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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1940

Page

6

Nomination for vacant New South Wales Legislative Council seat

Sydney Phuslay and Bradley KC emerge as candidates for the council vacancy after the death of a member. Bradley is described as a prominent New South Wales figure with prior local work and solid government support. The process follows moves to expel a rival and signals political maneuvering around the seat.

Sydney Phuslay Bradley Omy Ryytmaeees Earenwe New South Wales

Burns Club Tribute to President Cargill

In Kingston Hall Canberaa Highland Society and Burns Club members honored President Mr. Cargill and Mrs. Cargill. A musical programme coordinated by Fr Bruce and A Donaldson featured performances by Mrs Bruce Mrs Hamilton and others. Mr H Keith presented tokens and wished the couple long life and happiness for their service to the Society.

Kingston Hall Canberaa Highland Society Burns Club Cargill Bruce A. Donaldson Hamilton Keith Henry Mur MacGregor Stuart Marri Rae

Government will not burden people with excessive taxes

Melbourne reports Treasurer Mr Spender told Era Pine that the Government has no intention of touching the people's savings. He said the Government will only impose burdens commensurate with the people's ability to bear them.

Melbourne Mr. Spender Pine

The Air Schedule Summary from a 1930 Broadcast Day

A fragmented listing shows radio programs across dayparts including news at 7.16, children's hour, dinner music, talk, comedienne Jennie Howard, devotional at 10.0, and market reports. Names include Neville Cathus, Marie Bremner, and Frank Moreh Roe. stations referenced include 2FC and 6.30 Essential Services with various commentators like Mr. Jon Rugby and T. J. Carnody. The output reflects a chaotic OCR of a radio schedule with program titles, times, and personnel.

Breakfast Sassix Bt News Jennie Howards Tenguish Comedienne Sir Ahomig Beeghem Nevill “‘Cathus Aeste Ae Marie“ ‘Bremner Tesane Mdriting A.B Sioneae Ross King Moreh Roe McClean Ty Olinist Squitoy Police Chen Oro

Australia ramps up war production and training drive

A Defence Production survey led by Essington Lewis reports rapid gains in wartime industry. New machinery and skilled technicians are being mobilised, with state boards forming management teams and shifts expanding in railways and munitions plants. Australia targets 650 planes, boosting aircraft material stocks and pilot training. The National Register guides manpower, aiming to assign volunteers to overseas service and preserve key industry roles.

Austenlii Essington Lewis New South Wales Railways Australia Peeve Pagtary Iat Mr. Fair Badra Ta Bel War Cabinet Gse Phes Man+Power Eth Liput Carlo Jess Man’ Power Ménales

Germans at Singapore Interned During Dawn Move

At dawn police took 25 Germans from their beds and moved them to internment camps in Singapore. Their wives and children were not told in advance. The men had arrived as refugees last year and were confined after events in September.

Singapore Allens

Burmese land reform report links riots to peasant dispossession

A Burma committee ties anti-Indian riots to state policy pushing peasant lands into non-agricultural hands. It notes shifts since 1891, with 1937 half of occupied land owned by non-farmers and rising Indian shares in rice districts. Proposals include Land Alienation and Tenancy Acts and a Land Purchase Bill to allot small holdings to agriculturists on cooperative terms and state tenure.

Burma Chettyara Land and Agriculture Committee House of Representatives U. Law

Commonwealth seeks use of surplus wheat for pig feed

Australia plans to reduce wheat prices to aid pig and poultry producers and dispose of about 16 million of a 160 million bushel surplus. Officials say 1 million bushels go to stock feed annually and consumption could rise if prices are adjusted. Prime Minister and Wheatgrowers Federation call for relief and moratoriums as drought and other causes strain farmers.

Denmark Commonwealth Melbourne Miho Wheatgrowers’ Federation Cullen Australia Dunsthn Fis

Knox Nomination for Secretary of the Navy Approved by Senate Panel

The Senate Naval Affairs Committee approved Colonel Knox by nine votes to five for Secretary of the Navy. Testimony raised clashes with Stimson on entering ships and convoy policy. Knox urged base acquisition in South America and warned against political encroachment, while Holt noted a minority report signaling isolationist opposition.

Senate Naval’ “Affairs Committee Knox Coleonel United States Stimson United Boter South America United’ States Ura Tha Emullate Holt Isubiitm Knox On le Soom Senate Beko

Bright Weather After Frost Report

Round the Compass notes a frost in the early hours with a minimum near 26 degrees. By late morning the day warmed and around 11 am visibility improved. maximum temperature reached about 07.2 at 7 pm.

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