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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1940
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple Queanbeyan newsagents and wholesalers such as Times Building Jackson’s Newsagency Mrs Johnston Britt Jankeon’s Newsagency Dilbert’s A M Fallick and Sons in a district listing. Names are partially garbled but indicate a local trades directory entry.
The Canberra Times lists rules for advertisements including acceptance publication and possible alteration or omission. Advertisers must ensure clear copy by 7 p.m. the day before publication and endorse ads with responsible persons. The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd reserves rights and cautions on obituaries objectionable content.
Two grass fires in the Murrumbateman and Jeir areas during the weekend caused minimal damage. Volunteers contained the Murrumbateman blaze to about ten acres and Jeir Creek fire with teams from surrounding districts. Fire risk remains high with dry country and cautions on discarded cigarettes and matches.
The Canberra weather notes a barometer at 30.11 inches in the morning and 20.90 inches at 3 pm. Temperatures range from a low near 4.8 degrees to a high around 46.2 degrees with a daytime peak about 82 degrees. Winds shift from northeast in the morning to northeast at 3 pm, and the maximum wind speed in 24 hours reaches 19 mph.
Mr. H. Dettman who led Burney Grammar School since 1923 died at his Gordon home yesterday morning. He was regarded as one of Australia’s best known headmasters.
The arrival of 200 Australian airmen in England sparks widespread enthusiasm as preparations to train for overseas duty proceed. Observers note the small force as the vanguard of a larger Second AIF, with Australians ready to support the Empire against Hitlerism.
In Sydney's Domain a large crowd heckled a Communist meeting. Ray Wilson, 19, pleaded guilty to throwing a tomato and using indecent language. fined £3 10s. Premier Mair pledged a full police report and cabinet discussion upon returning to Sydney. Deputy Leader Thorby supported limiting meetings while defending free speech.
The Acting Treasurer notes proposed heavier taxes to fund defence and a 100,000,000 pound war spend. Alongside increased income sales and customs duties, Treasury officials plan new measures in April and arrange large loan programs. Government will use central banking, public loans, and war savings certificates to meet needs.
A discussion on eyesight as a crucial factor in worker well being and output. The Eyesight Consultative Council reports 44 of 100 workers tested had defective vision, urging professional ophthalmologic exams and warning against improper glasses from itinerant vendors.
The Returned Soldiers League urged Australia to impose strict censorship on all foreign language material entering the country. Prime Minister Menzies replied that existing controls cover mail and telegraphic communications between Australia and other nations.
War demand boosts food tins and emergency rations for Britain and Allied forces. Britons ship millions of small cans of snacks and ready to heat foods to France while Wales tinplate firms feed overseas markets. Decorated tins feature British life scenes and Royal family pictures, serving as unofficial ambassadors for Britain.
Bishop Heywood of Cambridge proposes giving up part of his salary to fund palace upkeep while moving his family to a six room house. He notes unused palace wings and 54 servants once housed there, arguing the church should avoid ostentatious homes and suggesting the palace be turned into housing for the needy. He cites legal hurdles in vacating the royal establishment.
A Stableford competition played yesterday afternoon was won by H. G. Richards. Notable scores included C. J. Campbell 35 with 11 points, W. B. Mitchelmore 35 with 6, and J. Moroney 34 with 9.
More than 50 000 Australian women are now fully qualified in first aid and home nursing. The Red Cross of Australia organised the force to serve at home or overseas, aiming to form efficient service organisations across the Empire.
About 450 young men in Canberra must report for compulsory military examination on Friday under the compulsory service scheme. Youths turning 21 during the year to June 30 1940 within five miles of Canberra must attend at the Canberra Drill Hall with times A to L at 9 am and M to Z at 2 pm. Queanbeyan residents within five miles of the Queanbeyan Post Office report to the Queanbeyan Drill Hall at 8 am. After inspection a 14 day notice will indicate the date of training.
Air Training Melbourne reports the Minister for Air Mr Fairbairn, back in Australia, will present cabinet with plans to select sites for more than 30 training and special schools under the Empire air scheme. Key recommendations are expected to receive immediate cabinet attention.
Military police scoured parks and benches last night in search of destitute soldiers. About 100 beds were prepared at the showground as four trucks collected load after load of men with no money or shelter.
Darwin report states aboriginal youth Kakale was charged with murder after Constable J Stokes arrested him on Goulburn Island following a fierce fight. Stokes traveled 230 miles by patrol boat to Darwin with the detainee early today.
The German Ministry of Propaganda claimed a British ship Agath sank and a railway disaster in England, but the British Admiralty denied any such loss and no vessel named Agath exists. The supposed train crash occurred in Italy and was aired by the BBC.
Fred Thornton of Sherburn in Elmet keeps the parish clock at All Saints Church. He winds the timing gear 22 turns, the striking gear 33, and the chiming system 150 each cycle. In seven years he has turned the gears 425,075 times, still far from his father’s 2,550,450 record over 42 years.
A Scottish company famed for seamless coronation carpets has converted part of its plant to weave regulation Army blankets. It has offered to scale production rapidly for the War Office, using looms once used for Empire wool carpets and ready to install extra machinery. The firm cites ongoing orders from Commonwealth nations while maintaining carpet production for international clients.
Early this morning Senior-Constable William C. Plummer pulled a fallen soldier from the line at Town Hall station. He dragged Sergt. Honey to safety as a train approached, both men injuries treated at Sydney Hospital. Plummer, Australian shot put champion, hailed for bravery by the grateful sergeant.
The article traces historic beauty practices using herbs such as camomile parsley and thyme with simple preparations. Camomile tea and a stronger lotion are described for complexion clearing and hair shine, while parsley based lotions with alum borax and camphor are claimed to whiten dark neck and arms with nightly application.
London reports wartime economy measures among Women's Institutes and Townswomen's Guilds. They consider cooperative buying of vegetable seeds for 1940 and advise seed experts. The Food Ministry and National Federation of Women’s Institutes coordinated sugar orders to prevent fruit waste and jam shortages amid butter rations.
Melbourne reports nine deaths during the weekend bringing holiday total since December 23 to an average of more than four a day. Police urge caution as fatal incidents mount in Victoria.
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