Funeral notices and public service job advices in Canberra
Funeral notices announce the birth of Robert James to Mr and Mrs D W McNay at Canberra Community Hospital on July 2 1940 Engravements include Elma May and Harold Colin Moore in engagements Gables Wood Hall P O Cowra and Gadeswood Hall P O A C T also lists a librarian vacancy in the Department of Defence Co ordination with a salary range from 305 to 387 pounds applicants urged to show university arts qualifications and experience with library work shorthand and typewriting details and deadline of 11 July 1940
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Elma May
A. Willard
Gabaies
Walli
Public Service Board
Church Services Across Trinity Vil July 7 Schedule
List of church services across Trinity vil with times for Holy Communion Morning Sermons and Evensong. Rev. T E Whiting Rev. Teno ma Roney tn ir Bcheel leads children's services and confessions. Includes St Francis Hall St Christopher's St Patrick's RAAF Aerodrome and local congregations with various timings.
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Trinity
St. John's Parish Church
T. E. Whiting
M.A
North Aviaio
Patrick's
Braddon
Francis
Hall
Wening
T. Christopher's
St. Patrick's
TeDay
Bt. Christopher's
Raaf, Afrodrome
Canberra Forecast Sees Clearing Then Clouds and Winds
Canberra weather outlook shows mostly fine conditions early, later turning cloudy and unsettled with variable winds. The forecast notes a shift to overcast skies and lingering breeze as the day progresses.
Britain must act with resolve to counter German threat
The writer argues Britain has greater resources and resolve than in the past, citing naval actions at Oran and Copenhagen as precedents. Emphasizes Britain's sea power, wartime shipping resilience, and the need for decisive action supported by Australia, to thwart French and German maneuvers and safeguard victory.
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Britain
Europe
Oran
Copenhagen
Napoleon
Moscow
Lisbon
Danzig
Trieste
Denmark
Sweden
France
Hitler
Germany
Italy
Australia
Weather readout and temperature highs in brief
Barometer 9 am 30.37 inches, 3 pm 90.23 inches. Temperatures am 40, 3 pm 56. Max 24 hours ending 9 am 57.7, to 3 pm 67.2. Minimum 33.2. Wind 5 E 2.30 pm 18 mph.
Enlistment Applications Rise in New South Wales
Sydney reports 474 enlistment applications in the 24 hours ending noon today with 448 undergoing preliminary examination and 4 classified as Mt. Of those drafted into camp 419. Town figures show Wagge 1,080 Tamworth 474 Newcastle 1,026.
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Sydney
A.lf
New Wales
Wagge
Tamworth
Newcastle
University Senate grants BA to Flying Officer Eric Shaw Knowles
At the last meeting of the Senate of the University of Sydney, Flying Officer Lt Eric Shaw Knowles of the R.A.A.F. Richmond N.8.W. was submitted to the Degree of Bachelor of Arts.
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Senate of the University of Sydney
Eric Shaw Knowles
R.A.A.F. Richmond
N.8
Heaven and Fire Vengeance Warned in Thessalonians Verse
A biblical excerpt quotes 2 Thessalonians 1 7 10 describing Christ’s return with angels flames of fire and vengeance on those who do not know God or obey the gospel.
Trade Union Adopts Advisory Panel in Melbourne Conference
Federal unions at Melbourne conference back a Trade Union Advisory Panel and authorise negotiations with the Prime Minister on a Wartime Industrial Relations Bill. They rejected a NSW amendment to refuse cooperation citing government anti working class policy and call for reinstatement of workers victimised in Newcastle Mills.
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Commonwealth
New South Wales
Mengies
Mensies
Arbitration Court
Conciliation
Newcastle Mills
Cen
Jehovah's Witnesses Declared Illegal Organization in Ottawa
Ottawa officials on Thursday labeled Jehovah's Witnesses an illegal organization, signaling government action against the group and raising concerns over religious freedom and public order. The declaration follows regulatory or security considerations cited by authorities.
