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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1940
Page
4
Canberra announced the call up for men aged 23 by June 90 and those turning 31 by December 1640 to register. Post offices within five miles of infantry training areas supplied with registration forms. Men in the two groups must register within February and obtain forms from offices.
A partial Canberra Times snippet references a local event or notice with limited readable details. The fragment mentions Canberra and a community context, implying a municipal or public notice without full specifics.
A brief report describes a fire outbreak in Anatella Territory along the Molongio River bridge on the night of February. Brigades were warned promptly, wind shifts caused changes in the fire’s path, and efforts aimed to prevent spreading toward the aerodrome.
A local clerk and traveler are freed of charge as questions over the evidence persist. A city court judge noted miscommunication and incomplete records in the hearing, with no trial date set.
Government officials warn of a volatile job market as thousands of workers, newly skilled and trained, face unemployment amid rapid changes. Trade union leaders push for steady work, while ministers note a mate shortage and rising youth unemployment in metropolitan districts.
A large crowd greeted a Second A.L.F. contingent marching through Sydney as 6,000 troops paraded in martial procession. Mothers and citizens cheered, with officers urging dedication to democracy and the memory of fathers who served in 1914.
Star and planet times listed for Friday include Venus rising at 7.19 am and setting 12 pm, Jupiter setting 1.14 pm, Mars 1.22 pm after dawn, and the Moon phases with rises and sets noted. Ju p i tar rises 12.16 am, sets 12 pm. Saturn at 39 minutes past dusk and 12.28 am.
The Canberra Times recalls 25 years of Anzac memory as veterans return and the Second AIF is urged to stay in step with the Allied cause. The piece links sacrifice in past wars to current resolve, urging Australians to support victory with will and action at home and abroad.
Sydney censorship lists two American films, Rach Dawn 4 Dia and Helly Angels, both widely shown in the United States. The Commonwealth film censor approved the releases, noting their popularity among audiences.
A representative gathering of Queanbeyan residents last night resolved to honor Mr and Mrs Ramond for their public service. The meeting elected the Mayor, Al. H. C. Taylor, as chair and formed a committee to organize a fundraising function at the showground with subscriptions and co operation from local organizations to support the Ramonds’ recognition.
In Sydney on Thursday, importers and IcA manufacturers plan to resume production of lines sourced previously from overseas. The move follows months of preparation but faces the new import tax, which began December 1. Government policy aims to curb cotton purchases and rethink supply chains amid textile industry pressures.
The Un American Activities Committee reports that the German American Bund is allied with the Nazi government, alleging the Community Party of the United States is a foreign conspiracy and labeling unions as Communist affiliates. The committee claims the American League for Peace and Democracy acts as a servant to the Communist Party and cites related unions.
Wool trucked from Canberra railway station totalled 2,262 pales in the past year. Incoming and outgoing traffic were near festive peak before Christmas. Local carriers urged extension of handling facilities as Canberra's growth makes the strain increasingly acute.
A Department of the Interior official said little evidence supports the claim that public property in Canberra was extensively defaced by graffiti. He noted occasional inscriptions on bus shelters but called the vandalism rate unusual for the area and stressed cleaning crews erase marks. The official warned of a broader decline in civic pride.
A. Herd, 21, of Auburn, applied to work as a young journeyman at reduced wages after his apprenticeship ended on January 16. The Carpenters Union secretary claimed an employer demanded a permit to hire him at lower pay or risk termination and the conciliation committee declined the request.
Fragmentary weather note from Canberra era reports a barometer reading and temperatures with erratic OCR. It records a maximum around TM degrees and a minimum near 6.6 degrees, plus wind speed and direction data, but the data are garbled and partially unreadable.
Weather notes show Canberra reaching a high near 96 degrees, with readings near the Canberra Observatory and private meters. The maximum occurred shortly after 2 pm with some stations showing slightly lower figures.
Fragmentary notice describes a bathing mishap at Kiama on Thursday. Carey Ros and others suffered immersion effects. Jonze delayed call,EP Hed out Lo ek. Two others attempted to reach long without success before rescue by boat.
A fragmentary report from Perth describes a man named Laalie re of Dulwich 20 who entered the water too soon after a meal and collapsed unconscious beneath the surface. Witnesses say prompt medical attention by workers nearby helped save a life, while Labour Party figures and local authorities discuss whether timing and safety steps were properly followed. The incident occurred near a coastal stretch with political figures present during Melbourne's Commonwealth Government visit. The mother said the swimmer had eaten recently and might have been urged to rest before swimming.
The Commonwealth Government will begin postwar planning next month with the Australian Agricultural Council to prepare a report for the Economic Cabinet. The council meets on February 5 to discuss primary production and a survey of the postwar economy, including potential controlled production and marketing policies, and possible uses for unsold wheat.
A telegram to the Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association secretary outlines a forthcoming function at the Geinatens Holub Riverpadl tonight. The message mentions Lenders and tary well Sinhot, Canberra Volunteers Welfare operation, and a live gathering of members.
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