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Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1940
Page
2
Canberra Weather Outlook For Highlands and City
Canberra forecast indicates a moderate day with a cold night across the highlands. Expect morning fogs and gusty northwest winds mainly in exposed areas and across the region.
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Highlands
Advertising Conditions for The Canberra Times
The proprietors accept responsibility for non insertion and may alter or omit ads at any time. Ads must reach the office before 3 p.m. the day before publication and be in ink. Adverts should use accurate names and figures and may be held over if not conforming. The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd, Canberra.
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Berra Times
Canberra Times
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Christmas Services by Ministers Fraternal
United Christmas services are set by the Ministers Fraternal at Wesley Methodist, Forrest, and Reid Methodist Churches at 10 oclock this morning. All are invited to join in remembrance of the Babe of Bethlehem this Christmas season.
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Wesley Methodist
Forrest
Reid
Christmas Day Postal Services at Canberra GPO
Canberra GPO and surrounding offices announce holiday hours and mail obligations. Malls and post offices close or limit services, with surcharges for money orders and savings.bank. parcels undelivered. several suburbs receive single mail clearance times.
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P.O
Canberra
Alr
Northern Air
GPO
Brisbane
Canberra City
Manuka
G.P.O
Manuke
Governor General and Lady Gowrie Visit Canberra
The Governor General and the Lady Gowrie arrived in Canberra by train from Sydney on Tuesday. They were accompanied by Brigadier General A T Anderson and visited the Canberra Community Hospital in the afternoon.
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Governor- Ganere
Gowrie
A. T. Anderson
Arve
Canberra
Sydney
Thair Clea
A T. Anderson
Canberra Community Hospital
J. G. Crace
Noel Coward
Nell McEschern
A. Z
Anderson
Nicholas Crace
John Geoghegan
Government House
Thai French clash reported across river border in Indo-China
The Thai land High Command reports a violent partie across the river with fighting lasting about 40 minutes involving French and Thai forces. Details remain scarce as reports filter from Hong Kong and the region.
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Indo-China
Hong Kong
Thailand
Christmas 1940 Sermon on Hope and Peace Amid World War
The piece reflects on the Christmas message amid ongoing war, urging that peace is distant but the season calls for renewed hope. It stresses that liberty, faith, and humanity must be defended through victory, while recognizing good people on opposing sides and the need for sincere resolve to achieve lasting peace.
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North America
Christendom
Nho
Meningitis Measures Tighten After Darwin Outbreak
The Minister for Health said further steps were taken to combat meningitis in Darwin. Four doctors and four nurses left Melbourne by air for Darwin while other high ranking medical authorities joined for consultation. Additional cases were notified today, bringing the total to 47, as efforts aimed to curb spread continue.
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Sydney
Sir Frederick Stewart
Darwin
Melbourne
Blitz Attacks on England Quiet Except for London Fires
London saw early alerts as raiders dropped incendiary diaries on a district and attacked East Anglia Midlands and northern counties. High explosive bombs hit Manchester shops and homes with several casualties. anti air craft gunners claimed two raiders at sea. Acting Squadron Leader Bader earned the DFC for gallantry in air operations.
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London
East Anglia
Midlands
England
Poppy Day Appeal Draws Canberra Support
The Australian Capital Territory Branch of the U U and A through tech organisers report the Poppy Day Appeal raised £140 with liberal support from Canberra residents. Officials note the response eases distress relief efforts for co service members and honors the U L League Distress work.
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Australian Capital Territory
U.S
8.U.A
Canberra
U.L. League
R.S. League
Labour leader Curtin appeals in wartime Christmas message
The Federal Opposition Leader Mr. J. Curtin calls for sustained production and social welfare as essential to the war effort. He stresses Labour's commitment to social and economic standards, fair taxation, and supporting pensioners and dependants while fighting Nazi fascism.