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Ottawa
Jehovah's Witnesses
Advisory Council clash sparks Canberra row over access
Labour adviser Mr A E Gardiner accuses Senator Foll of ignoring Canberra’s Advisory Council. He says the Minister for the Interior never attends meetings and favours the Relief Society, while a Civic branch chief on the council wields influence as a “Civic Dictator.” Transport bids for outlying children are criticized as ineffective and tied to ministerial letters.
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Foll
A. E. Gardiner
Labour
Advisory Council
Gardiner
Interior
Canberra
Mr. Gardiner
Senator Fol
Relief Society
Pearce's Creek
Civic
Sean
Mr. Jiner
King George visits Australian troops in Britain
King George VI inspected an Australian fighting force in their camp in Britain. The visit, spontaneous and low key, followed his long-held interest in Australians since 1927, with the King arriving unguarded and accompanied by a single equerry.
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London
Britain
Australia
George
Commonwealth
Duke of York
ALF
Great Britain
RAF Fights Off German Air Raids Over Britain
Royal Air Force fighters shot down a Messerschmitt and damaged another in an engagement off the south east coast. Seven German bombers were downed on Wednesday. Bombers attacked districts in the north east south east and south west with slight damage and no casualties.
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London
Royal Air Force
Coral
Arcd
Emy
England
Portland
Achmitt
Air Ministry
King in Khaki Tours Australian Camp With Troops
The King rode through Australian ranks in khaki with no royal regalia, greeting soldiers and nursing sisters. He watched rifle drills and map reading, enjoyed coffee over tea, and personally lit cigarettes. At headquarters he seized three Royal Standards amid cheering from troops.
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Wynter
Btaf
Tiwan
Coldier
Royal Motor
War Savings Groups Planned After Canberra Visit
Commonwealth organiser Banfield prompts war savings groups in Canberra. Mr Parsons of the Commonwealth Bank will act as treasurer with Mrs C Lane Poole assisting. Two sections form the drive: Public Service via circulars to departments and branches, and business community, schools, and homeowners. Lane Poole canvasses business houses. inquiries to the Commonwealth Bank or phone numbers 766 (day) or B300 (after six). Groups get member cards and registers free.
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Commonwealth
Banfield
Canberra
Parsons
Commonwealth Bank
Eas
Meare
C. Lane Poole Aghon
Sorce
Lane Poole
Death at Westridge Claims Boer War Veteran
Mr Ware 59 of Westridge dies at home after long illness. A Boer War veteran he came to Canberra in early construction days and lived at Westridge. He was active in sport as a Manuka Football Club committee member. The body found about 7 am with wakatosht nearby.
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Ph ‘Ware
Westridge
Ware
Sydney
Canberra
Sclen
Manuka
Toncheel
Defeatism Attacked by Treasurer at Housewives’ Association
The Treasurer Mr Spender condemned defeatism as treasonous at a Housewives' Association meeting. He declared that British people who say Britain cannot win the war are traitors and should be dealt with, noting Britain has seen darker days yet could prevail now.
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Sydney
Mr. Spender
Housewives’ Association
Britain
Bpender
Seven Industrial Inspectors Named for Approval
The Minister for Industry Mr Hughes will announce the appointment of seven additional industrial inspectors. From a large number of applications, seven names have been selected for approval.
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Mavens
Industry
Hughes
Entente Powers Enter Secret Suez Pact
Cairo report from Al Misr claims France Germany and Italy formed a secret agreement affecting control of the Suez Canal. The Waldist newspaper notes the trio may coordinate moves, signaling shifts in Middle East shipping and colonial influence.
