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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1940
Page
3
A fragmentary report describes a clandestine naval fleet evading pursuit as forces maneuver in uncertain tides. Limited readable terms suggest strategic moves and shifting positions near a contested coast with unclear dates or actors.
The report notes a union procession planned for January 27 and the Council on the Hospital Board was asked to refund £118 paid for treatment of a member’s child. Delegates protested the board’s action citing a pledge that dependents of defence members would not be charged during the war. A request urged Commonwealth and semi government employees on active service be paid on the same footing as other government workers.
University College releases additional examination results from Canberra campus. German II shows a candidate passing with statistical method present. Numbers 4286 4929 4355 correspond to candidate identifiers.
Christopher John Shakespeare prints for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at its Braddon offices Mort Biverr. The notice lists the newspaper’s publishing location and the company’s office address.
Canberra school Speech Day events announced with dates in December and January. Canberra High School hosts at Albert Hall with H F E Whitlam addressing. Governor-General will present prizes at Canberra Church of England Boys Grammar. Lady Gowrie to present prizes at Church of England Girls Grammar. other schools including Teletaa Park and Amalie School hold days with dux medals and addresses by named clergymen. War conditions affect St Christopher's no event this year.
A wartime rally urges women to save every scrap of material for war needs. Salvage drives collect scrap metal, paper, rags, glass, and plastics from homes and streets, transforming them into weapons, vehicles, and munitions. Local efforts include London districts earning or saving large sums weekly.
In Sydney a renewed effort to reunite the Nonmunist Labour Party and the Official Labour Party was agreed after a combined meeting. Federal and State Parliamentary members of the Non Communist Party condemned the rejection and said negotiations would stay open until next Monday.
A rail trolley collision near Teerennen and Genguery in the afternoon killed three men from Tiaralgon. James Ward, Barwick, and Luscombe died after a gang returning to work after dinner were on an incline when speeding trolleys ran them down.
Six hundred waterside workers at Darling Island struck in the afternoon over alleged victimisation of two members. The halt halted work on several ships including one bound for the Middle East as owners referred the matter to the Minister of Labour, Mr Holt, after a late conference failed to reach a settlement.
After a fortnight of individual disobedience guided by Gandhi about 100 Congress members are arrested under the Decree Regulations in Bombay. The detentions include four former Premiers 11 ex Ministers and five toppers or Presidents of Provincial units.
The British Army minister urges sustained attack to win the war, citing Greek offensives against Italy and German reluctance to face the Royal Air Force. He warns against overrating recent Axis setbacks and emphasizes total mobilization of society for aggression.
A Melbourne reader cites a London businessman's letter detailing magnetic air mines that explode on steel helmets, with a parachute drop as large as two houses. The writer describes London’s calm resolve, wartime dislocation, and vow to crush Germany as British Empire strength grows.
A wartime tally shows November air losses include British 1,700, Italian 365, and Greek figures, with RAF and Fleet Air Arm units suffering 18 losses in enemy territory. Total German and Italian losses reach 203 for the month while RAF losses across theatres amount to 120. 27 British fighter pilots were saved.
Post war planning in Melbourne outlines a Department of Peace Construction to survey industry and employment. Minister Holt said the Labour Department will form this branch to better tackle employment problems after the war and expects to announce absorption plans for men into industry this week.
Minister for Customs says negotiations for naval vessel construction at Walsh Island may lead to merchant ship building. A deputation from Newcastle urged reopening the docks citing insufficient Australian shipping for essential goods and a plan to rail iron ore from Iron Knob to Newcastle at £33 a ton due to ship shortages.
The Naval Board dismissed the Italian briefing claiming three merchant ships were sunk in the Red Sea on November 26. It stated no additional sinkings were confirmed and that only one vessel was known to be in the area.
The Richards Barth bout at the Stadium was postponed to December 23 because Richards had little sleep and no training after his mother-in-law was hospitalized. Stadium manager H Miller cited Richards lack of preparation as the reason.
Four year old Lewis a Grest faced a charge of stealing a pair of shoes valued at £4 5s from the Tour lat Hotel on Saturday morning. He was remanded until today. A.R Smyth of the RAAF was knocked down between Constitution Avenue and Centre lete on Sunday while walking Nabine seed.
The passage notes that many people feel unwell despite good health, with symptoms like sluggish liver and headaches. It argues such complaints indicate potential illness and should be treated at home with Morse’s Indian Root Pills to prevent further trouble.
In a leading article The Times argues that civilian control should govern news withholding rather than military authorities as the IG tightens security. The piece stresses accountability and a narrower view of information management amid rising censorship concerns.
A terse wartime note outlines a relief plan for bombing victims with an initial payment and a second installment. The document mentions a sum of 10000 units and a 1g notation, indicating monetary or material aid as part of aid distribution.
The War Office details winter quarters demand for Britain’s army after evacuation from France. Existing barracks fit 260,000. 200,000 in new hut camps. about 500,000 more to be moved to winter quarters immediately.
Wellington New Zealand reports an overdue ship possibly seized by a raider. Authorities say there are three botnet operators on board and are studying signals for safety. Premier said panic broken but fears persist the vessel is raider victim.
Federal customs revenue for the first five months fell to £21,861,467, a drop of £377,259 from the previous period. The decline reflects reduced import activity and ongoing fiscal adjustments affecting the overall revenue intake.
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