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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

5

Trautwein Fraud Case Highlighted In Tax Report

Tax Commissioner cites T. C. Trautwein of New South Wales in the annual report to Parliament. He urges public hearings when justified and notes large understatements of income and added taxes for years 1921-22 to 1936-27 and 1924-29 to 1936-27. Witnesses and notable figures allegedly perjured themselves to aid the taxpayer.

T. C. Trautwein New South Wa Commissioner of Taxation Hide Board of Review Trautwein

Liner Held Up in Sydney Steamer Canberra Crew Return

An interstate liner was held in Sydney for eight days over a wartime accommodation dispute with the crew. Officials say Seamen's Union reserves order the Canberra crew to return to work today as Navy steps address the complaint.

Sydney Navy Mr. Hughes Seamen's Union Remierves Canberra Navy Board

Canberra plans new government office blocks

Canberra will erect two buildings on the land between the two existing Secretariats to house expanding government departments. Senator H Foll said wartime expansion necessitates immediate action and that work will start with plans and specifications soon, aiming to begin construction early next year.

Interior H. Foll Department of Labour Canberra Foll

RAAF Draft Arrives in Rhodesia for Training

The Australian airmen’s fret draft reaches a South African port for training in Southern Rhodesia under an Empire air scheme. Minister for Air Mr c im says Rhodesia can train additional drafts without impacting Australia’s program, with trainees keeping their identity and usual RAAF privileges.

Rhodesia Cim Australia Great Britain Meiwen Rhodesla Canada RAAF

Christmas Cheer by Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association

The Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association seeks contact with dependents of soldiers abroad to ensure they receive Christmas cheer. A sub-committee will arrange itemized parcels including pudding nuts peaches sauce jellies sweets camp pie macaroni cheese meat paste muscatel blocuits cream and cheese.

Canberra

T and G Mutual Life Society Posts Strong 1940 Results

The T and G Mutual Life Society reports 1940 income of 6,474,834, with 153,010 new policies and 114,018,284 in new business in Ordinary and Industrial Depts. Assets stand at 34,487,000 and assurances in force reach 64,706,778. Policyholders receive 2,851,642 in claims with 889,727 surplus to be allocated as bonuses.

T. and G. Mutual Life Society Aw the T and G British Empire

Scout Notes from District Court and Canberra Scout Camp

District Court of Honour holds monthly meeting at Mr D P Israel’s home. The annual district Cub camp at Cottermouth featured Tom Warren as camp chief with Doug Strong aiding in tents and cooking. Rev H Harrison led the Cubs Own service on parade ground. 4th Canberra Baptist Pack won pennant with 42 points, 3rd Canberra St Johns 39, others placed. 4th Canberra Pack praised for two-year pennant run. thanks to J G Thomson for transport help. Queanbeyan Scouts plan a Xmas Party on December 20. Vacancies exist for Canberra Scouts in transport duty. a party departs Gronneres January 6, returning January 11.

Cotter Tom Warren Canberra Doug. Strong H. Harrison Canberra (Baptist Bt. John's Forrest J. G. Thomson Queanbeyan Will Tucker Gronneres

Quick Relief For Biliousness Indian Root Pills

Advertises Dr Moree Indian Root Pills to relieve biliousness and constipation by cleansing the liver bowels and kidneys. Claims to restore normal digestion and energy through a blend of vegetable ingredients and toning action.

Dr. Moree Tadien

RAF members gain sea travel concession in Territory

Representations by the Volunteers Welfare Association lead the Department of the Interior to grant a concession rate to Royal Air Force members traveling by sea in the Territory. The new scale, effective immediately, halves the usual fares but requires production of leave passes to qualify.

Eee Volunteers Welfare Association Department of the Interior RA A.F R.A.F Defence Services

False rail at Randwick to go before Xmas carnival

The false rail at Randwick will be removed prior to the Xmas carnival of the A C meeting. Races will be run over their proper distances after the removal.

Randwick Sydney A.C

Canne Fruits Assistant Minister Terms Blame Blurred

The Assistant Minister of Commerce, Mr. Anthony, announced last night that he had been ...

Commerce Anthony

Swiss President Ernst Wetter Elected In Berne

Berne reports M Ernst Wetter has been elected President of the Swiss Confederation. Other world notes include British and colonial updates on aviation, diplomacy, and wartime measures.

Swice Berne Ernst Wetter Swiss Confederation

Espionage Trials in England Lead to Hangings

London reports Jane Waldberg and Kari Meter were found guilty of espionage and hanged. The article notes over 30 spies that year in Britain with 12 shot and one death by suicide, while jurors sworn to secrecy guarded sensitive details of the trials.

London Jane Waldberg Kari Meter Britain

On the Air Today Radio Schedule Highlights

A dense list of broadcasts across music, news, and devotion shows. Notable items include Melbourne Orchestra at 9 45 and BBC News at 11 0, with lunch and luncheon music slots interspersed along the day.

Comes Press Radio Newareas Neil Coward Strike Cecil Parkes Volin W. C. Groves Melbourne Orchestra Jim Davidson B.B.C. News Snorty Bing Atta Sapa Newcastle BBC. News Beg Miriam Hyde Adelaide Orchestra Pro“aca Ellis Price Friendly Way King’s Cross Plaza Booroona Cloas

Unemployment in Britain Reported for November

Data show 306,131 men and 296,110 women jobless in Britain in November 11, with a drop of 95,805 overall. Men and boys total 6,386 more than before, while women and girls decline by 6,670.

Britain

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