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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1940
Page
4
In Shanghai on Friday a rail disaster caused an estimated 100 deaths and 205 injuries. Reports conflict over the damage with censorship delaying full details. The Nanking Shanghai line was sealed and a hunt for guerilla forces is under way as authorities investigate the blast and its timing.
The Treasury reports that banking in the United States at the end of the first year of war reached 8.6 billion dollars in total funds. The figure includes refuges funds of 250 million dollars arriving during the year. Britain’s short term holdings and balances are noted with values in dollars and pound sterling.
General de Gaulle stated in a London broadcast that Free French Forces command 35 000 trained troops under arms, warships in service 1000 sailors and 60 merchantmen at sea. He added substantial numbers of armament workers and growing financial resources, newspapers and radio stations.
Printing details disclose Christopher Jeko Shakespeare as publisher for the Federal Gapitel Press of Australia Ltd. with offices listed as Mort Sereen Braddon Canberra.
A sensational finish at the Queanbeyan greyhound meeting saw Speedy Wonder win the No vice 660 yards after dogs swerved and the hare was caught. Laughing Joe placed second, with Jolly Bailleul later withdrawn for lameness. Other race notes include multiple Canberra Stakes heats and betting results from the card.
Canberra Club competition results roundup with Pairs Handicap outcomes and club matches. Wetherly and Beattie beat Bryan and Dee. Heyes and Francis won. Brown and Chubb prevailed. Lucas and Heyes defeated Dignam and Johnston. Club match scores include Ridley-Northwood series 38-24 and other results.
London faces rising costs as milk price increases by half a penny and deliveries restricted to one daily run after 7.30 am. Hospitals and families receive special consideration while suet may join rationing after Christmas. Butchers ration suet weekly. pork and bacon remain scarce due to shipping and supply.
M Farrell fired an 82 on par 15 handicap at Royal Canberra Golf Club to win the B grade staple ford competition with 40 points. In A grade R G Parker and K R Parker tied for 37 points each, with best scores listed for top finishers including W E Davidson and E Murphy.
The central registry of correspondence at Army Headquarters processes about 700 inward letters daily. Since the war began over 260000 letters have moved through the registry for distribution to Army departments. The Minister for the Army Mr Spender noted the mail carries continual suggestions on many aspects from cooking to defence tanks and dive bombers.
The Air Force seeks 500 wireless operators urging suitable youths to apply. Minister McEwen says 18 to 21 years olds leaving school should enlist, with no moral knowledge required and only basic math science needed plus a Morse adaptability test for eligibility.
Sydney’s three year drought eased over the weekend with five to eight inches of rain. Cataract dam rose eight feet while Warragamba and other dams increased supplies. Full pumping of 40 million gallons daily began at Warragamba Weir as spread of rain continued. Officials said rain near the coast was heavier, inland areas less so, with further falls needed to lift water restrictions.
Beneficial rain in surrounding districts reached Canberra on Friday and Saturday. Six points reported by 9 am with nearly half an inch by 6 pm. Rain continued through the day and briefly cleared, with late night showers resuming.
Federal Treasurer Mr Fadden outlines January start and May completion of tax assessments. Taxpayers may pay with instalments and obtain exemptions once sufficient stamps are on hand. Extensions possible if time before due dates is short. New South Wales to collect many returns from non tax filers while other states exempt low incomes. Declaring dependants to employers ensures no unnecessary reductions.
A Vichy statement reports the flight carrying the new French envoy to Syria was lost after takeoff. The aircraft, unarmed and vulnerable, failed to reach its destination amid machine failure notes and unclear cause.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner stated that potato price orders apply to potatoes produced or sold outside Sydney and Brisbane areas. Maximum grower payments cover rail or geaboard points, with freight and limited wholesale profits. Auction room prices vary by variety across New South Wales Queensland Tasmania and New Zealand, with country resale following the metropolitan price plus freight and limited profit.
Australia will maintain high standards in Air Force training as the Minister for Air Mr McEwen opened a session for FAA F reservists. He said Empire Air Scheme schools would fill all seats with honours, keeping RAF standards and speeding up training to reduce the reservists waiting period.
Race card details feature Coylton and Stork figures with a half head margins and protests over interference. Notable placings include Lelcher third, Time data, and multiple handicaps with winners Royal Jubilee and TAN NADE among others.
An order of the Board of Trade prohibits aluminium use or sale from February 2. It will be impossible to replace present stocks pots and pans.
Report of Rosehill events listing winners in multiple hurdle and flat races. Tartarus wins the Hurdle, Windjammer second, Guardsman third. Two Year Old Stakes winner Dale with Vivien Leigh close behind. Encourage Handicap winner Veiled Witch ahead of Captain Gore and King’s Park. Clyde Handicap sees Valve triumph by three-quarters of a length over Bemzen Boy and Othe Bourbon. Time marks given for each race.
Wrestling match between Len Hall and Moe ended without a fall as a dispute over officiating arose. The report notes ongoing tension and mentions Pat Mechun in the context of the fourth round of a related bout.
Public health alert reports the first fatal case of infantile paralysis in Calaundra yesterday. Officials urge caution and announce health measures as residents react to the outbreak.
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