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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1940

Page

3

Eastlake Routs Manuka in Australian Rules Match

Eastlake defeated Manuka by 19 points at the oval as Manuka led at half time 5 13 to 5 8 but Eastlake surged in the second half with Eyre guiding a 15 point final lead. Queanbeyan overwhelmed Ainslie 18 20 to 3 8 with Bloomfield and McInnes starring while Acton beat Air Force by a clear margin.

Eastlake Manuka Queanbeyan Ainslie R.A.A.F Acton On Oval We of the Wild Power House Yandell Eyre Mapoka Grange Causthe Manuka Hill Glodwin Yandall McLaren Skerry Payn Gal Kickers Bantiisie Merwen Smart A. Drayton i McLain Ryan Gladwin Paynting Mauger Rees A. Drytoe Coleman Hume Faux Street Luenig Tigers Cooke Strang Brown Shird Martin Ainalie Bloomfield Alhalle Alhalie McInnes Hawke Lovell McNamara Savage Backhouse C. Martin Willams McIinnes Rowley Colling Mason B. Martin White Cleary Telopea Park Smah Air Force Westcott Delbridge Art Range Carlton D. Richmond Oakleigh Coburg D. Brunswick Port Melbourne D. Prahran D. Sandringham Jamatown D. Yarraville Preston D. Northcote Williamstown Port Melme Prahran Brunswick Camberwell Col Northcote Brighton Verrane Sandringham

No Red Tape for War Munitions Drive in Australia

Prime Minister Menzies told the Commercial Travellers' Association dinner that munitions production must be rapid with no delays. He cited Australia’s wartime inject of workers rising from 2,731 in the last war to 16,000 now, aiming for 80,000 by mid next year and 70,000 supporting items to arm and equip soldiers.

Sydney Menzies Commercial Travellers’ Association Australia

Police Art Union Drawn at Civic Theatre

The Police Art Union drawing was held at the Civic Theatre on Batur day night. First prize went to Mrs. M. Goodall of Reid, drawn by Mrs. H. E B. Jones. Second prize to Mills V. Hanna of 42 Coolong Road Vaucluse, drawn by Mrs. W. G. Woodger. Other prizes went to Mrs. C. Williams Patterson Bt Alna Ne, R. Crabtree Queanbeyan, and G. Lett Caune Way.

Police Art Union Civic Theatre

Defence Factories Control Labour in War Industry

In the first of its romiction measures the Commonwealth cadets act to control employment in defence industries. Regulations set pay margins above the 44 hour week for skilled workers including electrical fitters, mechanics, gunmakers, toolmakers, and instrument makers. Ministers may train tradesmen as needed to ensure war production, with National Security Act and special metal trade agreements overridden where required.

Ecop Aly Commonwealth Cadets

Price Control System Flaws Warn of Delays Across Continent

Officials acknowledge anomalies in the price control regime. They say errors occur as the system runs for a vast area and delays are almost inevitable. The commission can fix mistakes if focus is placed on them. Food prices rose by five percent.

Commission

Child Killed by Plane at Mascot Aerodrome

Eight year old Allen Patrick Orvad of Mascot was fatally injured when a Douglas aircraft ran over him at Mascot aerodrome. He suffered a fractured skull and a fractured right leg, with his left ear severed, as a tractor towed a plane from a hangar. Police are mystified by the accident.

Sydney Allen Patrick Orvad Mascot Orvad Melbourne

State Labour Attacks Menzies Government in Campaign

An article reports State Labour leaders led by General Secretary Mr. Evans urging a Federal election as essential for national survival. Evans warns Labour’s most intensive drive since the outbreak of the campaign aims to oust the Menzies Government and secure Australia’s immediate return to AFL policies.

Sydney Mengies Conn A.lp Mr. Evans Labour Ee Ae Eee Cing Menzies Evans A.F Australia

Local notice published in Braddon area by Christopher Shakespeare

A short printed notice lists Christopher John Shakespeare as publisher in Braddon Cetiberra. The fragment provides no clear event date or additional details beyond the publication claim.

Christopher John Shakespeare Auras Uia Braddon, Cetiberra

Australia records slight trade surplus for year

Preliminary figures from the Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics show exports at £116,338,000 and imports at £115,628,000 for the year, yielding a £610,000 favourable balance and a £1,127,000 adverse balance in the final month amid wartime disruption. Trade volume rose by £19,000,000 in exports and £16,000,000 in merchandise imports, with London Funds strengthened.

Australia London Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics

Democracy's Task for Britain to Grow Democracy Worldwide

The treasurer Mr Spender told the Lyceum Theatre that after overthrowing totalitarian States any peace scheme must learn from 90 years of history. Democracy should grow outward from its roots, not be transplanted, and Britain must safeguard independence to act on future crises.

McCeeds Mr Spender Lyceum Theatre Mr. Spender Europe

Red troops retire to agreed line

Russian forces have withdrawn to the border line agreed with Romania after pushing beyond the Russo Romanian frontier in northern Bukovina. Reports say mass exodus from border towns due to reports of a Russian advance. A Bucharest correspondent notes Berlin’s reluctance to shield Romania from communism under the current regime.

Ruslan Bukovina Bucharest The Timea Rumania

Egyptian Precaution Forbids Vendors In Coastal Waters

Alexandria reports a government rule barring merchants from entering Egyptian territorial waters from sunset to sunrise. The measure aims to protect coastal traffic and security amid maritime activity concerns.

Alexandria

More Taxation Demanded in Britain Headlines

In London the deficit for the year is placed around £2.3 billion with £507 million currently recorded. discussions focus on stricter taxation. The Prosa and Treasury appointments draw attention as economist criticizes war effort. proposals like compulsory savings spark debate. Industrial leaders push market trends lower.

Prosa Treasury

Times Office Applies Kingston Room Policy

In Kingston officials impose new desk and room usage rules at the Times Office. The change affects seating areas and public access times for visitors and staff.

Vipusuic Emity Kingston

German Discoveries in London Letter Fragments Reported

A London Sunday feature describes alleged German wartime documents found in railway carriages. The letters reportedly praise a restoration of freedom in a captured region, with references to guardianship and salvation efforts. The piece notes the sensational nature of the discovered papers and their claimed origins.

London Gweden Germany Guardian Mana Norway Sane

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