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Suez Canal
Cairo
France
Germany
Italy
War funds drive at Acton race course sports day planned
A.C.T. Pastoral and Agricultural Association backing an all day sports meeting at Acton racecourse to aid war funds. Mr Curran offers up to £50 for prizes and sheep for guessing competitions. Organisers J C Tickner H E Curran R H Brown to prepare plans for next meeting. Lord Mayor’s Fund support outlined by Mr Phil Hardie. AGM set for July 28 with wide local backing.
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H. E. Curran
Acton
A.C.T. Pastoral and Agricultural Association
J. C. Tickner
Yarrowlumla
Queanbeyan
Hardie
Lord Mayor's Fund
G. Southwell
A.C.T
Hardle
Bla
A.C.T. P
A. Association
Messrs
G Southwell
K. Kilby
A. Kilby
C. Kilby
FE. Cavanagh
H. F. Curran
A. H. Curran
H. RR. Curran
C. Moore
R. Price
J. Rochford
C. Rh. BK. Southwell
F. 8
Southwell
J. Baird
L. EK. Swthwell
A. Shepherd
H. Zouch
C. J. Shakespeare
R. H. Brown
Weekend Radio Programmes Schedule Snapshot
A dense listing of weekend radio slots across 3AR and related stations, detailing times and programmes from essential services to news, music blocks, devotions, and special performances. It notes live concerts, opera excerpts, and sports updates with named performers and conductors.
Sunday Radio Schedule Listing Wide Arts Events
A detailed Sunday programming tableau lists music recitals concerts talks and church services from morning to night including performances by Elise Steele G Faunee Allman and Shirley May plus weather news and special segments such as Armchair Chat and Famous Conductors.
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Awe Teer Eeas
Sporting
Vance Palmer
Pirie Street Methodist Church
Adelaide
G. Faunee Allman
Toune Australia
Shirley May
Australia
He Bashc
Swanee River
Margaret Sutherland
Elise Steele
Het
Norway
Willow
Igner
van Menzies
St. Andrew's Cathedral
Tne McClean
D'Arkrisener
Italians Hoarding Mica In Hart's Range
It was disclosed that £22,000 worth of mica is held by enemy aliens in Hart's Range Central Australia. The mine is owned by Italians and the Mallang are withholding mica from the market until shortages push prices to £1 per ton. It is suggested that the Commonwealth should seize the mica.
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Darwin
Hiart's Range
Australia
Hart's Range
Mallang
Commonwealth
New Rural Industry Company Registered in Canberra
New Company Lanyon Pty. Ltd. registered in Canberra to carry on business of farmers and dairymen and all rural industry branches. Capital £50,000 in 50 shares of £1 each. Free directors listed as John Walter Ford Edwin Arthur Pryke and Ed
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Lanyon Pty. Ltd
Canberra
John Walter Ford
Edwin Arthur Pryke
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A.F.D.A. Phone
Church of England
A.c.tate and Day School
Naceatan Capital City
Shirley M. Ransom
la Perouse Street
Grifith
Commonwealth OF Australia
Department of Defence
Padder Tanian
Church of &J. An
Wees Rad E
J. Waldock
Goa
Tephés
Philip Platt
D. L. Riley
Unday
Pam
Enn Gaeest Esence
Hass
Jesus
Thrift
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
the Ganderra Times
Melbourne
Mr. Gardiner Cites
King George
Kenneth Slessor
Hla
A. Effort
Roy Rene
Sadie Gale
Sir Thomas Beecham
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
The
Mayfair Singers
Nova
Ea Phillipa
J. Alexander Browne
K.B.C
Close
Stock Exchange
Kensington
Flemington
Brisbane
Anne
Barbara
National Military Band
Raymond Beatty
Lorraines
Fiase Novelles
B.O
Guy de Enpassant
Jim Davidson
Desmond Tanner
Hilda Grace
Escentla
2FC
Newa
Canberra Times
2BL
1.B.C
Ilblc. News
Heswon
Harold Williams
Vesvers
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Slo
Countryman’s Seasion
Agulinat
Munit
Wales
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