German Coal Shortage Closes Berlin Cinemas
Berlin faces a coal famine with a continued soul shortage causing a decree that bans coal supply to entertainment venues. Many cinemas have shut down as a result.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
3
Berlin faces a coal famine with a continued soul shortage causing a decree that bans coal supply to entertainment venues. Many cinemas have shut down as a result.
A special sale at Goulburn saw 15 000 head sold as Merino ewes brought 13 10 to 18 1, and trading wethers 14 to 18 8 with hoggets 11 to 19 10. Other descriptions met ready enquiry and improved rates amid steady demand.
Fr. X. Schneider secretary of Royal Canberra Golf Club received permission to extend the club house at Canberra Court yesterday. The Licensing Magistrate Mr. M. J. Ryan approved the changes, including enlarging the bar accommodation.
State Lottery Sydney draws No 66 list major prizes with first prize 38007 to Brandon and Cameron syndicate led by A Brandon from Hollywood Avenue Bondi Junction. Second prize 53000 to Advocate syndicate J W Parker Advocate Office Week Wyakat third prize ABSA Twins syndicate Mrs B E McInnes 2 Mary 388 Willoughby Road Narrem burn. Fourth prize 87405 Dutch Agnurin Mrs BE McGlade Wallera wang N B W. Next draw Monday morning.
The article traces cruiser development from early armoured types to postwar County class and beyond, noting tonnage trends from 12 000 to 10 000 tons. It discusses tradeoffs between large and small ships, lessons from Jutland and Washington limits, and Britain’s shift toward 6 inch guns and the Dido class while comparing nations' designs.
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