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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1940
Page
3
A fragmented ad copy references Corn Flakes and Kellogg’s, implying energy or health benefits, but the text is unclear about claims. The snippet mentions cereals as a source of energy and vigor, without concrete data or endorsements.
British troops occupy the Faroe Islands with minimal disturbance and enjoy warm local support. Faroese officials and residents provide food, housing, and hospitality while cooperating on defenses and governance under the British presence.
The Minister for the Army Mr Spender says recruiting will restart on January 20 and expects another influx of men drawn to army life from militia camps. He reports trainees completing the first 70 day camps show improved weight and endurance with keenness and strong material among universal service group singles.
An Empire Air Scheme trainee and Flying Officer Guy Hubbard were aboard a primary training plane that crashed near Narromine. Hubbard died en route to Dubbo Hospital while trainee Leading Aircraftman William Bate of Victoria suffered a fractured left leg and head injuries. The aircraft reportedly lost height and spun before crashing miles from the aerodrome.
The Minister for the Interior said effective measures are being taken in the Northern Territory to protect aboriginal and half caste communities from undesirable contact with whites. He outlined closer supervision of reserves, intensified police presence, and potential acid evenings to improve compound appeal. New ordinances would penalize drug and liquor trafficking and reserve violations.
The Minister for Supply Senator McBride said the petrol ration scheme would cost about £100,600 annually plus Post Office services. He reported a savings of about £6,000,000 from reduced waste and damage, though some costs would land on expenses.
In New South Wales steps were being taken to establish a munitions employment bureau. The minister said the bureau would be similar to Victoria’s and later extended to other states to maximize skilled labor use. A special officer will interview applicants to match work to qualifications. The Sydney bureau will be run under State Director of Labour Mr C Bellemore.
The Army unveils a portable loud speaker, carried by the commanding officer, weighing about 25 pounds. It provides two way telephone communication over several miles and could improve transmission of oral orders amid the din of mechanised action.
The Attorney General told the House yesterday that no ban had been placed on the importation or concession of books learned by the Left Book Club.
The Public Service Board opened an inquiry into statements allegedly made at the Returned Soldiers' Congress in Canberra by Mr L Robb official secretary to the Governor. Robb denied placing facts before the Board. Evidence will be taken on oath with witnesses from Sydney. the inquiry adjourned until Monday.
Sydney reports rationing of cigarette supplies to retailers who reduce stocks to the public. No decision reached on broader policy as authorities study the impact of large supplier reductions and rising prices.
A Washington item reports a night photography device named Magnenium IIht by Alex Corpa haw Weléiged to the wave. The tech aims to enable night reconnaissance over enemy territory amid wartime efforts.
The Melbourne University Representative Council asks exemption for student text books from a 5 percent sales tax. It calls the tax unjustifiable and notes a 12 percent duty on English books was withdrawn after criticism. Treasurer Fadden says he will sympathetically consider tax issues.
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