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J. Curtin
Australian Labour Party
Mr. Curtin
Holiday Traffic Plea Urges Road Safety This Christmas
The NR MLA president Mr J C Watson urges motorists to show forbearance and goodwill on holiday roads. He notes accidents rise during holidays, especially on main country highways, with higher severity due to higher speeds away from towns. He urges yielding at intersections and giving way to faster traffic to reduce crashes.
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N.r.mla
J. C. Watson
Motorists Urged to Learn Traffic Rules, Warned of Prosecutions
The N R M A says many regulations are unfamiliar to drivers and ignorance is no excuse. Officials warn of a 15 mile per hour limit near rail crossings without gates and advise careful driving on cross country routes from Canberra to the south coast. Public notices stress checking press for amendments and guide motorists on the main roads and alternate coast routes via Clyde Mountain and Araluen Valley.
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Motofista
N.R.M.A
Crompin
Canberra
Quean
Bungendore
Braidwood
The
Apples and Pears Acquisition Scheme Implemented
An order by the Minister for Commerce Sir Earle Page orders the acquisition from January 1 of the 1940 41 crop grown by registered growers. Fruit harvested after January 1 will be acquired as it matures, while fruit held by retailers on January 6 and harvested before January 1 will not be taken.
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Earle Page
Churchill Defies Mussolini in Broadcast to Italy
British Prime Minister Churchill denounces Mussolini for dragging Italy into war and appeals for peace and friendship. He recalls past Franco-British collaborations, warns of a coming struggle across Africa and the seas, and urges Italians to judge the path chosen after 15 years of dictatorship. The broadcast faces limited Italian listening due to censorship.
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London
Mr. Churchill
Italy
Churchill
Mussolini
Britain
Il Duce
Africa
Brenner Pass
Gestapo
Huna
Tay
British Empire
Massolin
M‘nister
Briiain
Red Cross Canberra Divison Seeks Greater Support Next Year
The Canberra Division of the Australian Red Cross Society thanks contributors for money and service during the year. It asks for continued support in the coming year, noting two new revenue sources the Civic Stall and Kingston shop. The Civic Stall reopens January 10 and Kingston shop on January 4. Organisers express thanks for generous, regular zoo supplies.
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Canberra
Australian Red Cross Society
Kingston
Weather Close Hints at Canberra Readings
The Canberra report records barometer 30.00 inches at 5 am and 3 pm 20.45 inches, temperatures 1 degrees at 5 am and 7 degrees at 3 pm, 24 hour max 78 degrees, min 43.4 degrees on screen, wind 5 am NF and 3 pm, max wind 22 mph at Can Serra aerodrome for 24 hours ending 140 p.m.
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Canberra
Canserra Aerodrome
Pacific defences plan study for island fuel depots
A British report outlines naval base plans from Hawaii to far Pacific waters. It notes Palmyra Island 1000 miles southwest of Hawaii placed under navy control with others at Canton Howland and Baker, plus Pago Pago and Port Moresby possibly in use with British and Australian cooperation.
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Palamyra Island
Hawaii
Navy
Canton
Howland
Baker
Low Pago Naval Station
St Port Moresby
New Regulations Tighten Petrol Ration and Fight Trafficking
National Security Regulations for Liquid Fuel adopt amendments to curb counterfeit tickets and trafficking. Endorsement rules require no name on tickets. retailers verify with licences and mark cancellations. Dealers must hand over cancelled tickets in sealed envelopes for board checks to prevent ration misuse.
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Firma
Alo
Price Control Reg changes tighten secrecy and records
The Prices Commissioner may require disclosure of information despite secrecy provisions. Officials can be called to testify about secret commissions. The regulation now mandates complete purchase, cost, and sale records for all periods and products and tightens rules on declared services and ingredients.
Fire outbreak on liner quelled after five hour battle
Passengers were unaware as the crew fought a five and a half hour fire aboard the liner in Sydney. The blaze was contained and extinguished with 200 people aboard and authorities reporting no serious injuries.
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Sydney
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