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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1940

Page

2

Church Services and Devotions Across Parishes July 21

A compact notice lists Sunday worship across multiple churches including St. Paul’s Canberra St. Christopher’s Causeway and Church of St Andrew Forrest with Holy Communion Evensong and confessions. Salvation Army and Christian Church events are noted with meetings and Sunday schools.

John's Orkings Preyer Susana Sere Paul's Canberra Union Jae .m Holy Communion Hall

St Johns Braddon Guild Event and Sale Notice

The birthday of St Johns Church Women’s Guild will be celebrated in St Johns Parish Hall Braddon on Thursday at 3 pm. A sale of new and second hand goods will be held at Braddan Hall next Saturday at 10 am. The election ballot papers must be returned by Sunday July 28.

Church of England St. John’s Church St. John's Braddon John's Women's Guild Brent

Thrift Is the Artificer of Fortune

Canberra notes a cautious approach to wealth with thrift shaping outcomes. A civic discourse frames saving habits and prudent spending as keys to security and growth, urging readers to consider long term steadiness over quick gains.

Thrift

Canberra Times Critiques Information Regulations Dictatorship

The Canberra Times attacks the National Security Information Regulations and Sir Keith Murdoch's control, arguing the PM misreads the rules. It cites radio censorship, state press dictation, and the dangers of government power over media, vowing to defend newspaper independence.

Théers Keith Murdoch Menzies Commonwealth Director-General of Information Hitler Goebbels Information Australia Director- General of Information Beasley M.P Jason Murdoch Dickz Hin Sir Keith Murdoch

Gandhi and Congress face independence goal amid nonviolence debate

The Simla Times correspondent reports the Viceroy outlined concessions to party leaders but Congress resists. Gandhi's withdrawal from leadership does not split the Congress on constitutional goals, as Gandhi and the party seek complete independence with nonviolence guiding India's foreign policy.

London Simla Times Britain Congress Party Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi India

Religious Services and Meetings Schedule Reviewed

The Superintendent minister Rev J H Allen to lead morning worship at Reid and evening at Wesley. Rev Doug Trathen to be at Weasley morning and Reid evening. Reid Young People discussion at 4 15 p m on gambling ethics. Waldeck conducts Baptist services tomorrow. Choir to perform Nearer My God to Thee. Congregational Church services at W C A Civic Centre. Good Companions meet Thursday 8 o'clock at Rev Rileys Amalle home.

J. H. Allen Reid Wesley Doug. Trathen Weasley Waldeck The Baptist Church Bowman Hitler Congregational Church W.C.A Civic Centre Riley Ainalle

Traitors Targeted After Anti War Leaflets in Sydney

Sydney officials vow swift action after anti war leaflets litter the Commonwealth Bank Building area. Attorney General Hughes says efforts continue to identify those who authorised printed and distributed the material, asserting traitors deserve punishment as Australia remains at war.

Sydney Commonwealth Bank Hughes Australia

Texans Aim for RAF Entry After 7000 Mile Trek

Two Americans from Texas reached a West Scotland port after a 7000 mile wartime journey to join the Royal Air Force. Both possess notable engineering skill and are expected to receive commissions within a week. the elder Texan, aged 44, previously sergeant in the American Air Force during the last war.

London Texas Scotland Royal Air Force Texan

Canberra Weather Summary Report

Canberra notes a 4 am barometer of 30.32 inches and 8 pm reading of 30.15 inches. Temperatures ranged from 31 at 9 am to 40 degrees at 3 pm, with a 44 hour maximum of 44.05. Wind peaked at 24 mph at Canberra aerodrome.

Canberra Eorean N.W

No Relief for Motorists

Sydney reports a government plan to extend the Control Board with two expert members to study automobile issues and rural transport. The Prime Minister warns petrol rationing could cause temporary unemployment but will be monitored to minimize harm while defence and cost pressures strain the petrol bill.

Sybney Queens Farm Transport Board Oir J. EB. Pingland Queensland Westion Rad Ates

Motog Ontu Ration Carryover Question Discussed

The Supply minister Sir Frederick Stewart today addressed the issue of allowing petrol ration carriers to roll over a month’s allotment into the next month if enough money is saved to cover the extended period.

