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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1940
Page
4
A wartime column discusses mechanized warfare and the role of armor in breaking enemy resistance. It highlights the importance of supply lines and the tank as an aid to ground operations, acknowledging the enemy’s defenses and constraints as the old year ends at Albert.
Canteen orders issued by the Australian Defence Canteens Service can be negotiated at all canteens operated by the Navy Army and Air Force Institute in the Isles Aden Gibraltar Malta Palestine Saas Gold Coast Faroe Islands Iraq Sierra Leone Hong Kong Sudan Naireni Bingapore and Iceland. These orders are purchased in both Australian and British canteens.
Trainer C A Russell, who found success in the north before moving to Sydney, died after a short illness. His best recent performer was Mohican, with other horses Sedential and Cradle Song in his stable. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
Health minister announced a mediated lull in meningitis cases during Christmas at Darwin, with four cases among forty eight reported. Authorities describe the illness as mild and remain hopeful they can keep the situation under control.
Police reported no drunken incidents during the holidays in Canberra and traffic was lighter with petrol rationing. Hotels stayed near full, motor camps booked, and Canberra remained accident and disturbance free over the break. Last year a special midnight court handled 27 cases on Christmas Eve.
In Brisbane a young man named Eric Staffsmith aged 18 from Eagle Heights near ss died after touching an electrified water pipe in his kitchen while after saving his younger brother from electrocution. Officials say he attempted to warn others and may have triggered a fatal shock.
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce condemned a regulation requiring petrol buyers to sign ration tickets and provide the licence number. The assistant secretary said enforcement would overwhelm AIC staff, needing clerical help. A protest is planned to the Commonwealth Government.
A massive grass fire in the Ivanhoe district consumed more than 100000 acres of pasture land. The blaze started yesterday and stretched about 20 miles, with 100 men battling the flames as temperatures topped 100 degrees. Grassland across three stations was destroyed before noon today.
Assistant secretary Mr Richards of the N.R.M.A. warned that any further petrol ration restrictions would be disastrous for motorists who are already living from hand to mouth, commenting on reports the Commonwealth Government might cut basin supplies.
The Minister for the Army Mr Spender announces that female Members of Voluntary Aid Detachment units will be enlisted at one rank with pay of 5 shillings a day. An £20 uniform allowance is provided. Enquiries show few trained male orderlies. women may work in base institutions and normally not called for other duties. Displacement of men is not expected.
A dense listing of weekend radio programming for 2FC and BBC stations detailing times for news, music, devotional services, lectures, and performances. Highlights include Sydney Orchestra, Zena Moller, Neville Cardus talk, Diggers on Parade, and Arthur Hemsley sketches with varied Opera and concert programs across Saturday and Sunday.
Inventions and schemes flood the Inventions Board at Army Headquarters with over two thousand submissions in twelve months and about eighty per week. Several ideas have progressed to the British War Office as public earnestness drives night bombing defense fantasies and protective schemes despite the lack of practical safeguards.
The article notes new petrol rationing worsens road accidents with more intersection crashes. Drivers dubbed Intersection crashers ignore opposing traffic to save fuel, while others speed on curves or delay essential car maintenance, risking lives and property.
No greyhounds raced at Queanbeyan tonight as track alterations proceed. Racing expected to resume Saturday January 18. Queanbeyan owners took dogs to other venues on Boxing Day with Laughing Joe winning at Mess Vale and Lady Devine securing a win elsewhere before defeat at Moss Vale. Postage ran at Wyong against Catyliian Scrub and Ragged Robin but distance proved too short for him.
Queensland batsman Rodgers struck 114 in 143 minutes with 15 fours to power his side to 384 after NSW declared at 516. NSW top scorers Cohen 139 Morris 148 Trumper 4, while bowlers Ellin and Watt led NSW with key figures in a high tempo interstate cricket clash.
South Australia total reaches 421 with Badcock scoring 183 yesterday and 172 before dismissal. Ridings and Grimmett contribute key catches and runs as Dempster and Sievers lead fierce bowling. final figures show 172 all out in reply and a strong innings from Badcock and Walker.
Army officials said regulations on compulsory retirement ages for officers would set 30 for lieutenants 35 for captains 40 for majors and 45 for lieutenant colonels, to be issued after further discussion only when younger and more suitable men are available to replace them.
London reports Britain’s imports in November reached 72,080,496 pounds, down from October’s 85,006,505 pounds and last year’s 84,043,757. Food and drink costs stood at 32,607,000, with November food outlay higher than October, while exports were 21,066,181 pounds.
A cluttered list shows horses and handlers in a racing day summary. Names like Bankshew Mina Marchalong Tyngold and Windlite appear with placements and handicaps across divisions.
Fragmented OCR listing names, horses, and bets from a racing card. Mentions many horse names such as Dirisies Royal Head and Petasus, with multiple figures and stakes scattered throughout, lacking coherent context or results.
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