 1940 instead of the originally planned five, indicating a change in program scale and scope.
The American Legion escorted refugees to New York after a liner arrived. Norwegian diplomats welcomed the passengers and arranged hotel lodging overnight. Tomorrow they will proceed to Hyde Park as President Roosevelt invited them. Reports also claim a Nazi propaganda attempt caused quarrels among German and Norwegian passengers.
Coroner returns open finding on Private EB Schiele death in London. Inquest heard no evidence of foul play as investigation noted Schiele began a six day leave on the day of death. Police inspector testified no clear cause or circumstances established.
The snooker tournament was held last night at the Canberra Returned Soldiers Club between Calvert and Hibberson. Hibberson won by potting the black after a hard fought game.
The London North Western Railway announces changes to train service with Southend trains terminating at Rayleigh and passengers conveyed by Jo ninyus. The notice is brief and partially garbled but indicates a terminus shift affecting onward travel from Rayleigh.
Defence officials report fixed retiring ages for officers, detailing the new age limits and implications for promotions pensions and service tenure across the force.
The amendments fix retirement ages for reserve officers at 60 to 66 years, lowering Lieut General officers from 65 to 66, Major Generals from 62 to 66, and other ranks to 60. Nurses’ retirement age drops from 65 to 45. During war, men under 60 who are fit or have active service may enlist in garrison battalions. those over 45 may qualify with three months active service or three years peace-time service.
Sydney market saw heavy competition for 45 000 sheep and lambs penned with a lively sale and strong prices. buyers selected 1550 head in the cattle section as prime lots moved at firmer rates while other lots sold satisfactorily on the plain side with quoted prices for wethers lambs bulls cows and beef grades.
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