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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
2
Uniforms for the Commonwealth naval military and air forces and materials for their manufacture are declared urgently required for defence and complete war effort. The declaration, published in the Commonwealth Gazette, applies to outer clothing and all related components and accessories. Manufacturers and holders must follow specific orders under the regulations.
In Bucharest fourteen Britons arrived from Poland's Rua aux zone, including one South African and three New Zealanders, all married to Polish women now Russian citizens. Thirteen Britons arrived at Odessa, leaving forty three not evacuated.
A serious blaze at Murryong station on the Queanbeyan Bungebndore road yesterday afternoon destroyed four buildings, the new staff quarters for 24 men, and valuable records. Canberra Fire Brigade battled the fire for two hours, saving hay and delaying losses, as locals aided and the origin remains unknown.
In school and out octal matches were played between HAAR and Canberra High School with final scores in tennis and net games. Reports cover Crawley and Gibbons triumphs in doubles, Ayrton Wardle and Taylor Turtle results, plus a Canberra scout troop update detailing meetings, camps, and entry requirements for a Canberra district scouting event in 1940.
District Court of Hone di uy to meet at the home of the Secretary Mtr. D. P. Israeli to arrange for a swimming carnival and Banter camp. Nominations for the February 19 event closing, officers in charge of Troops Packs Registrations and Warrant Headquarters noted the 6th Canberra Wolf Cub Pack and Canberra SC Pauls Scout troop registered.
The Canberra Company commences meetings on February 30 at 10 30 a.m. The captain will welcome attendees aged 11 years and over who wish to join the company.
A Canberra exhibit showcases the famous Mathews collection of birds. Mr Gregory Stathews renews Sydney ties with England as aeroplanes and engines are shown. The Commonwealth Government supports a civil aerodrome at Toomfort, with the collection on display.
In a historic ice age era, Britain faced the century’s worst blizzard. It halted 1 500 miles of track, toppled wires, delayed scores of trains, and paralyzed England from Land’s End to John o’ Groats. Snow ploughs charged banks as railway crews labored against landslides to restore service.
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