The Canberra Times Advertisement Rules and Office Details
The Canberra Times outlines advertising rules set by The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd. Ads must be written clearly in ink with proper names and figures. Copy deadlines and endorsement requirements are specified for advertisements before publication.
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Press of Ltd
Mort, Bt
Canberra
Shuesst
Susechir Mon Meibes Ayance cc Eet
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the Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd
Air Raids Battles Off Coast With Planes Shot Down
A Berlin report says German fighters sunk 17 000 tons of merchant shipping and set fire to one vessel. Over the east coast more than 60 aircraft from both sides engaged in a battle with two enemy planes shot down and others reported downed. A British plane fired on an enemy machine that dived in flames. the pilot was killed and another crew member severely injured.
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Berlin
Channel
Agree
Etraree
Eix Epémy
Bomhase
Tish
Gerae
Sane Ope
War Savings in Sydney Treasurer's Report Mention
The report notes funds raised for war savings with figures showing totals around £2,784 and £101 47 in distinct gifts and subscriptions. It references support linked to France and the goal of aiding enemy combat efforts through wartime financing as part of the campaign.
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Sydney
Mr. Spender
Tony
Maine
Wes Wee Steen
France
Perfect Eyesight Vision Clinic Schedule
The notice lists two clinic dates and times for eye services. CANECARRA at Roberts' Pharmacy on Friday August 23 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The location is 117 Pitt Street Sydney. The Queanbeyan session occurs Friday July 26 from 9:00 am to 3:39 pm.
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Queanbeyan
Canecarra
Roberts’ Pharmacy
Pitt ST
Sydney
The Melbourne Racket and Canberra's Seat Debate
A critique of Melbourne driven obstruction in Commonwealth affairs during the 1920s and 1930s. The piece condemns plans to move departments to Canberra, blames New South Wales ministers, and calls for national unity over state interests. It argues Melbourne influence weakened Canberra development and warns Parliament must end the Melbourne racke t.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Australia
Defence Services
Menzies
Sydney
New South Wales
Factory Employment Trends in May Reports Decline
May factory employment shows a 1.7 percent gain while broader measures indicate increases across sectors. Data suggests uneven gains with some industries lagging behind as the year progresses.
Weather report from Vanembra details morning and afternoon readings
The report lists weather figures for Vanembra on a Wednesday including 9 am and 3 pm barometer readings, temperatures from 42 to 56.8 degrees, a minimum of 38.4 degrees, and wind directions from W to N. It notes a 24 hour maximum wind velocity and rainfall points up to 4 pm.
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Gt & P
Grace
Canberra
Readers request clearer Canberra Times correction on tree planting issue
A letter from J A Carrodus, Secretary, Department of the Interior, Canberra, rebuts a Canberra Times July 18 1940 article claiming the department denied Canberra High School students the chance to plant trees. He states no request was made and urges publication of the letter with prominence. The editor replies, defending the department while acknowledging broader criticisms of Canberra administration.
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Canberra 'Times
Canberra Times
Canberra
Department of the Interior
Canberra High School
Parente and Citizens’ Committee
J. A. Carrodus
Educational
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The
War Day by Day Threat to American Security
Cordell Hull warns Americans to not ignore external threats and efforts to erode national strength. Allied actions target German and Italian agents as the US mobilizes defense with more ships planes and larger forces while Europe’s Baltic status adds to tensions with the Soviet Union.
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Cordell Hull
America
Hitler
Germany
South America
Reich
Darwin Welcome for Aviation Minister Fairbairn
Minister for Aviation Mr. Fairbairn arrived in Darwin by air for a tour of Commonwealth air stations. His twin engined Percival aircraft, escorted by Wirraway fighters, met him at Ross Smith aerodrome. He cited the planes’ toughness and recounted a 1200 mile Brisbane to Cloncurry leg fueled by tea. He will stay several days before departing for Broome.
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Darwin
Mr. Fairairn
Commonwealth Air Establishments
Fairbairn
RAAF
Ross Smith
Abbott
Steele
C. E. Eston
H.aa.f. Aqquadron
Mr. Fairbairn
Brisbane
Queensland
Cloncarme
Rockhampton
Broome
al Tut Autuumimiraius
Mrs. Abbott
Discrimination in Canberra Hedge Policy Between Homes
A Canberra note alleges bias by Parks and Gardens over hedge care and planting. Government cottages receive direct hedge planting and free maintenance while privately owned homes face charges and self-planting requirements.
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Canberra
Parks and Gardens
Crown
Park and Gardens
Parks and Gardena
Scanberra
War Records Librarians Fear Destruction in Australia
Australian librarians organise to preserve official war records amid fears of loss during and after conflicts. The Australian Institute of Librarians plans to urge Commonwealth State and government authorities to protect records and consult archivists before disposal.
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K. Binns
Germany faces real costs over Baltic recognition shift
The text warns Germany must choose between not recognizing the Baltic states or risking a Russia-associated supply denial. Recognition could harm German prestige in Europe, the Near East, and East Asia, while nonrecognition may threaten imports, including nickel, oil, and other essential goods, via Russia.
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Russia
Germany
Baku
Baltic States
Europe
Near East
East Asia
Balkan
Balkans
Sweden
Silent column debate on war policy in Commons
London reports show Mr Winston Churchill defending silent columns as a tool in political talk while dismissing drastic schemes to depress public morale. The Times notes the evolving view on wartime press restraint and calls the column a sign of prudent, steady policy.
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London
Igny of Commons
Winston Churchill
Shurehill
Remainson
the Times
Churchill
Labour executive debates extension of censorship rules
London reports the national Labour executive discussed censorship extending to prevent information valuable to the enemy. An officer aboard a hospital ship in Alexandria was wounded, with a Italian wounded noted in the scene.
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London
The
Labour
Ttalian
Alexandria
American planes for Britain plan discussed in Washington
American defence experts and British purchasing agents conferred to synchronise aeroplane production without interrupting U S military orders. A New York report said the talks aimed to speed up deliveries to Britain and re examine aircraft production while denying any Air Chief interference by the War Department.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Stimson
Knox
Knudsen
United States
New York
Treasury
Army
Navy
New Times
Britain
Ada
Air Corpal
War Department
German Radio Attacks British Leader In Harsh Terms
A wartime broadcast from a German wireless station hurled strong abuse at the British government and its leader. The hostile wording reflected the intensified propaganda of the period as dawn presses report renewed invective from the air regarding Britain’s policies and leadership.
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London
Catholic Clergy Meeting Advances Defense Strategy
Fragmented OCR text shows a Catholic Church event with bishops present and discussions about a cabinet defense plan. The readable parts indicate a high level meeting among church leaders focusing on strategy and opportunity, with emphasis on defense.
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