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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
2
An engagement notice from The Canberra newspaper lists the betrothal of Ced Sant to Lyal Craft, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Craft of Ainslie. appears among a column of local notices and printing details.
The Canberra Times ad policy limits liability for errors and changes. Ads must be submitted by deadline, in ink, with correct names and endorsements. careless or nonconforming ads may be held over or omitted. Capital Press Asia Ltd in Canberra enforces strict adherence.
The Church of England announces Christmas Day services across St John s and Canberra South including Holy Communion at 7 a m and 10 a m, Holy Eucharist, Choral Eucharist, Evening Prayer, and Children s Service with clergy listing The Ven Archdeacon L Robergson and Rev T E Whiting M A among names.
Barometer readings at 9 am and 3 pm show 2173 inches and 29.79 inches. Temperatures recorded 59 at 9 am and 66 at 3 pm with a daily high of 70.6 and a low around 43 to 52.9. Wind speeds noted up to 8.8 mph.
More than 1b acres of grassland on Barings property at Weetanggerra burned Sunday night with strong winds. Volunteers restrained the blaze after about two hours as the incident threatened the Weetangerra Post Office. the Canberra Fire Brigade assisted in confining flames to a small area.
The report notes that results numbered 446 and 4364 from the Financial Organisation honours have been received in Canberra. The text confirms passing status for the listed items and references related formal notices.
The piece argues that Germany Italy and Japan threaten war against the United States and Britain while the democracies reply with intensified aid to Britain. It notes Germany and Nazi acts against the US and asserts only Berlin Rome and Tokyo can change their course to end the war threat.
The Premier Mr Mair announced after Cabinet a stricter enforcement of liquor sale hours. The Justice Minister Mr Treatt and Police Commissioner Mr McKay discussed the plan, noting hours were set after a referendum and must be respected in a democratic manner.
South Coast unionists warn they will deal with taxi drivers who deliver beer to union homes. Unions stage a beer strike with insurances from drivers not to deliver. Strikers hire taxis to deliver beer to hotels and homes while Diawarra Trades and Labour Council plans a long strike through Christmas and New Year.
General Blamey the officer commanding Australian troops abroad will present a news commentary on the ABC programme tomorrow night at 7.10 from 29 C. The address will be repeated on Christmas morning at 8.16 at all regional stations.
Night raids by the RAF hit Venice Porto Marghera docks and petroleum works with the Italian target previously thought out of range. In Germany, Gelsenkirchen and Wisseling synthetic oil plants suffered heavy damage while Rotterdam depots and invasion ports faced attacks. Fires lit the night skies as ships and quays at Calais and Ostend were damaged during clear weather operations.
A foreign plane, likely British, dropped two bombs on Brusak near a bridge to Fiume. Eight people were injured as bombs fell 60 yards from a railway bridge crucial for supplying Italy, striking Belgrade area.
Crown Law to give opinion on legality of a £25000 donation by Sydney County Council to the England bomb victims relief fund under National Security Regulations. Government notes opinion does not imply approval or disapproval. Premier Mr Mair announced the State Cabinet discussed the matter.
Members of the Non-Com munist Labour Group sent a telegram to Prime Minister Menzies urging immediate investigation of London press reports that British workshops were making munitions for Japan. Leader Beasley dispatched the message after alarm in a party meeting.
David Donald McDonald a 45 year old man faced a charge of falsely claiming to be a returned soldier at Pad dington Court. The hearing ended with the case dismissed as medical evidence indicated he was suffering from delusion rather than deceit.
The Minister for the Navy Mr W M Hughes says he agrees with British church readers on the Popes five points for peace. Anglican Bishop of Goulburn Dr Burgmann adds Australia must choose leaders carefully to prevent greed from undermining the new order's highest ideals.
The National Library will be open day and night as usual but closed for the remainder of the week. It will reopen next week as usual except for New Year’s Day.
The Commonwealth Prices Committee approves a 4d per bottle increase in aerated soft drinks in New South Wales starting August 31 1959. The hike reflects a new excise duty of £2 10s per 50 lb cylinder of carbon dioxide raising gas costs from 2d to 1/2 per lb and will reduce gross profit margins for both retailers and wholesalers.
Percy Egan an electrician of Manly died after falling from a ceiling to the floor of a Harboan house this afternoon. He struck his head and was believed to have slipped from a ceiling beam by accident.
Ten new meningitis cases were recorded overnight, bringing the total to 40 in 10 days. Health officials fear a record spread in Australia as doctors warn of possible virulence. Eight Air Force nurses have arrived to help, while workers depart from a major defence project slowing operations.
The Swan by election counted today with Country Party votes up by 48 over Labour. Ind candidate Barker and Labour's Dinan led, while CP's Ferguson and Marwick trailed. Prime Minister Menzies called the result very satisfactory and as expected upon arrival in Adelaide.
Miss Peggy McLean queen of Commerce in the Lady Gowrie War Fund Appeal arrived in Canbourre after a short Sydney holiday. Shipping risks prompted her to postpone returning to New Zealand until next year.
The Interior Ministry plans two new secretariats in Canberra with tenders soon. Construction to begin early February, about six months, housing 160 officers each, located near the West and East Block offices. Additionally, Wingham and other NSW centres raise £3,500 to purchase a bomber for commerce.
Minister for the Navy W M Hughes announced a plan to obtain permission to erect ten ships for merchant use in Australia. He said he would bring the proposal before Cabinet promptly as part of efforts to establish a permanent, prosperous shipbuilding industry while addressing current naval vessel needs.
The Bush Fires Advisory Committee warns campers hikers motorists and picnickers to extinguish fires and avoid dropping matches or cigarette butts in bush areas during the Xmas and New Year period. It notes dry weather could raise fire risk and asks citizens to help protect crops pastures and natural resources.
John Ward a North Bondi schoolboy fell eighty feet into a jagged Bondi crevice while building a cubby with John Howarth Ward. A rock projection broke his fall about forty feet from the bottom and he landed in mud washed by rain. Police and ambulance rescued him with only minor injuries.
Axis threats to the United States are seen as boosting American resolve to aid Britain rather than cowing it. The response to the Axis Pact with Japan underscores American determination to keep shipping to Britain, and observers note German and Italian actions aim to curb American support while fueling fear of intervention. Concurrently North Africa shifts and Vichy positions stir Axis unease as General Weygand’s presence is viewed with mistrust.
The report states General Weygand remains fully loyal to Marshal Petain and aims to sustain French morale in North Africa. It notes his efforts to preserve the French Colonial Empire and cites prestige and past exploits shaping German perceptions of the French leadership.
Officials report a Royal Air Force crash on the Ireland Northern border near Bre, Saturday night. Three crew members baled out and were interned. A second RAF plane also diverted, with one injured and the other crew suffering.
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