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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
3
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Michael Doyle and Horace Burton received determinations on driver licenses and six month recommendations. William Alder, 17, was fined for gun possession after firing at a bird. Victor Res and Giovanni Santuz faced license expiry and alien residence issues. William O Sullivan fined for obstructing traffic after arguing with a police officer. John Hyles faced penalties over inadequate shearing hut accommodations following past fire damage.
The Canberra Red Cross Division treasurer Mr FE W Pur yons thanked supporters and warned that relief efforts for active service personnel and refugees will require continued gifts. The report lists ongoing contributions from Pontroon Parents and Citizens Association and others, noting substantial funds from Early War Memorial and local firms. Mrs ALTR Peters of Canberra visits Sydney for an extended holiday and plans to return to Korrest in about two weeks.
A senior ALF staff officer who just returned from overseas says all ranks of Australian troops in Palestine are eager to enter action. He states he has never felt healthier or more vigorous despite the fighting conditions.
Paul Kelly Stevens aged 18 was remanded for trial in Canberra Court on a charge of demanding £750 with menace from George Francia of Kensington Sydney. Police described a scheme involving a parcel to Rydges and a coded telegram and letter as part of a race tipping and blackmail plot. Francia said he offered tips through a Canberra base and warned of consequences if payments were not made.
In a Canberra Times readers letter Brigadier Street cautions donors that Red Cross funds already support army needs and overseas aid. He notes £35,000 of stores and equipment sent abroad, a mobile blood bank, a repair workshop, and £40,000 to British Red Cross. He urges small monthly collections in public service and private sectors to sustain relief during the empire’s crisis.
At the district scout clubroom a going up ceremony moved Bowie Fry and John Peters into the 2nd Canberra Scout Troop from the Cub pack. J R Israel, on weekend leave from the A.L.F., visited Canberra (St John) Troop. A talk on Army Life followed and games were played. 6th Canberra Troop prepares for a Friday meeting amid Tenderfoot and Second Class tests.
The State Government reports say Italian fishermen in Sydney Harbour are under close observation. Chief Secretary Tonking notes some Italians aim to fish rather than engage in subversive activity, and suggests informing certain aliens on the ground that un naturalised aliens should be dealt with.
Applications are invited for an Assistant Grade 3 position in the Fourth Division Patent Trade Marks Designs and Copyright Offices Canberra. Salary ranges from 1201 to 200 per annum and applicants must be able to use drawing instruments. Submit full name date of birth and drawing qualifications to the Secretary Attorney General's Department Canberra by 25 July 1940.
The court heard Francis Francia describe a flood of threatening letters and a telegram that unsettled his family. He explained he feared violence but believed the sender sought money. The witness said the letters suggested a business threat to Co J P Stevens, who was committed for trial with bail set at 100.
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