Sir Frederick Stewart

Home defence calls up of trainees announced

The Minister of Army announced the first batch of 250 000 home defence trainees will include men aged 20 to 24 from various districts. Compulsory training will start with local units, with calls likely matching the 21 year class pattern. A registration proclamation is due in about 12 days.

Acmy Mr. Bi Bourne Street Sydney Newcastle Rales

National Ministry Offer Rumoured by Opposition Leader

Curtin confirmed receipt of a letter from the Prime Minister but declined comment on reports that Monties offered Labour six seats in a National Ministry. He said the letter followed talks on War Council and a National Government and would be considered by the party at its next meeting.

Mr. Curtin T Aprons Perth Monties Labour Party Curtin War Council Wer Council Latour Shureday Oeise Coopera’ Srrangement Ag

Prime Minister to Review Regulations in Sydney

The Prime Minister Mr Menzies hinted drastic regulations would be reviewed. Sir Charles Marr urged discussion at a party meeting or Parliament on August 6. Figures from Melbourne dominated boards and media regulation drew protests from ALP and union leaders.

Sydney Mrr. Menzies Wwe Samana Howe Charles Marr Charles Melbourne Charlies Marr Keith Murdoch England A.C.T.U Crofts New South Wales Labour Council Fof Defence Mrr. P. J. Clarey M.lc New South Wales A.L.P

Gallantry Medal Awarded to YOMAT for Bravery

A Women's Auxiliary Air Force corporal Joan Pearson received the Empire Medal for Gallantry for rescuing an RAF member from a blazing plane after a crash. She climbed onto the burning wreckage, freed the injured pilot, and dragged him to safety as a bomb exploded.

London Women's Auxiliary Air Force Joan Pearson Royal Air Force

Price control of hosiery announced by Commonwealth

Becks and stockings were brought under the Commonwealth Price Central authority by a declaration issued yesterday by the Minister for Customs or McLeay. An early announcement will be made by the Prices Commissioner of the price limits. Cojophony bend added to the. of na and gums subject to price cont.

Commonwealth

Food nutrition revolution in Britain plans

Parliamentary Secretary Mr Bosthby told the House of Commons that with a trading count of 600 million pounds a year Britain will push a nutrition policy. He called for increased home production and higher prices for potatoes milk eggs and meat while introducing vitamin enriched bread and calcium salt to loafs to improve public nutrition.

London Bosthby House of Commons Lord Woollen Fort

British Hospitals to be Adequately Staffed by Doctors

London, Thursday. Mr Erneat Begin, Minister for Labour and National Effort, announces measures to ensure hospitals and medical services are adequately staffed by doctors. Compulsion will be invoked where necessary with directions initially limited to doctors within the first two years of qualification.

London Erneat Begin Labour and National Effort

War Day by Day Closing of Burma Road

Britain agrees to temporarily close the Burma Road for three months to restrict traffic during the rainy season. The deal aims to ease Anglo Japanese tensions, limit spread of the European war, and pave way for broader Far East settlement while noting a possible shift in Japanese leadership.

Burma Ay Trafic China Britain Japan Far East N East Awa Tientain Aritu Far

Netherlands Indies Made Part of Sterling Group for Customs

The Netherlands Indies will be treated as a country of the sterling group for import licensing from next Monday. The change does not affect petrol and other Department of Supply products, which remain licence regulated. Non-typical Netherlands Indies goods without origin certificates stay under the licence system, while typical products with origin certificates bypass licensing.

Netherlands Indies Sterling Group Regulati Customs McLeay Department of Supply and Development Netherlands United Kingdom Australia T. Elink Schuurmany

Labour Panels NSW Unions Oppose Censorship Protest

Talks between the ACTU representative and Prime Minister Mr Menzies concluded with questions over Trade Union Defence Panels. NSW Trades and Labour Council opposed the scheme citing radio and cinema regulations. Formation hinges on Tasmanian council decision and potential cooperation from five councils.

Sydney A.C.T.U Menzies Mitzies New South Wales Trades and Labou Council Taamanténae Council A.c.t.u.conetitit Femg Ang

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